Yeahโผ๏ธ Do enjoy SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป‘s 1๏ธโฃst amazing Bamboo ๐๐ Inspired Staycation sharing ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป๐ here with a vlog ๐น๐ฅ (Continue your reading ๐ to view the clip below ya ๐๐) being captured from the Hakka Village @ Tadom Hill Resorts, a boutique resort ๐๐คฉ
Yes โ , the only Hakka Village in Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ which being constructed with bamboo ๐๐
The rooms @ upper level โฌ๏ธ of Hakka Village are without โ air conditing โ๏ธ๐จ, while the lower level โฌ๏ธ rooms are all with air conditioning โ โ๏ธ๐จ, so do inform your choice wisely while making your bamboo stay booking ya ๐
Hmm…Bamboo๐๐is providing a natural cooling ๐จ ventilation as you fall asleep ๐ค๐ด , so not โ necessary to opt for an air conditioning room here, just sharing her 2๏ธโฃ cents personal thought here โบ๏ธ
Not to worry, there is no โ weird bamboo smell within the room. A comfy bed ๐ for a good sleep ๐๐ป๐ค๐ด with shared toilet ๐ฝ & bath rooms ๐ฟ (with shampoo & shower cream available โ ) just within short walking ๐ถ๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ถ๐ปโโ๏ธ distance from rooms.ย Hmm…Do bring your own towel ya ๐
Water cooler ๐ฆ๐งis available to refill your water bottle during your stay here, no โ bottled water being supplied, yes, say no โ to plastic bottle, bravo ๐๐ป๐๐ป
Plenty of accommodation options available โ e.g. Hakka Village, Chalets i.e. Gendui, Semantan & Bamboo Madu, Bamboo Huts, Bamboo Tents & Hammock Spheres for your bamboo ๐๐staycation via ๐ https://tadomhillresorts.com/accommodations-mobile/
It was a beautiful ๐๐คฉ place of 40 acres surrounded with limestones hills ๐, spring water ๐ฆ๐ง emerald lakes & trees ๐ณ๐ณ for a short nature staycation, yes, it’s an ecologically sustainable resort. Moreover, it’s a commitment ๐ค to support & give back to the local Orang Asli Temuan community of Kampung Bukit Tadom ๐
Hmm…Just a thought SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป was wondering during her stay, how the resort management team actually cleaning the lake water ๐ฆ๐ง to ensuring for its guests ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ‘ hygience enjoyment of its various water activitiesโโ๏ธ
Howโโ๏ธ
Almost all of its structures are built with bamboo ๐๐~ 1๏ธโฃ of the most sustainable building materials. It’s Tadom Bamboo Camp (i.e. Dorms/ Camps) has been fully operational since December 2015 ๐
Ohh ya…Muslim guests โช๏ธ๐ญ๐ฌ๐ซ can perform your daily prayers ๐๐ป in its Bamboo Surau during your stay here
Guess whatโโ๏ธ
Lots of its guests ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฌ came for the resortโs main recreational area ie. the Tadom Groove, it’s a live performance venue which boasts many other features e.g. adult slides, diving platforms, floating lounge chairs (lexies), Tarzan swings, water swings etc. ๐๐
Must not miss your bamboo raft, donut boat, water ๐ฆ๐ง activities & sport moments
Adventure activities also available here i.e. the exhilarating flying fox (available at night ๐๐ subjects to prior arrangement), zipline with stunning view, the adrenaline driving ATV rides, adseiling adventure etc.
Not just that traditional games & floating theme park (Hmm…Personally she ๐ฉ๐ป thought ๐ญ this may not good for a hot sunny โ๏ธ๐ afternoon, yes โ , sunburn after…)ย also available for your choice during your stay here
You may also booking for an exclusive team building activity (creative ideas) with this resort too
Transportation ๐๐ services available โ with a fee๐ฐto this resort (prior booking through the resort reception is advisable)ย & free ๐ parking for all guests ๐ญ๐ฌ๐ซ
Dining places/ cafes are available within the resort compound, personally she missed the bamboo steamed rice served from her weekend stay here, highly recommended you to enquire & advance booking to enjoy ya
You may opt for a day pass (9๏ธโฃam to 9๏ธโฃpm) to spend your day time here
Ohh ya…Many couples ๐ซ๐ซ have opted this resort for their pre-wedding ๐คต๐ป๐ฐ๐ป shots/ bridal portraits, not just that also a wedding ceremony
So, when will be your turn to visit Tadom Hill Resort to escaping bustling city ๐๐ lifeโโ๏ธ
Address๐: No.2, Jalan Bukit Tadom (Kampung Orang Asli), Kampung Labohan Dagang, 42700 Banting, Selangor Darul Ehsan, West Malaysia
Operation hours๐: 9am to 6.45pm daily
Contact no.โ๏ธ๐๐ฑ: +6012-522 5908, +6012-5225728 & +6012โ5225883
Website๐: https://tadomhillresorts.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/tadomhill/
Before your stay vacation, do have a read via ๐ https://www.dusunbonda.com/faq/ for your luggage ๐๐ผ packing before departure ya ๐
“The name Dusun Bonda (Dusun means orchard & Bonda means mother in Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ ‘s national language) came from this simple idea i.e. To creating childhood memories for my daughter ๐ง๐ป
I really hope my daughter ๐ง๐ป will have great ๐๐ป memories at our orchard as much as I did when I was growing up ๐
And now I would like to share our family retreat with you. I hope your kids ๐ถ๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ฆ๐ป๐ง๐ป would be able to create their childhood memories & for some of you to revisit your childhood memories @ Dusun Bonda.”ย by the owner of Dusun Bonda, Madam Azura ๐ง๐ผ
She ๐ฉ๐ป was surprised ๐ฑ & so so proud ๐๐ that in her home country ~ Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ also offfering a glamping ๐ experience with kids-friendly facilities (children playground), a beautiful ๐ serene view alongside the Ulu Tamu river ๐ฆ๐ง, a swing, a man-made waterfall ๐ & swimming pool ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
Not far, just located in Batang Kali, Selangor state of Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ
Dusun Bonda is a small privately-owned villas ๐ก & bell tent ๐โบ๏ธ camping site in a fruit orchard. All guests ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ will enjoy a comfy harmonious stay with its peaceful breathtaking atmosphere & greenery surroundings ๐ณ๐ณ
Also a smoke-free ๐ place & a recovery fee of RM150 will be charged for cleaning of textiles & villas ๐ก / bell tents ๐โบ๏ธ deodorising
All smoking guests ๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ซ can still utilise a designated smoking area which located right outside the fencing of Dusun Bonda ๐
Dusun Bonda is a self-catering nature retreat i.e. not โ having any services after 7๏ธโฃpm, except for emergency ๐จ then. Several accommodation types ๐ก๐โบ๏ธ available for choice โ via ๐ https://www.dusunbonda.com/type/
It’s perfect for families ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ง๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ฆโ๐ฆ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ง๐ช & couples ๐ to spending some quality time whilst reconnecting with the nature
Yes โ , no TV โ๐บ & no wifi connection โ๐ถ , as well as limited phone ๐โ๏ธ๐ฑ reception. Suggest to bring a book ๐ , magazine ๐ , iPod with music ๐ง๐ถ๐ต, your favourite โค๏ธ board games (Also available too at the cafe ๐ฝ๐ดarea) etc. during your stay in Dusun Bonda ๐
Not just that, the guests ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ of Dusun Bonda also can learn & participate some of the Malaysian “kampung” (meaning village in Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ ‘s national language) activities
She ๐ฉ๐ป was in Glam 4A Hillside Bell Tent ๐๐ (4 pax) for 2๏ธโฃ nights stay ๐ด๐คDo check out her vlog ๐น๐ฅ captured from her comfy peaceful glamping ๐ experience @ Dusun Bondaย ๐๐ปโ๐ป
Hmm…Curious ๐ค about the exciting cum interesting experiences gained from her glamping ๐ stay here which special arranged to align with Beats of Selangor 2019โโ๏ธ
River ๐ฆ๐งActivities
An exclusive chance to learn the village style of net casting to fishing ๐ฃ in the past years from the local teenagers & kids living in surrounding village here ๐ง๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ฆ๐ป๐ง๐ป
It’s always fun to learn & enjoy some old games in village living e.g. rubber band jumping rope, throwing slippers, in Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ ‘s national language named “Teng-Teng”, “Konda-Kondi” etc.
Of course you may plan & arrange your activities with the management/ admin team of Dusun Bonda for your stay with them e.g. Waterfall ๐ jungle ๐ณ๐ณ trekking ๐ถ๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ถ๐ปโโ๏ธ, hot โจ๏ธ spring etc., more details via ๐ https://www.dusunbonda.com/activities/
So, when gonna be your glamping ๐ stay vacation @ Dusun Bondaโโ๏ธ
Yeahโผ๏ธ From the recent travel ๐๐ to Terengganu ๐ฒ๐พ, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป had an exclusive privilege to meet ๐๐ป & have a short chat๐ฃ๐ค with the founder of Terrapuri Heritage Village, Mr Alex Leeย ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผย He is a Chinese Peranakan, born & grown up in Marang, Terengganu ๐ฒ๐พ
She ๐ฉ๐ป is gonna sharing ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป๐โ๐ป here about all she ๐ฉ๐ป has learnt from her chat ๐ฃ๐ค with Mr Alex ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผaboutย the ups โฌ๏ธ & downs โฌ๏ธ in pursuing his passion โค๏ธ towards the conservation & restoration of Terengganu traditional Malay architecture ๐ก๐ He ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผ has proudly told that he loves ๐ each old houses ๐ก๐ that he has collected thus far & each 1๏ธโฃ is unique to him with a story behind respectively ๐
Questionโ: Can you spot SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป in below photos ๐ธ๐ธ album? She ๐ฉ๐ป was having a nice ๐๐ป pre-dinner chat ๐ฃ๐คwith Mr Alex @ Sesayap Courtyard, Terrapuri Heritage Village during her recent stay
Ha…Ha…She ๐ฉ๐ป actually thought that Mr Alex ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผwas anย architect by profession. Mr Alex has confirmed that he is a tourism industry player with own tourism businesses in guest house ๐ก , boutique hotel, dining ๐ฝ๐ด, cafe โ๏ธ, tours, souvenirs (batik) ๐๐ etc.
Guess whatโโ๏ธ
Mr Alex ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผ1๏ธโฃst started to learn about guest house ๐ก renting (i.e. used his grandpa ๐ด๐ป ‘s 2๏ธโฃ shoplots ๐ข๐ข) at his young age ๐ง๐ป with initial intention to save for his education fund ๐จ๐ปโ๐He used to drawing โ๐ป๐จ๐own brochure to selling the rooms at bus stations ๐๐ & received great responses from many backpackers ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌback then. He ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผalso learnt how to package his room with simple breakfast โ๏ธ๐ฅช, yes โ , he can cookโผ๏ธ๐๐ป
Ended up he ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผ continues his tourism business till now without further study โ๐จ๐ปโ๐despite in years between 2006 to 2008 with a cross road ๐ for his choice, whether IT vs heritage, nature & culture. Obviously he ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผhas chosen the later. Ha…Ha…He has shared in his IG (refer above ๐ธ) recently that he wants to be a Youtuber (IT) now (2019) being inspired by his youngest son ๐จโ๐ฆ, a famous gaming Youtuber
Also she ๐ฉ๐ป is gonna sharing ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป๐ about her wonderful overnight ๐ด๐ค๐ in Kubang Jela house ๐ก in this village.ย Hmm…A night ๐๐ stay just too short, personally she ๐ฉ๐ป recommends for a 3๏ธโฃD2๏ธโฃN to appreciating the layout of an inspired 17th century Terengganu Palace ๐ as an great ๐๐ป output of restoration the Terengganu Malay old houses ๐ก๐ of at least ๐ฏ years & above, as well as its peaceful village surrounding ๐
๐ฏ years meaning easily at least with 4๏ธโฃ generations before Mr Alex๐จ๐ปโ๐ผbought the old houses ๐ก๐ Some of the houses ๐ก๐ were once belong to the royal families ๐๐ Woowโผ๏ธ๐ฒ He ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผhas shared thatย 30 years ago, a full Terengganu old house ๐ each cost of RM30K to 40K approximately ๐
How about nowโโ๏ธ
He ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผ estimates RM300K & above each old house ๐ at current. He ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผ has no โย intention to resell any of his Terengganu Malay old houses ๐ก๐ collected, though he ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผ was being offered with great ๐๐ป prices ๐ฑ๐ฐcouple of times in the past ๐
Personally SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ปcan confidently said “No โ” from her observation, Mr Alex’s achievements from Terrapuri Heritage Village & chat with him๐ฃ๐ค about his journey
Whyโโ๏ธ
You will be impressed as Mr Alex ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผis very knowledgeable & passionate โค๏ธ in what he is doing for Terengganu old houses restoration & conservation ๐ก๐
Over the years, he ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผhopes to continue & enhancing his project as a tourism products, currently he ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผis running this Terrapuri Heritage Village as a boutique hotel resort space ๐ก๐ Owned a museum cafe dining ๐ฝ๐ด (with advanced booking ๐โ๏ธ๐ฑfor event etc.) & an upcoming Terramalai, a collection of traditional Malay houses ๐ก๐ from all over the states in Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ &ย will be based in Batu Rakit, Kuala Nerus district of Terengganu ๐
After bought each houses ๐ก๐, all will be dismantled & then rebuilt. All Terengganu old houses ๐ก๐ were built withoutโa single nail ๐จ, it’s using the traditional “tebukย pasak” aka peg & joint technique with theย help from the professional skillful Malay carpenters aka “tukang rumah” in Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ ‘s national language ๐
He ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผemphasised few times in his sharing “We have to always go back to our own root. Culture is so beautiful & unique not to be shared to next generations ๐ถ๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ฆ๐ป๐ง๐ป“
He ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผhas shared that he was struggled ๐ขโน๏ธ๐to communicate, convince the house owners ๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฌ to sell ๐ฑ๐ฐtheir houses ๐ก๐ to him when he 1๏ธโฃst started his heritage collection. Reason being he is a Chinese Peranakan, not a Muslim โโช๏ธ He also proudly shared that he speaks fluent Terengganu Malay & this has helped a lot ๐
Once he ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผhas indentified โ the old house ๐ that he is interested, he willย slowly get to know the local house owner 1๏ธโฃst. He is very persevere in his collection passion, he patiently kept visiting, communicating ๐ฃ๐ค Then, after knowing him better & appreciate his passion โค๏ธtowards the Terengganu Malay old houses ๐ก๐, the house owner will sell their old house to him ๐ฑ๐ฐ eventually
There was an old house ๐ that actually took him 15 years โ ๐กย after many many communications with the owner ๐ฃ๐คย Wowโผ๏ธ๐ฒ It’s named as Rumah Pulau Bahagia in Terrapuri Heritage Village & yet to be ready as guest villa currently โบ๏ธ
Mr Alex ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผhas actually collected the old houses ๐ก๐ for 18 years (all being dismantled & stored at the backyard of his parents ๐ต๐ป๐ด๐ปhouse, on top of stones & covered with zinc to protect the chengal wood) before he bought this 4 ha land in 2005 which surrounding with islands ๐๐ด & Setiu mangroves wetlands (Safe from tsunami ๐ & chance to view fireflies ๐ซโจat night) in Kg. Mangkuk
He ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผwas discouraged ๐๐ปby family members & friends ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ at the beginning that he shoud invest in other investment & not โ in restoration project. Also not in Terengganu as the location ๐that he has chosenย โ ๐
Restoration requires for a long time frame & huge sum of money ๐ฐ๐ต to maintain. He actuallyย ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผsold off his luxury cars๐๐ & properties before just to continue this restoration project. No anyย โ bank loan/ Government grant has obtained becasue this is a non profit/ business investment ๐ก๐
His passion โค๏ธ in Terengganu old houses ๐ก๐restoration that motivates him to continue his journey till now, future & never end ๐
Questionโ: Do you spot a smiling ๐ craving in below photo๐ธโโ๏ธ
From her chat ๐ฃ๐ค with Mr Alex, she ๐ฉ๐ป has learnt that the balanceโ๏ธ is important in Malay belief, hence the height & wide of each house ๐ก is required to have good ๐๐ป ukiran rumah aka house ๐ measurement as it also meant for good ๐๐ป feng sui. To Mr Alex ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผ, life is a balance too, not just about making money ๐ฐ๐ต
The houses ๐ก๐ built with high legs to protect from flood & with aims to scard away the animals ๐๐ฆ๐
The stairs (i.e. “tangga” in Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ ‘s national language) to each Malay house ๐ must with an odd numbers eg. 3๏ธโฃ, 5๏ธโฃ, 7๏ธโฃ etc.
She ๐ฉ๐ป has learnt that there is meaning for Terengganu house ๐ gate. She was told if you have bad intention (e.g. to rob the house owner) when you step ๐ฃ into the house ๐ , you may end up unable to see the house gate to exit then๐ช
Generally, the Terengganu Malay old houses ๐ก๐ are with beautiful ๐๐ wall craving, Islamic โช๏ธ influences, more to flora designs, some stupa are more towards Buddhism โฉ No โ devil craving motives
There are 29 houses ๐ก๐ in this Terrapuri Heritage Village since 2012 i.e. 20 houses ๐ก๐ have been restored as guest villas & the remaining 9 houses serve as the resort reception, courtyard, spa, meeting room, library etc. โบ๏ธ
Actually he ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผ has bought ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฏ over houses ๐ก๐, only 29 units in this village while the rest serves as spare parts as most houses ๐ก๐ bought are only 70% able to be used due to extensively damaged & had rotting wood
As promised, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป is gonna sharing her awesome 1๏ธโฃ night stay ๐ด๐ค๐ in this house ๐ก
It’s 1๏ธโฃ of the biggest house ๐ก (Super Grand Deluxe) with RM1.2K/night for 2๏ธโฃ pax (RM106/extra pax). This house ๐ก is named with its place name i.e. Kubang Jela
It’s fully equipped with writing โ๐ป desk, toilet ๐ฝ , hot & cold shower ๐ฟ , a wooden bathtub ๐๐ป , towels, batik sarong, Pandanus slippers ๐ก, fridge, hair dryer, indoor electric mosquito killer, umbrella ๐
Also with complimentary ๐ toiletries (soap, shampoo & shower gel) & mineral water bottles.ย You may request for iron & iron board from the reception counter upon of availability โ
She ๐ฉ๐ป loves ๐ her back to nature stay ๐๐ณ๐กwithout โ tv ๐บ , radio ๐ป , IDD phone ๐ & wifi connection ๐ถ
It belongs to the head of the village ๐ณ๐ฝโโ๏ธ where used to host lots of ceremonies e.g. “Pelepas” meaning a traditional ceremony to to let go bad spirits before the stay of a house ๐
Not just that, it also hosted for many performances, similarily to langkasuka tradition from the old kingdom ๐ i.e. with lots of cultures to influencing both Malay & Chinese communities including the Malay healing ๐
You may opt for visit with a RM22/ pax (min. 2๏ธโฃ pax) entrance fee with guided tour, refreshment, coffee โ๏ธ / tea ๐ต 10.30am or 3.30pm to visit this beautiful ๐ heritage village ๐ก๐
Highly recommended ๐๐ป๐๐ปfor 3.30pm, so that you can end your day with a beautiful ๐ sunset ๐ @ coconut trees ๐ด๐ด beachside ๐๐ย of Kg. Mangkuk
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ปย wishes to revisit this villageย ๐ก๐ย again to learn more about the Terengganu traditional Malay architecture ๐ก๐ย from Mr Alex ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผ, it’s a pleasure to have a chat with him ๐ฃ๐คย , he loves to share ๐
Yeahโผ๏ธ SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป gonna sharing ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป๐ her recent participation to theย ย health & wellness workshopย which organised byย Butterfly ๐ฆ Project Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ
๐๐ย ~ The Greatest Wealth Is Health ~ ๐๐ย
This workshop wasย inspired & empowered all females ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ to grow from within, relax, learning & being in a healing circle โญ๏ธ with all participants to exploring daily self-care practices for each mind, body & spirit ๐
Session 1๏ธโฃ ~ Vegan Beauty Clay Mask DIY Workshop by Ms Bavani Gopala Krishnan ๐๐ฟโโ๏ธ of Naturally Handmade
1๏ธโฃst experience for her to learn & DIY own clay mask ๐ฅฃ
Ms Bavani ๐๐ฟโโ๏ธ has explained about the ratios & types of clays & skin superfood benefits that suits to individual’s beauty needs ๐๐๐ป
The types of clay are base clay named Kaolin Clay & sub clay which consists of Red โค๏ธClay,ย Rhassoul Clay,ย French Green ๐ Clay,ย French Pink ๐ Clay & Bentonite Clay
The types of skin superfood are mango powder, pomegranate powder, lavender ๐ powder, mint ๐ฑ powder, calendula powder, aloe vera ๐ powder & tangerine ๐ powder
She ๐ฉ๐ป loves ๐ how Ms Bavani ๐๐ฟโโ๏ธ has prepared all the detailed information including the beauty benefits of each clays & skin superfoods in a booklet ๐ for each participants ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ
This really helpful ๐๐ป for each participants ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ to mix & customise ๐ฅฃ DIY own beauty clay mask, yes โ , own recipe according to respective skin beauty needs ๐
The clay mask DIY ๐ฅฃ steps by steps are very simple & easy to follow as guided by Ms Bavani ๐๐ฟโโ๏ธ, do check out her short vlog clip ๐น๐ฅcaptured from this session
Get a clean sterilised container ๐ฅฃ as for pretty skin
A tea spoon ๐ฅ of base clay i.e. Kaolin Clay, already prepared by Ms Bavani for all participants in a container
A tea spoon ๐ฅ of sub clay according to own skin beauty needs. She has picked for French Pink ๐ Clay to increasing skin cell regeneration, improving skin elasticity & blood circulationย
Half tea spoon of skin superfood according to own skin beauty needs. She has picked for mango powder as a mild face scrub to exfoliating & removing blackheads
Half tea spoon of skin superfood according to own skin beauty needs. She has picked for Calendula powder as skin conditioner to stimulating collagen production & reducing occurence of dry skin
Lastly, to mix well the clay mixture into paste with either olive oil (for moisturising), coconut ๐ด๐ฅฅ oil (for cleansing), yogurt (for soothing & refreshing), honey ๐ฏ (for detoxifying) or water ๐ฆ๐ง before application
Yes โ , all make with natural ingredients & then to use as self-care at home ๐ก
A special thanks ๐๐ป to Ms Bavani ๐๐ฟโโ๏ธ for the goodies bag ๐ with a packet of spa salt & a bottle of Aloe Vera ๐ Slave
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป loves ๐ so much the Aloe Vera ๐ Slave, now her must have travel companion in her backpack ๐ It’s very useful as a natural moisturiser, lotion, hand sanitizer & antiseptic on the go ๐
Ohh ya…It’s safe for pets ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฐ, do check it out ya
Session 2๏ธโฃ ~ Aromatherapy Essential Oil Blending Workshop by Ms Dashindra Siva (Dash) ๐๐ฟโโ๏ธ of Plant Origins & Signature Market
All females ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ love ๐ great scents, of course SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป loves too ๐๐๐ป
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป & her butterfly friends ๐ฆ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ has learnt the various benefits of each scent ๐๐ป from essential oils & then DIY blending own roll on bottle accordingly to each needs ๐
Among all the scents ๐๐ป from essential oils, she ๐ฉ๐ป loves ๐ the Roseย ๐นGeranium essential oil the most
From the various aromatherapy essential oil blendingย recipes shared by Ms Dash๐๐ฟโโ๏ธ, she ๐ฉ๐ปhas decided to blend her own scent ๐๐ปwith a mixture of good night sleep ๐๐ป๐ค๐ด , citrus ๐๐ romance & floral ๐ธ๐ผ๐น๐ทblossoms in her bottle
So, she ๐ฉ๐ป has mixed 8๏ธโฃ scents of Rose ๐นGeranium (10 drops), Jasmine, Ylang Ylang & Lavender ๐(2 drops each), Vetiver (3 drops), Grapefruit, Sweet Orange ๐ & Lemon ๐ (5 drops each). Lastly to top up with carrier oil before seal her bottle for usage ๐
Do feel free ๐ to check out her short vlog clip ๐น๐ฅ captured from this session
She ๐ฉ๐ป is now carrying this roll on bottle in her backpack ๐ on the go
Special thanks ๐๐ป to Ms Dash ๐๐ฟโโ๏ธ for sharing tips of rubbing lavender ๐ oil in her palm ๐คฒ๐ป till warm โจ๏ธ & smell ๐๐ปto relax & relieve migrain ๐, as well as rubbing peppermint ๐ฑ oil to awake self ๐
Highly recommended ๐๐ป๐๐ปto enjoy the healthy nuts ๐ฅ mix from Signature Market, too tasty delicious ๐๐คค till you will get addicted & can’t stop snacking ya…Ha…Ha…She ๐ฉ๐ป was busy snacking ๐๐คค the sample packet while DIY her essential oil blending during the session ๐คฃ๐
Session 3๏ธโฃ ~ Self-Care Session by Ms Minnie Chang ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ผ of Minc.Care
A relax self care session to learn the breathing ๐๐ป, then sharing ๐ฃ๐ฅ๐ค๐ฅ session about what’s your current struggles in life & how to manage & then step out from the struggles
Do click in below to check out her short vlog clip ๐น๐ฅ captured from this self care session
This comfy session is ended with a letter writing to ownself โ๐ป๐, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป prefers to type on her phone ๐ฑ , instead of writing it โ๐ป๐
She ๐ฉ๐ป doesn’t volunteer herself to speak out ๐ฃabout her struggle of missing her late papa ๐ด๐ปwho has just left her & her family members a week ago during the session. She ๐ฉ๐ป was just not ready for it ๐ข๐ญ
She ๐ฉ๐ป has recalled & greatly appreciate ๐๐ป๐ค a question “Are you okay ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ” (She ๐ฉ๐ป has answered ms Minnie ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ผ with a silent nodding head) & a hug ๐ค from Ms Minnie ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ผat the end of the session
Special thanks ๐๐ป to Ms Minnie ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ผ for the goodies bag ๐ with a cute pink ๐ dinosaur ๐ฆ pen, self care theme stickers, some worksheets on journal prompts & self care habits ๐๐
Yesโ , self care is importantโผ๏ธ๐๐ปโ๐ป
Always take care of yourself 1๏ธโฃst no matter what โค๏ธ
Yeahโผ๏ธ Right after the workshops, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป & other participants ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ went for clothes ๐๐ change & then relaxing ๐ enjoy the facilities for the evening ๐๐
Gym (From treadmills to cycles ๐ฒ to upright & recumbent stationary bicycles, single stations & free ๐ weights for a complete workout)
Outdoor free๐-form swimming pool ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
Do enjoy a short clip ๐น๐ฅ captured from the pool ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ & gym visit, personally she ๐ฉ๐ป believes that this is a nice ๐๐ป environment for great ๐๐ป health & relaxation ๐๐
Interested to sign up โ for this spa & gym membershipโโ๏ธ
You may use promo code “BUTTERFLY”ย for your gym membership monthly fee of RM180 nett/ pax. Only for group sign up of 5๏ธโฃpax & above. You may use the same code forย 1๏ธโฃย complimentary ๐ trial sessionย only by end Sept yaย
This membership benefits include,
2๏ธโฃ hours free ๐ parking ๐ ฟ๏ธ
Complimentary ๐ inbody composition analysis
Complimentary ๐ daily fitness classes e.g. yoga, HIIT etc.
Full access to swimming pool ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ & thermal facility โจ๏ธ
25% discount โฌ๏ธ on food bill in any outlets ๐ฝ
Free ๐ towel services
Separate male ๐ฌ & female ๐ญ changing ๐๐๐๐ rooms with shower ๐ฟ , toilet ๐ฝ & lockers ๐
A special thank you ๐๐ป to IG @fishmeatdie for all the beautiful ๐ photos ๐ธ๐ธ captured from this wellness workshop, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป loves them all ๐๐๐ป
Yeahโผ๏ธ SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป would like to share some of the staycation spots ๐๐๐ข๐๐ก @ Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ
Dogheh Kito Teghojah Nismilan meaning Let us exploring Negeri Sembilan
Most of them with some activities within the resort/ hotel ๐ข๐๐ก, so relaxing โบ๏ธ๐ to have a short stay or weekend getaway for both local Malaysians ๐ฒ๐พ or foreign tourists ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ
Lake Stay ๐๐ข @ Tasik Villa International Resort, Port Dickson (PD)
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป & her roomate ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ really love ๐๐ the spacious smoke-free ๐ Deluxe room (Room details via ๐ http://tasikvilla.com.my/en_US/deluxe-with-jacuzzi/) in this 5๏ธโฃ-star hotel ๐๐ข with lake view upon check-in ๐, moreover with a personal jacuzzi ๐๐๐ป inside the room. Yeahโผ๏ธ
Hmm…A relaxing โบ๏ธ๐ great sleep ๐๐ด๐ค after the jacuzzi ๐๐ป๐ that night ๐๐ A special thanks ๐๐ป to the attentive hotel staff ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ as they quickly turn up at room to help with jacuzzi ๐ set up after her roomate ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ call ๐โ๏ธ for assistance ๐๐ป๐๐ป
She ๐ฉ๐ป loves ๐ the dining ๐ฝ๐ดselections available for her breakfast & dinner during her stay @ Tasik Restaurant & Cafe ๐๐คค
Then, enjoy a lake cruiseโด around the lake ๐ after breakfast ๐ฝ๐ณ๐ฒโ๏ธ
She has yet to enjoy a staycation here, however she highly recommended this homestay for local Malaysians or foreign tourists who wishing to learn the heritage Malaysians’ culture & art
Very beautiful village surrounding, clean & comfy wooden house accommodation spaces available just like your own home
She really appreciate the warm welcome by the local villagers here, also enjoy learning lots of traditional activities here
Do click in to enjoy her vlog being captured from her interesting village activities, so much fun!!
Address๐: Kampung Telok Pelandok, Batu 12, Jalan Pantai, 71050 Si Rusa, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, West Malaysia
Contact no.: +6013-6206708 & +6018-9467088
Email: koperasihomestaydpelandokbest@gmail.com & homestaydpelandokbest@gmail.com
FB: https://www.facebook.com/homestaytelokpelandok/
She ๐ฉ๐ป has not opted a stay at this hotel๐๐๐ข, however would like to recommend ๐๐ป๐๐ปit specially for those who love โค๏ธ astronomy ๐ญ
Whyโโ๏ธ
Reason being it’s within walking ๐ถ๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ถ๐ปโโ๏ธ distance to the Baitul-Hilal Astronomy ๐ญ Complex @ Teluk Kemang ๐๐, PD
All hotel guests ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฌ are welcome to enjoy complimentary ๐๐ entrance (General Public RM25/pax) for moon ๐๐ & sun โ๏ธ๐observatory with the biggest telescope ๐ญ of 24mm in Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ , however subject to weather conditions ๐
Night ๐๐ Sky Observatory, Level 6๏ธโฃ(10.30pm to 12am daily)
Solar ๐โ๏ธ Observatory, Level 3๏ธโฃ(3pm to 5pm daily)
Do check out below photos ๐ธ๐ธ album about this Complex ๐ญ & MUST VISIT ~ the nearby๐Ornamental Fish ๐ ๐๐ก๐ข Center, PD
She really impressed with the amazing live corals collection here, surely a great marine nature care initiative!! Bravo!!
Free admission
Address๐: Pusat Ikan Hiasan Port Dickson, Batu 7, Jalan Pantai, Telok Kemang, 71050 Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, West Malaysia
Operating hours: Mon to Fri 8.30am to 4.30pm, Sat & Sun 10am to 4pm
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Pusat-Ikan-Hiasan-PD-217337065279115/
City ๐๐ stay @ Klana Resort Seremban
Just an hour drive ๐๐ from Kuala Lumpur city, she ๐ฉ๐ป loves โค๏ธ her comfortable 2๏ธโฃ nights stay here & enjoyed great sleeps ๐ด๐ค
Her roomate ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ & herself ๐ฉ๐ป love ๐๐ their Premium room with lagoon shaped swimming pool ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ view @ the hotel main tower ๐ข
There are rooms with private access to the swimming pool๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ , a convenience option for families with kids ๐ถ๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ฆ๐ป๐ง๐ป
You may enjoy some activities available e.g. Giant Chess, Snake & Ladder as well as a choice of indoor games e.g. table tennis ๐ , Darts ๐ฏ , Carrom, Snooker ๐ฑ & Congkak๐
Do also check out below photos๐ธ๐ธ album about where to visit within & nearby Seremban
๐1๏ธโฃ๐ Galeri Diraja Tuanku Ja’afar, open ๐am-5๏ธโฃpm daily, except Monday ๐2๏ธโฃ Ampang Tinggi Palace ๐ ~ lunch berselo ๐ฝ๐ด ๐3๏ธโฃ Traditional N9 House ๐4๏ธโฃ Benteng Walk ๐ถ๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ถ๐ปโโ๏ธSeremban ~ dinner ๐ฝ๐ด
Highly recommended ๐๐ป๐๐ปto enjoy its giant swing & enjoy the green nature ๐๐ณ๐ณsurrounding during the ride. You may also enjoy various of extreme activities e.g. flying fox, ATV ride etc. ๐๐
Not just that you will get to learn & experience the rubber tapping here ๐๐ปโ๐ป
Do click in to enjoy SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป’s photos ๐ธ๐ธ album captured from her recent visit ๐ค
Upon arrival, met Dato’ Mohd Nor Abdul Wahid, the founder‘s 2 grand kids with their lovely skin complexion & being told because of their fresh milk consumption since young
She loves the original fresh milk & date flavoured milk from this farm, absolutely tasty delicious
This farm stay definitely with high educational values for the kids, suitable for family or school trips
Again, SiennyLovesDrawing & friends only enjoyed a farm visit to meet & greet “Manja” & “Comel”, tour around the farm, organic giant grass plantation & enjoyed the halal certified fresh milk served here, however no farm stay
Really an inspiring visit to meet the retired founder here, guess what??
Never too late to start something you wanted!!He only started this farm right after his retirement & with full support from his family members, he is a lucky man!!
Will be back here again with her little niece for a farm stay
Also welcome ๐ค to check out SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป โs top contributor ๐๐ป account via ๐https://www.tripadvisor.com.my/members/siennylovesdrawing for her recent reviews on the Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ โs tourist attractions, food & accommodation stay ya ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป๐
