May 23, 2014

Travelympics Promo Video

Salam guys..We are here again to show you our promo video. Just a short video to fulfill our assignment requirement. Thanks to our lecturer Bro.Shahrizal for guiding us through this sem. To all the authors, thanks guys you did a great job, million thanks for your contribution in making this blog and video success.
Let's watch the video!
Thanks for watching!
Regards,
The Travelympics


May 19, 2014

All you need to know about KLIA2

What is KLIA 2? 
The KLIA2 is built to be Malaysia's Next Generation Hub - International Airport Hub - that allows seamless connectivity for both local and international low-cost plus full-service carries.The KLIA2 is built to cater for the explosive growth in low cost travel. It is designed to cater 45 million passengers a year, replacing the  Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) once it's ready. It is built with bigger capacity and superior facilities

When it is operating?
                             KLIA2 began operating 2 May 2014 and fully operational on 9 May 2014.

Estimated building cost
                                            Built at an estimated total cost of RM 4 Billion.

Capacity                                    Capacity to accommodate 45 million passengers per year.

KLIA2 layout

Separate entrances / exits for domestic and international air travelers
60 departure gates
80 aerobridges -no more open air walking to and from aircraft.
90 F&B outlets
6000 car park lots

How to get there?

By road-estimated distance of 69km from KL Sentral
Taxi fare from KL Sentral: RM62 - RM75 (depends on traffic)
Bus services from: KL Sentral, TBS, 1Utama

Rail services from KL Sentral: RM35



For more info, visit to www.klia2.info , photo credit to Mr. Google :)



Author: Anne Nabiela

May 17, 2014

Batu Caves Tour

Hello guys..Let's tour with me again! This time i would like to bring all of you to the Batu Caves. Batu Caves is a an iconic and popular tourist attraction in Selangor.We went to this place a few months ago for our case study. It is located just a few km away from our university. So, check it out what is Batu Caves and let's start the tour!
Batu Caves is a Site of a Hindu temple and shrine, Batu Caves attracts thousands of worshippers and tourists, especially during the annual Hindu festival, Thaipusam.  
Golden complexion of Thirumurugan statue
A big (what we call that?) placed in front of statue.
 The caves's entrance. The entrance is free.
There are 3 main attractions at Batu Caves which is a limestone hill riddled with caves. The main Cave is known as the Temple Cave or Cathedral Cave and is accessed by a steep flight of 272 steps. 
A few sourvenir shops located at the front of the stairs.. (Look at the guy,did he try to seduce me? )
Cave Villa
You have to pay an entrance fee (RM15 for foreigners, RM7 for Malaysian residents) and cross a crooked bridge over a carp pool. Here there are two more show caves illuminated with coloured lights and containing brightly painted statues and paintings of Indian poets and characters from Hindu mythology. You can read the plaques containing pearls of oriental wisdom while strolling around the humid caves. One of the caves also contains glass display tanks full of snakes and other reptiles.
 
 Birds attraction
Monkeys around Batu Caves
HOW TO REACH THERE ?
You can take the KTM Komuter train from KL Sentral all the way to the recently opened Batu Caves Komuter station which is located a few steps from the entrance to the attractions. The fare is only RM2 each way which makes it the cheapest and easiest way to travel. The train has ladies-only coaches for the comfort and safety of female passengers. If you take your own car there is ample parking once you have negotiated the confusing road layout and reached the entrance to the cave complex.
FOODS?
There are a few restaurants (vegetarian only being a Hindu Temple) where you can get a tasty Indian curry of 4 veggie dishes, rice and poppadom served on a banana leaf, together with a fresh coconut juice for around RM9.
ACCOMMODATIONS?
For a good choice of hotels near Batu Caves with discount prices, visit Agoda's website. 
So, what are you waiting for.Let's travel!
Regards, The Travelympics

AUTHOR : NAJWA NANO

May 16, 2014

The Booker's Cafe @ IIUM

Salam everybody.. Today I would like to share with you guys one of our cafe at IIUM.. Generally, the cafe are serving Arabic and Western food.. Most of our international students love to have their meal here at the Booker's Cafe.. Why its name Booker's? Maybe because it was build next to bookshop which is Dar-Al Kutub..and inside of the cafe also there are book section exclusively for the customers to read.. The Booker's Cafe is located just next to CAC Hall, and next to the riverside as well.. If you guys would like to come here, you can park your vehicle at the guest park near CAC and then just walk through the stairs and you can see the restaurant in front of you.

So now..here are some pictures to share..


This is the counter..you have to order and pay here.. There are many food to be selected.. The price range is affordable and this cafe been graded as B (Good) by IIUM in terms of the quality of  food, taste, price, cleanliness and others components..=)


This is the dining area.. It have open space as well at the outside of the cafe.. During the lunch time and after Jumaah prayer especially..it is full house..so you have to wait until you can get your seat..


The book section..


This is the main attraction of Booker's Cafe.. It is Chicken Mandy.. Booker's Cafe also served Lamb Mandy, Chicken and Lamb Kebsa, Chicken and Lamb Madghut and many others Arabian food.. The price for this meal is RM12.90..


This is Fish and Chips.. RM10.90.. One of the western foods served here.. Other than this, they also have Chicken Chop, Burgers, Sandwiches, American breakfast, Spaghetti, Meatballs and many more..


Our side dish.. Buffalo Chicken Wing and Potato Wedges.. Chicken Wing is RM5.90 and the Potato Wedges RM 4.90.. Others side dish available here are Samosa, French Fries, Salad and Desserts to be chosen..


Our drinks.. Iced Lemon Tea, Apple Juice, Iced Syrup and Hot Lemon Tea.. I have to arrange it so it can becomes like traffic light colours rights?! =p


Look at Lana Del Akma... Her outfits that day suits her drinks! Gorgeous Green baby =D


Me and Hani.. We both eat the same meal.. Fish and Chips..hehe she is very propa!


That's all from me.. Sorry for the lack of pictures.. You guys have to come here especially to the Arabian food lovers out there! You can taste marvelous Arabian food in affordable price here! So, take care.. See you again in the next post! Have a good day.. Wassalam :)


Lots of love and regards,




Author: Anne Nabiela

May 10, 2014

Have a doze of happiness..at Cupcake Chapter Restaurant

Salam everyone.. Today I would like to share with you guys our moments at the Cupcake Chapter Restaurant.. First of all, Cupcake Chapter is located at Ukay Boulevard, MRR2, Ulu Kelang, Ampang..which is 10 minutes drive from our campus, IIUM..

Cupcake Chapter is known of their western cuisine, coffee & frappe, and sweet stuff..

Here are some pictures to share..


This is the Cupcake Chapter Restaurant from outside.. You can chill and sit outside if it is not raining.. I think the best time to sit outside is in the morning where you can enjoy your breakfast with inhale morning fresh air and looking at beautiful sunrise..


A lot of cupcake and other sweet stuff to be chosen.. Each cupcake is RM 4.50.. More than 20 different types of cupcake has been made. The price for a whole cake is from RM 70 and above..while each slice of cake is RM16 and above..The taste is absolutely yummy!


The menu book.. Its very heavy and thick! Means that it have a lot of choices for foods and drinks.. Its like an album when I hold it.. So cute..


This is the Honey and Lemon Chicken Herbs.. It is the choice of "Jalan-Jalan Cari Makan" from TV3.. We wanted so bad to try this dish! Unfortunately..the kitchen was not prepared it during that time because the chicken is not been enough marinated yet.. Well, its ok..we will try it next time.. Definitely! :)


This is Chicken Chop with mushrooms gravy and fries.. The price is RM 21.90 if I am not mistaken.. It taste sooo good and delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and not dry at all.. I can't forget the taste of the mushrooms gravy.. Its soo delicious I swear! =)


This is Chapter's Spaghetti Carbonara.. RM 19.90.. The spaghetti is rich with the creamy dressing.. So yuummmy....!!


Our side action.. Chapter's Fries.. RM 3.90.. 


My sweet little cupcake.. Chocolate & Strawberry flavors.. Yuummmyy...


The Doubled Chocolate cupcake has moist chocolate inside it.. It melts in your mouth.. 


Hot Caramel Macchiato to drinks after having a piece of cupcake.. =)



The dining table.. We sat at this table on that day.. There are 6 of us.. =)


The view of the counter..and the display of all the cakes and cupcakes..



Mr. Teddy is waiting for a warm hugs! Its very huge and cute teddy.. You want to bring him back? No you can't..its too heavy! =D


Although I can't take you home..but I can take a picture with you.. Say peace Mr. Teddy.. =D


Cute and sweet soft toys for displayed.. Very attractive! Kids must be loved it..


The door from outside.. Its business hour is operating from 10am - 11pm everyday.. You can plan any of your special occasion here too to celebrate it! =)


Cupcake Chapter Restaurant has been recommended by "Jalan-Jalan Cari Makan" TV3.. It is a beautiful and sweet place to hang out with your family, friends and loved ones..


Yes.. Everyone hope everyday is Sunday morning :) That's all from me.. For more info of cupcake chapter you can visit this website: cupcakechapterrestaurant.com and facebook.com/cupcakechapter


So.. Have fun and take care guys! Till we meet again.. =)


Lots of love from,

The Travelympics


Author: Anne Nabiela
 
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