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Hello! This blog is made specifically for subject, Transport & Tourism. by: Afief, Athirah, Syahirah, Umairah and Hana

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Wishlist : ✨ Bali, Indonesia

Once this pandemic end, the first place i want to go is Bali. Bali is an Indonesian island known for its forested volcanic mountains, iconic rice paddies, beaches and coral reefs. The island is home to religious sites such as cliffside Uluwatu Temple. There’s an activity for every adventurous soul in Bali. Catch the surf breaks at Bali’s most popular surfing spots or rent a board and start learning to ride the waves. Jump from the cliffs and slide down a natural waterslide in Aling-Aling Waterfall, or enjoy intricate artificial slides and other activities at the Waterbom. Descend into the sea inside a submarine, dive by yourself or experience walking on the seabed. You name it, Bali has it.

CR : MUHAMMAD AFIEF BIN MOHD AMRAN

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Wishlist: ✨ Hokkaido

I have seen people travelling to Hokkaido in TV and it was so beautiful. Hokkaido is a place in Japan and it has so many nature attractions. That is one of the reason why I wanted to travel there. It has a huge wide field full of colorful flowers. The flower field is called Hokuseiyama Lavender Garden and Farm Tomita. They even sell Lavender ice cream there.

There is the famous lake called Blue Pond. It is famous because the water in the lake has the exact blue colour. People suggest that we could go during summer because in winter we cannot see the water. If I ever travel there in Winter, I would go to Ashiribetsu Waterfall. It gives that magical and mysterious feelings when I see people’s vlog showing they went there. The waterfall is about 26 metre drop and you can see the water fall and flow even when it is winter.

I really want to visit Hokkaido someday with my family or with my significant other. Those places are too beautiful to go travel alone.

Cr: Wan Nur Hana binti Wan Zulfaqar

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Wishlist: ✨Greece

Greece is a country in South-eastern Europe with thousands of islands throughout the Aegean and Ionian seas. Influential in ancient times, it's often called the cradle of Western civilization. Greece is known for being the cradle of Western Civilization, the birthplace of democracy, the Olympic Games, and its ancient history and magnificent temples. Ancient temples in Greece include the Parthenon at the Acropolis in Athens, the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, and the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion. Greece is also known for its beaches, from the black sands of Santorini to the party resorts of Mykonos. What special about Greece is its breath-taking landscapes view. Rugged mountains, exotic, pristine beaches with crystal-clear waters, green valleys, quiet lakes and lush forests – Greece has it all. Besides that, it has a vibrant nightlife. Whether young in age or at heart, the time of your life can be had in Greece. From party islands such as Mykonos, Ios or Zakynthos, to cosmopolitan cities such as Athens orThessaloniki, Greece hardly sleeps. And even if you are finding yourself in a more romantic or bucolic area, experiencing a typical panigyri (local feast) is a memorable moment that will make your holiday special.

Cr: Nur Afiqah Athirah Bt Mohd A'zam

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Wishlist : ✨ Switzerland

Switzerland is one of the places that i want to travel in my wishlist. Switzerland known as for being one of the most beautiful serenes with outstanding landscape of the mountains, heaps of lake, and waterfall on the planet. This one of the reason why I want to travel to Switzerland and have been aging to take photo with the scenery also to go on trekking. Switzerland is blessed with many microclimates in its small territory with no excessive heat, cold or humidity. One of the activity that I want to try in Switzerland is SolarBob. It is a nifty no-snow-required bobsled in Basel’s leafy outskirts which allows you to hurtle down a one kilometre long track, before being carried back to the top by a solar-powered lift.

Cr: NUR UMAIRAH AFIQAH BINTI YAHYA

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Wishlist: ✨ New Zealand

There are many places that I wish I will visit someday and somehow one of it is New Zealand. The reason why I wanted to go to this place is because I enjoy the breathtaking scenery and nature that for now I'm able to look at those pictures and videos only. When it comes to winter, the places literally looks like a drawing. The snow, the mountain, the weather… I really wanted to experience all of these. There are also a challenge that I really wanted to try in New Zealand which is ‘The Nevis Swing’ located in Queenstown, New Zealand. It is famous for being the third highest bungee jumping platform in the world at a height of 300 meters. There are many artist challenged themselves to ride this. Travelling and trying the bungee jumping in a New Zealand is a dream for me!

Cr: Nur Syahirah Izzati Binti Nor Hisam.

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💡 Travel Tips For Japan

Japan isn't a country to which you just show up and wing it. For foreigners, the language barrier can be intense, the technology overwhelming and the prices terrifying for just about everything other than instant ramen. The key is preparation for a journey to Japan. There are few tips that I'm going share if you want to travel to Japan.

1. Book a Japan Rail Pass before arrival

Booking the flat-rate foreigner-only Japan Rail Pass, which can be used throughout the extensive JR train network on all four main islands, can save a lot of money for travel by train.

2. Buy a Pasmo card or a Suica card

For multiple trips on short-distance trains (including the subway and metro area JR trains), get a Pasmo card or a Suica card that can be charged in bulk. These transportation cards save time otherwise spent buying individual tickets for each journey (it can be difficult to figure out how to select your destination on ticket machines).

3. Download the Hyperdia app

Cabs are extremely expensive in Japan the price is hiked up even higher at night from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. so it's good to have a firm handle on the public transport system. This easy-to-use Japan train app is a godsend to foreign travelers and is free for the first 30 days.

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💡 Learn Basic Phrases in the Native Language of Your Destination

The locals will appreciate it and it will make your interactions easier. You don’t need to master the language but learning a few simple things like “Hello,” “Goodbye,” “Thank you!”, “Where is the bathroom?” will go a long way to endearing yourself with the locals. Just learn basic question and phrases that you think you will use later on when you are in that country. There are translating applications but the locals will be impressed that you tried.

Cr: Wan Nur Hana binti Wan Zulfaqar

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💡 Travel Tips

Here I will share a couple of tips when you’re on a vacation. Everyone are excited when the day for the vacation is near. The fact that we can relieve our stress by having fun and enjoying our free time through vacation is such a mood! But, there’s several things we have to take a look.

First, bring minimum items! It is the best to bring as minimum items as we can such as clothes, shoes and unnecessary things. Bringing too much items could be burden and waste too much energy. Plus, there could be additional charges due to the max loads. Next, beware of pickpocket! Since we are in new place, we are not aware of the surroundings. We must be extra cautious and alert with belongings. If you’re going with the group, stay near the group and do not go anywhere alone.

Cr: Nur Syahirah Izzati Binti Nor Hisam

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💡Do Get Your Travel Insurance

Some of us may consider that travel insurance is an unnecessary cost and usually ignored when making vacation arrangements. When you planning to travel somewhere, one of the most important things that you should apply is the travel insurance since you will never know what might happen when you travel. However, travel insurance is special type of insurance designed to cover the individual from a variety of travel related risk especially when you traveling overseas. Travel insurance will reimburse you for non-refundable prepaid expenses or any additional cost of transportation that you may have to incur in case of trip cancellation or interruption due to medical problems of insured or insured's family member, any professional reason or natural disaster.

Cr: NUR UMAIRAH AFIQAH BINTI YAHYA

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💡 Don't Do Stupid Things For Photos!

I will share 1 safety tip while you're travelling. I think this is crucial as we are in the era of Instagram and TikTok, where people tend to be creative in taking photos or videos. It frequently appears in news that tourists are engaging in more risky actions for social media likes. Every week, you read of individuals falling from cliffs or being attacked by wildlife while attempting to take a great shot. Know your personal boundaries! Don't do dumb activities that have the potential to cause you harm or fatality. I admit that I enjoy a little risk now and then, but I try to be prudent about it. If it's windy or appears unstable, don't stand on the brink of a cliff. Wherever you travel, pay attention to posted signs and cautions. Animals are unpredictable, so keep your distance from them. I know when we are travelling, we should take a lot of photos and videos for memory purposes but safety is more important here. There are a lot other ways in order to make your photos and videos beautiful and interesting, so try the safer way. Always love yourself and your loved ones! <3

Cr: Nur Afiqah Athirah Bt Mohd A'zam

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📍 Jibby & Co, Subang Jaya, Selangor.

Jibby & Co opened outside Empire Shopping Gallery, instantly becoming one of Subang's most ravishing restaurants. But this venue hopes to succeed on more than superficial charm, with a menu that's more ambitious than many might anticipate. Serving up good food and good vibes, Jibby & Co brings a quintessential Melbourne flair to the busy suburb of Subang Jaya, Selangor. With lush green topography and lovely light-filled interiors, their eclectic space serves as an inviting oasis, melding their passion for boundary-breaking gastronomy with comfort food at its very best.

Address : Empire Shopping Gallery, Jalan SS 16/1, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor.

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📍 Dataran Nilai, Negeri Sembilan

A landmark in Nilai, located along the main thoroughfare of the new town of Nilai or Bandar Baru Nilai. There is a huge and tall clock tower dominates the open area with the coloured signboard “DEN ♡NILAI” at the bottom. This place is good for family activities during the weekends or public holiday. There’s also uptown will be opened around the dataran on the weeked where it will be crowded with people. Once, they held a big event and several artist comes to perform but too bad, I was in Johor at that time. This place could be a suitable place for meeting up with friends, stress reliever or you can go to MyKori, Aeon Mall, Mcd where it was located near the dataran.

Address: Persiaran Negeri Bbn, Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan

Cr: Nur Syahirah Izzati Binti Nor Hisam.

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📍 Yoohoo Dessert Café

This cute aesthetic dessert café is located in Kota Bharu. It is near by the Pacific Hotel. You can come here in walking distance if you travel here and if you stay at the hotel.

This café serves shaved yoghurt ice creams, waffles, juices and coffees. It’s the best place to go when the weather is hot or if you are craving for something sweet. Plus, this café is Muslim-friendly so you don’t have to worry about whether its food is halal or not.

It’s not only famous for its dessert but it is also known for its aesthetic looking café. There whole café is a nice place where you can snap pictures for your Instagram posts. It gives out peaceful vibe when you’re hanging out at this place.

Address: 282, Jalan Dusun Muda, Bandar Kota Bharu, 15400 Kota Bharu, Kelantan

Cr: Wan Nur Hana binti Wan Zulfaqar

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📍Merchant's Lane, Jalan Petaling KL

Merchant's Lane is a hipster café that is located at Petaling Street Kuala Lumpur. The interior of this café is the most special thing for me as it is unique and antique. They offer various type of coffees and meals a range of local and beyond. However, the price range is quite expensive for me. They also serve hand-crafted teas as well as fusion-style brunches and desserts. Not to forget, the name of their products on the menu are also interesting and unique. For example, Better Than Sex (RM16) which comprises pandan-flavoured roti jala (net pancakes), melted cheese, kaya toast ice cream, and gula Melaka (palm sugar) drizzle. Weird right? Anyways, I would rate this place 7/10.

Cr: Nur Afiqah Athirah Bt Mohd A'zam

Address: 150, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

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📍 Gastrohub

Gastrohub is a restaurant and cafe who served a high quality food and drinks. It is a new place located in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan. They got famous as soon as after they opened the restaurant on November 2020. The location also a strategic place because it is easy to find. They have a variety choice of food on the menu and they all delicious! Even though the price is quite pricey, but there’s still many people coming here to try their foods. Plus, the design for the restaurant is aesthetic, hipster and very up-to-date. They use a see-through glasses which gives expensive looks and hanging a lot of aesthetic lamp, creative props and plants for the lighting and decoration. I guess that’s one of the reason why people coming here. They did a great job for the services even though there are  many people but they manage to handle it quickly. A quick tips, if you wanted to come to the restaurant, it is better to make a booking first since the restaurant always full house :)

Address: Gastrohub, Lot 27449 Jalan BBN, 5/1A Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan.

Cr: Nur Syahirah Izzati Binti Nor Hisam.

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📍 Kopi Mesin Heritage

Kopi Mesin Heritage is located in Kelantan. This restaurant has other branches but with different aesthetics. Only this branch that located at Bandar Kota Bharu which has classic interior design and decoration. It has ground floor and second floor but with limited space for its customer.

I have been here once with a friend of mine. I can say that you can come here to enjoy the classical vibe while drinking coffee. It also serves western food since there are already local food restaurant near that place. The price range is average, not too cheap and not too expensive. The food is delicious, just nice but I probably come again once in awhile because of the prices.

You should come here during the weekdays because I assure you that many people come here when it’s weekends, there might be no place for you to sit since it has limited space.

Address: 3598, Jalan Ismail, Bandar Kota Bharu, 15000 Kota Bharu, Kelantan

Cr: Wan Nur Hana binti Wan Zulfaqar

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📍KLUANG RAIL COFFEE

This restaurant is the trademark of Kluang. Kluang Rail Coffee has four branches in Kluang and only a few around the whole of Malaysia. It is one of the famous restaurants in Kluang. This restaurant is always packed with people and sometimes we have to wait to get the table. They served various local foods and drinks.

This is one of my favourite restaurants in kluang. Their 'roti bakar with kaya', 'mee kari', and half boiled egg have always been a favorite for my family and I. But unfortunately because of its popularity, their top meals always sold out fast.

As Kluang Rail Coffee is located near my hometown, my family always grab the opportunity to have breakfast or evening tea everytime we go back to kluang to visit my grandfather there.

ADDRESS : 20 & 211st Floor & Ground Floor Jalan Tasik 1, Pusat Perniagaan Tasik, 86000 Kluang, Johor

Cc : NUR UMAIRAH AFIQAH BINTI YAHYA