I Am The Unstoppable Explorer

-Why do I call myself an unstoppable explorer?

I Dare to Dream and lead my life as interesting as possible. that include a lot of outdoor adventure or go camping in the wild! Curiosity keeps me alive and wander about life. And joining contests has been my passion as long as I could remember. Bring me any contests and I will be in it! Best of all, I can still watch my favorite GLEE or NATGEO with Astro-on th go while I'm on it. 

-The challenges I've faced in my most recent adventure and how I overcome it

Recently I packed my stuff and went on a 5D 4N trip to the Island of Gods, Bali . I am an aquaphobia but that doesn't stop me from running my stint of adventure by trying the first water exotic sport in Indonesia, the Underwater Scooter. I was pretty worried the minute I went in underwater, but I got myself composed and just enjoy the whole journey of feeding those colorful fishes without too much worry on the lack of oxygen level .. haha

-Essential gadget I can count on in my adventure?

I desperately need good smartphone that I could count on. Not only I could document all my adventure and travels escapade but also  helping me to be interactive via social media and inspire others to try it too. 

-And how Astro-On-The-Go allows me to continue being the unstoppable explorer? 

Well..super easy - anytime and anywhere I could check out my favorite programmes even while doing my yoga or while relaxing on a hammock after some splashing on an island.

pick me and let me continue being the unstoppable explorer

Astro on the go

PT. Aqua Star Underwater Scooter

The title says it all..yup you got it right! Presenting the 1st and one and only exotic watersport in BALI by PT. Aqua Star Indonesia, the Underwater Scooter. And you don't even have to worry about applying for a 'driving' license! Yes as easy as handling a scooter on land, it works the same underwater...except that this is even better as you could witness the colourful fishes and amazing corals around you. 

So as I was preparing for my 5D4N Bali trip from 28/4/2013 till 1/5/2013, I came across this unique photo uploaded by Churp Churp page few days earlier (Thank you Churp Churp for the heads up!). 

thanks for the heads up..woohooo I've made it!

And as "Dare to dream" + "Living live interestingly" as always been my motto, so I quickly email to aquastarindonesia@gmail.com with the hope that I could arrange for a try out during my visit. Guess what? Dreams do come true! haha.. So I managed to slot in on 30/4/2013 and bear in mind that only with good weather/water condition that this activities can be proceed. Luck was on my side even though it was raining heavily in Kuta area that morning. 

Almost 1 hour drive from the pouring rain in Kuta, we arrived  at this pristine sun-kissed brightly Nusa Dua beach feeling super excited, anxious, nervous and enthusiastic all in the same time!. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the friendly Mr Alex and Mr Sergey Polovinko. After a short briefing, we are good to go. Before that, I managed to snap some photo of their awesome pool where they teach for beginners in scuba diving. 

Shower room and toilet plus locker to keep your items safe are also provided, so you dont have to worry about your belongings.

Toilets 

shower room

Lockers to keep our belonging before heading to the sea

Mr Alex giving the thumbs up-we are good to go!

First and the only certified in Bali perhaps in Asia, PT. Aqua Star Indonesia gives us an opportunity to be in the water without getting your hair wet and witnessing the colourful fishes flocking your scooter while you are riding on it. How amazing is that?? Don't worry if you can't ride a bike or swim or even dive, just sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. Least you could do is to just press the button and grip the handle to the left or right for direction. This exotic water sport is open to public for US55 per person for almost 25 minutes ride. PT Aqua Star also cater for other activities such as snorkelling, jet skiing, sea walking, etc. 

Our boat is ready. 

So with the arrival of our boat at the shore, we hop on for a ride with colorful parade of water sports activities around us. It was like a scene from James Bond movie minus the Bond, our speed boat seems to know its route perfectly.Just imagine if one of the parasailing rope got tangled..man..i dont even wanna explain further. Anyway the synchronization was bizarre yet pretty new to me. I remember seeing only 1 or the most 3 parasailing but far apart from each other. This was like merry go round and you can see banana boat on the other side while 'flying fish' on the other. Pure crazy beautiful chaos on a bumpy ride..:) an eye opener i must say.

The beautiful yet chaotic scene of parasailing, banana boat and flying fish all in one place.

Finally, we reached the spot where we will be doing our underwater scooter. 

The friendly crew that are waiting for us 

ready?

check it out, this is the ride!

All crew are well equipped and professional on what they are about to do. Yeah this is pretty big stuff...well at least for me. For the record, I am not be wearing any helmet or with the help of oxygen mask..the water level are up to my shoulder once the scooter are down into the sea. Gulp...not to worry..no magic ..like what happen during our Malaysian GE13..just a little science theory put to test here. 

The scooter are set 

the scooter where we will be riding

water pressure are checked before going down

orait..going down down and under...few feet below...

A little scary but once I got myself settled, I felt a little better. But not until i accidently knocked on a coral, that left me feeling a little lost that it effect my balance. Don't ask me what happen next upon reaching up...kekekeeke

But overall I still enjoyed the moment underwater with colourful fishes swarming around us. It was one of the coolest thing wei!

Peace yo! ..Grace and yours truly

Amazing right???? simply awesomeee!

Come check out the video where PT. Aqua Sports managed to capture for us. They even burned the CD of photos and videos of us underwater..yeahhh! Thank you very much. Look so fun right? I bet you are so eager to try it yourself, your mind are probably bugging to book a flight to Bali now itself..hehehe..

So if you are up for something unique and fun in Bali, underwater scooter at PT. Aqua Scooter is a MUST try! With this I must give credit to PT. Aqua Star Indonesia's professional team including their friendly partners/directors, Mr. Alex and Mr Sergey Polovinko. Thank you so much for your hospitality and always ensuring our safety and that's really comforting especially for an aquaphobia like me. So those of you that are reading this and planning to try the underwater scooter, just email to them and mentioned that you get to know from my blog..maybe have special discount for you hehee..

The friendly crew of PT Aqua Star!

Not forgetting to Tune Insure, Tune Hotel & AirAsia for making this trip possible. Thank you! So what are you watching for??, grab that seats from AirAsia, stay in Tune Hotel and never ever forget for travel protection from Tune Insure. Oh Bubbly Bali, I will be back for more adventure! 

For more details of Underwater Scooter, please visit their website at www.aquastarbali.com . 
Address: 
JL. Pratama #112A
Tanjung Benoa,
Nusa Dua Beach, Bali Indonesia
Tel: +62 (361) 9264077 / 772226
Business Hour : 8am - 10pm
Email : aquastarindonesia@gmail.com / aquastarbali@mail.ru

F1 Paddock and Garage Pit Tour-TUNE INSURANCE

How often do you get to be treated like this? I meant first there were drivers to fetch you to Sepang International Circuit during F1 Racing championship, then VIP passes to access to paddock and garage pit, chilling inside the cafe of Caterham team, rubbing shoulders with the F1 drivers, get to learn from the experts at the NDT room, checking out how pit stop are quickly yet carefully handled and while the heat just keep my spirit bursting like fire, my enthusiasm level was pretty much at its highest peak for a new chapter of learning and discoveries!

Yeah truly a money cant buy experience! So thank you TUNE INSURE, CATERHAM, AIRASIA and TUNE HOTELS for making my 1st F1 experience a memorable one. This gonna stay in my brain as long I could remember! Thanks to Mawarni and Josh from Tune Insure for your hospitality and keep asking me if everything is alright /going on smoothly. Of course! infact I had a great time with you guyz there! you guyz simply rock! 

Loads and loads of photo coming in..this is dedicated to some of you out there that always wanted to know how the paddock and garage pit will look like. enjoy!

Thanks BAO for the ride..and sharing some tips on drifting skills. although my heart almost pop out on the way here that   morning...hahaha

my first F1 experience to the paddock ..so ready guyz?

such a beauty..shines like the value it represent.

Good thing about having the VIP passes was the express lane, no bag/body screening..got undertunnel pathway some more..how cool is that?

orait guyz..here we go! into the tunnel to the PIT building.

yes..im going in..

without this VIP passes, I cant access to this area. so thank you TUNE INSURE and DATO TONY FERNANDES!

Inside the cafe, there are video display showing live!

this is my pit lane..enter at your own risk! haha

Mawarni and Mr Cyril having a chat...

What a wonderful experience! As my head-gear covering my ears for the sharp noise from the screeching sound of the tyres, I am having a blast over here at the SIC. I meant c'mon, it is universally known that F1 is one of the most expensive sport in the world, so if you can't beat them, join them..hehehe  

this is pretty cool experience! thanks for the headgear..or else my ear drums gonna  fall  off from the blasting sound

Hey you from the grandstand! my seat are better yo! hehehe

the crew working hard to push the mobile the their pit

Mr Cyril having a chat with one of their team from Caterham..can someone tell me how to get their uniform? very cool!

the redbull team

the caterham drivers are coming in

hehhee...while waiting ..

stretch of tyres are being deported..

Redbull team

go go go!

i assume he is one of the driver ..under my umbrella elaa ellaaa

So after checking out the garage, we supposed to leave by 12pm as we are only allowed to access the paddock area for like 1 to 2 hours the most, but guess what, since we are cool and thanks to Tune Insurance team and of course the Head of Events & Hospitality of Caterham F1 Team, Mr Cyril Francis...we are permitted to stay a little longer. Infact they even served us lunch! menu of the day was either Nasi Goreng Satay,  Seafood Penne or Grilled Salmon with baked beans. plus dessert are served there after too. how luck y right? Yeah i am blessed and truly appreciate all the good things that appeared in my life! 

Lunch was served.and no doubt..I am sucker for salmon! so i ordered this delicious grilled with beans cooked to perfection..mama mia! muchos gratias!

After chilling and chit chatting , Mawarni and Josh have to head to office for some work, so Feeq and I stayed much to the kind gesture from Mr Cyril. hehehe..so we managed to head to the garage again and have our pit walk to the other F1 teams..simply awesome. It was like a small kid walking along few rows of candy stores with their favorite mascot around..get it?

so this is how close i could get for a pitstop at the garage..cool eh?

the loading time, tyre checked, engine checked, driver checked~

some of the lucky patrons started pouring in for the pit walk session

The dashing former F1 Malaysian driver, Mr Alex Yoong even managed to smile and said hi between takes. :) :)

After the pit walk, the rehearsal and practice restarted. We took turns to check out at the garage and then head for our dessert then some drinks at the cafe..so nice. Almost 340pm when the practice session will end soon, so we prepared ourselves around the walkway behind the garage just incase we could bump into any familiar faces..as I was walking and then I noticed a lot of photographers and reporters were swarming on of the cubicles. So I quickly rushed there and finally saw the glimpse of Lewis Hamilton. It was a short interview session as he was answering very softly. 

What else then..nothing beat some self snapped photos hahaha..

So that's all for now, will update more picture once received from Feeq/ Tune Insure. So if you guyz wanna have some fun and enjoy all this, make sure go and get yourself Tune Insure everytime you fly with AirAsia..oh ya TUNESTASTIC 2 has just started. they are giving trips to Phuket, Bangkok and Bali! to top it off, Samsung S3 are also up for grabs..so what are you waiting for??? go and tweet now!! Would like to take this opportunity to thank you Tune Insure once again for a wonderful experience at the pit and paddock ..great feeling to live at the fast lane! vrrooommmmm....

orait guyz!!! dont forget to buy Tune Insure! esp if you are travelling.  BEST!!!

Corona "Let The World Wait" contest

Corona will be sending 25 lucky people to Koh Samui! wait wait! 25? yes..all you need to do is to buy a bucket or 6-pack of Corona Extra , KEEP the receipt and submit the answers and with your own words the meaning of "Let the world wait".

Cold storage is having promotion with RM59.90 only for 1/2 a dozen. 

So come and join this awesome contest now before 31 March 2013!

Oh Corona, please send me to the beautiful Koh Samui island and hope I could update my blog about what Corona will be offering over there with all 25 of the winners!

Head to their facebook page HERE and submit your entry! Good luck!fingers crossed!

Asia's Next Top Model Finale Party- Season 1

The season might be over but the fame has just begun. Yup..as all of us know the winner was finally announced in the much anticipated reality show and I was one of the lucky people that managed to attend the Asia's Next Top Model Finale Party on 15 February 2013 held at Stage 28, Universal Studios Singapore! It was night full of gorgeous models, glitz, glamour and yes you got it right ..Gold like the royalty only my duke was no where to be seen.  Thanks to Playboy Fragrance as they picked my entry and there I was with my mum experiencing like a true VIP diva. From being chauffeur from my HOME in KL to KLIA and upon touchdown Singapore Airport another driver pick us up to our hotel which was the luxury Marriot Hotel. woots! 

Orait here's the deal, some of you might be asking how do I received the invitation right? Well...it was from a  slogan contest I've joined early this year. The prizes was simply hard to resist! There are :

A pair of VIP passes to catch Asia's Next Top Model Finale Party. 2 return air tickets (KL-Singapore-KL), 3D2N stay for two at Resorts World Sentosa Singapore (or similar-I got to stay at Marriot which was even better! hehe) , a pair of passes to Universal Studios Singapore + half-day sightseeing tour! On top of that, USD400 cash!!! and a VIP dinner for two at an acclaimed restaurant. Sounds unbelievable right? Last but not least, they will also provide a makeover for two to attend the Asia's Next Top Model Finale Party! 

Wow that's was mouthful and it was one of the key point why I quickly when to the nearest Guardian and get myself a perfume (by the way their fragrances are nice as they are not too strong for my liking) worth RM35 and start cracking my brain for a slogan. Lucky strike when I finally received a call from this friendly lady, Ms Evonne Tan that I've won!! 

So finally the day arrived (just 1 day after coming back from Cameron for a CNY family trip), our Airport Limo arrived earlier than scheduled. Pretty excited! Reached KLIA and met with the representative from StarAsia (M) Sdn Bhd, the friendly Evonne  Tan and Ken Liew. Thank you for your hospitality and ensure our stay and trip are in order plus helping me snapping some photos with the models during that finale party. Hrrmm..maybe it's about time for me to 'win' a new camera..LOL 

Okay I will separate my DAY 1 blog in another post, this post will be mainly on the ANTM Finale Party. It was Day 2 about 3pm (after spending half day at Universal Studis Singapore), after freshen up, we went to the designated room in one of the floor at Marriot for our makeover. Hair and make up was done and finally we are ready  for tonite event!

hair and make up done by the team

Black and white..its like YIN and YANG :P 

Singaporen rep from STarAsia are Suzie Ragavan and opps i forgot her name..sorry :( was there to assist us on transportation and logistic to the party. Traffic was pretty bad on a Friday evening (after working hours plus it was raining) However the rain stopped once we reached Resort World Singapore.

with the winners from Indonesia, wati and Michele 

Guest are coming in

delicious food are served with cocktail. standby waitress are everywhere

The event kicked off with a runway show by the models from Asia's Next Top Model clad with their gorgeous Armani Xchange outfit. Lion dance was also performed during that night much to our amusement. The host was this dapper looking gentleman below, Mr Bobby Tonelli (Thank you Rachel Erasmus that tweeted me his name earlier) 

swag. hosting the show with his ipad mini i guess

Then came Nadya Hutagalung, the beauty that also being one of the judges for Asia's Next Top Model Season 1 to announce the winner. It was quite the obvious the competition between the 3 finalists, Jessica Amornkuldilok, Kate Ma and Stephanie Retuya was simply undeniable. I've been rooting Jessica since the final last 4 episodes with her poise, determination and consistency. however Kate Ma is one bubbly girl that simply exude the epitome of model with adventurous appetite. Her large personality simply caught my attention! hahaha However sadly she was not able to attend the gala night due to family issue. 

result is in her hand

Finally the winner was revealed and it was none other than Jessica!! congrats girl. enjoy your new ride and new chapter of life! Bursting of confetti and applause penetrating the hall while all invited guests proceed to mingle around. Met some of the winners from Singapore, Vietnam, Philippines, Taiwan and Indonesia. Cocktail, delicious food, gorgeous people with of course how can I forget, the lovely fragrance of PLAYBOY ignite that lovely evening. Like a scene from a movie and remind me of the party in New York, loving every moment of the limelight here..hehehe 

with one of the winner from Singapore, Ashlee JinTing 

Then the models came and joined us for a night filled of laughter, chit chatting and roll like a DIVA! But every finalists of the Asia's Next Top Model have their own unique qualities, which was a balance of all the drama they portrayed in each of the episodes.

Mum loves her..Aastha Pokharel..very soft spoken and shy

Our very own Malaysian darling, Melissa Th'ng, super friendly!

Thuy Tang Nguyen, so tall..and very high fashion 

I like her sense of style - Helena chan..sexy lady

so cute young mum, Stephanie

Rachel Erasmus, Filantropi Witoko, Monica Benjaratjarunun and JOey!Super friendly ladies

Oh Joey Mead King and I choose to wear white! Such an inspiring lady!

with notable dashing photographer cum judge , Mr Todd Anthony Tyler

with the champion..Jessica!!

yup with the whole gang -Malaysian rep , Evonne , Ken mum and I. :) :) 

no we didnt have time to gamble..lol

Thank you PLAYBOY FRAGRANCE for making my dream come true like a true VVIP! Come and add/like PLAYBOY Fragrance FACEBOOK now and who knows you might be the next lucky one! Just PRESS TO PLAY!