my 48 hours scoop of Amsterdam

Woke up early in the morning to explore this mysterious country that revolve of various significant things such as the 'coffeeshop', famous Red Light District, canals, museum, historical buildings,the tulips, cheese, clogs shoes, windmill and so much more. First stop was to the largest Museum in Amsterdam , Rijksmuseum.

Just a week ago, this place are all white because of the heavy snow during winter. i think it gets warmer coz we are coming..LOL . so i hv the opportunity to touch the icy land but it wasnt snowing only drizzling and rains occasionally during the day.

The laid back town look really gorgeous especially at night where the reflection of the light bursting with colours of the light. Almost like a painting that comes alive with movement.

Paris to Belgium to Amsterdam

Hye everyone, here are the continuation of my Paris trip. Enjoy...

Cute right..but by looking at the car alone, i could feel how uncomfortable both of them in it...ouch

Then we passed by this shop..GUN anyone?

Sex shop. and its 1 euro..go figure...didnt bother to go inside.

A father and son bonding time for a morning walk

Another entrance with huge statue on top of terminal, Gare DU Nord

As the sun rise, the place started to get busy with people rushing to work

After some passing time at the chill morning in PARIS, suddenly hungry feeling kicks in. Stopped by at one the cafe and grabbed a hot chocolate and panini cheese bread+ chicken.

Then we also went to LIttle India of Paris where you could see many indian store and restaurant.

B had his 'thali' set. Thali set consist of rice & varieties of small portion of vegetarian dishes. Many didnt realize that we could always ask for top up (except rice coz that you need to pay for replenishment) with no additional charge. He cant live without rice. ahaks. A decent 11 euro. well much filling than my 7 euro bread but heck im in paris, so i want to eat like a Parisian. :P

OKay time's up, we have a train to catch up. im heading to Amsterdam!

Arrived earlier to Gare du nord and took our luggage. Waited for the train to arrive. While waiting and looking at the time board (it was like a scene in Narnia, somewhat very old and the each block of the board kept changing like im about to hit a jackpot.) Finally the bell rang & its time to board.
We walked almost 300 metres as the train was at the last deck. Thank god for roller luggages.

Checked in and find for our seats.

Alright, not too bad. Get comfortable, took out my jacket as it is quite warm inside and just sit back to enjoy the scenery thoughtout journey.

Train journey has always been pleasant. The scenery was gorgeous especially in BELGIUM..so officially i was actually in BELGIUM as well.i want my waffles..hehehee...

On a high speed train, the sun shine the place with nice cloudsIts like our malaysian paddy field only that their crops are brown in color the dried branches reflection is lomographic and yes..thank you for the notification DIGI. can somebody stamp my passport??
direct non stop journey after this to AmsterdamBrusselsAlmost sunset now. after nearly 5 hours (even though it was supposed to be 4 hrs stated in their website), we finally reached Amsterdam. it was dark even though it was only 530pmit was really really cold but yet i must admit as one of the greenest country, i could see a lot of trams and bicycle. Over here, you just need to read the maps carefully with coordinated colours, then you will be alright. Most of them speaks good english, so no worries. Forget the meaning of each stops, as long it gets you there, you dont need to worry. But ensure that the ticket you are about to purchase is either for 1 time usage, 24 hours and please dont forget to tag when you are in and out of the tram. failing which, your tag will be void and useless, even if its for 24 hours ticket. I made a mistake the first time, so yeah i learned!

Inside the tram, seems like the seats are lifted up without any chair stand. :P

Brains travel on Bikes

Lucky for us that another couple is heading to Stayokay Amsterdam Zeeburg too, so that makes it easier as after the last tram stop..the place was total darkness and quiet. Kinda eerie too maybe coz it was already late and the snow has subsides around this neighbourhood. But finally upon reaching the place, we were quite relief. They upgraded our hostel room from 2 bunker beds to 6 .so it was a huge and spacious. It was 39 euro per night per room..Good deal considering that with toilet attached and buffet breakfast for 2 too. :) The hostel is clean, staff are friendly but the only setback that it was not located close to the main city.

Address
Timorplein 21, Zeeburg
Amsterdam, 1094 CC
Netherlands
Phone +31206392929
Fax +31206234986
E-mail zeeburg@stayokay.com

That's all for now, will update soon about the city where marijuana are legal and how RED Light district has become one of the talk of the town / world for centuries.

2010 Curtain falls, Hello 2011!

So fast time flies eh? 365 days has just passed like the blink of an eye...well literally.There were many bittersweet memories and challenges i've been through this year. It wasn't all bed of roses lying on my piece of life. Nonetheless it was a roller-coaster ride for my most rewarding passion i've deeply love and adore--yes you got it right..contest/competition and traveling. It's not how much you earn, its not how many countries you visited, or even its not how much designer brand you've own, but its the self satisfaction to my soul that put a smile on my face and a little small light that brighten my darkest sorrow each time. Definitely a money cant buy experience of my lifetime.

Our life is like a contest. Sometimes we tried so hard, but we didnt get it, at times when we put the least effort, and voila..we own it. but at the end of the day, i always believe that "if its meant for u, then it will definitely be yours". so dont push urself so hard, until you not only lose everything but you start losing yourself as well..

competition running high, so dont let the motivation running low. be glad that the passion is still burning. have faith, coz eventually good things will come when u least expected.but that doesnt mean you should not dream bout it..coz it all started with a DREAM...oh yeahhhhh..

2010 has been one of the BEST & probably also the WORST year of my life. Indeed...another year i've survived and its really feel good to be alive. How could i forget the moments when i finally land my foot on my every dream destination wishlist like PARIS, AMSTERDAM, NEW YORK & JAPAN. Each day is a learning process and winning is not everything..but to earn it by our own effort (by all means not by cheating,plagiarism, bias) is the greatest respect oneself could achieve.

pic taken at Amsterdam, Holland

Step forward! 2011 is approaching...the road might be against you at times, but always remember that life do move on beautifully... eventually. So stay focus, keep that phase/dream going & finally give out your very best!

signing off..Lil Devil will be quiet as the church mouse (Peter griffin's line) in 2011 ..u think so? we'll see..we'll see..

Wishing everyone a very happy NEW YEAR 2011.

Amsterdam - u want some sniff?

How are you?,Apa khabar?,Nang lakéung é-éu?, Ni hô ma?,Comment allez-vous?,Come sta?,Mah pen si'ee?,Ogenki desu ka. These are few example of how certain language from different countries greet someone. I have always dream to travel overseas and see the beauty of life from a different perspective, culture, tradition and their people. Everyone has dreams regardless how big or small it is. Continue to have faith and pursue for it, coz you will never know when that dream will come true one FINE day.