LIVE update: Backpacking in progress!

We are on a detour from the actually route, taking a break to rest a little and seeing the sea tomorrow! That's the beauty of backpacking, you are not constraint to plans. ^^

psst: We are in Krabi now and leaving for Bangkok tomorrow to the undecided destination. Till then...keep on traveling peeps! :D

Getting Hitch in Thailand - A backpacker trip!

Mountain of Food ExploRace 2.0 Day 1!

After checking into our fabulous Superior Deluxe Room at First World Hotel, we were asked to meet up at Galleria for the Explorace to begin. Wonder what will happen! ^^

We met up with bloggers from China and Indonesia. They were flown in exclusively by Genting Resort World for Mountain of Food ExploRace 2.0. Things were getting exciting from this point on because no one has any idea if the challenge has begun or not. 

We were finally divided into pairs and all the International bloggers were paired with Malaysian bloggers. My lucky partner that day was a Seremban guy, an awesome photographer ; Hu Boon ! We were lucky Team 2. 

After the briefing and all, it turned out that the "pre-challenge" was just to get all of us excited. Talk about making me palpitated. LOL. No challenge for us but we we given the opportunity to watch FREEZE.  An awesome Magic show on Ice! *excited*

The show to me was amazing, for reason being that I have never been to a magic show. But there were hits and misses during the show. Flaws here and there is normal for a show, what more on ICE! 

Well, if you want to visit your childhood, this will somehow evoke those memories. I would say I love it and enjoy it well! The show runs from now till 13 August 2012. For more information, you can check it out here. 

psst: We have gotten our clue for the next day, it stated that "You have to be at WorldClub Lounge by 9pm wearing your Wrangler's jeans and t-shirt with your partner". Wuhuu...now where is the WorldClub Lounge??? 

Till then peeps...Keep on traveling! :D

I would to thank all the sponsors Wrangler Jeans, Travel For All , Resorts World Genting, Nuffnang, Yes 4G, FujiFilm and Watsons Malaysia!

Photo Credit to my Awesome Teammate; Hu Boon

Ramadhan Backpacking.

Hello, been a while since I last went for a backpacking trip overseas.  So, this Ramadhan with the spirit of musafir (traveler) I am planning for another trip. This time around, am not going solo tho, I have 2 passionate travel bloggers who (forced)^^ me to take them along.  Welcome onboard Jard and Thristhan! ;)

We are planning on doing overland Thailand all the way up to Northern Thailand. The route is as follows:

Kuala Lumpur- Hatyai- Surat Thani-Bangkok-Chiang Mai

As usual, me being the cheapskate backpacker, am aiming on spending not more than RM 400 (USD 126) for about 7 days of traveling. I might just keep traveling for here on, like work here and there, and move? Any donation is welcome! ^^

Besides that, I really forward to this trip because of Ramadhan. Imagine traveling, walking, taking train/bus for hours without eating and drinking! Breaking fast (buka puasa) in  a foreign land! Money can't buy experience! :)

This time around, I am opening this trip for sponsorship. I would love to carry your name and brands. This includes physical advertising, social media blast and blogging! Do contact me at r.haries.er@gmail.com. Cheers!

till then...keep on traveling peeps!

Buka Puasa 2012: Redbox Ria, Sogo, KL.

The other day I was invited to Redbox Ria in Sogo, KL for a Buka Puasa review! The event was awesome and the spread was splendid. Now, you have another option to break-fast(buka puasa) with your family and friends. 


You can check out the video below! :D

At Redbox Ria, Sogo, KL you get to experience Traditional Malay food such as tulang rusuk kambing dengan haruman karma, peha ayam panggang dengan sos kunyit, udang masak lemak tempoyak, ketam masak tumis udang kering, daging rendang minang, asam pedas ikan tenggiri, rebung dengan perut lemak cili api, tempoyak ikan senagin, ayam kelio, ayam masak ros merah, daging perisa thai sos, rendang tok, taufu bakar dengan kuah rojak, tomyam, sotong sambal petai 

Besides that, you will also be served International cuisines such as prawn lemon salad, steam seabass with nyonya sauce, stir fried flower crab with Italian herbs, baked pasta with cheese, sweet & sour dory fish, stir fried hong kong choy sum, kailan ikan masin and many other menus that will be changed daily!

To me, the highlight of the Buffet at Redbox Ria, Sogo was their desserts! From yummieh cakes, fruits to Ais Kacang. Everything was marvelous!  

You can get all these for only RM 37++ !! That is a freaking cheap price for this kind of  buffet spread, so head up to Redbox Ria, Sogo KL. This promotion starts from 21hb Julai 2012 and will run through the whole Ramadhan month from 6.30pm till 10.30 pm. 


For further inquiries, please contact 03-2694 7788.

And of coz I was not there alone, I was with other bloggers. Thanks guys for coming! Really had a good time "reunion-ing" and catching up with you guys. 

Photo credit to Kei | Salamantini 

MoFE : First World Hotel, Genting Highland.

As mentioned in previous post, I was away for 4 Days 3 Nights at Genting Highland. It was in conjunction with Mountain of Food Explorace 2.0! And it was fully sponsored! :D

The first 2 nights we were in Genting Highland, we were given a Superior Deluxe Room at First World Hotel. Each of us was given a room each! And me being the scared-of-staying-alone kind of person, forced my partner to sleep with me. Thanks Boon! 

The room was spacious, rich and modern. Me being the person who usually stays at hostels while traveling was kinda awestruck by the awesomeness of the room. Mind you, I had a great time soaking myself in the bathtub.

The view from the room was the best part of it, I mean, some of the room will not face the Theme Park directly but it was still an amazing view! Imagine being 6000m above the sea level. 

Unfortunately there is no Wi-fi in the room at First World Hotel but I have to thank Yes 4G got powering us up for 5 hours. Glad aren't we? ;) 

If you wanna know more about the room rates at First World Hotel, do check out below! :D

And you could always visit Genting Malaysia's website here . I had a great time staying at First World Hotel! :D

I would to thank all the sponsors  Wrangler Jeans, Travel For All , Resorts World Genting, Nuffnang, Yes 4G, FujiFilm and Watsons Malaysia!

Photo Credit to my Awesome Teammate; Hu Boon

Mountain of Food Race 2.0 Snippet!

Phewww...just arrived safely home after racing through the 4 days and 3 nights at Genting Highland for Mountain of Food Race 2.0 ! 

And we were given 2 hotels to stay in; First World Hotel and Awana Genting! The rooms were not just the typical normal room! I stayed in Superior Deluxe room in First World Hotel and was given Club Suite at Awana Genting! Isn't that awesome? 

Not only the rooms were awesome, we had the most amazing time eating in Genting Highland.  More to come in next posts! :D 

All these were made possible by all these awesome sponsors!  Arigato Gozaimasu , merci,! I would like to thank NuffnangMY, Resort World Genting, Wranglers, Fujifilm, Watsons, Crocs, Travel for All and Yes 4G. 

More posts coming up after this! All the juicy bits of the race will be revealed soon! Till then...Keep on traveling peeps! :D

Next Adventure Begins at Genting Highland!

photo credit ciklilyputih

Been a while since I last updated. Honestly been busy with food reviews and traveling. I have yet to get the chance to go back abroad. Finding time soon! *crossing fingers*

And I'm leaving for Genting Highland tomorrow for 4 days 3 nights. Will be staying at 2 hotels; First World Hotel and Awana Genting! I have to thank Genting Highland and Nuffnang for sponsoring this trip! I am one luck Rayyan Haries! 

Besides being there, I'll be involved in their Mountain of Food Race 2 (MoFe 2.0) that will consist a few challenging task with other bloggers!Seems that, Genting Highland has also called in bloggers from overseas. Cool move! Can't wait to make new friends.

I will be making live update from Genting Highland and till then, keep on traveling peeps! :D

Cuti - Cuti 1 Malaysia Bicycle Bike Ride, Raub, Pahang Part 2!

Wuhuu...we had to wake up early due to the Bicycle Ride launching was very early in the morning! But the atmosphere was so calm, so much oxygen! It was pretty nice morning. So we had our breakfast at the Hotel Jelai. I had Cute Nasi Lemak!

After that we were taken to the starting point of the 11KM bicycle ride at Taman Tasik Raub. That was my first time seeing a Dato Sri Ng Yen Yen the Minister that acts like civilian, she was on a bicycle! She took part in the 11KM ride on her own! *salute* 

The ride took part all over Raub Town, we entered all the small villages. Dato Sri Dr Ng Yen Yen is very famous among Raub people! I could actually hear people cheering "Yen Yen!Yen Yen!" in many languages. She is indeed very close to the locals.

The villages in Raub comprises of Malay,Chinese and Indian villages. I could see a malay auntie selling Kuih at a Chinese Morning Market! Truly 1 Malaysia! Everyone seems very happy and healthy. I wonder what's the secret..*ermm*

When the ride ended, we were served various local food for breakfast. From Lontong, Ice-cream pop, to DURIAN! It was splendid 2nd breakfast for me. 

Can you believe that a Minister sat down with us blogger to have Durian with us? She was literally opening the Durian for us and kept asking the officers to give our table more Durian. Glad that she was happy that I managed to get bloggers to go and do some coverage. :)

Who knows, ended up our table became the Press Conference table,while eating Durian!LOL.. We had so many media asking question while Dato Sri Ng Yen Yen and I savoured some Durian. It was so funny because she was so down to earth and friendly, I felt sitting besides someone I have known so many years. 

It was a truly nice experience traveling to Raub, Pahang. My first time there and I fell in love with the small town. Can't wait for my next traveling! Till then...keep on traveling peeps! :D

Thank you Tourism Malaysia, Tourism Malaysia Pahang! :D

Giveaway : Genting with Rayyan Haries! (Updated)

Giveaway post, scroll down for updates, but hey, join the fun too! ;)

Hello2, as promised, once am done with all my reviews of Genting Theme Park, am gonna do a Giveaway! So, you guys are lucky as one of you will be winning all-expenses paid (return bus and ticket to outdoor theme park) to Genting Theme Park!Woot2! :D

It is so easy! Check out below! 

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MAIN PRIZE 

Hah bukan aku hadiahnya,haha...bawah tu, nak put up gambar ni pon boleh.

One outdoor ticket to Genting Theme Park

Return bus ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highland sponsored by Naddy

1) The Title of your post should be " Giveaway: Genting with Rayyan Haries"

2)(UPDATED) Put up you most AWESOME holiday photo and some description. 

3) Do follow this blog. ;)

4) Put up these links in your post:

Genting Theme Park (The Rides)

Genting Theme Park (SKY VENTURE)

Genting Theme Park (What and where to EAT)

Sponsor Miss Naddy Nerdy!

                          

This is open to Malaysian only. So, when you guys are done, just comment below with your entry link k! All the best and ask your friends to join too! :D   

Untuk Bahasa Melayu, boleh baca kat bawah ni:

Satu Ticket Outdoor ke Genting Theme Park

Tiket Bus Pergi-Balik dari Kuala Lumpur ke Genting Highland disponsor oleh Naddy

1) Tajuk post anda mestilah " Giveaway: Genting with Rayyan Haries"

2)Letak gambar percutian TERBAIK anda dan letak caption yang cun2!

3) Sila follow blog ni. ;)

4) Letakkan jugak link dibawah ni dalam post anda :

Genting Theme Park (The Rides)

Genting Theme Park (SKY VENTURE)

Genting Theme Park (What and where to EAT)

Sponsor Miss Naddy Nerdy!

                          

Hanya untuk orang Malaysia ya! Dah siap semua, comment kat post ni dengan link entry korang. Buat elok2 tau! Good luck! So suruh kawan2 korang join k! :D   


BUAT MEREKA YANG TAKDA BLOG TAPI NAK JOIN, BACA BAWAH NI:

1) LIKE, POST GAMBAR KAT WALL, PASTU SHARE NGAN KAWAN2 dekat https://www.facebook.com/thebigsmallboy ! :D

Overland Trip Thailand: Andaman Sea Island Hopping 1.

Warghhhh.... I had to wake up early! And I still can't believe that I'm in THAILAND! My Island Hopping tour starts at 8 am and missing this will cost me 1050 Baht! LOL

So, the night before I managed to secure a package for Island Hopping at Boon Rub Travel and Tour, 101, Utarakit Road, Mueang Krabi, Krabi, 81000. Honestly, it was a great deal! Well, I think Patty and Jenny likes me! Because when I asked everyone else, they said they paid a different price. Lucky me! 

The van picked me up with Taka-San and and Ikuei at Pak Up Hostel.  It seems that we are sharing boats with other travelers from other tour agencies. They code share their services. This is when I get to know how much other paid and some paid up to 2000 Baht for the exact same thing! 

It was breathtaking view when we arrived at Ao Nang Beach, Krabi.  I kept pinching myself! Still can't believe it that I made it here ALONE! We all gathered there to be divided into boats and I found Malaysians on the same boat! Eira, Herman and Akim drove all the way from Kuala Kedah Port to Ao Nang, Krabi! 

Okay, do ignore my face. That is a face forced to wake up early! haha.. But it was all worth it! The journey on Andaman Sea was simply amazing; I am rather speechless. 

Though I almost threw up due to Sea Sickness, I manage to calm myself down and enjoy the trip. Self reminder: Don't sit at the front section of the boat unless you wanna have puke fiesta!  :P

The boat made its first stop at Railey Beach to pick up people from this small island for the same tour. I was already excited when I saw how clear the water was! It's so beautiful ; I have never seen anything like this in my life. 

Our first destination was Koh Mai Pai or rather known as Bamboo Island.  The sea was a lil bit choppy the day I was there, so the waves were rough a lil. Nonetheless, I enjoyed the sun and water! Splendid experience! 

Can you believe the water was so clear? And I was in the middle of the Andaman Sea! People told me it's called Emerald Crystal Clear water. And I have to agree. It did look Emerald much.

We spent about 1 hour here and we were off to other Islands.  It was truly great experience for me.  

And the best part is that I did it SOLO! More stories about my backpacking coming up in next posts. Till then, keep on traveling peeps! :D