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Cycling Trip : Pardubice, Czech
March 8, 2017
The route was similar to the one I did in 2014 to Vysoka Nad Labem, just I cycled further to the south of Hradec Kralove to another city, Pardubice. My cycling momentum was not that good even though I started cycling again to school. Maybe 2 months of break (from the bicycle) is the main reason for this. I still have a month of bus card anyway. Hmmmm.
I will think about the bus card later.
Hradec Kralove - Pardubice
Honestly, for all those adrenaline-rush activities I've done.... I believe the mental strength controlled them all.
It was always great to plan the route, but, I was gasping for air after 5-6km where I had at least 15km to go. My thigh and leg muscles were kind of giving up. But, the weather was nice, with sunshine and not that cold. Just, the wind was not helping much. Instead of pushing me forward, unfortunately the wind was attacking me from the front. Plus, the air pressure from the passing cars literally pushed me to the side of the road with deep drains.
Not good, not good.
I passed many neighborhood and surprisingly for the first time ever, I did not take lots of photos along the journey. I was really tired to paddle my bike, could not think much to hold the GoPro. My phone was safely attached to the handle (as navigation).
Upon reaching Pardubice, I was greeted with Labe River. Although it is basically the same river that passes Hradec Kralove, the feeling was a bit different. Along the river I could see many people enjoying the sunshine by spending time together with friends and families. Some people were riding the bicycles, some were roller-blading while some people just walked. :)
I am so going to miss this view.
Told you, my stamina was drained. I just could not think about cycling for another 20+km to get back to my hometown. So, I decided to just take a train. Hehehe. Guess what, the ticket for a bike from Pardubice to Hradec Kralove was almost the same as a ticket for a person. T_T
Oh yea, bicycle in Czech is known as 'kola'.
To hang the bike in the train was quite hard and luckily there was a helpful Czech who even helped me to take my bike downstairs and upstairs at the train station! Thank you so much!
Although this post sounds a bit depressing (ahaha), but hey, it was a very nice ride on a very sunny day, especially it proved that the spring is just around the corner. Wohoooo, can't wait for rapeseed fields, dandelions and green leaves again!
I will think about the bus card later.
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| HK-Pardubice |
- Saturday, 4th March 2017
- 29km
- 1hour 57 minutes
- 15 km/h
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| There is a castle as the background if you realise. :) |
Honestly, for all those adrenaline-rush activities I've done.... I believe the mental strength controlled them all.
It was always great to plan the route, but, I was gasping for air after 5-6km where I had at least 15km to go. My thigh and leg muscles were kind of giving up. But, the weather was nice, with sunshine and not that cold. Just, the wind was not helping much. Instead of pushing me forward, unfortunately the wind was attacking me from the front. Plus, the air pressure from the passing cars literally pushed me to the side of the road with deep drains.
Not good, not good.
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| I can feel spring is coming :) |
I passed many neighborhood and surprisingly for the first time ever, I did not take lots of photos along the journey. I was really tired to paddle my bike, could not think much to hold the GoPro. My phone was safely attached to the handle (as navigation).
Upon reaching Pardubice, I was greeted with Labe River. Although it is basically the same river that passes Hradec Kralove, the feeling was a bit different. Along the river I could see many people enjoying the sunshine by spending time together with friends and families. Some people were riding the bicycles, some were roller-blading while some people just walked. :)
I am so going to miss this view.
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| 2 hours before sunset. |
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| I fancy this one! T_T |
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| Awesome weather for an ice-cream! |
Told you, my stamina was drained. I just could not think about cycling for another 20+km to get back to my hometown. So, I decided to just take a train. Hehehe. Guess what, the ticket for a bike from Pardubice to Hradec Kralove was almost the same as a ticket for a person. T_T
Oh yea, bicycle in Czech is known as 'kola'.
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| In the train |
To hang the bike in the train was quite hard and luckily there was a helpful Czech who even helped me to take my bike downstairs and upstairs at the train station! Thank you so much!
Although this post sounds a bit depressing (ahaha), but hey, it was a very nice ride on a very sunny day, especially it proved that the spring is just around the corner. Wohoooo, can't wait for rapeseed fields, dandelions and green leaves again!
HK, Czech
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At least five, that I captured as memories.
Again, another last minute plan crossing the border to Czech's neighbour, Poland. It was a solo trip and eventually my third country for solo hiking trip abroad (other than Czech and Slovenia). I know that hiking in Malaysia is far more challenging thanks to its deep forests but I must say this is one of my greatest life achievements.
Well, hiking in winter season is challenging anyway. :)
The last day of February, I survived hiking on slippery trails, up to a famous and largest lake in Tatras Mountain; called Morskie Oko which is approximately 1400 meters above sea level. There are lots of trails throughout Tatras but winter is definitely not a good season to try at least for a amateur like me who totally have no experiences dealing with avalanches.
Avalanche - a rapid flow of snow down a sloping surface (Wikipedia)
Everything about the trip to Morskie Oko, Poland will be in another post. I mean, like rough direction and details how to get there, or how did I feel about the route etc. Hihi kindly wait for it, yea.
So, let's get started. :)
I always adore any fathers who carry their children on hiking baby carriers / backpacks. Have seen this view quite few times when hiking around Czech and I am still amaze with it. Usually the father will take the child on his back while the mother will carry a backpack for their needs - containing water bottles, energy bars, some dry socks, nappies for the child.
These two people were not related, I think... but both of them were actually running! :O
I was walking very slowly as my boots started to get wet. But, how could they do that? I mean, running on icy roads? WOWWWW!
Kinda similar to previous photo, just for this one he was not running. The wind was quite strong that day and I was so impressed with his passion to take the child to hike a mountain. Oh yea, for half of the trip we can use the service of horse carriage with some charges but to get to Morskie Oko (the lake itself), we definitely need to hike / walk.
The kid was sleeping peacefully when I look at him in the carriage. Haha. Oh boy, you are so lucky!
I called myself a lonely hiker that day! Hahaha. Why? It was so hard to find someone who hiked alone! Most of them were with a partner, with family members, with friends. I tried to walk / hike along with some groups of hikers but I guess my legs are too short to catch their paces. :p
Accept the reality, Nina... you are definitely not growing any taller.
p/s - honestly I would love to experience all these adorable moments myself, one fine day insyAllah. :)
HK, Czech
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Being Transparent | The Sunshine Blogger Award
March 5, 2017
It's been a while to have this blogger award thingy on my blog. :D It was a huge phenomenon the last time I was still active with blogs, 2009-ish maybe? Anyway, thank you so much Wany for this obviously unexpected award. ^^ I am very glad to know that my blog posts are one of the sources of your smile :)
From what I understand, the Sunshine Blogger Award is basically given to people / bloggers who simply give happiness to your day. It is honestly a lovely surprise for myself and I hope it will do the same to you :)
Rules (I just copy and paste Wany's):
- Thank the person(s) who nominated you in a blog post and link back to their blog
- Answer the 11 questions sent by the person who nominated you
- Nominate 11 new blogs to receive the award and write them 11 new questions
- List the rules and display the Sunshine Blogger Award logo on your post and/or on your blog
And the interesting questions from Wany are these:
1. Of course, for self-introductory purposes, I would want to know you all better. Sketch a self portrait!
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| I lol-ed myself for this sketch. |
Haha, even the first question is hard for me. I knew I lack creativity but well, I think I enjoy sketching something. Not even that average though. Asalkan bukan orang lidi kira okay la kan? Hehe
I am a 'specky' girl with short-sightedness, have no idea about wearing contact lens although I learned about this alternative in Ophthalmology class. I can say I am an adventurous person who is not that feminine but now trying my best to be one.
2. What character in a book or movie you would love to meet? And why?
I don't really fancy certain movies or books. But, hmmm maybe Doraemon? I love all of the innovative items he has. Wait, Doraemon is a he, right? I see Doraemon as a very good companion who is willing to help anyone, like Nobita although Nobita always take advantages of Doraemon's kindness. He helps animals as well, I still remember few scenes where Doraemon stops cats from arguing.
3. What's your favourite day of the week?
No special days actually but I love Friday for the barakah in it. And maybe Saturday as ideal day to do fun stuffs when I have Sunday to rest afterwards :)
4. What's your biggest accomplishment?
Solo-travel few times and survived in those adventures. Oh, I consider 'manage to cook something good at the first trial' as biggest accomplishment as well haha. And few other stuffs that I have no idea I can do it before.
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| Recent hiking trip to Morskie Oko, Poland. Another greatest achievement lol. |
5. What's a weird habit that you do?
I am not sure if the weird habit I have is considered as weird by other people. But... hmm when I was a bit younger, I used the 'view as' button on Facebook to see how my profile looks like to other people.
It is good on another side, when I can control any inappropriate things from appearing on other people's news feed.
6. Which part of your personality you hope people would see most?
I-am-not-all-the-time-decisions-maker.
7. What makes you bored?
Waiting, especially for buffered video.
8. How often do you go for blogwalking?
Every time I have free time and a laptop with me. I can read your blog posts on mobile, just I don't prefer to.
9. Which food out of all your faves you would never give up?
I love food, just when in Czech I prefer eating to live. Obviously in Malaysia we have so many food choices that I prefer living to eat. No wonder I can gain weight so fast every summer break and lose most of it upon returning to Czech.
These are two of my favorites. Udang masak petai & ikan patin masak tempoyak.
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| Salivating right now looking at this picture T_T |
10. What was the laziest thing that you did?
Throwing trash into the dustbin like basketball pro and let the trash around the bin if it does not get in.
11. What was the last thing that you bought for yourself?
Cauliflowers. Heh.
I love most blogs I have on my reading list and I really appreciate the uniqueness of each of you :) There are always something to learn from other's blog posts as well as your awesome thinking and writing skills. For this time, I would love to nominate these 11 blogs;
Sofie (http://www.sofieadie.com/)
Siqah (http://www.siqahiqa.com/)
Nadiah (http://www.nadiaizzaty.com/)
Kak Mulan (http://o-mulan.blogspot.cz/)
Muteq (https://ilhamremaja.blogspot.cz/)
Mazni (http://supersagaaaa.blogspot.cz/)
Syakir (http://www.lakiterok.com/)
And my questions to you are.... (hehe sorry if they are not exciting as you thought they will be)
- What is the first impression you always get?
- Is it true? And do you like that impression?
- How do you react to someone who keeps on talking to you about topics you are not interested in?
- Do you mind to buy albums (physically / digitally) of songs you love to listen or just download them online?
- What kind of items you don't mind buying the expensive one?
- Do you jot down notes during lectures / talks or simply listen and remember?
- Mountains vs beaches? And why?
- Do you separate your trash into categories?
- Do you put your phone on flight mode when charging?
- Would you mind to share the latest picture in your phone gallery (if appropriate)?
- Do you think time-travel is good (if it will be possible in the future)?
I don't mind if you guys are not possible to create a post on this blogger award as I believe most of you have been awarded by other bloggers as well. And there will be tonnes of questions you need to answer. Hehe.
But, maybe you can use the questions as a part of your future blog posts or maybe leave as comments below. It sounds just nice, I think. :)
HK, Czech
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Happiness Is When...
February 27, 2017
I came across this beautiful verse while reading few inspirational stories. Recently there was a recommended video on my YouTube feeds that I was very attracted to click and watch.
1. "Happiness is when we can make others happy."
Have we realized that, when we are going through hardship or difficulties in our own life, there are some points we really would like to forget for a moment that we are actually in hardship / difficulties. Escapism; getting tired to talk about our problems, our physical deficits or our debts that we are in. And even, We would like to escape for a moment by not thinking about all those things. Then, we seek for someone with hope that they can give us a sense of being normal again.
But, trust me, the moment you said you don't want to think about something, is when you will continuously think about it.
Be happy, be a person who can find joy in the life despite extremely difficult circumstances.
How?
By entering joy to the heart of others.
By bringing joy to a person's life.
2. The idea of be able to smile.
There is a smile that can cover all the troubles someone's living with.
Some people smile with a threat to another people. *gelakjahat* *senyumsinis*
There's a lot behind that smile.
But there is a smile or even laughter that can change a person's day and change his life altogether. Who knows when we smile to other person, it can transform a horrible day for him into a lovely one.
3. "Smile is an emotional gift, given and received by hearts."
When we smile at a person who is in great trouble, sometimes we are actually giving hope that there is something more that the problems that he can look forward to. To someone who think he is a burden to the society or he is not valuable, by smiling, we are actually giving chance to him to feel like we enjoy his company and we love meeting with them.
"Smile on the face of your brother is charity" - Al-Tirmidhi, Sahih Ibn Hibban
A smile does not require any language. There's no English smile, American smile, Asian smile. We can simply communicate with a smile.
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| Meaningful picture to me. :) How can you describe this? Drop your comments hihi. |
4. How much does a smile cost you?
Nothing.
Oh, maybe some contraction of our facial muscles. Haha
Think about when we enter our house after a long day of work.
Think about the moment we get into the car, fetched by our father.
Think about when we greet our parents during Skype video calls.
Did we brought our misery at school or workplace as the first thing when we come back home. Why is it important to check this thing?
It can set the way on how the rest of the day will go. And it can end up with arguments and fights.
Think about if we greet them with happiness and smile, with few kind words. T_T It will usually be a good start. We can always share our sadness, our bad day afterwards with a calm heart in a comfortable scenario.
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We give to others what we want Allah give it to us. :)
Port Dickson, For Our Quick Getaway Needs
February 24, 2017
Port Dickson is generally the quick getaway destination when people are in need of an escape from the hustle and bustle of the busy city life in Kuala Lumpur. Although I am not living in the capital city, I can say I get tired easily most of the time I have tasks to do there. Well, that's where most big companies, government and non-government organizations are located, right?
Though the beaches may not be as glorious as what the Northern Malaysia offers, for that quick #vitaminsea and #beachplease needs, Port Dickson is totally the place to be.
If we are totally contemplating on heading there for the long weekends ahead, here are some of the best hotels that we should totally check them out. In fact, head on down to Port Dickson more often to cover all these amazing hotels. Most of them are where I would definitely love to stay in the future.
1. Avillion Port Dickson
Avillion Port Dickson is an award-winning beach resort right here in Malaysia that directly faces the Straits of Malacca. It includes over 258 awesome, luxuriously designed rooms, chalets and villas. From my reading, the design of this resort is inspired by the architecture of an Old World Malay fishing village. Furthermore, we can enjoy Malaysia's rich heritage, fused with modern style.
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| Lookout point. Credit - Avillion Port Dickson |
I would really love to immerse myself with the activities offered by this beach resort. For example, they serve local musical performance like caklempong and other Negeri Sembilan's culture. As a sunset lover, its lookout point is also a place I am looking forward to! <3
2. Grand Lexis Port Dickson
Grand Lexis Port Dickson is a 5-Star resort (my ultimate favourite) is greatly inspired by the Balinese architecture. It can be clearly seen in their villas, sitting atop the majestic open sea and linked by spacious boardwalks. Grand Lexis offers their guests luxurious accommodation with 317 spacious villas that are totally Instagram worthy. ^_^
Oh yea, if you have the experience flying over this area, you can also see the hibiscus's pattern of resorts. That is Lexis Hibiscus, a part of Lexis Hotel Group which I saw it few times on my inbound and outbound flight.
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| The private pool I guess? :D Credit - Grand Lexis Port Dickson |
Here comes my favourite part – each villa comes with its own private pool! For unsurpassed privacy and convenience, we can enjoy ultimate peace, tranquility and rejuvenation while being spoilt in all the luxurious this resort has to offer. Worth the money, I can say!
3. Tistle Port Dickson
This 5-stars beach resort is situated on a beautiful private 3km long of Port Dickson’s finest beach, Teluk Kemang. I personally often go to Teluk Kemang other than Port Dickson :D It offers 251 luxurious rooms no matter if we are heading there for a business travel, a romantic break or just a quick gateway with your family and friends.
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| View of the beach resort. Credit - Tistle Port Dickson Resort |
Not only that, for golfers who would like to hit it up in the golf course, you can do it over the magnificent view of the Straits of Melaka. Oh yea, every Friday and Saturday, you can enjoy few activities offered by Tistle like kite-flying, movie under the starts etc.
4. Avillion Admiral Cove
Avillion Admiral Cove is a sister of Avillion Port Dickson (just 10 minutes' drive away) that I've shared previously. Based on its motto 'Creative. Dynamic. Refreshing.', I can say this hotel offers a perfect tranquil getaway while guests can enjoy its clean contemporary feel with the ambiance of the sea, especially the beautiful view of Strait of Malacca.
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| Look at the view :D Credit - Avillion Admiral Cove |
An offer that attracts me is the 'Thrilling Holiday' offer. With a reasonable price, we can enjoy 2D1N stay together with breakfast buffet in this hotel. The price includes flying fox and high rope challenge PLUS steamboat dinner.
Ehemmm. I can see food and adventure!
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These are indeed some hotels that I absolutely adore and would love to stay in Port Dickson. Yes, I know they may be expensive but why not we spend once in a while for a comfortable, calm accommodation like these? :) Relax our mind and our body.
Planning your trip already? Then don’t forget to book these hotels through Traveloka, the best website filled with travel promotions and deals up to 70%. Don’t miss out these great deals from Traveloka and the perfect, relaxing gateway in Port Dickson.
Homesick.
HK, Czech
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Malaysian Backpackers I Met in Czech
February 23, 2017
This is kind of appreciation post for these beautiful and handsome people for letting me join their sweet escape in Czech. :)
I mentioned few times, I really love the moment when I heard any Malaysians coming to Czech, especially if they contacted me for any reasons about the trip. It can be about where I recommend to stay (any Airbnb would be more than okay), where are best hidden places to aim for, cheapest things to look for, where to buy souvenirs or simply asking me to guide them around. If they will be girls, I will invite them to my own flat, if it suits their plan (even though it is 2 hours from Prague).
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| Afiq, Zam, Tong, Haziq, Iran |
Earlier this year, I am blessed to meet these people around. All of them are Malaysians studying in Russia. The boys for aviation and the sweet girl in the picture below is a doctor-to-be. If you have friends studying there, you may realized they have good sense of fashion. Haha. Totally opposite than me.
The boys are 6 years younger than me anyway! Adik-adik sangatttt.
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| Nisa |
This is honestly a girl whom I can have instant chemistry. Haha. We contacted each other few times before meeting in Prague. She thought I am around her age, oh my god haha she is much youngerrrr than me. After walking around Prague, we took a train back to HK. We planned for Adrspach the next day but it was getting cold so we decided to walk around this town instead and talked about stuffs that people DON'T usually talk about on their first meeting. Lol.
And I climbed the White Tower in my town for the first time ever! With her.
I always adore solo female backpackers. She is one of them. :)
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Some interesting stuffs I learned from them:
1. How to answer Maths questions in an oral exam?
Final exams in Russia are similar to Czech, we have oral exam when we need to answer questions in front of the teacher / examiner / doctor. You are so dead if you can't focus your mind to the questions as you can't skip the questions to be answered later. Everything is on spot. And you will know you are answering correctly or not, on spot again. Haha. You can also get the results few minutes after your exam.
So, for Maths questions, they told me that they will be given time to solve the problem but if they got it wrong, the examiner will create more Maths problems / questions to be answered in front of him. Scary.
2. Knowing different types / names of Swarovski's products.
I don't know much about these. Actually, Swarovski is getting famous in Malaysia when 200 Swarovski crystals encrusted on dUCk scarves are sold for RM800. Well, Swarovski's products are beautiful, I followed few people into the stores. The watches looks so girly and sweet, anyway.
3. Make up.
Haha, this is another thing beyond my skill. I never have proper make up on my face. I don't even know if moisturizers and BB cream are considered as make ups or simply facial care. Nisa shared with me few basic things about make up, I think I will try soon. Haha.
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If you are travelling to Czech soon and you happened to read this. Feel free to contact me, I may have busy schedules but I will reply you :) And nope, I don't charge anything, it is just I would loveeee to listen to your travel stories and experiences. That's way more than enough for me. Hehe.
HK, Czech
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