Tag Archives: MYFOODIE

4D3N Cruise Travel Experience With Costa Serena To Port Klang, Penang & Phuket

Hey all, do you all enjoy cruise 🚢 travel❓⁉️

SiennyLovesDrawing’s year 2024 1️⃣st trip #cuticutimalaysia & travel#overseas out from Malaysia via cruising through the Straits of Malacca 🌊 with Costa Serena 🚢💛 & Hwajing Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd (Hwajing Travel) 👋🏻🇲🇾

Hmm…This blog story she is gonna sharing about her 2️⃣nd cruise travel experience with some tips & observations 😉 ~ A 4️⃣D3️⃣N Cruise Travel Experience With Costa Serena 🚢 To Port Klang, Penang 🇲🇾 & Phuket 🇹🇭 recently. A Jan 2024 travel throwback😃😁

  • Day 1️⃣ ~ Depart From Homeport ~ Port Klang Cruise Terminal (PKCT)
  • Day 2️⃣ ~ Stop By @ Port Of Call ~ Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal, Penang 🇲🇾, do stay tuned for SiennyLovesDrawing’s next blog post about things to do near this cruise terminal
  • Day 3️⃣ ~ Stop By @ Port Of Call ~ Patong Jetty, Phuket 🇹🇭, do stay tuned for SiennyLovesDrawing’s next blog post about things to do at Patong Beach 🏝️🏖️
  • Day 4️⃣ ~ Back to Homeport ~ PKCT

Still remembered her 1️⃣st cruise travel was so many years ago with her family members & formed part of her childhood memories. That’s really superb long 😲 & she already forgotten which cruise, hahaha 🤣😂

@siennylovesdraw

This clip captured SiennyLovesDrawing’s Day 2️⃣ Cruise 💛🚢 Travel With #CostaSerena from #homeport in #Malaysia ~ #PortKlangCruiseTerminal #PKCT Ohh ya… Another separate clip on #thingstodo nearby #SwettenhamPierCruiseTerminal , #Georgetown , #Penang 🇲🇾 will be shared next as she went off board when the cruise stopped ya 🤗 Do stay tuned & check out ya 😁 It was 4️⃣D3️⃣N ~ #PortKlang ~ #Penang 🇲🇾 ~ #Phuket 🇹🇭 ~ Port Klang Hmm…Actually before her cruise🚢boarding, she has read lots of unpleasant experiences shared from the earlier cruise passengers from 1️⃣st & 2️⃣nd trips. She was departed on 22 Jan, the 3️⃣rd trip, perhaps there were some immediate & progressive improvements made as she felt overall her cruising experience was okay👌 She loves her moderately spacious ocean view cabin, enjoyed max (Starting point is as a frequent backpacker, she never a food picker or being particular with food taste) Italian & western food & dessert dining especially fine dine dinner with fresh tasty fish 🐟& lobster🦞, cheese🧀, coffee mousse, chocolate mousse etc. Of course she dislikes the long queue to get food due to other passengers’ greediness & lack of control & management from the restaurant staff She has learnt that a cruise is a destination, it’s not a mode of transportation to reach a tourist spots eg. #GeorgeTown & Patong Beach, then to disembark & explore these places. She should be brave to take a tuk tuk ride of approximately 50mins per way to explore Phuket Old Town & Big Buddha, instead of just slow walk🚶🏻‍♀️to explore Patong beach…A good reason to revisit Phuket😉😆 Read more soon of her experience sharing via 🌐 her blog link at bio #HwajingTravel #costaserena #maidenvoyage #costacruise #portklang #penang #cruiseholiday #seacation #mycosta #华京旅游 #与海有約 #歌诗达邮轮 #赛琳娜号 #邮轮假期 #邮轮首航 #吧生启航 #cruises #cruiselife #cruiseaddicts #shipspotting #malaysia #portklang #costacrociere #costacruises #costaserena #hwajing #charteredcruise #PusingSelangorDulu #SplendidSelangor #AmazingNewChapters #WriteYourOwn2023 #AmazingNewChapter #tat #tatkl

♬ Gentle and Brave Western Instrumental Loop 2(1387537) – Leano

Costa Cruises is known for its European luxury cruising 🚢, while Hwajing Travel is a Southeast Asian cruise tour operator. Both joined forces 🤝🏻 to create history at PKCT, Selangor by designating it as Malaysia’s 🇲🇾 1️⃣st international cruise homeport to providing a cruise departure point for both domestic & international tourists

Hmm…The upcoming March 2024 Costa Serena cruise trips will directly to Phuket, Thailand with longer drop off duration at Patong Jetty & with a sea day. SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻😃 got jealous & at the same time feel happy for the March 2024’s cruise passengers as they’re having more time to explore Phuket, Thailand 🇹🇭

More info via 🌐  https://www.facebook.com/groups/525982973033085/permalink/695966979368016 for your cruise holidays booking ya 😃😁

Brief Story About Costa Serena 🚢💛

Costa Serena 🚢💛 is stretching 290m in length & weighing approximately 115K tonnes & able to accommodate up to 3,780 guests, wow 😲

Its cruise name Serena was intended to symbolise harmony & serenity. It was constructed by Fincantieri in Sestri Ponente, an industrial suburb of Genoa in Northwest Italy 🇮🇹 Yes ✅, Costa Serena is 1️⃣ of the oldest ships in Costa Cruises fleet, a Concordia-class cruise ship 🚢 for the Italian cruise line, Costa Crociere. It costs around 450 million Euros 💶 to build, entered service in 2007 & was renovated in 2022 to restore its classic Italian theme decoration. More info via 🌐 https://www.costacruises.com/fleet/serena.html

It has been moving around Asia 🌏 since May 2022 for various special chartered cruises by the respective local travel agents ie. Taiwan 🇹🇼, South Korea 🇰🇷 & India 🇮🇳 For Jan & March 2024, this cruise is being chartered by Hwajing Travel & homeport in PKCT, Selangor, Malaysia 🇲🇾 with 2️⃣N cruise to Penang, Malaysia 🇲🇾 & 3️⃣N cruise to Phuket, Thailand 🇹🇭 It’s available ✅ to board from Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal, George Town, Penang for Jan 2024 only

SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 was on board 🚢💛 from PKCT for a 4️⃣D3️⃣N ~ Port Klang ~ Penang ~ Phuket ~ Port Klang😃😁

@siennylovesdraw

This clip captured particularly on #thingstodo nearby #PatongJetty #PatongBeach #Patong #PatongPhuket #patongphuketthailand🇹🇭 , #Phuket #PhuketThailand , #Thailand 🇹🇭 It was part of SiennyLovesDrawing’s Day 3️⃣ Cruise 💛🚢 Travel With #CostaSerena from #homeport in #Malaysia ~ #PortKlangCruiseTerminal #PKCT It was 4️⃣D3️⃣N ~ #PortKlang ~ #Penang 🇲🇾 ~ #Phuket 🇹🇭 ~ Port Klang Hmm…Actually before her cruise🚢boarding, she has read lots of unpleasant experiences shared from the earlier cruise passengers from 1️⃣st & 2️⃣nd trips. She was departed on 22 Jan, the 3️⃣rd trip, perhaps there were some immediate & progressive improvements made as she felt overall her cruising experience was okay👌 She loves her moderately spacious ocean view cabin, enjoyed max (Starting point is as a frequent backpacker, she never a food picker or being particular with food taste) Italian & western food & dessert dining especially fine dine dinner with fresh tasty fish 🐟& lobster🦞, cheese🧀, coffee mousse, chocolate mousse etc. Of course she dislikes the long queue to get food due to other passengers’ greediness & lack of control & management from the restaurant staff She has learnt that a cruise is a destination, it’s not a mode of transportation to reach a tourist spots eg. #GeorgeTown & Patong Beach, then to disembark & explore these places. She should be brave to take a tuk tuk ride of approximately 50mins per way to explore Phuket Old Town & Big Buddha, instead of just slow walk🚶🏻‍♀️to explore Patong beach…A good reason to revisit Phuket😉😆 Read more soon of her experience sharing via 🌐 her blog link at bio #HwajingTravel #costaserena #maidenvoyage #costacruise #portklang #penang #cruiseholiday #seacation #mycosta #华京旅游 #与海有約 #歌诗达邮轮 #赛琳娜号 #邮轮假期 #邮轮首航 #吧生启航 #cruises #cruiselife #cruiseaddicts #shipspotting #malaysia #portklang #costacrociere #costacruises #costaserena #hwajing #charteredcruise #PusingSelangorDulu #SplendidSelangor #AmazingNewChapters #WriteYourOwn2023 #AmazingNewChapter #tat #tatkl #kitacreators #myfoodie

♬ Beautiful Memories – Lux-Inspira

PKCT is a dedicated homeport cruise terminal in Port Klang, Selangor, Malaysia 🇲🇾 & frequently being used by many international cruise lines including Genting Dream Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Star Cruises, Princess Cruises, Cunard Lines, Costa Cruises & Carnival Cruises etc. More info ℹ️ including latest parking 🅿️ rates via 🌐 https://www.portklangcruise.com

Ohh…She felt so proud to onboard with Costa Serena 👩🏻💖🚢💯

Why❓⁉️

Because she has read from news 📰🗞️ right before her cruise boarding of its recently Dec 2023 SHIPWreck RESCUE‼️ Costa Serena has successfully 💯 rescued a group of distressed shipwreck fishermen being spotted as the vessel sailed in the Arabian Sea 🚢🌊 West of the Indian coast, bravo 👏🏻👍🏻 Under the guidance of Commander Andrea Bardi, the ship immediately slowed down & then modified its course to begin the search & rescue operation of the shipwrecked fishermen. Read more via 🌐 https://www.facebook.com/100085124541953/posts/pfbid0EhUPGr6EBAZKE4njQt1Hu3bFuv1B4t5rW1gZ8VHHHuK2yvDg2tjDqNCD1dWEhN4Vl/

Before her cruise 🚢 boarding, SiennyLovesDrawing has actually read lots of unpleasant experiences shared from earlier passengers from 1️⃣st & 2️⃣nd cruise trips. She departed on 22 Jan, the 3️⃣rd trip with a mixed feeling

Do continue to read on her cruise experience with Costa Serena🚢💛, the only vessel ~ Italy🇮🇹-based Costa Cruises currently sailing in Asia 🌏

Its cabin with exquisite craftsmanship details that makes all its cruise passengers feel like they are on an Italian vacation by entering the time & space of ancient Rome 🇮🇹 Some of its facilities include,

  • 2️⃣ Dining rooms @ Deck 3 & 4 offers 🆓 meals ~ Cruise passengers to order & serve to table
  • 1️⃣ Buffet restaurant @ Deck 9 offers 🆓 meals ~ Cruise passengers to queue & select own food
  • Specialty restaurants ~ Cruise passengers to self pay & dine in
  • Lounges & bars ~ Cruise passengers to self pay & dine in
  • Theatre
  • Open Casino @ Deck 5 ~ Kids allow to enter as it’s with open concept
  • Kid’s pool, jacuzzi pool, swimming pools with sea water & whirlpools ~ 🆓 life jackets 🦺✅ are available for kids. Do bring own goggles 🥽 to protect eyes from sea water swimming
  • Water Slide ~ Limited opening hours due to safety reason from the strong wind while cruising
  • Spa & beauty salon ~ Cruise passengers to self pay to enjoy treatment services
  • Gymnasium, Sauna & Steam room
  • Jogging track 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻
  • Basketball🏀 court/ football field⚽🥅 ~ With a net to prevent ball from fly out to the sea 😆
  • Disco
  • Duty 🆓 shops ~ During SiennyLovesDrawing’s recent cruise time, only limited shops open, she was told by the cruise crews that all will start operation in March 2024 cruise trips
  • Library ~ Limited books collection. Cruise passengers allow to borrow books 📖📚 & read in own cabin & with easy return books to customer service counter if library is closed
  • Chapel 💒
  • Squok Club: Complimentary 🆓 admissions for toddlers, kids & teens aged between 3 to 17 years old to enjoy this kids club at sea with various of activities & workshops. Kids below 3 years old must have an adult accompany together

More info via 🌐 https://sites.google.com/view/costaserena-hwajing/home & 🌐 https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/Costa-Serena-667

@siennylovesdraw

This clip captured SiennyLovesDrawing’s Day 1️⃣ Cruise 💛🚢 Travel With #CostaSerena from #homeport in #Malaysia ~ #PortKlangCruiseTerminal #PKCT It was 4️⃣D3️⃣N ~ #PortKlang ~ #Penang 🇲🇾 ~ #Phuket 🇹🇭 ~ Port Klang Hmm…Actually before her cruise🚢boarding, she has read lots of unpleasant experiences shared from the earlier cruise passengers from 1️⃣st & 2️⃣nd trips. She was departed on 22 Jan, the 3️⃣rd trip, perhaps there were some immediate & progressive improvements made as she felt overall her cruising experience was okay👌 She loves her moderately spacious ocean view cabin, enjoyed max (Starting point is as a frequent backpacker, she never a food picker or being particular with food taste) Italian & western food & dessert dining especially fine dine dinner with fresh tasty fish 🐟& lobster🦞, cheese🧀, coffee mousse, chocolate mousse etc. Of course she dislikes the long queue to get food due to other passengers’ greediness & lack of control & management from the restaurant staff She has learnt that a cruise is a destination, it’s not a mode of transportation to reach a tourist spots eg. #GeorgeTown & Patong Beach, then to disembark & explore these places. She should be brave to take a tuk tuk ride of approximately 50mins per way to explore Phuket Old Town & Big Buddha, instead of just slow walk🚶🏻‍♀️to explore Patong beach…A good reason to revisit Phuket😉😆 Read more soon of her experience sharing via 🌐 her blog link at bio #HwajingTravel #costaserena #maidenvoyage #costacruise #portklang #penang #cruiseholiday #seacation #mycosta #华京旅游 #与海有約 #歌诗达邮轮 #赛琳娜号 #邮轮假期 #邮轮首航 #吧生启航 #cruises #cruiselife #cruiseaddicts #shipspotting #malaysia #portklang #costacrociere #costacruises #costaserena #hwajing #charteredcruise #PusingSelangorDulu #SplendidSelangor #AmazingNewChapters #WriteYourOwn2023 #AmazingNewChapter #tat #tatkl #kitacreators #myfoodie

♬ original sound – Sraboni Shares

Immigration Control 🛂

SiennyLovesDrawing & her travel mates 👩🏻🧑🏻‍🤝‍🧑🏻👭🏻👫🏻 have experienced an expected long queue at PKCT, Selangor & Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal, Penang

Reason being the existing Malaysian immigration control 🛂 capacity actually sets at 1.5K passengers, so this Costa Serena cruise 🚢💛 with approximately 3️⃣K passengers exceeded its existing capacity

So, it’s a 🆕 milestone achievement by PKCT & Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal, Penang to increase ⬆️ its immigration control capacity moving forward to receive more international cruises then. SiennyLovesDrawing felt that this capacity challenge can be improved & greater managed by opening up more counters, properly labelled the separate fast lane for senior citizens 👨🏻‍🦳🧑🏻‍🦳, wheelchair passengers ♿️ & parents with young baby & strollers 👶🏻 etc.

With her 2️⃣ backpacks 🎒🎒, she doesn’t need to drop off her luggage before boarding in to cruise

If you’re with big luggage 🛅🧳, you’re required to drop off your luggage at a specific lane before cruise boarding. She was warmly welcomed 🤗 by friendly cruise crews at jetty entrance after her immigration control & felt lucky 🍀 that night as her long queue was moving fast to pass through immigration 🛃🛂 & then on board into Costa Serena 🚢💛

Facilities Available ✅ For Wheelchairs Accessible & Baby Strollers

This cruise 🚢 has barrier-🆓 facilities available ✅ & special priority to getting on & off the cruise, this provides great 💯👍🏻 convenience for its wheelchairs passengers & young baby parents. Yes ✅, it’s especially smooth in pushing the wheelchairs & baby strollers during the whole cruise journey through its planned facilities & she has observed that the cruise crews are very enthusiastic helpful to assist those in need

During the progress, she has seen in her own eyes that a helpful cruise crew actually helped a wheelchair passenger right in front of her to board into the Deck3️⃣ entrance, bravo & well done👏🏻💯👍🏻

Boarding & Check-In 🪪 To Cabin

After boarding, she checked-in straight to her air conditioning ocean view cabin with her roommate 👭 Both love 💖 the spacious & comfy ocean view classic  🪟 cabin with twin beds 🛏️🛏️, sofa 🛋️ , dressing table, toilet 🚽, hot shower 🚿, kettle etc. It’s like a vacation on a FLOATING CUM SAILING RESORT ⛵️🚢 itself. Her roommate enjoyed her comfy remote working time inside the cabin 👍🏻 during the cruising journey as she has work dateline to commit

Personally, she appreciates the properly designed cabin for all its cruise passengers to unpack respective luggage for a comfy stay on board. Yes ✅, feel at home 🏡 while cruising eg. The big wardrobe (After unpack, can store the luggage inside to save cabin space), proper toilet rack, dressing table, hair dryer etc.

Hmm…She is unsure whether can request to borrow for iron on board 🤔 or not…Alternatively, pack wrinkles 🆓 clothing on board ya 😃

Packing checklist📌: Must bring passport & a copy of your passport page (Reason being your passport will be collected while on board), credit cards 💳, foreign currency eg. USD 💵 & Thai Baht, own toothbrush & toothpaste, international travel adapter, reusable water bottle, personal medicine 💊, health supplements, hand sanitizer & face masks 😷 Pack a long sleeve 🧥/ cardigan, scarf 🧣 with thin, light & versatile clothing suitable for both comfy casual & formal occasions.

For Muslims travellers, suggest to pack a manual compass so to determine Kiblat direction to fulfill daily prayer 🤲🏻  SiennyLovesDrawing has observed a small group of Muslims cruise passengers gathered & did a prayer session together at open deck

Reminder 📌 : Always remember to carry all your own important belongings. Do not pack them in your drop-off luggage 🧳

IMG_20240125_112322

Costa Card 📇, Costa Cruise App 📲 & Daily Newsletters 📰

Highly recommended all cruise passengers to download Costa Cruise App 📲 before on board. Then, once received Costa Card in the cabin, can right away log in with Costa Card no. & Personal ID to receive all updates & information ℹ️ while on board, very useful convenient 👍🏻 Moreover, you can keep updated with all happening on board, including communicate with your other friends / family members with the chat function in this app without having to purchase any WiFi package 

Costa Card actually serves as your personal ID & with e-wallet functions. Cruise passengers can registered their credit card 💳 to it by using the self service kiosks or credit a minimum deposit of 💲USD150 to it at its customer service counter to enjoy shopping 🛒🛍️ for goods & services  while on the cruise

From SiennyLovesDrawing’s cruise experience 👩🏻💖🚢, it’s very important to read 📖 & digest all information given through daily newsletters 🗞️ (Available✅ in English, Mandarin & Korean) delivered to cabin mailbox 📬 everyday or through Costa app 📲

So that, you are aware the embarking time, disembarking time, dining time, operating hours of cruise facilities, latest updates & activities happening on cruise, including the operation hours of all facilities👍🏻

Muster Assembly Drill for Emergency Evacuation 🧯🔥

Ohh ya…All cruise passengers must attend this drill practice (7️⃣ short blasts & 1️⃣ long blast) when on board with Costa Serena on the 1️⃣st day, it’s similar to flight safety instructions on a plane ✈️  ~ Compulsory attendance required ✅

It’s a compulsory physical activity when all guests must practise assembling at a given location that has been designated as the meeting place in the event of an emergency & how to wear the safety jacket 🦺 It also brings awareness to all cruise passengers the respective emergency route to the meeting place from own cabin or from restaurant more smoothly & calmly in the event of an actual emergency

Drinking Water 🚰 

There are 2️⃣ bottles of 1.5ml mineral water in each cabin for 4️⃣D3️⃣N cruise stay & she was told it’s under sponsorship by Hwajing Travel for all cruise passengers

Yes ✅, it’s not enough, so cruise passengers can opt to boil own drinking water with the electric kettle provided in cabin. However, be careful because if the kettle is spoiled from your usage, a penalty in USD 💵 will be charged ya 😂 All being noted in the notices when you’re checked in to your cabin

@siennylovesdraw

This clip captured particularly on #thingstodo nearby #SwettenhamPierCruiseTerminal , #Georgetown , #Penang 🇲🇾 So, SiennyLovesDrawing has opted to slow walk from the pier to Chew Jetty 姓周桥 & surrounding, instead of taking Grab to town area, yes ✅, she trusts her 🦶🏻👣, rather than the busy traffic 🚦that beyond her control, she doesn’t wanna end up chase the cruise OR even worse misses to board into the cruise to continue her cruise journey to Phuket 🇹🇭 It was part of SiennyLovesDrawing’s Day 2️⃣ Cruise 💛🚢 Travel With #CostaSerena from #homeport in #Malaysia ~ #PortKlangCruiseTerminal #PKCT It was 4️⃣D3️⃣N ~ #PortKlang ~ #Penang 🇲🇾 ~ #Phuket 🇹🇭 ~ Port Klang Hmm…Actually before her cruise🚢boarding, she has read lots of unpleasant experiences shared from the earlier cruise passengers from 1️⃣st & 2️⃣nd trips. She was departed on 22 Jan, the 3️⃣rd trip, perhaps there were some immediate & progressive improvements made as she felt overall her cruising experience was okay👌 She loves her moderately spacious ocean view cabin, enjoyed max (Starting point is as a frequent backpacker, she never a food picker or being particular with food taste) Italian & western food & dessert dining especially fine dine dinner with fresh tasty fish 🐟& lobster🦞, cheese🧀, coffee mousse, chocolate mousse etc. Of course she dislikes the long queue to get food due to other passengers’ greediness & lack of control & management from the restaurant staff She has learnt that a cruise is a destination, it’s not a mode of transportation to reach a tourist spots eg. #GeorgeTown & Patong Beach, then to disembark & explore these places. She should be brave to take a tuk tuk ride of approximately 50mins per way to explore Phuket Old Town & Big Buddha, instead of just slow walk🚶🏻‍♀️to explore Patong beach…A good reason to revisit Phuket😉😆 Read more soon of her experience sharing via 🌐 her blog link at bio #HwajingTravel #costaserena #maidenvoyage #costacruise #portklang #penang #cruiseholiday #seacation #mycosta #华京旅游 #与海有約 #歌诗达邮轮 #赛琳娜号 #邮轮假期 #邮轮首航 #吧生启航 #cruises #cruiselife #cruiseaddicts #shipspotting #malaysia #portklang #costacrociere #costacruises #costaserena #hwajing #charteredcruise #PusingSelangorDulu #SplendidSelangor #AmazingNewChapters #WriteYourOwn2023 #AmazingNewChapter #tat #tatkl #kitacreators #MYFoodie

♬ Bright, bright and cute song(1042555) – syummacha

Alternatively, you may purchase mineral water on board in USD 💵 ya 

She noted some passengers actually restocked their drinking water from Penang, however don’t over restock as it may be stopped at baggage check counter when boarding back to cruise to continue cruising journey to Phuket 🇹🇭

If you wish to refill water at restaurants, please remember to use a clean glass to refill to your bottle for hygiene reason ~ Stay safe & healthy for your own self & others

Toilet 🚽 & Shower 🚿 

Her cabin’s toilet with shower room is functioning well 👍🏻, clean & without unpleasant smells as she has read from the earlier cruise passengers’ comments

Yes ✅, she is lucky 🍀 

She enjoyed the hot shower ♨️🚿 so much though at 1️⃣st she was not used to control with its hot vs cold water control, subsequently just fine 👍🏻

Ohh ya…Do be careful because if the toilet 🚽 is spoiled from your usage, a penalty in Euro 💶 will be charged ya 😂 All being noted in the notices when you’re checked in to your cabin

Pillow & Bed 🛏️😴

SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 actually read about some bed bugs complaints & worried before her boarding. Luckily she doesn’t experienced it 🤞🏻

She had good sleep 😴  throughout her cruise stay, just that the pillow is slightly too flat for her…Perhaps the waves 🌊 making her tune in to sleep 💤😴 much easily 

Plug 🔌 Point 

There are 2️⃣ USB ports & a plug 🔌 point for charging devices with international travel adapter. So, do remember to pack along your travel adapter

Do take note that the electric 💡⚡ voltage supplies for cruise maybe different, so it’s important to note the voltage limitations to avoid spoil your electric devices. Her room mate has spoiled her hair straightener just after a single use on board ya…😢😭

WiFi 

No 🆓 WiFi on cruise, except for you’re using Costa Cruise app 📲 on board. As shared above, you can stay updated with all happening on board & communicate with your other friends / family members on board with the chat function in the Costa Cruise app without having to purchase any WiFi package, yes ✅, the cruise 🆓 WiFi keep this app connected ya ☺️

Alternatively, you may bring along your own walkie talkie  to stay connected with your family members & friends then

If you’re in need to stay connected while cruising to complete work, you may sign up for the suitable WiFi package offered on board at its customer service counter

In fact, it’s a good way for all passengers to do a social detox & practice mindfulness while enjoy 💯 cruise holiday without purchase a WiFi package

SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 went to customer service @ Deck 3 for her paid WiFi ~ Social Package ie. For usage of WhatsApp, FB, IG, Kakao, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Snapchat, Telegram, Threema, TikTok, Tumblr, Twitter & WeChat while on board for the whole cruise trip

Overall her experience of using the WiFi on board was smooth & fast💯👍🏻 If cruise sailing middle of the sea🚢🌊 at times may resulting a weaker connection

Sunrise & Sunset 🌅

SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻💖 especially loves her time spent at open deck to enjoy lovely windy 🌬️🍃 me time with panoramic sea view 😍🌊, though ended up with messy & slight tangled hair 😆, sunrise & sunset moments 🌅 during her cruise journey with Costa Serena 🚢💛

Hmm…Though the weather on board at cruise maybe unpredictable, could be grey sky, thick cloud ☁️ & may no have beautiful clear egg yolk orangy sunrise or sunset 🌅🚢💛 from early wakeup or long wait, however that’s the 🆓 excitement to enjoy ya 😃😁

Cruise Activities On Board

There’s so much to do while on board 🚢 for all age groups that there will be no dull moment in the day at all ya 😃😁

Innumerable activities, workshops & games going on throughout the day at multiple places in the cruise. She never ran out of things to do ~ Healing at upper deck by just enjoy the panoramic sea view & do nothing, workshops & activities, board games & reading 📖 at library, dance floor, party 🥳🎉 time, theatre 🎭 performances, casino 🎰 , sports etc.

Guess what❓⁉️

SiennyLovesDrawing enjoyed her participation to learn Italian language, DIY Italian hair accessories, DIY Italian face mask, DIY origami paper basket etc. So much fun learning & connect with other passengers💖💯👍🏻

Her travel mates & herself enjoyed most the night party dance floor at Apolo Grand Bar, the amazing happy vibes gathered with other passengers ya 😃😁

Royal High Tea

SiennyLovesDrawing & her roommate 👭🏻 really enjoyed the Royal High Tea selections with 3️⃣ mini trays of delicate exquisite both savoury & sweet finger foods. It’s priced at 💲USD12 per set for 2️⃣pax, absolutely affordable 💯👍🏻

She highly recommended this high tea set as personally she especially enjoyed max the great 👍🏻 tasting of delicious 😋🤤 Italian cheese snacks, the mini 2️⃣nd tray

@siennylovesdraw

This clip captured SiennyLovesDrawing’s Day 3️⃣ Cruise 💛🚢 Travel With #CostaSerena  from #homeport  in #Malaysia  ~ #PortKlangCruiseTerminal  #PKCT Ohh ya… Another separate clip on #thingstodo  nearby #PatongJetty  #PatongBeach#Phuket  , #Thailand 🇹🇭 will be shared next as she went off board when the cruise stopped ya 🤗 Do stay tuned & check out ya 😁 It was 4️⃣D3️⃣N ~ #PortKlang  ~ #Penang  🇲🇾 ~ #Phuket  🇹🇭 ~ Port Klang Hmm…Actually before her cruise🚢boarding, she has read lots of unpleasant experiences shared from the earlier cruise passengers from 1️⃣st & 2️⃣nd trips. She was departed on 22 Jan, the 3️⃣rd trip, perhaps there were some immediate & progressive improvements made as she felt overall her cruising experience was okay👌 She loves her moderately spacious ocean view cabin, enjoyed max (Starting point is as a frequent backpacker, she never a food picker or being particular with food taste) Italian & western food & dessert dining especially fine dine dinner with fresh tasty fish 🐟& lobster🦞, cheese🧀, coffee mousse, chocolate mousse etc. Of course she dislikes the long queue to get food due to other passengers’ greediness & lack of control & management from the restaurant staff She has learnt that a cruise is a destination, it’s not a mode of transportation to reach a tourist spots eg. #GeorgeTown  & Patong Beach, then to disembark & explore these places. She should be brave to take a tuk tuk ride of approximately 50mins per way to explore Phuket Old Town & Big Buddha, instead of just slow walk🚶🏻‍♀️to explore Patong beach…A good reason to revisit Phuket😉😆 Read more soon of her experience sharing via 🌐 her blog link at bio #HwajingTravel  #costaserena  #maidenvoyage  #costacruise  #portklang  #penang  #cruiseholiday  #seacation  #mycosta  #华京旅游  #与海有約  #歌诗达邮轮  #赛琳娜号  #邮轮假期  #邮轮首航  #吧生启航  #cruises  #cruiselife  #cruiseaddicts  #shipspotting  #malaysia  #portklang  #costacrociere  #costacruises  #costaserena  #hwajing  #charteredcruise  #PusingSelangorDulu  #SplendidSelangor  #AmazingNewChapters  #WriteYourOwn2023  #AmazingNewChapter  #tat  #tatkl #kitacreators #myfoodie

♬ Gentle Fact – DJ BAI

Italian Gelato @ Gelateria Amarillo, Deck 5️⃣

A must try Italian gelato especially these 2️⃣ flavours ~ Pistachio & Musang King durian. Pistachio is well known local produce of Italy. Musang King actually is a special Malaysian flavor created by Hwajing Travel team & then become the best seller ya 😋💯

Also it serves a variety of many other gelato flavors 🍦, waffles 🧇 & milkshakes 🥤

🆓 Meals On Board ~ Buffet & Fine Dine

This cruise is halal certified ☪️✅, so absolute Muslims friendly

With the cruise fee paid, there are 3️⃣ restaurants to enjoy 🆓 meals on board ie. Breakfast , lunch, tea time & dinner

SiennyLovesDrawing & her travelmates enjoyed the daily buffet breakfast & lunch served at the restaurant on Deck 9. With expected & unavoidable long queue, so suggest to go with a group of family members or friends & each take charge to queue at different lanes ie. Book dining table, queue for coffee/ tea ☕, queue for foods, queue for dessert, yogurt & fruits, then enjoyed together gather. Once finished, queue again to refill more foods. Ohh ya…Must enjoy the tasty delicious 😋🤤 spicy sambal which specially created & prepared by Hwajing Travel team 💯🇲🇾👍🏻

While fine dine dinner 🍽️, suggest to wear formal & enjoyed the unlimited orders of the menu served. Do refer to your Costa card for the assigned restaurant & allocated time slots. Please remember to be punctual or do not be late. If later than 20mins from the allocated time slot, you may experience cancellation of your fine dine slot by the restaurant. They have the right to be fair & to cancel your slot if you’re late because they have other cruise passengers to serve at the next time slots ya

SiennyLovesDrawing & travelmates especially enjoyed the last night fine dine dinner with lobster 🦞 served. So fresh & tasty to enjoy, she has ordered twice the lobster main course, a happy satisfied tummy

Ohh ya…Must enjoy the appetizer ie. Italian bread & buns with vinegar & olive oil dipping, also desserts, all so so good & addictive 💯😋🤤

Surprisingly delicious lamb rendang served too👍🏻

Room Makeup

Overall with good 👍🏻 hygiene & cleanliness with helpful friendly cruise crew who will automatically make up cabin everyday even though without the signage “Makeup Room” signage at cabin door 🚪Her roommate & herself forgot to put up the signage yet their room nicely being cleaned everyday for a comfy stay

It’s safe 💯 as SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 has observed that her personal belongings remained untouched from the room makeups ya ☺️

Last Day (Day 4️⃣) With Early Checkout From Cabin

All cruise passengers are required to check out early from respective cabins on the last day. Not to worry as there will be assigned places as luggage storage to keep respective luggages after cabin check-out

From SiennyLovesDrawing’s own experience, after she dropped off her luggage, she went to join some cruise activities, enjoyed meals at 🆓 restaurants & enjoyed sea view  with sea breeze at open deck & then theater to enjoy movie shown before disembarking from cruise

Please be considerate & do not occupied seats in restaurants/ cafes to allow other cruise passengers have seats to dine in for their meals

@siennylovesdraw

This clip captured SiennyLovesDrawing’s Day 4️⃣ (Last day) Cruise 💛🚢 Travel With #CostaSerena   from #homeport   in #Malaysia   ~ #PortKlangCruiseTerminal   #PKCT It was 4️⃣D3️⃣N ~ #PortKlang   ~ #Penang   🇲🇾 ~ #Phuket   🇹🇭 ~ Port Klang Hmm…Actually before her cruise🚢boarding, she has read lots of unpleasant experiences shared from the earlier cruise passengers from 1️⃣st & 2️⃣nd trips. She was departed on 22 Jan, the 3️⃣rd trip, perhaps there were some immediate & progressive improvements made as she felt overall her cruising experience was okay👌 She loves her moderately spacious ocean view cabin, enjoyed max (Starting point is as a frequent backpacker, she never a food picker or being particular with food taste) Italian & western food & dessert dining especially fine dine dinner with fresh tasty fish 🐟& lobster🦞, cheese🧀, coffee mousse, chocolate mousse etc. Of course she dislikes the long queue to get food due to other passengers’ greediness & lack of control & management from the restaurant staff She has learnt that a cruise is a destination, it’s not a mode of transportation to reach a tourist spots eg. #GeorgeTown   & Patong Beach, then to disembark & explore these places. She should be brave to take a tuk tuk ride of approximately 50mins per way to explore Phuket Old Town & Big Buddha, instead of just slow walk🚶🏻‍♀️to explore Patong beach…A good reason to revisit Phuket😉😆 Read more soon of her experience sharing via 🌐 her blog link at bio #HwajingTravel   #costaserena   #maidenvoyage   #costacruise   #portklang   #penang   #cruiseholiday   #seacation   #mycosta   #华京旅游   #与海有約   #歌诗达邮轮   #赛琳娜号   #邮轮假期   #邮轮首航   #吧生启航   #cruises   #cruiselife   #cruiseaddicts   #shipspotting   #malaysia   #portklang   #costacrociere   #costacruises   #costaserena   #hwajing   #charteredcruise   #PusingSelangorDulu   #SplendidSelangor   #AmazingNewChapters   #WriteYourOwn2023   #AmazingNewChapter   #tat   #tatkl  #kitacreators  #myfoodie

♬ [Standard] Healing music 10 minutes(1066638) – wiMu by Sho in Audiostock

Overall, though it’s not a 💯% perfect cruise travel, SiennyLovesDrawing actually enjoyed very much her cruising with Costa Serena 🚢💛

With almost full cruise capacity, it’s unavoidable to experience long queue for cruise boarding at cruise terminals & for foods during meals time. Instead of complaining & other cruise passengers greediness to spoil her holiday mood, she told herself she wanna enjoys her cruise holidays. She has learnt that cruise is a destination not a transportation & realized that she was with an expectation mismatched at the beginning ie. Her disappointment with short drop off duration at Phuket & she doesn’t get to visit to the 2️⃣ destinations ~ Phuket Old Town & Big Buddha that she wishes to visit. She enjoyed her participation to attend various workshops & activities on board & gained opportunities to learn Italian language, DIY Italian hair accessories, DIY Italian themed face mask 🎭 & many more without having to fly to Italy ✈️🇮🇹☺️

Moreover, from her observation during her cruise journey, she felt sad 😢 to note that main reason that triggers unpleasant complaints & comments raised was due to some cruise passengers didn’t follow the cruise rules/ instructions, didn’t read the daily cruise newsletters, being self centred, selfish, greediness & with fixed mindset that “I’m the payer so I’m the King 👑” etc. 

For example, she has observed a cruise passenger purposely stand at queue to wait for more prawns 🦐🦐 refills during 1️⃣ of the buffet lunch. Once refills, each took more than their own portions, in fact almost the whole tray 😳, so other passengers in the queue just queue long because of someone’s greed. SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 actually saw in her own eyes that a young couple with a plate of a big mountain of prawn shells, nothing else, meaning this couple had a prawn buffet, not a buffet meal. Sigh…Why not be considerate & be kind, you love prawn, so do others. Just take your portion to enjoy 1️⃣st & then queue again if you love to enjoy more, so that others get to enjoy too. Perhaps the restaurant’s crew can consider to place 2 prawns in a small plate each as a portion for a passenger & request each passenger to take only a small plate as a way to better manage & control this kind of greed situation 

Another example was during the last day where all passengers were required to check out earlier so the crews could prepare for the next batch of passengers on board. Many passengers actually sat down at restaurants with their luggages & without dining in or perhaps they’ve finished & just continue occupied the seats till disembarking to go home 🏡 But many cruise passengers actually hungry & need the table & chair to dine in. Supposedly restaurant crews manage these crowds by directing them to theatres or other common areas instead to vacant more dining space for passengers that wish to dine in

So, let’s us all be a considerate & responsible travellers 💯 so all can enjoy travel journey happily ya 🤗☺️

Most of all, stay informed by checking out all cruise daily newsletters/ updates, judge rationally & don’t let other unpleasant comments/ complaints stop you from a happy cruise holidays ya 😃😁

Personally, SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻💯👍🏻 highly recommended Costa Serena cruise holiday 🚢💛 as it’s budget friendly, family friendly & Muslims friendly to gain Italian art & culture

Do check out Sienny’s Travel~CostaSerena TikTok collection via 🚢💛📹🌐 https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/collection/Sienny’s%20Travel~CostaSerena%F0%9F%9A%A2-7330369009860971266, also Sienny & Costa Serena XHS Board via 🚢💛📹🌐 https://www.xiaohongshu.com/board/65bb12f8000000001202c55c for your cruise holiday planning ya 😃😁

Website 🌐: https://sites.google.com/view/costaserena-hwajing/home

#HwajingTravel #costaserena #maidenvoyage #costacruise #portklang #penang #cruiseholiday #seacation #mycosta #华京旅游 #与海有約 #歌诗达邮轮 #赛琳娜号 #邮轮假期 #邮轮首航 #吧生启航 #cruises #cruiselife #cruiseaddicts #shipspotting #malaysia #costacrociere #costacruises #hwajing #charteredcruise #PusingSelangorDulu #SplendidSelangor #AmazingNewChapters #WriteYourOwn2023 #AmazingNewChapter #tat #tatkl #kitacreators #myfoodie #phuket #pulaupinang

Things To Do @ Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia

Updated 6 Dec 2023, 9.30am

Yeah‼️ Happy Malaysia Day this 16 Sept 2023 especially to all Malaysian readers here

SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻💖🇲🇾💯 as a proud #AnakMalaysia is gonna sharing here about her recent visit to Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia

Guess what❓⁉️

Her last visit to Kedah was in year 2018, do read more via her earlier blog stories 🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2018/04/13/traveloguemalaysia-exciting-places-kedah/ & 🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2018/04/07/traveloguemalaysia-heritages-kedah/

This time, she 👩🏻 has enjoyed a pleasant comfy approximately 1️⃣ hour flight journey with Firefly Airlines (Firefly) ✈️💺🧡 to arrive at Sultan Abdul Halim Airport, Alor Setar, Kedah 🇲🇾

Still remembered her last fly with Firefly ✈️💺🧡, in fact her 1️⃣st ride was in year 2019, yes ✅, before the global health pandemic to Kota Bahru, Kelantan. Do read more via 🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2019/06/04/uniqueness-of-ramadan-ramadhan-kelantan-malaysia/

Kelantan , Malaysia

Firefly 🛩️💺🧡 is a low-cost carrier subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines that offers flights within Malaysia 🇲🇾 , as well as to Indonesia 🇮🇩 , Singapore 🇸🇬 & Thailand 🇹🇭 There are 28x weekly flight to Alor Setar, Kedah from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)

Since there are limited flights at this smaller airport at SZB, she has enjoyed a much faster & smoother immigration process here comparatively to KLIA & KLIA2 💯👍🏻 This absolutely helpful especially when she was panicking thought that she was gonna be late for her flight boarding due to the technical error from her AirAsia ride booking that early morning, huh…She felt grateful 🙏🏻 of meeting lots of nice people at the airport that morning that advised her to jump queue so to still arrive at the boarding gate on time 😇🙏🏻🤗

Tips 📌: You can now take MRT shuttle bus 🚌 no. T804 from Gate A of MRT Kwasa Sentral to reach Subang Airport ✈️, so easy convenient & hassle 🆓

During this short flight journey ✈️🧡, she was served with a small bottle of mineral water, a packet of Famous Amos cookies 🍪 & a packet of salted peanuts 🥜 from the friendly air stewardess

No doubt it’s slightly a noisier & bumpier ride on a smaller plane with Firefly ✈️💺🧡 She suggests to reading the inflight magazine ~ Going Places 📖 or enjoy the window view ya 😍

Alor Setar aka the Rice Bowl of Malaysia for its fertile agricultural land & significant contribution to overall Malaysia rice production 🇲🇾🌾🍚

Guess what❓⁉️

It’s the birthplace of Tunku Abdul Rahman, the 1️⃣st Prime Minister, also Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, the 4️⃣th & 7️⃣th Prime Minister of Malaysia 🇲🇾

So, what are the interesting things to do at Alor Setar❓⁉️

Do check out her IG album via 📹📸🌐 https://www.instagram.com/p/CxMk72ghL-2/

Places To Visit/ Things To Do

Bandaraya Alor Setar, Kedah

You will enjoy the green rice 🌾 fields along your road trip within this state as you passed by

Suggest to drop by at Dataran Alor Setar to visit the beautiful elegant Zahir mosque 🕌, Alor Setar tower 🗼, Nobat Tower, Balai Besar, Yellow Palace, Kedah Royal Museum, Kedah State Art Gallery etc.  All within walking 🚶🏻‍♀️ distance

According to Mr Syafiq 🙋🏽‍♂️, the tour guide of her trip, the local here enjoys to bring their family members & friends to do berbuka puasa picnic here during the Ramadan month 😁

Kedah Royal Museum aka Muzium Diraja Kedah

This museum is under the management of State Government & located in an old classic palace which was once named as Istana Kota Setar & Istana Mak Wan Besar which was built during the opening of Alor Setar as the administrative centre of Kedah in year 1735 by the late Duli Yang Maha Mulia (DYMM) Sultan Muhammad Jiwa Zainal Adilin Mu’adzam Shah I (1710-1778). In addition to being inhabited by several Sultans of Kedah, this palace was also used to house Japanese soldiers during the Japanese invasion of Malaya during the 2️⃣nd World War

It was also named as Istana Pelamin/ Rumah Pelamin after the royal wedding ceremony which was held in 1904. Hence, at the entrance you will note a royal wedding ceremony set up 👑💖

In 1983, this classic structure began to be restored & then renovated to turn into an air conditioning museum with 🆓 admission to enjoy a good 👍🏻 collection of photographs, information & artefacts from the royal family of Kedah DYMM Sultan Tuanku Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah & other royal families. It’s officially open on 15 July 1983 in conjunction with the Silver Jubilee celebration of the Kedah DYMM Sultan Tuanku Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah

During SiennyLovesDrawing’s 👩🏻 recent visit, certain part within this museum was closed due to the rooftop leak & currently in the midst of repairing progress to restore 🛠️, not to worry as it doesn’t affect your visit at all 👍🏻

Personally, she highly recommend you all to check out these 2️⃣ exhibits during your visit to this royal museum,

  • A songkok decorated with birds of paradise feathers 🪶🪶 along with a costume & a sword 🗡️ to the late Kedah DYMM Sultan Tuanku Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah when he received the Orders of The White Elephant First Class medal 🎖️in 1895 which carries the title of Chao Phraya Saiburi
  • The White Elephant First Class medal 🎖️, a gift medal from the King of Siam, King Chulalongkorn to the late Kedah DYMM Sultan Tuanku Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah on 24 Aug 1895 when he was awarded the title of Chao Phraya Saiburi

It’s with 🆓 admission, however require to take off shoes ❌👟 & no photo or video taking ❌📹📸 inside this air conditioning museum especially the artefacts collection from the royal families

SiennyLovesDrawing has clarified & requested for special permission as media members during this recent visit to take limited shots & as captured in her TikTok clip via 📹🌐 https://www.tiktok.com/@livesimpleforward/video/7277530709479247105

@livesimpleforward

Kedah Royal Museum aka Muzium Diraja Kedah It’s located in an old classic palace which was once named as Istana Kota Setar & Istana Mak Wan Besar which was built during the opening of Alor Setar as the administrative centre of Kedah in 1735 by the late Sultan Muhammad Jiwa Zainal Adilin Mu’adzam Shah II (1710-1778). In addition to being inhabited by several Sultans of Kedah, this palace was also used to house Japanese soldiers during the Japanese invasion of Malaya It was also named as Istana Pelamin/ Rumah Pelamin after the royal wedding ceremony which was held in 1904. Hence, at the entrance you will note a royal wedding ceremony set up 👑💖 In 1983, this classic structure began to be restored & then turned into an air conditioning museum with 🆓 admission to enjoy a good 👍🏻 collection of photographs, information & artefacts from the royal family of KDYMM Tunku Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah & other royal families. During SiennyLovesDrawing’s recent visit, certain part within this museum was closed as rooftop leak & in the midst of repairing to restore It’s with 🆓 admission, however require to take off shoes & no photo or video taking inside this air conditioning museum especially the artifacts collection from the royal families. SiennyLovesDrawing has requested for special permission as media members to take limited shots Read more from SiennyLovesDrawing’s blog link at bio #cuticutimalaysia #malaysiatrulyasia #tourismmalaysia #kedah #tourismmalaysianorthernregion #tourismkedah #travel #tourism #airlines #airlinestory #myfoodie #malaycuisine #foodie #foodies #foodlover #foodlovers

♬ Music Islami – R22 Music

Location 📍: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RYsZV8cAgRdTruqTA
Operation hours: 9am to 5pm daily, except Fri closed for rest time between 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Closed on Hari Raya Aidilfitri & Aidiladha

Kompleks Pekan Rabu (FKA Pekan Nat)

As its name suggests, it was used to be just a weekly market that operated only every Wed & was established in early 1920s at Tanjung Chali with all farmers gathered together to market their agricultural products at that time. It then became a training ground for the Malays to do business & it later evolved into a daily market when the business became more prosperous

Now this 4️⃣-storey 🆕 complex with historic Wednesday Market continues to open everyday, including public holidays ya 😃 It’s not air conditioning however not to worry as it’s with high ceiling, so with good air ventilation & quite cooling to enjoy shopping in it ya 🛒🛍️💯👍🏻

Guess what❓⁉️

Our Malaysia’s 4️⃣th & 7️⃣th Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad was used to be a cendol vendor when he was a teen at this market

Let’s satisfy your hunger by trying various traditional Malay dishes such as Laksa Kedah, kuih bahulu, dodol durian, salted fish, fermented fish product named “Pekasam”, rojak buah & many more at its Ground Floor food court

In next visit, SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻😋 is gonna enjoy Laksa Kedah here 🌶️🍜

This recent visit she has just done her breakfast right before her visit here, so it was too full to enjoy it ohh…Though, she was so tempted to as a local food lover, hahaha 😂😆

@livesimpleforward

Pekan Rabu ekan Rabu Ukir Mall (FKA Pekan Nat) It was used to be just a weekly market that operated only every Wed as its name suggests & was established in early 1920s at Tanjung Chali with all farmers gathered together to market their agricultural products at that time. It then became a training ground for the Malays to do business & it later evolved into a daily market when the business became more prosperous Now this 4️⃣-storey 🆕 complex with historic Wednesday Market continues to open everyday, including public holidays ya 😃 It’s not air conditioning however not to worry it’s with high ceiling, so quite cooling to enjoy shopping in this complex ya 🛒🛍️💯👍🏻 Guess what❓⁉️ Our Malaysia’s 4️⃣th & 7️⃣th Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad was used to be a cendol vendor when he was a teen Let’s satisfy your hunger by trying various traditional Malay dishes such as Laksa Kedah, kuih bahulu, dodol durian, salted fish, “perkasam”, rojak sauce & many more at its Ground Floor food court In next visit, SiennyLovesDrawing is gonna enjoy Laksa Kedah here, this recent visit she has just done her breakfast, so too full to enjoy ohh 😆 Though, she was so tempted as a local food lover, hahaha 😂 Ohh ya…She has bought a Baju Kedah from here & from her chat with some of the local vendors here, weekends usually crowded comparatively 💯👍🏻 Not just food, many other goods are also traded here eg. Handicrafts, clothes, sundry goods & traditional medicines from 1️⃣st floor onwards. Do enjoy bargaining with the local vendors here so that you can enjoy shopping 🛒🛍️ at a satisfactory price, hmm…do be reasonable & to support local ya 😃 The public toilet 🚽 here is clean & 🆓 admission Read more via blog link at bio Operation hours: 10am to 8pm daily #shopping #complexpekanrabu #pekanrabu #cuticutimalaysia #tourismmalaysia #malaysiatrulyasia #kedah #travel #thingstodo #whattodo #tourismmalaysianorthernregion #cuticutimalaysia #malaysiatrulyasia #tourismmalaysia #kedah #tourismmalaysianorthernregion #tourismkedah #travel #tourism #airlines #airlinestory

♬ Holiday – FASSounds

Ohh ya…She has bought a 🆕 Baju Kedah from here & didn’t realized that her happy shopping 🛒🛍️ was being noticed by most of her travel mates, oppsss…😂😆

From her chat with some of the local vendors here, weekends usually more crowded comparatively 💯👍🏻 Also the businesses resume greater now from the global health pandemic effects

Yes ✅, not just food stalls, many other goods are also traded here eg. Local handicrafts, clothes, sundry goods & traditional medicines from 1️⃣st floor onwards. Do enjoy bargaining with the local vendors here so that you can enjoy shopping 🛒🛍️ at a satisfactory price, hmm…do be reasonable & to support local ya 😃

The public toilet 🚽 here is clean & with 🆓 admission

Location 📍: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ptPzfKzVCNMqe6Qq5
Operation hours: 10am to 8pm daily

Seri Banian Malay Village

This is a beautiful Seri Banian Malay Village 👩🏻😍🤩 & admission fee is required to enter & visit it ✅🎟️ ~ Adult is RM5️⃣/pax while kid is RM3️⃣/pax

Hmm…Aka Perkampungan Adat Melayu Seri Banian is  founded by Mr Dil Akbar Jaafar aka Akhi (He is a chef  👨🏽‍🍳) 👨🏽‍💼 & located in Kampung Bendang Bukit, Pendang, Kedah 🇲🇾

It’s with heritage sustainability so that the younger generation is aware about the importance of preserving Malay customs & culture. Also to appreciate every difference in the custom, culture & living way of life of the Malays in the Malay Archipelago 💯

Ohh ya…Banian is a combination of words ie. “Ban” with meaning of village in Siamese dialect, while “nian” with meaning of serene surrounding 🏞️ as she was informed during this visit

When arrived at its entrance, SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 was like entering into a gateway to break through to the past into an ancient Malay traditional village here😍🤩

The beautiful greenery surrounding with different styles of Malay houses. The male staff here are wearing head gear named “Tanjak” & Kedah Malay baju, while the female staff are wearing traditional clothes

Visitors can visit 4️⃣ traditional Malay houses here ie. 2️⃣ are the Kedah traditional house, the Perak traditional house & the Sundanese traditional house

Do check out SiennyLovesDrawing ‘s TikTok clip captured via 📹🌐 https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/video/7277526300263238913

@siennylovesdraw

This is a beautiful #SeriBanianMalayVillage 👩🏻😍🤩 Hmm…Aka #PerkampunganMelayuSeriBanian is  founded by Mr Dil Akbar Jaafar aka Akhi (He is a chef  🧑🏻‍🍳) 👨🏽‍💼 & located in Kampung Bendang Bukit, Pendang, #Kedah 🇲🇾 It’s with #heritage #sustainability so that the younger generation is aware about the importance of preserving Malay customs & #culture . Also to appreciate every difference in the custom, #culture & living way of life of the #Malays in the #MalayArchipelago 💯 Ohh ya…Banian is a combination of words ie. “Ban” with meaning of village in Siamese dialect, while “nian” with meaning of serene surrounding 🏞️  When arrived at its entrance, SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 was like entering into a gateway to break through to the past into an ancient #MalayTraditionalVillage here😍🤩 Beautiful scenery with different styles of #Malayhouses & its male staff are wearing tanjak & Kedah Malay baju, while the female staff are wearing traditional clothes As a local food lover 😋💯, she enjoyed the #traditionalMalaycuisines served here Hmm…You wish to dine the same, would like to suggest to pre book in advance to avoid disappointment ya  Admission fee is required ✅🎟️ ~ Adult is RM5️⃣/pax while kid is RM3️⃣/pax Visitors can visit 4️⃣ traditional Malay houses here ie. 2️⃣ are the Kedah traditional house, the Perak traditional house & the Sundanese traditional house SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 understands that there are several more traditional houses of other states including tribes influenced from Indonesia 🇮🇩 , the Philippines 🇵🇭, Thailand 🇹🇭 & Brunei 🇧🇳 are still in the progress planning Activities available ✅ here are renting traditional clothes for OOTDs, participate in traditional games, horse riding 🐴🐎 , archery 🏹, fishing 🎣, weekend scheduled martial arts ~ Silat performance, weekend scheduled traditional cultural music & dance performances etc. Location 📍: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UbDGaJY3ged7PEjL7 Operation hours 🕙: 10am to  7pm daily #cuticutimalaysia #malaysiatrulyasia #tourismmalaysia #kedah #tourismmalaysianorthernregion #tourismkedah #travel #tourism #airlines #airlinestory #myfoodie #malaycuisine #foodie #foodies #foodlover #foodlovers

♬ Heartwarming memories, oldies, 10 minutes(995811) – 8.864

As a local food lover 😋💯, she really enjoyed the traditional Malay cuisines served here

Hmm…You wish to dine the same, would like to suggest to pre book in advance to avoid disappointment as she has elaborated further under the What To Eat section below, do read on ya

Some of the activities available ✅ here are renting traditional clothes for OOTDs within its Malay village, traditional games, horse riding 🐴🐎 (As informed during her recent visit, this is temporary not available as the horse has just passed away due to the recent hot weather, they are awaiting for another horse 🐴🐎 to be sent to them then), archery 🏹, fishing 🎣, weekend scheduled martial arts ~ Silat performance, weekend scheduled traditional cultural music & dance performances etc.

SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 understands that there are several more traditional houses of other states are still in the construction progress planning. It includes the tribes influenced from Indonesia 🇮🇩 , Philippines 🇵🇭, Thailand 🇹🇭  & Brunei 🇧🇳

Location 📍: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UbDGaJY3ged7PEjL7
Operation hours 🕙: 10am to  7pm daily
FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057652771362

What To Eat

Restoran Mee Sham Roti Doll, Alor Setar

It’s the favorite breakfast by many locals ~ Roti Doll meaning shredded roti canai topped with a sunny side up egg 🍳 & served flooded with lots of curry mixture to enjoy

This restaurant also served fried noodles ie. Sham noodles 🍜 & rice dishes ie. Nasi Kandar 🍛 corner

SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻😋💯👍🏻 really enjoyed the special menu ~ Roti Doll Cheese & a cuppa of hot Neslo. A happy tummy to kick start her trip to explore Alor Setar & Perlis 😃😁

She especially love to poke the egg yolk 🟠 & let it flows through the roti doll & then thicken the curries gravy to enjoy a mouthful of delicious bites 😋🤤💯

Hmm…Just that the slice of cheese on top of the roti doll is not melting, pelse it would be great to enjoy max

Do check out SiennyLovesDrawing ‘s TikTok clip captured via 📹🌐 https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/video/7278859922614340866

@siennylovesdraw

#HappyMalaysiaDay 💖🇲🇾💯 Restoran Mee Sham Roti Doll , #Alor )Setar It’s the favorite breakfast by many locals ~ Roti Doll meaning shredded #roticanai topped with a sunny side up egg 🍳 & served flooded with lots of curry mixture to enjoy This restaurant also served fried noodles ie. Sham noodles 🍜 & rice dishes ie. Nasi Kandar 🍛 corner SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻😋💯👍🏻 really enjoyed the special menu ~ Roti Doll Cheese & a cuppa of hot Neslo. A happy tummy to kick start her trip to explore Alor Setar & Perlis 😃😁 She especially love to poke the egg yolk 🟠 & let it flows through the roti doll & then thicken the curries gravy to enjoy a mouthful of delicious bites 😋🤤💯 Hmm…Just that the slice of cheese on top of the roti doll is not melting, pelse it would be great to enjoy max Read more of her foodie stories via blog link at bio #cuticutimalaysia #MalaysiaTrulyAsia #TourismMalaysia #muslims #muslim #muslimsfriendlymalaysia #kedah #alorsetar #perlis #malaysia #tourism #travel #foodlover #foodlovers #rotidoll #myfoodie #food #malaysianfood

♬ Healthy cooking, eating, cooking BGM(1324744) – MATSU

Location 📍: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4gWKnXiSeqjnU1YZ8

Perkampungan Melayu Seri Banian

SiennyLovesDrawing & her travel mates have enjoyed a great 👍🏻 traditional Malay lunch dining set for 🔟pax named ~ Sajian Sak Iyah Damar Huri ~ served at its Balairung Seri Banian here 😋💯👍🏻

The dishes that she enjoyed most were,

  • Masak Lemak Puspa Pintar (Chicken 🍗)
  • Kambing Bakar Kuah Bibi Enab (Grilled lamb 🥩)
  • Sayur keladi (It’s the yam stems that SiennyLovesDrawing 1️⃣st time tasted it, delicious 😋🤤)
  • Ikan Siakap Kiah Turbo (Fish 🐟)
  • Refreshing tasty dessert ~ Sagu Gula Merah
@siennylovesdraw

Yeah‼️ #HappyMalaysiaDay @siennylovesdrawing 👩🏻💖🇲🇾💯 as a proud #AnakMalaysia is gonna sharing #ThingsToDo #CutiCutiMalaysia 📍#AlorSetar , #Kedah , Malaysia She enjoyed a pleasant comfy approximately 1️⃣hour flight with @fireflyairlines ✈️💺🧡 to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport Alor Setar, the Rice Bowl of Malaysia for its fertile agricultural land & significant contribution to overall Malaysia rice production🇲🇾🌾🍚 ✅ Restoran Mee Sham Roti Doll ~ 👩🏻😋💯👍🏻really enjoyed the special menu ~ Roti Doll Cheese & a cuppa of hot Neslo☕ Especially love to poke the egg yolk🟠& let it flows through the roti doll & then thicken the curries gravy to enjoy a mouthful of delicious bite🤤💯 ✅ Bandaraya Alor Setar ~ Must drop by@Dataran Alor Setar to visit the beautiful elegant Zahir mosque🕌, Alor Setar tower🗼, Nobat Tower, Balai Besar, Yellow Palace, Kedah State Art Gallery etc. All within walking🚶🏻‍♀️distance ✅ Kedah Royal Museum 👑 ~ To appreciate the artefacts collection from the royal families. 🆓admission, take off shoes ❌👟, no photo or video taking❌📹📸She has clarified&requested for special permission as media to take limited shots&captured in her TikTok clip via📹🌐 https://www.tiktok.com/@livesimpleforward/video/7277530709479247105 ✅ Kompleks Pekan Rabu 🛒🛍️ ~ She has bought 🆕 Baju Kedah. Next visit she wanna enjoys a bowl of Laksa Kedah🍜 Not just food stalls, many other goods are also traded here eg. Local handicrafts, clothes, sundry goods & traditional medicines in its 4️⃣-storey 🆕 complex ✅ Kampung Adat Melayu Seri Banian ~ Really enjoyed a great👍🏻traditional Malay lunch dining set for 🔟pax served at its Balairung Seri Banian😋💯The beautiful greenery surrounding with different styles of Malay houses. It’s with #heritagesustainability so the younger generation appreciate the importance of preserving Malay customs, culture & living way of life of the Malays in the #MalayArchipelago 💯 🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2023/09/15/things-to-do-alor-setar-kedah-malaysia/ #MalaysiaTrulyAsia #TourismMalaysia @tourismmalaysianorthernregion @malaysia.truly.asia @tourismmalaysiakedah #sustainabletourism #culture #cultural #art #heritage

♬ MALAYSIA – Faizal Tahir

There are a few set menu available ✅ for your selection, also you may choose to dine in any traditional houses, other than the Balairung Seri Banian, subject to availability ya

Note 📌: You are required to book in advance through WhatsApp to +6010-4476625 at least 1️⃣ day earlier before 7pm with a bank in deposit payment of RM50, if you wish to enjoy your meal here ya

Do check out SiennyLovesDrawing ‘s TikTok clip captured via 📹🌐 https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/video/7277526300263238913

Location 📍: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UbDGaJY3ged7PEjL7
Operation hours 🕙: 12pm to  6.30pm daily, except closed on Tue & Wed
FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057652771362

IMG_20230914_120503

Hmm…When was your last visit to Alor Setar❓⁉️

Do stay tuned for SiennyLovesDrawing’s next blog post about things to do @ Perlis, as she continues her road trip from Alor Setar, Kedah to Perlis

Then, you can plan your trip to travel 2️⃣ states at the north region of Malaysia ya 😁💕🇲🇾

Ohh ya…It’s just approximately an hour road 🛣️ trip from Alor Setar to Perlis. Also from Kuala Perlis, you can take a ferry ⛴️ ride of approximately an hour ride to travel to duty 🆓 Langkawi island 🏝️ too 😃😁

Hmm…This recent trip SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻🤗 has met lots of fun exciting travel mates & local communities that enjoyed travelling time together & lots of precious stories, experiences & knowledge exchange that really make every moments of this trip memorable

Although it was a superb tiring trip with lots of attractive & adventurous activities explored at 2️⃣ states ~ Kedah & Perlis of Malaysia 🇲🇾

To her personally, the people & friendships gained are just priceless , yes ✅, money can’t buy ☺️🤗

You may check out SiennyLovesDrawing ‘s Malaysia #cuticutimalaysia travel stories via 🌐  https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/category/travel-tourism/malaysia/  for your trip planning ya ☺️

Do check out below from SiennyLovesDrawing about her Malaysia #cuticutimalaysia travel stories via 🌐

  1. IG Guide named Travel Local 🇲🇾 With SiennyLovesDrawing: https://www.instagram.com/siennylovesdrawing/
  2. IG Guide named Travel Local 🇲🇾 Recommendations With IG: Simplestraightforward: https://www.instagram.com/simplestraightforward/
  3. YouTube playlist ~ Travel to Malaysia 🇲🇾 : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfZONBGVTN1aDqF3Nh3ctP0KPzUsZSfzn&feature=shared
  4. TikTok Collections ~ Sienny’s Travel ~ Kedah TikTok collection @ SiennyLovesDraw:  https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/collection/Sienny%27s-Travel-Kedah-7277388389563812610
  5. Sienny’s Travel ~ Kedah TikTok collection @ livesimpleforward:  https://www.tiktok.com/@livesimpleforward/collection/Sienny’s%20Travel%20~%20Kedah-7277371542282013442
  6. SiennyLovesDrawing’s TripAdvisor contributor reviews & photos posted with 350K readers badge recognised, https://www.tripadvisor.com.my/Profile/siennylovesdrawing
  7. Google Maps Level 6️⃣ Local Google Guide reviews & photos posted, https://maps.app.goo.gl/DrQRd3e6JXwFtVXP6

#cuticutimalaysia #MalaysiaTrulyAsia #TourismMalaysia #muslims #muslim #muslimsfriendlymalaysia #kedah #alorsetar #perlis #malaysia #tourism #travel

Foodie Experience ~ Authentic Nasi Padang at Padangs On Wheels Damansara Utama

Yeah‼️ SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 superb loves to eat, especially authentic dishes 😋💯🍛🍲🥘

So, this time, hey 👋🏻 all #foodies , let’s get our cravings for #NasiPadang #MinangCuisine fixed at 📍 Padangs On Wheels Damansara Utama 🍽️🇮🇩

 SiennyLovesDrawing’s 👩🏻🆕  foodie discovery in town 😋💯👍🏻, jom nom 😃😁

She has enjoyed a satisfied meal recently with superb delicious 🤤 & authentic Padang cuisine 🇮🇩🍽️💯😋👍🏻 served here in a comfortable outdoor as well as indoor air conditioning dining space which nicely decorated minimalist, cosy & instaworthy ambience 🤩😍

What’s Padang cuisine 🇮🇩🍽️ ❓⁉️

It demonstrates with Indian & Middle Eastern influences, yes ✅, with its dishes cooked in spicy chili 🌶️ with coconut milk 🥥🥛 & the heavy usage of spices. It consists of 2️⃣ main elements ie. Gulai (Curry) & lado (Chili pepper). Read more via 🌐 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Padang_cuisine 

Curious what are the Padang dishes that she has fixed her cravings at📍 Padangs On Wheels ❓⁉️

Do check out her IG post & swipe left ➡️ for more 📸📸 & the menu enjoyed & tasted including;
🐟 Gulai Keli (Absolutely indulge with her love for Keli 💓)
🦐🌶️ Udang Berlado (Prawn so fresh 👍🏻)
🥔 Bergedil & Tempe Goreng Tepung
🥔🌶️ Tempe Berlado & Kentang Berlado Nipis (Crispy tasty 😋)
🌿🌱🥗 Gulai Paku & Kubis Tumis 
& refreshing sweet Coconut Mayang drink to pair & ease spiciness from the berlado dishes 👍🏻

Not to miss to enjoy with sambal hijau & sambal merah, absolutely POWER 🌶️🔥🥵💯👍🏻

Hmm… Personally, as a tempe lover, she would prefer the tempe berlado & tempe goreng tepung served here can be crispier to enjoy

Ohh ya …After meal, do stay on to enjoy the desserts & creative beverage here, including Canele, kuih bakar, cakes, Alpukat, Lemon Zass Nusantara, Freaky Shake Coffee & many many more ya 🥧🍰🍹🥤😋👍🏻

She really really really loves the Padang dishes served here, do check out her happy foodie time TikTok clip captured via 📹🌐

@siennylovesdraw

Hey 👋🏻 all #foodies , let’s get our cravings for #NasiPadang #MinangCuisine fixed at 📍 @padangsonwheelsdamansara @padangsonwheels Damansara Utama 🍽️🇮🇩, @siennylovesdrawing 🆕 #foodie discovery 😋💯👍🏻 She has enjoyed a satisfied meal with authentic #Padang #cuisine 🇮🇩🍽️💯😋👍🏻 served here in a comfortable indoor air conditioning dining space which nicely decorated minimalist, cosy & instaworthy ambience 🤩😍 The menu enjoyed & tasted including; 🐟 Gulai Keli (Absolutely indulge with her love for Keli 💓) 🦐🌶️ Udang Berlado (Prawn so fresh 👍🏻) 🥔 Bergedil & Tempe Goreng Tepung 🥔🌶️ Tempe Berlado & Kentang Berlado Nipis (Crispy tasty 😋) 🌿🌱🥗 Gulai Paku & Kubis Tumis 🥧 DAIM Chocolate Tart 🍰 Ultimate Chocolate Cake & refreshing sweet coconut drink Not to miss to enjoy with sambal hijau & sambal merah, absolutely POWER 🌶️🔥🥵💯👍🏻 Ohh ya …After meal, do stay on to enjoy the desserts & creative beverage here, including Canele, kuih bakar, cakes, Alpukat, Lemon Zass Nusantara, Freaky Shake Coffee & many many more ya 🥧🍰🍹🥤😋👍🏻 🕖 Operating hours: 7.30am to 7pm, Tue to Sun. Closed on Mon ya 📍 Damansara Utama ~ 92G & 94G Jalan SS21/62 Damansara Utama 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Ohh ya…You can opt for #fooddelivery by WA to 📲 +6018-7874988 OR order via 🌐 https://padangsonwheels.oddle.me/en_MY/ #padangsonwheels #padangsonwheelsdamansarauptown #jommakan #makananpadang #padangfood #klangvalley #MYFOODIE #foodiemalaysia #localfood #Indonesia #MinangCuisine #nasipadang #food #foodie #foodies #foodlover #foodlovers #restaurant #Malaysia #localeats #eat

♬ Makan Nasi Padang – Rusli Ridwan

Yeah‼️ No need to travel to Indonesia 🇮🇩, yet can enjoy tasty Padang dishes here in town, happy cravings fixed at Padangs On Wheels 🇮🇩🍛💯😋👍🏻

So, what are you waiting for ❓⁉️

Jom jom Nasi Padang meal time lah 😋🤤

Not to forget to end your Padang cravings with a good selection of desserts served here ya

Personally, she has enjoyed a slice of 🥧 DAIM Chocolate Tart & a slice of 🍰 Ultimate Chocolate Cake, yummy max 🤤😋💯👍🏻

She will be back again for sure to enjoy the Berlado Talapia 🌶️🐟, lontong with a glass of Alpukat 🥤🥑🍫, of course some delicious cakes 🍰

Eat , Malaysia

SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻💕🇮🇩🍽️😋💯👍🏻 has visited & enjoyed a meal at📍 Damansara Utama ~ 92G & 94G Jalan SS21/62 Damansara Utama 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

It also available at ✅ Subang Bestari & Shah Alam

🕖 Operating hours: 7.30am to 7pm, Tuesday to Sunday. Closed on Monday ya

Ohh ya…You can opt for food delivery by WhatsApp to 📲 +6018-7874988 OR order online via 🛵🌐 https://padangsonwheels.oddle.me/en_MY/

#padangsonwheels #padangsonwheelsdamansarauptown #jommakan #makananpadang #padangfood #klangvalley #MYFOODIE #foodiemalaysia #localfood #Indonesia #MinangCuisine #nasipadang #food #foodie #foodies #foodlover #foodlovers #restaurant #Malaysia #localeats #eat