Amanjiwo, near Borobudur, the world’s largest Buddhist sanctuary, in the rural heartland of Central Java

Amanjiwo (peaceful soul) overlooks Borobudur, the world’s largest Buddhist sanctuary, in the rural heartland of Central Java. Located in one of the most scenic parts of the country, it rests within a natural amphitheatre; the Menoreh Hills rise up behind and no less than four volcanoes grace the horizon.

Went there with family in Dec 2009 after morning visit of Borobudur - had a nice lunch - including a simple and good bubur ayam -  for a reasonable price taking into account the high end nature of this place. Worthwile. Nice gift shop too.

http://travel.yahoo.com/p-hotel-335874-amanjiwo-i

Integrated Cycling in the East Coast of Singapore

Concept of Eastern Coastal Park Connector Network

Friends, this is great, safe and easy... Cycling for families, small or even big groups.

Good for teambuilding (visit www.outdoorinasia.com if you need to find a teambuilding partner in Singapore)

Good for leisurely rides... You can check this website: http://www.lifestylerecreation.com.sg/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1

To contact to outlets:
- East Coast Park, Area C4, Tel: 6443 6675
- Changi Beach Park, Area C1, Tel: 6546 5220

Prices for the bicycles per hr: I would say around $6 /hr (though the website mention from $3). Sometimes, the second hour is free...
Integrated cycling East Coast Singapore

Completed in 2007, the Eastern Coastal Park Connector Network (PCN) is an interconnected cycling network with 6 stations or 'pitstops' that covers a total of 42 km.  It enables Singapore residents to walk, jog, cycle or blade through idyllic coastal areas and popular parks in the east, such as East Coast Park, Changi Beach Park and Pasir Ris Park.  It is part of an island-wide network initiative by the National Parks Board to link up major parks and nature sites around Singapore.

The pitstops along the Eastern Coastal PCN are located at:

1. East Coast Park Carpark 4
Address: 1030 East Coast Parkway
Opening Hours: 9.00am - 9.00pm

  

2. East Coast Park Area G1
Address: 1490 East Coast Parkway
Opening Hours: 9.00am - 6.00pm

  

3. Changi Beach Carpark 7 (Changi Ferry Road)
Address: 3 Changi Ferry Road
Opening Hours: 10.00am – 6.00pm

4. Changi Beach Carpark 1 (Changi Nicoll Drive)     
Address: 260 Nicoll Drive
Opening Hours: 9.00am - 7.00pm

 

5. Sunplaza Park
Address: 30 Tampines Avenue 7, Singapore 529621
Opening Hours: 9.00am - 6.00pm

  

6. Telok Kurau Park
Address: 151 Lorong J Telok Kurau, Singapore 423466
Opening Hours: 10.00am - 6.00pm

7. Pasir Ris Town Park
Address: 45 Pasir Ris Drive 3
Opening Hours: 10.00am - 6.00pm

Berjaya Resort, Tioman

TIOMAN48, originally uploaded by OutdoorInAsia.

Taken from a page south of the resort... on the way to Paya Beach

The Dusun, a new resort opening in Negeri Sembilan

The Dusun

They will be open from November 7, 2009.

A little piece of Paradise tucked in the hills of Negeri Sembilan.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Seremban-Malaysia/The-Dusun/150343334779?v=info&ref=mf#/pages/Seremban-Malaysia/The-Dusun/150343334779?ref=mf

http://www.thedusun.com.my/

A great restaurant in Bandung hills - Sapu Lidi

Sapu Lidi - Eat on Rice Paddy Field!

Real cool, I wanted to come back after the first time... My regret: I wished I had been able to go on a little paddle tour on the lake... next time (ok... it may be a small lake...). The ambiance is cool. The food is very decent.

http://www.sapulidisawah.com/topcafe.php

Check the address and more:

apu Lidi , Restaurant Jl. Cihampelas No. 7 Cibeunying, Bandung - 40171 West Java, Indonesia
phone faxcimile	: +62 22 2038116 : +62 22
e-mail : website : messenger : - GPS Coordinate : Latitude = -6.90586 Longitude = 107.605441

http://www.bandungtourism.com/res_det_sta_e.php?IdRRB=264

Cool Angklung performance in Bandung

The entrance price is not cheap but the show is worth it - especially the interactive part with angklung. I loved it. This year (2009) it was more interactive than 2 years ago.

http://www.angklung-udjo.co.id/

(the website was not performing very well last time I browsed it - 2hrs ago.)

Singapore activities, sailing

Rising Tide

Rising Tide is equipped with a Main cabin and 2 Normal cabins. All cabins are air-conditioned for comfort and attached with shower and head (toilet). Normal cabins can rest up to 2-3 persons and the Main cabin can hold 6. On long range trips, the entertainment centre is converted to a spacious resting place (air-conditioned).

Her main deck and lower decks are spacious and flexible enough to stage dinner cruises, luncheon

The crew is efficient and meals are not your usual stuff you find on other charters. Each meal is served as if you are in a restaurant.

Galley : Fridge, freezer, ice maker, water maker, convectional oven, stove, microwave oven

Cabin : 2 Normal cabins and 1 Main cabin air conditioned - all attached with shower and head

Others : Entertainment centre with wine chiller and a two-door chiller for juices, fruits and beer

Additional equipment : Dive compressor, fishing gear and rod holders

Interior : African mahogany

blogger links

http://angela.blursotong.com/tag/rising-tide/