Category 'Asia'

Indonesia: Bintan Island

Bintan Island is part of the Riau Islands of Indonesia and the capital is Tanjung Pinang. It is located less than 40 km from Singapore. Although it is larger than Batam, it is less polulated. Bintan resorts are popular with the Spa facilities as well as the long stretch of beach. Food from the resorts [...]

Kota Kinabalu: Sapi Island

Sapi island is left with little coastline. It is no longer the glorious beautiful island it was on postcards taken 15 years ago !
In September 2009, the shore is what you see in this picture here. The Jetty is also extremely HIGH !!! Even the westerners have difficulty boarding the boat. Not user friendly, is [...]

Singapore: Chendol & Bandung Drink

Chendol is a favourite ice dessert sold everywhere in Singapore. From Hawker centre to restaurants.

Bandung is a drink made from milk and rose syrup.

Kota Kinabalu: Manukan Island

Manukan Island is off the coast of Kota Kinabalu. Ferry departs from Jesselton Poing Ferry Terminal.
Manukan island is beautiful with good toilet / bathroom facility. Although there are no lockers on all the islands.
There is good spread of buffet from the restaurant on the beach.  This island is quite big and I would rather spend [...]

Kota Kinabalu: Mamutik Island

Go to Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal to book your ticket to the islands off Kota Kinabalu. Mamutik Island is very small and the toilet / bathroom facility is very run-down. Out of about 4 rooms, only 2 is usable. The whole place was very dirty. The sea water is clear but not clean. Jetty [...]

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