Scam city

wanted to share one of my current favourite show on Astro NatGeo

SCAM CITY

Conor Woodman sets out to scratch beneath the gritty surface of this remarkable city to uncover a different sort of scamone done by tourists.

imagine how all these scams operated at each country?

watch this and you'll be surprised on how evil and creative they can be
i find it interesting, plus if you're a kaki jalan (traveller) im sure you want to know
all this good information by hoping you wont falls onto their scams

I've managed to watched the one at bangkok and India recently
Amazing info (or maybe i am too naive to just find out now?)

i have made my astro PVR recorded it so i wont miss it.
plus it's on series link. yay

Finally, Asya + Adly

my good-close high school mate is married
asya akak mek esah to me, has been my high school mate back at SMPW on 1996 onwards
we're the only 2 strangers that came from a different school and stepped into SMPW
since then we've become close friends.
i knew her family well especially aunty mala, her mom. been lepaking her house too
Lan and shahir were so-so. her dad, not really as he's always been at the other side of the world, working.

She's been with Adly since form 5 kot and they're still together tho i've had married with one kids now.
And on 13 Oct, they're finally married. a 10 yrs+ relationship i guess, wow
but i'm glad that it ended in a beautiful way

I hope and pray for you two to have another more years to come together
and welcome to the club!
soon, we'll be talking and exchanging info on pregnancy, who knows LOL

newlyweds

Congratulations mek esah!

Rules for life after 35, by Oprah

At a certain point, everybody needs a guidebook. Columnist Leigh Newman reveals her most helpful no-nos and yes-yeses.

• A true sign of love is giving your partner the soft pillow.
• Always give money to the girl with the violin or the guy with the guitar.
• Never leave a hospital with a newborn but without a birth certificate.
• Everybody loves a doughnut.
• Everybody. Even divorce lawyers.
• If you think you need concealer, you need concealer.
• Thank-you notes. Always
• Leggings are not pants.
• When you see someone you know but don't feel like talking to them, don't look at the grass in the park or study a jar of mayonnaise on the supermarket shelf and pretend you don't see them. 
  They know you're faking, and they'll remember.
• There are only three real answers: yes, no and yes but later.
• People notice wrapping paper, not wrapping skills.
• You will never change anybody's opinion about whether or not the bathwater is too hot or too cold.
• 
  

  Go to bed.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  I know it's only 10:30 p.m., but go to bed!
• No tattoos on the neck.
  
  

  On you or anyone else.
• Moms like scented candles. It's not a crime to give them one every month
• 
  

  If you tell somebody to go away, they will hang around.

  
  
• 
  

  Nonstop flights are worth the extra money.

  
  
• If you see lilacs or water balloons in April, you absolutely must buy them.

• Due to their short lifespan in water (lilacs) and the fact that all stores now sell summer novelty items in spring so that they can sell Halloween stuff in summer (water balloons), you only have five smoking-hot seconds to purchase either item for other people—and cause them to fall down in a shuddering fit of joy. And yes, adults do, too, love water balloons.
• Lifting your tongue to the roof of your mouth while taking a photo helps smooth out a double chin.
• Book. Books. More Books.
• Men who don't put their face in the water are men you may not date or marry.
  You can swim or not swim, but you can't half-swim. That is like half-walking, half-thinking or half-falling in love. The guy has to put his face in the water, even if it's cold and dark.
• The five-second food-on-the-floor rule is really the 30-second food-on-the-floor rule.
  Except in houses in with dogs.
• There is a color you love that does NOT look good on you. Stop wearing it!
• Parents love the friend who offers to hold their baby so they can drink a beer.
• Whispering makes children do just about anything. Which is important to remember when you're about to yell.
• There is only one clothing size. Yours.
  Baggy stuff makes you feel thin but look fat. Tight stuff is just plain painful.
• You do not like fried clams or salt water taffy.
  You like the romance of the boardwalk. You don't have to eat food that will make you feel ill on the roller coaster just to revel in the seaside atmosphere.
• Take the stairs.
  Except if you're on your way to a date or an interview.

You will never run out of ideas—or love.
So put them out there in the world. You'll have plenty more tomorrow.


Some of it i find it funny

it's just for fun, which at some i don't really agree
so chill.

Travel with Kids to HK

his is based on my personal experienced

travel twice to HK while preggy 3mo and with HM when she's 18mo

and both trips were duing their "winter" time, starts end Oct- Feb (no snow only cold weather and winds/rains)

Tips/need to know while travelling to HK

1. bring light stroller - as the crowds are so pack and if you're travelling via MRT, ada banyak sgt staircases from A-B
2. Halal foods is a bit susah, if ada pun at a secluded place. So bring along your kids foods/your own foods
3. drink only mineral water 
4. our currency is bigger than them 100HKD=RM38+
5. if you're travelling via MRT to every places, there'll be lots of walking. so wear proper shoes
6. if you're planning to jln via MRT, once reach airport, pls buy OCTOPUS card (mcm Touch N Go) :  http://www.mtr.com.hk/eng/train/about_octopus_index.html

Flights fare

if thru AA- average for 2pax during sale i dpt RM500

if plus HM when she's 18mo - RM700

if via MAS- sy tatau la but i've seen from RM400+ one way

Places of Interests

1. Disneyland HK of coz - ticket can buy online or on the spot. prices here :http://park.hongkongdisneyland.com/hkdl/en_US/ticketsAndReservations/overview?name=OneDayTicketPage
2. The Peak - at a higher places, kena naik tram. they even have a package deal. Ada madame tussauds, HRC and it can be quite cold starts from evening. tiket can be bought on the spot.
3. Avenue of Stars - at Tsim Tsa Tsui : pls refer to my FB album for this. a nice place to walk around. even can naik Boat Ride/Symphony of LIghts
4. Hollywood road - ada the longest elevater at located at the town. and other shopping places to explore nearby is Times Square, Sogo, H&M etc
5. City gate outlet - factory outlet for all brands. shopping heaven. nearby airport. you can plan your itinerary either pi sini dulu or after the Disneyland as it use same MRT link to go Disneyland. (if u plan spend whole day ke Disneyland then go here next day)
6. nigt markets- ada 2 > ladies night markets at Mongkok, Temple St Night Market at Jordan
7. Ocean Park - it's like a water theme park. i didn't went here coz we all went duing cold weather, so not appropriate 

need info of interesting places here

http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/attractions/most-popular.html

Place to stay

Since we're are budget traveller, i didnt stay at the Hotel. 

1. rooms almost everywhere incl hotels are small, plus expensive. why spend more? plus we' just need B&B the least
2. i choose to stay at Mongkok Area. Tho it's ab it busy but i just love it and easy access to everywhere
3. if you ada budget lebih and prefer to stay hotel, there's alot to choose depending on your area ie : Mongkok/Tsim Tsa Tsui etc
4. if you wanna book hostel : go to hostelworld.com. and choose your room(prefer w ensuite bathroom, no BF but free wifi)
5. before book your room/hostel get the review at : tripadvisor/virtual tourist/etc
6. links to book room : via asiarooms/booking.com/expadia/tripadvisor/agoda.com

Weather 

since i travel during their cold time, no need to bring thick winter jacket la. appropriate sweater cukup

for kids maybe a proper and covered clothes for them (you should know your self and kids)

when it rains it can be too cold as low as 10C and there's where you'll be hungry all the time (LOL)

Foods 

1. for HM , i bring her cereals, instant mashed potatoes etc. if your kids kinda picky eater, bwkla rice cooker yg small. I never try this but heard others pernah
2. we ate mcD, more on western kinda foods ie Subway, Pret The Menger ( they have fresh fruits and breads and sandwihes everyday), pasta, ice cream etc. Halal foods like Pakistani ada tp kena google and cari. ada satu di Tsim Tsa Tsui, nearby Masjid, lupa the name. Kena ask around
3. if foods dlm Disneyland, just becareful, ada yg tak halal. if rasa ada doubt, don't even take the ayam (to me it doesnt look convincing tho amik nasi ayam, so just ate rice and soup w some veges and fresh fruits)

Tips for Disneyland

1. go as early as 10-11am, you'll need one whole day spending your time day/ even you kids hehe
2. there'll be only ONE MRT to go to disneyland. the train decorated with all these cartoons. once in, you know you're on the right train. Take the TUng Shun line
3. everyday the parade will be at 330pm (local time) so get ready for it
4. every night kot ada fireworks, it starts at 8pm tak silap. we didn't wait for that, too penat to walk dah
5. brings lots of cash/ u might over sepnd here (or credit card) in case you/your kids go mad shopping hahahah
6. ada port to park your stroller everytime you nak enter to the game area. Pic in my Fb
7. of coz ada nursery/changing room for babies
8. only at certain area  can smoke. daddies cannot simply smoke ok

related links you may want

subway rest

http://world.subway.com/Countries/frmLocatorResult.aspx?City=&State=&Zip=&CC=HON&LC=ENG&Mode=

airport express info (train)

http://www.mtr.com.hk/eng/airport_express/tf_index.html

halal food in HK

http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/dining/asian-halal-food.html

http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/dining/images/gp_pdf_hala.pdf

places

http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/attractions/most-popular.html

Hope it helps you to plan.

Enjoy!!

ps : copy paste from my FB, due to received few requests to share info

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