Tuesday, 16 April 2013

Tanawan Hotel in Phuket

Review : Tanawan Phuket Hotel 


Tanawan Phuket Hotel is located at Phung Muang Sai Kor Rd. , Patong, Phuket, Thailand 83150.

A 5 minutes walking distance to Junceylon shopping centre. It's about 15 minutes walk to the famous Patong Beach. It;s about 40km away from the Phuket International Airport.

A small cafe just located the hotel ground floor

A warmly welcome from the staff
In this hotel, I feel warmly welcome by the staffs. When I arrived
There is total 45 rooms in the hotel. There is 3 types of rooms to choose for. For example, superior room, Deluxe room and suit room. The rooms are simply clean and comfortable to stay at.

The room is big and cozy. 

Superior Room ( Double )

Superior room with everything you will need for comfortable stay. The size is a generous 22 sq m. It is a non smoking rooms. There is hair dryer, in room safe, Satellite/cable TV, coffee/tea maker, daily complimentary bottled water, refrigerator and free WiFi access.  Lastly, there is also a balcony !

Deluxe Room ( Double Room )



A spacious 25 sq m. and with all the in-room facilites of the standard rooms, plus balcony table set, business desk, and daily tropical fruits ! It's almost the same as the superior room however the room is much more spacious! 

Suit Room
The ultimate staying experience at Tanawan. The room are 25sq m. with four-poster bed to add bits of flavour. In-room facilities include everything Deluxe room offer, plus complimentary daily tropical fruits! It is the best room for those going for honeymoon. 

Toilet

Lobby
It's a great place to stay because it is less noise then staying nearby the bangla road. There is family mart beside the hotel which is very convience . Lastly, there is also a tour counter just located beside the hotel too !

Check-in Time ; 2.00 p.m onwards
Check-Out Time ; 12:00p.m







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Wednesday, 10 April 2013

Arrival in Phuket

PHUKET ( 5 April - 8 April )


Yes ! I'm here in Phuket !  A wonderful place to explore and adventure.

What can you think about the Phuket ?

BEACH BEACH BEACH ! PUB PUB PUB ! CHEAP ALCOHOL CHEAP ALCOHOL CHEAP ALCOHOL !

During my first arrival, there was a lot of taxi drivers approaching us and asking us where are we going. 

I'm just walked off. 

It's better to take their Taxi Meter if you do not want to pay more for the private company ( Limousine Taxi ).

Taxi Meter located just outside, to the right of the arrival hall. The Taxis are red and yellow and are supposed to use their meters but you will probably have insist that the driver turns his meter on instead of bargaining and haggling for a price.

The average fares from the airport :

Phuket town - 400 Baht
Patong - 550 - 600 Baht
Kata/Karon - 650 Baht

* Please note that you will have to pay a fee for 100 baht on top of the taxi-meter fare. The trip will usually take approximately 30minutes to Phuket, 40 minutes to Patong beach, and around one hour to Kata Beach and Karon Beach.

Car Rental at the Airport

There are also two car rental counters where you can hire cars from Avis, Alamo, National and Hertz. Please make sure to take along your passport and driving license. Many more companies are located just outside the airport.

Minivans

Tickets from minivans are for sale at the counters on the ground floor ( Phuket 100 baht, Patong 150 baht, Kata/Karon 180 baht). Minivans sometimes stop off at tour agencies where you will be asked to book a tour from which the driver make a commission. Minivans take longer than a taxi to deliver you to your hotel as they drop off other passengers at hotels along the way.

*Special*
After your arrival, there is booth which provide free sim card for tourist.
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Monday, 1 April 2013

Phuket, Patong


On 5 April 2013, I will be going to Phuket for 4 days 3 night. I will be staying at Patong area. Those who had been travel to Phuket before, I need your help. Don't mind to give me some advice and places to go ?

Thank You. 

Contact me at chuayawen@gmail.com
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Tuesday, 26 March 2013

Johor Bahru Night Market



Where ?

Near to grand Paragon Hotel and KSL

Date ?

Every Monday 

Time ?

4.30pm - 9pm

Night Market or "Pasar Malam", the common sayings among the locals is a temporary moving market that sells random stuffs ranging from food, electronic items, clothing and many more. Such item like the famous "Ramly Burger" are found here too. 

 The street behind Grand Paragon is cordoned off and is lined with the mobile vendors. The Pasar Malam stretches all the way to KSL. If you are coming around 7pm, some of the vendors already packed  their stuffs once they sell finish.

Ayam Percik, among the local delicacies of Malaysians and Singaporeans. It's tasty and tangy sauce
may set you to buy some more upon finishing up. Comes in random short chicken portion that
cost from RM2

 Nothing can beat is their local food ! There are also many stalls selling raw meat, seafood, vegetables and Yong Tau Hu.
Trying to beat the hotness weather while travelling on the streets? Sugarcane
is your best option while seeing down this local drink that are common
throughout the night market. Be sure to pick one up when it's cold. 


Running out of ideas in your kitchen? Try to find raw items in this moving night market.
Simply saying, even some items you can't find in their wet market can be found here.


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Friday, 15 March 2013

Planning for Kuala Lumpur Trip

Kuala Lumpur part 3 ( Planning your trips )




Most of the travellers always plan their trips before going to the country. It is the best to know their culture, transportation and etc. Here is some tips.

1. Timing



If you are looking for cheap and affordable price for hotel, choose a right timing to go...

During peak seasons like Chinese New Year, New Year, Christmas, Singaporean and Malaysian School Holiday and etc. The hotel will be much expensive than usual.

For Shopping lovers...



Malaysia Megasale Carnival which is held on March, August and December. This is sale time throughout Malaysia and if you are looking for bargains this is the best time to visit.

Don't worry about the tropical weather. It either rain or sunny. You just need to bring your umbrella along for your own good.

2. Flights



You must book early for your flight.

3. Hotels



Please read reviews before you book the hotel. 

Recommend website:
TripAdvisor
Agora

4. Transport and getting around



It is better to take public transport than take Taxi whole day.

First, you need to get know their public transport such as monorails. If you don't know anything, there are friendly staffs willing to help you.

Just follow a simple steps to make your trips safe and easy.

1. Start Planning early

2. Do your research

3. Know your budget

4. Know what you want to do

5. Be realistic on what to do and how much you plan to spend there




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