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Sharing of her travel journeys & own travel experiences at Cambodia

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Let’s Travel with AirAsia MOVE’s Unlimited ASEAN Travel Pass

Yeah‼️ SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 just can’t wait to share that AirAsia MOVE (FKA airasia Superapp) enters another phase of its brand refresh & transformation as was announced in Sept 2023. It envisions travel complemented by a community-led experience through features eg. airasia chat 🗨️, games 🎮, gifting 🎁 & a strong loyalty program that rewards users across its expansive ecosystem

Its ecosystem includes Online Travel Agency (OTA) services eg. Flight bookings from over 700 airlines, including the World’s Best Low-Cost Carrier AirAsia ❤️✈️ & 900K hotels 🏨 world-wide plus ride-hailing 🚗, dining experiences, insurance & more, underpinned by integrated financial services by BigPay. AirAsia MOVE won ‘Asia’s 🌏 Leading OTA 2023’ by World Travel Awards 🏆 as in its 1️⃣st nomination in the OTA category

It just recently unveiled the reimagined travel pass ~ The Unlimited Asean International Pass. This 🆕 travel pass offers pass holders a variety of exclusive discount offerings, including flights ✈️, hotels 🏨 & rides 🚗

Yes yes ✅, SiennyLovesDrawing so so hoping to earn one so they travel around for a year & create more travel contents that she enjoys the most, who wanna send her a gift 🎁❓⁉️ hahaha 🤣😂 This would be a great gift for a travel lover just like SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻💖💯✈️🧳🎒

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Hey 👋🏻 all, SiennyLovesDrawing can’t wait to share that AirAsia MOVE’s Unlimited – Asean Pass is back here‼️😁 NOW to get unlimited Asean international flights for a year, plus discounts on hotel bookings, rides, & even AirAsia Points, wow 😲 What’s more, all users can NOW purchase the pass at 0️⃣% interest monthly installment at just RM99 per month for 12 months‼️ Personally SiennyLovesDrawing loves this initiative as a travel lover 👩🏻💯👍🏻 Read more via her blog link at bio Check it out here: https://www.airasia.com/unlimited/en/gb?my_passes_redirect=true @airasiasuperapp #airasiamove #moveunlimited #asean #travel #airasia @flyairasia #flyairasia

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AirAsia MOVE draws from its past success with airasia Super+ back in Dec 2022, which saw more than 80K total flight seats 💺 redeemed for both its Lite & Premium options. The average pass holders also enjoyed savings of more than RM1,500 throughout their pass period in terms of redeemed flights, underscoring the immense value offered

This AirAsia MOVE’s All 🆕 Travel Pass is priced at;

  • RM 1,188 in Malaysia 🇲🇾
  • THB 8,888 in Thailand 🇹🇭
  • PHP 14,888 in the Philippines 🇵🇭
  • IDR 3.988,888 in Indonesia 🇮🇩
  • SGD388 in Singapore 🇸🇬
  • USD288 in other countries 🌍
  • ✅ Unlimited* International Flights up for grabs
  • Exclusive discounts on hotels & rides
  • 🆕 0️⃣% monthly instalment plan for Malaysian users at RM99* per month ~ SiennyLovesDrawing really appreciates this great initiative 👩🏻💯👍🏻 by AirAsia Move

Note 📌:

  • * ~ Embargo Period applies
  • ** ~ Seats available 💺✅ for Unlimited Flights dependent on supply & demand on particular route

For the Unlimited Asean International Pass, pass holders will not only enjoy unlimited* international ASEAN flights ✈️ provided by the AirAsia airline group, but also unlimited use of an exclusive promo code & up to 50% discounts on overseas hotel bookings, as well as a 🆓 AirAsia Ride 🚗 trip from Kuala Lumpur International Airports (Terminal 1 & 2), plus RM2️⃣ off all trips on AirAsia Ride, wow 😲

Upon signing-up, each pass holder will also receive 5K AirAsia Points, which could be used to redeem flights ✈️, rides 🚗 & hotels 🏨

Yes ✅ Malaysian pass holders with a Maybank, Public Bank, Ambank or HSBC card will also be able to purchase 🛒 the Unlimited Asean International Pass at RM99* per month for 12 months. BigPay users are also eligible for a loan financing of RM106 per month for 12 months, exclusively on the BigPay app 📲, wow 😲

This is really a good initiative from SiennyLovesDrawing’s point of view, it lightening the burdens of travel lovers especially to afford this pass to travel around 👩🏻💯👍🏻

Those interested are encouraged to purchase now as only limited passes are available & can be purchased from NOW until 2359hrs (GMT+8) on 31 March 2024. Download the AirAsia MOVE app via 📲🌐 https://www.airasia.com/aa/appdownload/ & click on the “Unlimited” icon to purchase 🛒

Those paying with their BigPay card 💳 will also receive RM50OFF. All prices above are inclusive of taxes

Nadia Omer 🧕🏻, CEO of AirAsia MOVE, said, “We are happy 😁 to finally bring back a 🆕 version of the popular travel pass with a refreshed name, Unlimited Asean International Pass to ensuring travellers a seamless & affordable travel pass while exploring Asean. This offering reaffirms our commitment to providing travellers with 1️⃣ convenient travel solution, encompassing AirAsia flights & AirAsia MOVE’s offerings under 1️⃣ unlimited pass.”

“This 🆕 AirAsia MOVE app icon is the 1️⃣st of many exciting changes coming up that are designed to elevate & enhance every travellers’ experience. From the app layout, to exciting 🆕 products, services & unbeatable deals, the 🆕 AirAsia MOVE will help you go all the way seamlessly when you travel. For those of you who already have the app on your phones 📲, it would’ve been refreshed & updated to the 🆕 look ❤️➡️💚

“While the app icon boasts a 🆕 appearance & AirAsia MOVE takes the spotlight as our 🆕 brand name, we would like to reassure everyone that everything you love 💕 such as booking AirAsia flights & from more airlines, hotels, rides, managing your bookings, or even connecting ↔️ with fellow travellers via the Chat 🗨️ & Community as well as AskBo functions still remain intact. So don’t worry & we hope you enjoy all the improvements that are coming your way‼️”

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Unlimited Asean International Pass pass holders can redeem their flights for 1️⃣ year* from the pass purchase date (eg: 25 March 2024 to 25 March 2025) & travel from 1 May 2024 onwards

Flights redeemed via Unlimited Asean International Pass are subject to government taxes, fees, add-ons & other applicable charges. Flight bookings must be made at least 14 days before departure & are subject to the embargo period & other terms & conditions. Availability of the 🆓 seats is dependent on supply & demand on a particular route

So, what are you waiting for ❓⁉️

Let’s join SiennyLovesDrawing to start planning travelling around especially ASEAN with this AirAsia MOVE’s All 🆕 Travel Pass, yeah‼️ Hmm…What are the exciting interesting things to do, places to visit & most important delicious local foods to taste 😋💯

She just can’t wait to explore more the ASEAN & the world 🌎 with AirAsia MOVE’s Unlimited Asean International Pass

  • Brunei 🇧🇳 ~ The rich local lifestyle as a 3️⃣rd largest oil producer in Southeast Asia 🌏 & the 4️⃣th largest producer of liquefied natural gas in the world 🌎
  • Myanmar 🇲🇲 ~ The land of temples & pagodas with mainly Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas, & ruins. Also very famous for a very special nature creature ie. The freshwater dolphin ~ Irrawaddy Dolphin 🐬
  • Cambodia 🇰🇭 ~  “Land of the Khmer” aka “Kingdom of Wonder” with the magnificence of Angkor & the horror of the Khmer Rouge period, as it has a complex cultural tapestry & a fascinating & long history
  • Indonesia 🇮🇩 ~ Home to over 17K islands 🏝️🌴🏖️🌊, hundreds of languages, diverse landscapes, a kaleidoscope of cultures and & world’s largest Muslim 🕌☪️ population. It’s a land of superlatives & wondrous variety
  • Laos 🇱🇦 ~ 1️⃣ of the most unique prehistoric sites in Southeast Asia 🌏, the civilization that was responsible for the Plain of Jars remains a mystery among locals & archaeologists
  • Malaysia 🇲🇾 ~ Consisting of 2️⃣ regions separated by the South China Sea 🌊, it’s a multi-ethnic, multi-religious federation of 13 states & 3️⃣ federal territories. Known for its beautiful blend of various cultures, including Malay, Chinese, Indian & indigenous influences
  • Philippines 🇵🇭 ~ Known for its vibrant culture & diverse ethnic heritage which resulting from centuries of trade, colonization & migration, the Filipino identity has been shaped by various cultural influences eg. Malay, Chinese, Spanish & American cultures
  • Singapore 🇸🇬 ~ The “Lion City” or “Garden City,” the latter for its many parks & tree-lined streets. It has also been called “Instant Asia” because it offers the tourist an expeditious glimpse into the cultures brought to it by immigrants from all parts of Asia 🌏 The world’s busiest port, a city, a capital & a state all at once, making it 1️⃣ of only 3️⃣ City States in the world 🌎 with Monaco & Vatican City
  • Thailand 🇹🇭 ~ The Land of Smiles with most of its Thai locals are warm welcoming, kind & friendly, so always see a lot of smiling faces around. It’s a historically Buddhist country with its jungles, mountains, islands & cities bristle with the gilt pinnacles of its innumerable temples & spirit houses. Many of its most significant sites that house its most revered buddhas can be found in & around its capital city
  • Vietnam 🇻🇳 ~ Home to the largest cave in the world 🌍 ~ Son Doong Cave that nestled in the heart of Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, this subterranean marvel is a testament to its natural splendor

For more information on how to purchase the this 🆕 AirAsia Move’s Unlimited Asean International Pass via 🛒🌐 https://www.airasia.com/unlimited/en/gb

Terms & conditions apply via 🌐 https://www.airasia.com/unlimited/en/gb/terms-and-conditions & read the Frequently Asked Questions page via 🌐 https://www.airasia.com/unlimited/en/gb/faq to find out more

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Huge Discounts Await @ Traveloka Travel Fiesta

Yeah‼️ This time SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 gonna continues sharing more good news to travelovers

Traveloka, the Southeast Asia’s 🌏 leading travel platform has brought back its highly anticipated Traveloka Travel Fiesta from NOW until 31 March 2024. Not to miss ya 😃😁

Traveloka provides its users access to discover & purchase a wide range of travel, local services & financial services products. Its comprehensive product portfolio includes transport booking services such as flight ✈️ tickets, bus 🚌, trains 🚂, car 🚗 rental, airport transfer, also access to the largest accommodation inventory in Southeast Asia 🌏, including hotels, apartments, guest houses, homestays, resorts & villas. Yes ✅, Traveloka is a booking platform with the widest selection of accommodation & packages, easy convenient for all travellers 💯👍🏻

Traveloka is a key player in the local services category (Currently it’s specific to certain markets) by offering reservations for a wide range of local attractions, activities, wellness & beauty clinics. It also offers financing, payment, & insurance products to help Southeast Asian consumers to fulfill their travel aspirations. It provides 24/7 customer service in local languages with more than 30 different local payment methods. The Traveloka app is the most popular travel platform in the Southeast Asian region 🌏 as it has been downloaded more than 122 million times, wow 😲👏🏻

Guess what❓⁉️

She just came back from this Traveloka Travel Fiesta. It’s a must visit for those looking to explore more of Malaysia 🇲🇾 & the world 🌎 upcoming holidays. Reason being it offers fantastic deals on flights ✈️, hotels 🏨 &  travel activities with discounts up to RM2.8K

Not just that, it also with various 🆓 giveaways 🎁🎁 to Maldives 🇲🇻, South Korea 🇰🇷 & Vietnam 🇻🇳 etc.

Do check out her TikTok clip captured from her booth visit today via 📹🌐 https://www.tiktok.com/@livesimpleforward/video/7343074212803923201

Personally, she 👩🏻🤩 got amazed & so tempting with the amazing flight fares from her offline booth visit today, she gonna applied leave today & buy her tickets to explore China 🇨🇳, especially now no ❌ more tourist visa requirements at present 👍🏻

How about you ❓⁉️ Where you’re planning for your next holidays or staycation ❓⁉️

Yes ✅, it’s with 3️⃣ easy ways to score exclusive bargains & holiday experiences by just browsing its Traveloka website 🌐 OR app 📲 to enjoy the online flash sales OR visit the booth on ground 

Its online flash sales kicked off on 29 Feb & then consequently, every Fri to Sun from 8 March

The exciting news  📰 🗞️ is its customers will stand a chance to win various giveaways 🎁🎁 ie. 🆓 flight tickets to Maldives 🇲🇻, South Korea 🇰🇷 & Vietnam 🇻🇳 with complimentary stays at 5-star hotels, wow 😲

“Providing our customers with 3️⃣ convenient ways to access exclusive discounts & offering them with comprehensive products & promotions is a great 👍🏻 way to kick-start holidays. At the Traveloka Travel Fiesta, customers can discover a seamless & comprehensive travel experience, while also focusing on planning ahead for their next memorable adventure.” said Mr Iko Putera 👨🏽‍💼, CEO of Transport, Traveloka

The flight & hotel discounts are also available ✅ via both its Traveloka website 🌐 & app 📲 Customers can snap up discount coupons up to RM338OFF for flights & up to RM40OFF for hotels & travel activities. There’s also the opportunity to get special fares from various Traveloka participating airline partners

According to Traveloka’s insights, Seoul 🇰🇷, Tokyo 🇯🇵 & Bangkok 🇹🇭 emerge as the top 3️⃣ international destinations preferred by customers in Malaysia 🇲🇾 Consequently, during the Traveloka Travel Fiesta campaign, customers have the opportunity to plan their upcoming vacation, featuring a return flight ✈️ to Seoul 🇰🇷 from RM1,100 & a 5️⃣-night stay at a 4️⃣-star hotel in Seoul from RM2,090

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Traveloka will also have an offline booth for those who want additional perks & fares. Customers can visit Traveloka booth at Level 1️⃣ ( Promenade), 1️⃣ Utama Shopping Centre until 10 March 2024. SiennyLovesDrawing just visited & grabbed some really good deals 👩🏻💖💯👍🏻

There are many exclusive offline coupons up for grabs, special deals from a wide selection of airlines & hotels, other attractive promotions & even a chance to win flight tickets to South Korea 🇰🇷 & Vietnam 🇻🇳 In addition, at the Traveloka Travel Fiesta booth, its travel expert will assist customers in planning their personalized holidays according to their desires

“As a leading hospitality brand in Langkawi, we are thrilled to support the Traveloka Travel Fiesta event, which encourages travellers to explore 🆕 destinations & create lasting memories with their loved ones. At Berjaya Langkawi Resort, we share Traveloka’s commitment to providing exceptional experiences & we look forward to welcoming 🤗 guests who are eager to embark on their next adventure.” said Mr Adrian Chung 👨🏻‍💼, Area General Manager, Berjaya Langkawi Resort as per the press statement released 

“As the airline partner for the Traveloka Travel Fiesta 2024, we extend an invitation to travellers to embark on memorable journeys, explore new destinations, and experience the world with their families and loved ones through Batik Air,” said Datuk Chandran Rama Muthy 👨🏿‍💼, Chief Executive Officer of Batik Air Malaysia in the press statement released for this happening event

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“Traveloka booth @ Level 1️⃣ (Promenade), 1️⃣ Utama. Visit NOW to grab good 👍🏻 deals‼️😁 Last day on 🔟 March 2024” Tons of exclusive prizes 💝🎁 await, the best is all you need to do is show up & enjoy ✨ Wow 😲 Travel Discounts UP TO RM2,800 OFF for flights ✈️, hotels 🏨🛋️🛌🏻 & travel activities for promo period until 31 March 2024. So, book NOW & let the savings of a lifetime adventure begin Read more via blog link at bio #TravelokaMY #TravelCrazy #TravelokaTravelFiesta

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As Southeast Asia’s 🌏 leading travel platform, Traveloka continuously offers an extensive range of products & services that fit seamlessly to deliver world-class travel & holidays. The Traveloka Travel Fiesta brings all these together on top of bargains & discounts that make for unforgettable getaways

The Traveloka Travel Fiesta is fully supported 💯🙌🏻 by Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Hard Rock Hotel Penang, The Haven All Suite Resort Ipoh, Parkroyal Penang Resort & many more

So, what are you waiting for ❓⁉️

Let’s not miss out these exciting travel vibes & gain more unforgettable travel experiences with Traveloka Travel Fiesta 😁💯✈️🧳🎒 

SiennyLovesDrawing will sure grab her flight ✈️ tickets to travel to China real soon 😃😁 “Boss, please approve my leave application ya🙏🏻💖” in her heart ❤️ whispered

More information via 🌐 https://www.traveloka.com/en-my/

#TravelokaTravelFiesta #TravelokaMY #TravelCrazy 

First For 2024 Everyone Can Fly with airasia FREE Seats

Yeah‼️ SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 just can’t wait to share about the launch of  AirAsia 🆓* Seats Campaign ❤️✈️💺 starts today, 19 Feb 2024, remember to check out ya 🤩

It’s the 1️⃣st for 2024 with millions of seats  to more than 130 destinations worldwide heavily discounted‼️ Wow 😲

Unearth the wanderlust in you by exploring Malaysia’s 🇲🇾 famed hotspots such as Langkawi, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu & Penang from only RM28 1️⃣-way* OR spread your wings 💸 further across Asean to beachy Krabi🇹🇭, culturally-rich Trivandrum🇮🇳  & food-haven Bali🇮🇩 from a mere RM83 1️⃣-way* & so much more 😃😁

For those a little more adventurous, you’re in luck 🍀🤞🏻 AirAsia is also having Big Sale on flights ❤️✈️ to a myriad of destinations across Asia 🌏 & beyond, with starting fares of just RM299** all-in  1️⃣-way to Taipei 🇹🇼, Seoul 🇰🇷, New Delhi 🇮🇳, Almaty & many more. Seats booked during this campaign can be used for travel between 1 Sept 2024 till 18 June 2025. Simply visit the airasia Superapp 📲 or via website 🌐 www.airasia.com to book your seats ❤️✈️💺 & plan your trips 😃😁

AirAsia’s world-renowned 🆓* Seats Campaigns has enabled travellers in Malaysia 🇲🇾 & beyond from all walks of life to travel the world affordably over the years 💯👍🏻

Under these promotional fares, the base fares of the flights are completely 🆓* of charge & guests need to only pay for the airport tax & relevant fees, allowing them to travel the world 🌍 for essentially ❌ costs

Group Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia Aviation Group, Bo Lingam 👨🏽‍💼 said: “Everything about AirAsia ✈️❤️, from our vast network to unique routes to inexpensive fares, is curated with our core value at heart ❤️ being a ‘people’s airline’ & thus, we’re always pleased to offer more value-added deals with our signature 🆓* Seats Campaign. This is also our humble way of expressing gratitude for our guests who’ve supported us over the years as we celebrate having flown close to an incredible 1️⃣ billion guests & counting.”

“This time around, we’ve got even more destinations, 🆕 countries & more exciting adventures in store. We’ve flown millions of guests to various destinations around the world 🌍 on these 🆓* seats & look forward to continuing the tradition by connecting more people to amazing places affordably. For those of you who love to experience adventure or explore 🆕 destinations, this is your chance, so grab your 🆓* seats early.”

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Ohh ya…To make your travel journey even more seamless, AirAsia ❤️✈️ is extending the promo to its ancillary offerings as well, with 20%OFF for the Fast Pass, as well as 20% Xtra Carry-on baggage, allowing for a more hassle-🆓 travel experience

That’s not all‼️ In conjunction with 🆓* Seats Campaign, BigPay cardholders 💳 in Malaysia 🇲🇾 can enjoy an additional RM🔟OFF all airasia flights. Starting from 19 Feb to 31 March 2024, take RM🔟OFF your flight booking made via the airasia Superapp 📲 & website 🌐, limited to the 1️⃣st 500 redemptions daily, wow 😲💯👍🏻

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Hey all, Siennylovesdrawing aka @livesimpleforward just can’t wait to share this great news 👩🏻😁💯👍🏻 #AirAsia ’s @airasiasuperapp @Fly AirAsia 🆓* Seats Campaign is back‼️ And better than ever‼️😃😁 #Fly to hundreds of your dream destinations 🛫📍 across the region for 🆓* & tuck in to #deliciousfood 😋🤤 while you snap up instagrammable memories 📹📸 Let’s make our way to #Malaysia ’s 🇲🇾 famed hotspots such as #Langkawi , #Kuching , #KotaKinabalu & #Penang from only RM28 1️⃣-way* Wow 😲 OR Spread your wings 💸 further across #Asean to beachy #Krabi #AmazingThailand , culturally-rich #Trivandrum & food-haven #Bali from a mere RM83 1️⃣-way* & so much more 😃😁 Wow What are you waiting for❓⁉️ Book your flights ✈️🛫, pack your bags 💼🧳🎒 & start your #travel journey with AirAsia * #Domestic Malaysia nationwide : all-in 1️⃣-way fare from MYR28, #International #Asia #ASEAN : all-in 1️⃣-way fare from MYR83. Other T&Cs apply ** Fare is inclusive of airport taxes, MAVCOM fee, fuel surcharges & other applicable fees. Other T&Cs apply Do check out more from her #TikTok clip via 📹🌐 & read more from her travel blog stories via 🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/category/travel-tourism/ #flyairasia #AirAsiaFreeSeats #tourism #travellocal #traveltheworld #traveltips #cuticutimalaysia #tourismmalaysia #malaysiatrulyasia #travel

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*Domestic: all-in 1️⃣-way fare from MYR28, International: all-in 1️⃣-way fare from MYR83. Other T&Cs apply
**Fare is inclusive of airport taxes, MAVCOM fee, fuel surcharges & other applicable fees. Other T&Cs apply

Do check out her TikTok photo & clip captured via 📸🌐 https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/photo/7337136089397726465  & 📹🌐 https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/video/7337127045060660481

So, where are your travel destinations for 2024❓⁉️

Happy travelling all 💖🧳🎒✈️❤️

Stay tuned to all-things-AirAsia via its IG page, @flyairasia

#airasiaBuddies #flyairasia #AirAsiaFreeSeats  #tourism #travellocal #traveltheworld #traveltips #cuticutimalaysia #tourismmalaysia #malaysiatrulyasia #travel

Targeting Zero Plastics in Tourism Businesses

Yeah‼️ SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 would like to encourage all to “Let’s be plastic 🆓 & instead zero 0️⃣ plastic whenever we are travelling around”, whether you’re the travellers or the tourism players across the globe 🌎

This sharing is relating to her earlier sharing via 🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2018/07/04/plastic-free/ from her attendance to Mekong Tourism Forum 2018 ✅

She has read 📖 about the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has recently announced about the launch of a 🆕 online resource for increasing ⬆️ the sustainability of the tourism sector. This course named “Targeting Zero 0️⃣ Plastics in Tourism Businesses – with UNESCO, PATA & Expedia Group” is recently launched in conjunction with PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2022 (PDMF) which held in Songkhla, Thailand 🇹🇭 from 2 to 4 Aug recently. SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 has registered it, however due to work commitment, she was unable to attend it personally 😔

In March 2022, PATA actually already started a collaboration 🤝🏻 with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) with the goal of advising tourism & hospitality businesses on plastic waste reduction⬇️ To achieve this, PATA has developed this online course 👩🏻‍💻👨🏻‍💻🧑🏻‍💻 to provide step-wise guidance on minimising the sourcing & consumption of single-use plastics as well as the importance for organisations to sign ✍🏻 the UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge

The Pledge, which is a collaboration 🤝🏻 between UNESCO & Expedia Group, is open & applicable to all tourism businesses, regardless of their size or location. By signing ✍🏻 the Pledge, they will be joining a network 🌐 of leading tourism & hospitality businesses that are helping their destinations in the development of sustainable tourism. “The Sustainable Travel Pledge is particularly timely as we work to build a 🆕 kind of tourism in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, by inviting local tourism stakeholders to commit to inclusive & sustainable measures”, said Ernesto Ottone R., UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Culture 👨🏼‍💼

“The pandemic caused hardship in tourism destinations worldwide 🌎, but also led to severe setbacks in our fight against plastic waste”, said PATA CEO Liz Ortiguera. “Now is the time to take action & strive for a more sustainable tourism & hospitality industry. We’re proud to make this contribution to plastic waste reduction ⬇️ efforts.”

The amount of plastics we currently produce, consume and dispose of is unsustainable, and tourism activities and hospitality businesses do contribute largely to this issue. In the Mediterranean, for example, marine litter increases up to 40% during tourist peak season (One Planet, 2021) & this poses a threat to tourism destinations themselves

As put by Ang Choo Pin, Managing Director Asia, Expedia Group, “It is essential for hotels, restaurants, tour operators & all other tourism businesses to reduce ⬇️ the amount of plastics they generate & dispose of the unavoidable plastics responsibly if they wish to protect the very assets they rely on to attract customers”

Reducing ⬇️ single-use plastics in tourism & hospitality businesses provides not only an opportunity to protect the destination’s ecosystems but also to support the local community & economy, as it is advocated throughout the online course 🧑🏻‍💻👨🏻‍💻👩🏻‍💻 This is because sourcing local products & using local resources & services in tourism offerings & activities reduces reliance on international supply chains as well as economic leakages. Moreover, local artisanal products are more likely to be made of natural, renewable materials than mass-produced ones

“The course developed by PATA is an incredible resource for businesses to understand the relationships between communities, culture & environmental protection through plastic waste reduction”, says Dr. Hanh Duong Bich, Program Specialist and Chief of Culture Unit at UNESCO Office in Bangkok. “It gives great guidance and examples on how businesses can help fight plastic waste & at the same time promote local heritage & strengthen local supply chains.” 👍🏻

The course “Targeting Zero Plastics in Tourism Businesses – with UNESCO, PATA & Expedia Group” is open-sourced & available ✅ to all

The self-paced course is available open-sourced in 2️⃣ languages, English & Thai. It covers the following topics;

  1. What is the UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge ❓⁉️
  2. What is the necessary process to implement a plastic waste reduction strategy ❓⁉️
  3. What are the concrete measures needed to reduce single-use plastics in my business❓⁉️
  4. How can local knowledge & products help fight plastic waste ❓⁉️
  5. How can I continue my journey towards plastic waste reduction ❓⁉️

Participants can receive an e-certificate 📜 if they achieve the minimum required score ie. 80% in the final quiz. Yeah‼️ SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 has just completed & received her e-certificate 📜, then sharing here for all to also attending this useful informative online course 💪🏻🙌🏻👍🏻

Let’s start to access this online course 👨🏻‍💻👩🏻‍💻🧑🏻‍💻 via 🌐 https://crc.pata.org/courses/unesco/

Happy learning all & let’s “Targeting Zero Plastics in Tourism Businesses – with UNESCO, PATA & Expedia Group” 👍🏻
What’s inside my Tahan Conquer Sling Bag

User Experience ~ TAHAN CONQUER Multipurpose Sling Bag from PTT Outdoor

Hi ‼️Hi‼️ SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 was recently purchased online a TAHAN CONQUER Multipurpose Sling Bag for her casual use & future travelling trips 🛫 by PTT Outdoor ☺️ 

She is loving it as it’s a lightweight & take-everywhere sling bag that suits her personal preference of light traveller. She can now style this new sling bag as her comfy travel companion whenever she is on the go

Should You Travel With One⁉️

Yeah ‼️ She can now safekeeping all her personal 👚👖🕶👟belongings while being enjoying with any outdoor activities, camping, hiking, travelling journeys etc.

This sling bag is with simple design & can be the style & matching any OOTDs for many occasions

Guess what❓⁉️

This is her 2nd user experience with PTT Outdoor products, do read more of her 1st sleeping bag user story via 🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2017/10/20/unique-ways-of-using-a-sleeping-bag/

Why opting for a sling bag⁉️

You may consider with 3 factors,

  1. Decide Why You Want a Sling Bag
  2. Assess Quality & Function
  3. Choose Your Favorite Style

This multipurpose sling bag is with a roomy interior & generous exterior front pockets within it, it’s amazingly perfect to organize all your things with ease inside this bag

Personally, she is highly recommending 👍🏻 this as an absolute must have to pack all the necessary items for work (Especially if you’re cycling to work), casual hangouts, a local cafe hoppings, travel trips etc.

Sling bag is essentials to provide easy & quick access to your important items

Actually she loves sling bag as to safe keeping all her in-flight essentials, especially while in airport for boarding gates passing, during flight journey or any flight ✈️ in transit & some of the items are,

  • Your smart devices (Phone📱, tablet etc.)
  • USB cables/ Chargers/ Power bank
  • Ear buds
  • Mask 😷
  • Notebook 📒 & pen 🖋️
  • Wet tissues
  • Your preferred e-reader or downloaded e-book or hardcopy book 📲
  • Sunglasses 🕶️
  • Sunscreen/ lipcare/ face mist/ hand cream
  • Light snacks

Do check out below happy unboxing TikTok clip 📹🌐 captured via https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/video/6983123434725215515 , including to sharing on what & how SiennyLovesDrawing’s keeping her personal items in this sling bag ya 😁

It’s with sturdy edge lining adds additional protection around the edges. Also available with fixed buckles that can be tighten to provide more comfort while wearing it

Ohh ya…No need to worry if rains as this sling bag is weather resistance & water resistance as made of oxford & polyester fabrics (It’s another standard synthetic fabric & generally heavier). Yes ✅, able to keep all your things inside the bag remained dry. It’s made of heavy-duty & water-resistant fabric, also coupled with durable metal zipper closures

So, how to style your OOTD with this sling bag❓⁉️

Do check out below TikTok clip 📹 captured by PTT Outdoor team via 📹🌐 https://www.tiktok.com/@pttoutdoor/video/6980187054198017307

Yeah‼️ Well designed to ensure all your personal belongings/ essentials are all well protected from light rain & accidental spills

  • Adjustable shoulder strap for comfy long hours wearing
  • Large interior & multiple exterior front pockets
  • Durable metal zippers
  • Water-resistant
  • Made of oxford & polyester fabrics
  • Available in 2 colours ie. Dark green 💚 or dark blue 💙

Interested to own 1️⃣❓⁉️ Or wish to purchase🛒🛍outdoor activities equipments/ attires❓⁉️

Website🌐: https://www.pttoutdoor.com/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/pttoutdoor/

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Travel Light Lover with a Gaston Luga Backpack

Updated 21 Jan 2021 @ 3pm

Yeah‼️ As a travel light lover, SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 would like to sharing 👩🏻‍💻📝 about her travel essentials/ must have in a Gaston Luga backpack ⚫️🎒 & will continue adding on this list, so do come back to revisit again from time to time ya

Yes ✅, she 👩🏻 loves 💗 black ⚫️ colour when come to travel items so that all remained neat & clean from her journeys 🚶🏻‍♀️

~ SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 is a typical travel light travel lover ~

Also she 👩🏻 loves 💗 to travel with backpack 🎒 no matter how long her trip, always max with 2️⃣ backpacks 🎒🎒 on her shoulders, back & front to walk around🚶🏻‍♀️

Guess what❓⁉️

Often she 👩🏻 tries to limit her luggage weight to hand carry luggage while packing her lugagge. Yes ✅, she rarely checked in her luggages whenever on flight journeys 🛫🛬

So, what are her travel essentials/ must have in a Gaston Luga backpack ⚫️🎒❓⁉️

Gaston Luga Backpack ⚫️🎒

She 👩🏻 has chosen Praper Black model ⚫️🎒 because it’s with the biggest capacity ie. 18L & with a laptop 💻 compartment when she shopped online 🌐🛒🛍 Yes ✅, she will carry her laptop 💻 along for her trips sometimes 🛬🛫🚂🚌

Also a more durable canvas materials, she loves 💗 to squeeue her backpack 🎒 to fit in more & more items from her trips, lol…😂🤣😆

Yes ✅, #anywherewithGL #walkswithGL with GastonLuga backpack ⚫️🎒 or accessories, a 15% off code with “SIENNY” ⬇️ till 21 Jan 2021. Not to miss the free shipping & extended free returns until 31 Jan 2021

Online shopping via 🌐🛒🛍 https://gastonluga.com/my/praper-black-black

Gaston Luga Travel Accessories

She has ordered her travel accessories & just received them from Gaston Luga, do check out her exciting unboxing clip ya

The spacious elegant limited edition Gaston Luga PU leather GL Toiletry bag (Black) to fit in her doodle booklet, health supplements, personal care, beauty items etc.

Online shopping via 🌐🛒🛍 https://gastonluga.com/my/gl-toiletry-bag-black

The durable PU leather Börs (Brown) to fit in 4 cards, coins, cash & keys with the robust zipper to keeping the valuables secure & safe. The detachable strap can attach it to the backpack or slip over the wrist during travel journey

Online shopping via 🌐🛒🛍 https://gastonluga.com/my/bors-brown

Yes ✅, #anywherewithGL #walkswithGL with GastonLuga backpack ⚫️🎒 or accessories, a 15% off code with “SIENNY” ⬇️ till 21 Jan 2021. Not to miss the free shipping & extended free returns until 31 Jan 2021

Sling Bag

She 👩🏻 loves 💗 to use a simple design & light sling bag to keep her travel documents, personal ID 💳, face mask 😷 , handphone📱 etc. during her trips

It’s with an easy adjustable & removable strap attached to 2️⃣ carabina hooks that allow to use it as a stand alone sling bag or to attach it as a pouch 👝 bag to a backpack 🎒 as an external compartment space

Online shopping via 🌐🛒🛍 https://www.lazada.com.my/products/ryz-convenient-sling-pouch-bag-black-i795190484-s1847624853.html

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Sunglasses 😎🕶

Just pack a sunglasses 🕶 to suit your travel dressing style for a sun 🌞 protection to your eyes 👀 & an accessories for your travel OOTD

Do enjoy reading her sunglasses 🕶 shopping & user experience stories via 🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2019/02/04/sunglasses-shopping-with-vision-care-services-maz-optometrist/

Glasses & Sunglasses 😎🕶 Cleaner

Highly recommended this Sterilization Cleaner for Electrolytic Water Glasses “Eco Freshwater” (50ml x 6 units) to keeping glasses/ sunglasses hygience clean during trips

Reusable Cloth Face Mask 😷

SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 is a go green & environmental friendly supporter 💚 & has opted for cloth mask 😷 with below,

(i) We Auri to support its community-powered initiative, more of her user experience IG stories highlight album 📸📹🎥 named #WeAreAuri via 🌐 https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17867423329842334/

(ii) Hajarose handmade fabric face masks

Fabric mask 😷 fits nicely 👍🏻 with a comfy cloth materials for long hours wearing

Online shopping via 🌐🛒🛍 https://weareauri.com/ & https://shp.ee/jcaxuai (Refer Hajarose official shop)

Shape Wear & Wellbeing Care

Do pack your shape wear to enjoy perfect body shape for your travel OOTD. Her user experience stories via 🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2019/04/16/save-our-rainforest-race-2019/ & 🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2020/03/24/not-boring-exciting-stayhome/(Item 6)

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Highly recommended its new overnite sanitary panties & award winning wellness bra. Online shopping via 🌐🛒🛍 https://shp.ee/jcaxuai (Refer Shapeemy official shop)

Waist Watch ⌚️

She 👩🏻 prefers to travel with a light weight waist watch ⌚️& must set with the local time zone of her destinated country 🗺

Why❓⁉️

A backup plan to avoid herself miss out any travel timing due to the local time zone change, handphone no ❌ auto time zone change & out of battery 🔋 etc. upon arrival

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More of her waist watch user stories via 🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2019/01/06/tawaf-timepiece-with-arabic-numeric/ & 🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2019/03/09/all-nippon-airways-ana-business-class-in-flight-menu-tasting-experience/

True Wireless Earbuds

She 👩🏻 loves 💗 Xround Versa for her travel journeys, do read her user story via 🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2021/01/19/user-experience-xround-versa-true-wireless-earbuds/

Online shopping via 🌐🛒🛍 https://my.xround.co/products/versa

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Beauty & Personal Care

She 👩🏻 loves 💗 her toothcare travel kit from Althea Korea 🇰🇷, also the Althea Abloom facial masks

More of her beauty & personal care user stories via 🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2020/04/14/user-experience-althea-abloom-sheet-masks-from-korea/

Online shopping via 🌐🛒🛍 https://shp.ee/jcaxuai (Refer Althea Korea official shop)

Personal Medical 💊Supplies, including Hair Supplements

If she 👩🏻 travels within states in Malaysia 🇲🇾 & a short trips ie. less than 10 days, she may not pack in her backpack 🎒

If overseas & a long journey, she definitely refill & bring along her personal medical 💊 supplies

Online shopping via 🌐🛒🛍 https://www.biolife.com.my/

Lipcare 👄💄

Lip 👄 treatment is important to avoid dry lips while travelling around especially if you’re heading during winter season

Online shopping via 🌐🛒🛍 https://shp.ee/jcaxuai (Refer herlovito_my official shop)

Do check out her lipcare user experience stories via,
🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2021/01/12/user-experience-herlovito-original-lip-balm-tea-tree-blemish-serum/
🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2020/07/14/user-experience-heal-series-of-herbbies-skincare/
🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2019/10/08/user-experience-legend-age-lipstick/

Sunscreen 🌞😎

Sun protection is important whenever exploring & travelling around. Especially UV defence drink to obtain sun 🌞 protection

Do feel free to enjoy reading her sun protection stories via 🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2020/08/18/user-experience-nuvit-malaysia/ & https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2017/12/17/sun-protection-from-inside-out/

Online shopping via 🌐🛒🛍 http://www.nuvit.com.my/

Sleeping 💤 Bag

She 👩🏻 personally will carry her light weight sleeping 💤 bag if she knows she will be on a hiking 🥾 , camping ⛺️ & budget long trips. Her sleeping 💤 bag user stories via 🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2017/10/20/unique-ways-of-using-a-sleeping-bag/

Online shopping via 🌐🛒🛍 https://www.pttoutdoor.com/

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Ultra Light Down Jacket 🧥

SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 will bring along her own jacket 🧥 whenever on a long trips to keep her warm especially the cold air condition bus 🚌 , train 🚂 etc.

Online shopping via 🌐🛒🛍 https://www.uniqlo.com/my/store/women-ultra-light-down-jacket-4197760030.html

Personalised Keychain

A personalised keychain with her blog name as her name tag on her backpack 🎒 or hang her cap 🧢 when she is not wearing it

Online shopping via 🌐🛒🛍 https://www.instagram.com/bypijot/

Hand 🖐🏻🤚🏻 Sanitiser

Must carry a bottle in your backpack 🎒 as a self hygience towards COVID19 pandemic prevention

Personally she 👩🏻 loves 💗 the aloe vera gel contains hand sanitiser from Hajarose, it cares for her hands 🖐🏻🤚🏻

Online shopping via 🌐🛒🛍 https://shp.ee/jcaxuai (Refer Hajarose official shop)

Cap 🧢

A cap/ hat 🧢 to suit your travel dressing style in your backpack 🎒 to enjoy a sun 🌞 protection & as an accessories for your travel OOTD

Online shopping via 🌐🛒🛍 https://shp.ee/jcaxuai

Travel Clothing 👚👗👖

Quick dry, cool fit & comfy Gaya Travel T-Shirt. Online shopping via 🌐🛒🛍 https://shp.ee/jcaxuai (Refer Gaya Travel official shop)

Digital devices 📱📸 🤳

Each of us have different digital needs & preferences for travel journeys. A light weight smart phone 📱 , sport camera 📸 , tripod, selfie stick etc. must pack in her backpack 🎒

Online shopping through the brand official store via 🌐🛒🛍 https://shp.ee/jcaxuai

Collapsible Cup

Let’s bring your own cup whenever you go & stop single use plastic ~ A simple step that all can start to contribute & being environmental friendly

It’s with actual size of 90*128 (mm) & . collapsible size of 90*68 (mm). Weight of 160g for 350ml volume. Specially made with BPA free silicone & food grade PP for temperature range from -50°C to 200°C

Online shopping via 🌐🛒🛍 https://shp.ee/jcaxuai (Refer AikCheong official shop). Do check out how to use tutorial TikTok clip captured,

Hmm…What’s your travel must have❓⁉️

Welcome to share yours in the comment section below

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Glamping @ The Jungloo, The Kabiki, Phnom Penh

Hey 👋🏻 What’s glamping❓⁉️

It means for glamorous camping 😍🤩🏕⛺️, aka camping ⛺️🏕in glamorous style 💗😍🤩

SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 has participated for the Jungloo project at The Kabiki hotel 🏢 during her holidays at Phnom Penh, Cambodia 🇰🇭 earlier. It was her 1️⃣st glamping 🏕⛺️😍🤩, awesome stay👍🏻✌🏻‼️😃😁

A nice 👍🏻 experience being welcome by its friendly staff named Mr. Pisey 🙋🏻‍♂️ & he was very politely & patiently explain the tourist destinations📍📍, what to do/ explore around The Kabiki (Where she has opted for her glamping stay) with a map 🗺

Do reading 📖 till the end as she 👩🏻 also sharing about her stay with The Kabiki 🏢 in a Superior Double room with private terrace. She 👩🏻 also will share her enjoyable complimentary 🆓 sunset 🌅 cruise ⛴ with Le Tonle wooden boat from her stay with beautiful 😍 sunset 🌅 of the day 😊

Also the 1️⃣st Jungloo which currently located 📍in the gardens 🌿🌱🌳 of The Kabiki 🏢, the next one will be soon available at Templation😀

Not just that, it will be also available at Mekong Bungalows – Floatation😀

If you wish to enjoy a Jungle Igloo stay, more choices soon available within Cambodia 🇰🇭 with MAADs Asia ya 👍🏻😃

What’s the Jungloo❓⁉️

It means the Jungle Igloos which are being designed specially for the tropical environments of South East Asia (SEA) 🌎 Jungloo with their shape & structure aims as an advanced natural climate control solution for very hot 🌞🔆 & humid weather settings. The Jungloos are quick to deploy & eco-friendly 💚 i.e. in line with the glamping travel style which currently trending & high ⬆️ demanding across the SEA region 🌎

It’s an option being created for semi temporary & at remote sites, the Jungloos are with low ⬇️ investment, low ⬇️ impact, easy to install & mobile around. This definitely a secure & sustainable 💚 approach to hospitality development for areas📍📍previously considered unthinkable / inaccessible 🤗

It’s built with natural materials i.e. bamboo🎍🎋, wood 🚪& rope as well as with natural colour scheme. Brown, orange 🧡 & green 💚 colours are used to complement the nature & then to add to the jungle 🌳🌳 nature feel for this modern & glamping-style accommodation 🛌

Do check out the below clip 📹🎥 to learn more about the Jungloo structure concept 😍🤩

SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 really loves 💗 & had an amazing stay 👍🏻🛌🚿🚽😴💤 with The Jungloo, an eco-glamping 💚🏕⛺️😍🤩 Really cooling to sleep 🛌😴💤 in this pioneering, bio-climatic tent with air-conditioning as well as air-flow control 🌬💨, ceiling fan & bathroom 🚽🚿

Do click in for her IG photos album to enjoy more beautiful photos ya 😍

She 👩🏻 also have a private pool 🏊🏻‍♀️ by herself & right in front of her Jungloo ⛺️🏕😍🤩, she has enjoyed her morning 🔅🔆 & evening 🏙 swims 🏊🏻‍♀️ as well as quiet 🤫 reading 📖 by the pool side 🏊🏻‍♀️💦💧

Just so so relaxing 😌 , definitely a money 💰 can’t buy me time moments 👍🏻✌🏻

Guess what❓⁉️

She 👩🏻 rarely left the Jungloo once checked-in 🔐 except for lunch & dinner 🍽🍴

She 👩🏻 spent her time enjoyed the nature surrounding 💚🌳🌳 as well as comfy interior of the Jungloo ⛺️🏕😍🤩

Do enjoy her vlog 📹🎥📝 captured from SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻’s 1️⃣st glamping stay 🛌🚿😌🏕⛺️😍🤩 at The Jungloo with a short testimonial shared as below,

Highly recommended 👍🏻👆🏻& you have to experience glamping 🏕⛺️😍🤩once too, do exploring for your discovery stay ya 🛌🚿🚽😴💤

Website🌐:  https://www.maads.asia/the-jungloo/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheJungloo/

SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 also had a great 👍🏻 nature 💚🌳🌿🌱🍃🌳💚 quiet 🤫 stay 🏡🏡 in a Deluxe Double room with The Kabiki 🏢, Phnom Penh, Cambodia 🇰🇭

The Kabiki 🏢 is a family-friendly garden 🌳🌳hotel 🏢 located 📍 in a quiet corner of Phnom Penh’s historical district. It’s within walking 🚶🏻‍♀️🚶🏻‍♂️ distance to the Royal 👑 Palace, Wat Botum ⛩, the Riverside 💦💧etc.
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It’s in a historic colonial house 🏡 on Oknha Peich Street & with 3.5k sqm of a landscape grounds & with approximately 500 trees 🌳🌳being planted around this hotel🏢 Many of the trees 🌳🌳are being labelled with descriptive tags to help all its guests 👫👭👬 to identify & learnt more about the greens 💚
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Do click in for her IG photos album to enjoy more beautiful photos ya 😍

Once in a while, she 👩🏻 loves 💗 to opt for a quiet 🤫 comfy 😌 stay during her travels to re-energise, having good rest 👍🏻😴💤 & great me time 😃😁

Do enjoy her vblog 📹🎥📝 captured from SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻’s comfy relaxing 😌 stay 🛌😴💤 as shared below,

Wow 😲‼️ During her stay, she got to know about the Aquagym @ The Kabiki 🏢, it happens every Monday & Thursday to rejuvenate in the pool 🏊🏻‍♀️🏊🏻 with the trained instructors 👍🏻

Ohh ya…From 1️⃣ Jan 2018, The Kabiki guests 👬👫👭 are entitled for a complimentary 🆓 sunset 🌅 cruise ⛴ (With a voucher 🔖 upon your hotel 🏢 check-in 🔐). The guests 👬👭👫 will board to Le Tonle, a wooden traditional rice boat to cross over to Floatation Lounge & to enjoythe nice breezesss 🌬💨, the beautiful sunset 🌅 view, an experience of enjoying drink 🥂🍻🍷 & snacks 🥜🌰 (With fee 💳💰) while cruising ⛴ / having a dinner 🍽🍴 right where the Tonle Sap & Mekong Rivers join their majestic flows 💦💧during the beautiful sunset 🌅 moment 😍😁

This boat ⛴ departs twice a day i.e. 5️⃣pm & 7️⃣pm from the Phnom Penh main passenger port ⚓️ However, guests 👭👬👫 are required to be at the Jetty ⚓️ for it on own expense, ❌ no pick up or shuttle 🚐🚖 from The Kabiki ya 🏢

Do enjoy her vblog 🎥📹📝 captured from her beautiful 😍 sunset 🌅 cruise ⛴ with Le Tonle as shared below,

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Website🌐: https://maads.asia/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/KabikiPhnomPenh/

Hmm…If you’re planning to travel to Cambodia 🇰🇭 , do planning to have your comfy stay 👍🏻🛌😴💤 experience with MAADs Asia via 🌐 https://maads.asia/

Also welcome 🤗 to check out SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 ’s top contributor 👆🏻 account via 🌐 https://www.tripadvisor.com.my/members/siennylovesdrawing for her recent reviews about the Cambodia 🇰🇭 ’s tourist attractions, food & accommodation stay ya 👩🏻‍💻📝

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Impressive Bon Om Touk ~ Cambodian Water Festival 2018

Yeah‼️ SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 is gonna sharing 👩🏻‍💻📝 here about her impressive 🤩 & unforgettable experience gained from the annual Cambodian 🇰🇭 Water 💦💧 Festival 🎉🎊, Phnom Penh, Cambodia 🇰🇭

So, it was all started with a short queue to get her 👩🏻 cheap ⬇️ flight ticket ✈️ during the AirAsia BIG Xchange & BIG Fest event ❤️ in Sept (as shown in the short clip 📹🎥below). It was with only a limited choice of destinations📍📍available

She 👩🏻 has chosen ✅ for Phnom Penh 🇰🇭 under Lane B with a very 1️⃣st intention to meet & visit 1️⃣ of her girlfriend 🙋🏻‍♀️ who is working there as an expatriate currently. However, sadly 😟 that her friend 🙋🏻‍♀️ wasn’t around ❌ Phnom Penh 🇰🇭 during her travel dates 🗓 Sigh…From a friend visit👭, then she had it as 1️⃣ of her annual solo travelsss 🎒🧢🕶👟

💗 ~ Everything Happens For A Reason ~ 💗

Also initially she 👩🏻 did plan to let go this solo trip because of a clash to a tourism event ~ MITA Sarawak, Malaysia 🇲🇾 that she 👩🏻 has always supporting 💪🏻✌🏻the tourism authority 😊 in Malaysia 🇲🇾

Guess what❓⁉️

Her trip is gonna be during the annual Cambodian 🇰🇭 Water 💦💧 Festival 🎉🎊 named Bon Om Touk in local Khmer language 🇰🇭 from 21 Nov to 23 Nov 2018 😃😁 It also known as The Pirogue 🚣🏻‍♂️🚣🏻‍♀️ Racing Festival 🎉🎊 or Water 💦💧 & Moon 🌑 Festival 🎉🎊 & Boat Racing 🚣🏻‍♀️🚣🏻‍♂️

It was really a coincident‼️ Once she 👩🏻 has decided ✅ to stay with this solo travel 🎒🕶🧢👟 due to the complicated & difficult flight change 😟✈️ Also this gonna be her 1️⃣st visit to Phnom Penh, Cambodia 🇰🇭

This biggest celebration marks a 12th century naval victory with boat 🚣🏻‍♀️🚣🏻‍♂️ racing along the Sisowath Quay 💦💧 with the boat 🚣🏻‍♀️🚣🏻‍♂️ racing on the Tonle Sap River, in particular the area stretching from street 104 to street 178 of Phnom Penh city centre 🇰🇭

Many hostels 🏡🏘, hotels 🏢, restaurants 🍽🍴 & bars 🥂🍻🍸around this area ~ Very convenience for all visitors 👫👭👬

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In the morning 🔅🔆 & before the race 🚣🏻‍♂️🚣🏻‍♀️ starts during this 3️⃣-day festival 🎉🎀, the riverside & streets were much more peaceful 😌

Once the race starts around 🔟am, the huge crowd 👭👬👫 at the riverside will be observed 😃👏🏻🙌🏻

However, in 2015 this celebration 🎉🎊 was cancelled ❌ due to the low ⬇️ water level 💦💧

Hurray‼️ She 👩🏻 always wanna appreciating & experiencing a country’s tradition culture during her travels ✈️🎒🕶🧢👟 This is just so a lovely 💓 coincidence 😉

So, what’s this water 💦💧 festival 🎊🎉 all about❓⁉️

It’s a 3️⃣ days non-religious celebration 🎉🎊 & symbolised as an ancient appreciation 🙏🏻 for centuries to the river 💦💧for providing a source of livelihood to the farmers 👨🏻‍🌾👩🏻‍🌾 & fishermen 🐟🎣

Hmm…It’s a kind of local Khmers 🇰🇭👫👭👬 thanksgiving 🙏 celebration 🎉🎊

The Cambodian boat crews 🇰🇭🚣🏻‍♀️🚣🏻‍♂️ were face forward. Many of the boat crews 🚣🏻‍♀️🚣🏻‍♂️ were complemented with a colorfully-costumed lady 💁🏻‍♀️at the prow dancing to the beat of the drums 🥁🥁

However, from her observation, majority of the boats now don’t really practising this tradition though. Hmm…From her 2️⃣ days visits to the festival, she only noticed for 2️⃣ boats with a colorfully-costumed lady 💁🏻‍♀️ at the front of the boat 🚣🏻‍♀️🚣🏻‍♂️

For the 1️⃣st 2️⃣ days, races 🚣🏻‍♀️🚣🏻‍♂️ are run with 2️⃣ boats 🛶🛶 each, with the big race 🚣🏻‍♂️🚣🏻‍♂️ happening on the last day, when all the boats 🛶🛶 take to the river 💦💧 to compete 😃

There were carnival, rides, traditional music 🎼🎶🎵 performances, dances 💃🏻🕺🏼👯‍♀️👯‍♂️🕴🏻etc. in the evening 🏙🌃🌌

There were many stall vendors, definitely food 🍛🍲🥘🍽🍴& drink 🥤🍻🍷🥂🍸🍹overflow on the streets, Khmer pop bands 🎼🎹🎧🎶🎵entertaining the crowds 👭👬👫 etc.

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Personally, she 👩🏻 was impressed how the local vendors actually earn their living 💰by selling drinks 🥤& snacks 🥡🍰🥧🥪 to the huge crowds 👭👬👫 at the riverside during the boat racing 🚣🏻‍♀️🚣🏻‍♂️

There were approximately 300 boats 🛶🛶 with 19k pax of boat rowers 🚣🏻‍♀️🚣🏻‍♂️ Wow!!

Hmm…🤔 How about the huge crowd 👭👫👬attended for this 3️⃣-day festival celebration 🎉🎊 in Phnom Penh❓⁉️

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It was about 4.5million people 👭👬👫 including expatriates, foreign visitors, local Khmers from all provinces etc. as shared at the closing ceremony 😁

Ohh yeah‼️ This year, 2018 i.e. The 3rd great successfull year with Cambodia 🇰🇭 has handbuilt the world 🌍🗺 ‘s longest rowing boat 🚣🏻‍♀️ at 87.3m long & 1.99m wide with cost of $60k. It was completed successfully 👍🏻👏🏻🙌🏻 in Sept by more than 14k local Khmers 🇰🇭👭👬👫 in 192 days 😲😃

Guess what❓⁉️

Another Guinness World 🌍🗺 Record 🏆 won (It’s the 5️⃣th one) by Cambodia 🇰🇭 as this long dragon boat 🚣🏻‍♂️ is capable of carrying 179 boat rowers 🚣🏻‍♂️🚣🏻‍♀️ on it‼️ Wow‼️😲 This great 👍🏻 news was anounced on 12 Nov at Prey Veng province of Phnom Penh 🇰🇭

From her own experience, a few points 📌📌 to note if you’re interested to be at Phnom Penh or Siem Reap for this great 👍🏻 annual celebration 🎊🎉

Ohh ya…A pair of comfy shoes 👟 is essentials ✅ because it was vehicles free 🆓 i.e. No public transport ❌🚌🚕🚗 🚐 being available to the festival 🎉🎊 ground📍, more details via 🌐 https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50551697/city-hall-issues-vehicle-ban-for-water-festival/

In this connection, the only option would be just getting around by your own foot 👣

Yeah‼️ SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 got her sun ☀️🌞 protection from the 🆕 Petal Velvet Sunaway SPF50 ordered & purchased 👩🏻‍💻🛒 from Althea Korea 🇰🇷 You must remember to put up your sunscreen to avoid sunburn

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Next, do bring an umbrella 🌂☂ (You may loan it from your hotel, it can be a weapon if needed)/ wear a cap 🧢

Do dress up in a light modest clothing 👚 to enjoy the boat 🚣🏻‍♀️🚣🏻‍♂️ race cheerings with the local Khmers 🇰🇭👭👬👫 at the riverside under the hot sunny 😎☀️ day

Ohh ya…Do remember your refillable water 💦💧 bottle to avoid dehydration ya 😌

She 👩🏻 was with the local Khmers 🇰🇭👫👭👬 on her 1️⃣st visit & then 2️⃣nd visit the next day at the designated area by Tourism Cambodia 🇰🇭 for the foreign tourists 👬👫👭 (Served with free 🆓 flow of drinks🥤🥤available)

The riversides 💦💧 were extremely packed & crowded 👬👫👭 with both the local Khmers 🇰🇭👫👭👬 & foreign tourists to cheering for their favorite ❤️ boats🚣🏻‍♂️🚣🏻‍♀️during the races, so suggest you to bring only the bare necessities & hold on tight to what you have. Also being alert with your surroundings too while in the huge crowd 👭👬👫

Why❓⁉️

Hmm…You never know whether you will be being targetted by any pick-pockets/ bag-snatchers 😈👿 whom may just roaming around the crowded festival 🎉🎊 riversides 💦💧& streets. So, even though this festival 🎉🎊 is a free 🆓 celebration 🎉🎊 , however it can get really expensive if you make a mistake by carrying valuables into the crowds 👭👬👫

Always better be safe then sorry ya ☺️😉

There were several types of rowing 🚣🏻‍♀️🚣🏻‍♂️ styles observed from her visits, i.e. sitting down & manual rowing, standing up & manual rowing, standing up & auto rowing etc. She 👩🏻 is curious 🤔 how the marks will be allocate within each different styles as well as the determining factors of winning 🏆🎖 too❓⁉️

Perhaps logically the shortest time 🕛 of completion from the start till end time of each boat at the finishing line (The 2️⃣ red ❤️ boats 🚣🏻‍♀️🚣🏻‍♂️ as captured in the photo 📸 & vBlog 📹🎥below)

There were live announcement during the boat racing 🚣🏻‍♂️🚣🏻‍♀️, however in local Khmer 🇰🇭 language & ❌ no English translation. It would be good to have a live English announcement in the next year festival onwards ya 😊

The King Norodom Sihamoni 🤴🏻, Prime Minister Hun Sen 👨🏻‍💼& some senior officials 🙋🏻‍♂️💁🏻‍♂️ have all attended the closing ceremony on the last day of this festival 🎉🎊 She 👩🏻 has observed from the TV screen 📺 at the foreign visitors designated booth

Ohh ya…She 👩🏻 has enjoyed the longest & the pretty 😍🤩 fireworks 🎆🎇 so far from the closing ceremony of this water festival 🎉🎊

Really amazing beautiful 😍🤩 & with the boats 🛶🛶 decorated with LED lighting💡💡screens represented by each relevant authorities of organising & managing this water 💦💧 festival 🎊🎉 e.g. Tourism, Justice, Ministry of Art & Handicrafts etc. to name a few noted 😉

SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 has captured a vBlog 📹🎥 for sharing here, do click in to enjoy it ya 🤗

Ohh ya…Some of the eateries 🍽🍴 & shops 🛒🛍may close ⛔️ during this water 💦💧 festival 🎉🎊 (All 3️⃣ days) & resume their operation then 🤗

This festival 🎊🎉 also ended with lots of clean up & tidy up at the riverside by the local Khmers 🇰🇭👬👬👬

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SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 was blessed 😇 that she 👩🏻 stay with her decision to continue with this solo travel & really enjoyed this water 💦💧 festival celebration 🎊 🎉 & highly recommended 👍🏻👆🏻to all travellers that would like to appreciating & participating local heritage & cultures celebration. Definitely worth your time to learn the unique local Khmers🇰🇭👬👫👭’ lifestyle better

More details,

🌐 https://www.tourismcambodia.com/tripplanner/events-in-cambodia/water-and-moon-festival.htm?fbclid=IwAR32x21NsTrdH3CScoy8ayDq4oyS0T0bRYkXBh-TAOKoARcCXNc8d7_2P5k

Also welcome 🤗 to check out SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 ’s top contributor 👆🏻 account via 🌐 https://www.tripadvisor.com.my/members/siennylovesdrawing for her recent reviews about the Cambodia 🇰🇭 ’s tourist attractions, food & accommodation stay ya 👩🏻‍💻📝

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