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6 Prefectures in Tohoku region, Japan

Tohoku, Japan ~ Fukushima Prefecture & Things To Do

From SiennyLovesDrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป earlier blogging about the 4 sessions of Japan ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Tohoku Online Seminar Secretariat attended with aims to promoting & endorsing Japan ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Tourism in Tohoku region, also to providing the latest information from local municipalities, Tourism Federation & Malaysian presenters who are familiar with the mentioned areas ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป Tohoku region in Japan ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต

Again, she really enjoyed this 5th session @ 26 Jan & would like to share some of the important information she has learnt about Fukushima Prefecture ็ฆๅณถ็œŒ, the 3rd largest perfecture in Japan

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Similarly, this online seminar kick started with the updates in Japan ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต by Ms Farah. Japan international border remains suspended. self quarantine period for cross border travellers has shortened to 10 days. More updated Japan travel details via ๐ŸŒ https://www.japan.travel/en/practical-coronavirus-information/ & ๐ŸŒ https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/cp/page22e_000925.html

Ms Farah has also shared about some typical Japanese-style breakfast ie. Washoku, a traditional Japanese cuisine which being recognised as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of its diverse & fresh ingredients, exceptionally well-balanced & healthy to convey the beauty of nature & changing seasons. The common composition of Washoku including rice (Carbohydrate, either plain steamed white, brown/ genmai or mixed rice – seasoned with soy sauce/ dashi/ seasonal ingredients) + 1 soup (Hydration, miso soup – made from fermented soybean paste & a dashi broth with chopped green onion, wakame seaweed & tofu) + 3 dishes (Protein – grilled fish/ rolled eggs, minerals, vitamin & fibre – “Kobaci”, assorted vegetables prepared in different ways) . Ms Farah also honorable mentioned the Natto & TKG – Tamago-kake Gohan. As a typical love to eat foodie, she wants to taste the Kitakata Ramen as recommended by Ms Farah. It served in a refreshing soy sauce soup, consisting of thick noodles with slices of pork, bamboo shoots & spring onions

Sharing from Ms Abe ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ from Fukushima Tourism Department about 3 major regions of Fukushima ie. Aizu, Nakadori & Hamadori. It’s 90mins train journey from Tokyo. She has shared some famous destinations to visit by each season in Fukushima. The highly acclaimed Fukushima Peach is in Summer season, must enjoy the refreshing tasty Peach Parfait. Also Ms Abe has recommended some unique experiences ie. cycling around to appreciating the beautiful scenery of autumn leaves, winter sports to enjoy at Alts Snow Park & Resort & Higashiyama Onsen, drift taxi, ramen tasting, Samurai performance, Akabeko painting & etc.

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Next, sharing from Ms Tan from JNTO about 6D5N Southern Tohoku Tour suggestion by flying in/ out through Tokyo in autumn season by car/ bus

  1. Fly in ๐Ÿ›ฌ, free & easy in Tokyo. Must taste the Tsukishima Monjayaki pancakes ๐Ÿฅž
  2. To Lake Inawashiro Akabeko (Its legend story & lucky ๐Ÿ€ charm) / Aizu candle ๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ making experience Tadami River Bridge viewpoint Hotel ๐Ÿจ: Aizu Ashinomaki Onzen โ™จ๏ธ to experience Demon Slayer scene alike ryokan
  3. To Kitakata City for Kitakata Ramen ๐Ÿœ, brewery tour & sake๐Ÿถ tasting Uesugi Hakushakutei Hotel ๐Ÿจ: Ginzan Onsen to experience spirited away scene alike onsen street & former official royal ๐Ÿ‘‘ family accommodation
  4. To Naruko Gorge Matsushima islands ๐Ÿ—พ Ichiban-cho to experience local gourmet grab & go Hotel stay at Sendai city to experience the Sendai Pageant of Starlight
  5. Shopping ๐Ÿ›๏ธ trip at Sendai-Izumi premium outlets Zao Fox Village Adachigahara Furusatomura Hotel ๐Ÿจ stay at Koriyama city to get in touch with the rural life of Japan
  6. Kawagoe city street strolling for time travel to the past & last mins shopping ๐Ÿ›๏ธ before flying out ๐Ÿ›ซ to Tokyo/ back home

More Japan travel planning via ๐ŸŒ https://www.tohokukanko.jp/en/itineraries/index.html & ๐ŸŒ https://www.japan.travel/en/my/beauty-of-hokkaido-tohoku/

Lastly, live sharing by a Malaysian student, Ms Admirah about her favourite shine muscat grape, powdery snow in winter โ„๏ธ Ohh ya…She reminded all visitors must bring a good camera to capture the beautiful scenery etc. when travelling to Japan

Things To Do @ Fukushima Prefecture

SiennyLovesDrawing loves train ride, so definitely she will enjoy a scenic railway ride on the Oku-Aizu Railway (Tadami Line) which offering fantastic views of the striking natural scenery ๐Ÿšžโœจ, especially during autumn & winter seasons

Aizu region with historical sites eg. Tsuruga Castle & Nakadori, with mountainous natural landscapes ๐Ÿ”๏ธ, orchards & hot springs โ™จ๏ธ, both have basin areas that remain warm in winter & mountainous areas with cool summers & snowy winters

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Mugenkyo-no-Watashi River Crossing on the Tadami River via Japanese boat trip around 15mins per way & run between Hayato Onsen pier & the Mifuke area. This was named after the truly wondrous scenery created by the river mist in the mornings & evenings of summer

Tsuruga Castle ้ถดใƒถๅŸŽ ๐Ÿฏ was known for its strong defense, enduring for an entire month under the enemy’s attack during the 1868 war. It’s said to be the only castle in Japan that still has the same red-tiled roof from the time before it was demolished. At top floor, it offers a view of Mt. Bandai & Iimori Hill, also the townscape of Aizu. Ms Abe has recommended this castle as must visit during spring & autumn season

SiennyLovesDrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป also read about this unique Buddhist temple built in 1796 named Sazaedo Temple ่žบๆ—‹ๅ ‚ โ›ฉ๏ธ (Aizu Sazae-do, officially named Entsusansou-do). It’s still standing strong now after about 220 years, this 3-story temple solely made of wood, looks like a spiral staircase shaped with its ingenious double-helix slope (It allows visitors to ascend & descend the temple structure without meeting those moving in the opposite direction) that makes it in National Important Cultural Property listing in 1995 & also was showcased in Michelin Green Guide in 2018. Visitors will observe a discontinued practice by local Japanese from the plastered family placards of visitors who completed pilgrimages to the temple & gave donations on the roof & walls of this temple. She would definitely visiting it when she is at Aizu-Wakamatsu City, Fukushima. More info via ๐ŸŒ http://sazaedo.jp/

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Hanamiyama Park ๐Ÿž๏ธ sets on the slopes of the hills to offers a plethora of cherry trees with many different hues of pink. Must enjoy the walking trails & exploring the recommended picture-taking spots during the sakura season, middle of April in Fukushima

Miharu Takizakura ไธ‰ๆ˜ฅๆปๆกœ is ranked among the Japan’s “3 greatest cherry trees ๐ŸŒธ๐Ÿ’ฎ” ~ The Takizakura literally means “waterfall cherry tree” is 1 of the most popular single cherry trees in Japan. The wonderfully shaped weeping cherry tree in the hills of Miharu Town is said to be over 1000 years old

Bandai-Azuma Skyline (Nakadori) is 1 of selected Japanโ€™s top 100 roads, a scenic driving ๐Ÿš— route stretches 28.7km to meandering through the Azuma mountain range, between Takayu Onsen & Tsuchiyu Toge Pass. The highlight of the drive is the Fudosawa Bridge ๐ŸŒ‰ spanning over the Tsubakuro Valley, the view from the bridge is spectacular as if you’re floating in the sky

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Tatsusawa Fudotaki Recreation Forest ๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒณ in the Tatsusawa Hot Spring village, a great place for an outdoor adventure in this rural setting ie. hiking, waterfalls, visit temples โ›ฉ๏ธ, skiing โ›ท๏ธ๐ŸŽฟ, picnic, camping etc.

The Nagatoko is Shingu Kumano Shrine’s worship hall which is designated as a Nationally Important Cultural Asset. Built in 1055 as the main structure during the Heian period to the Kamakura period, its thatched roof is supported by 44 massive pillars, each one 45 cm in diameter. This comprises a single large, open stage with no walls, and is said to have been used for ascetic training by priests, as well as kagura dance festivals

Ouchi-jukuๅคงๅ†…ๅฎฟ is a small village which is located in Aizu Wakamatsu, the west of Fukushima & famous for its beautiful snow โ„๏ธ๐ŸŒจ๏ธโ„๏ธ scenery of the Japanese traditional houses village covered by snow in winter

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Lake Inawashiro ็Œช่‹—ไปฃๆน– is Japanโ€™s 4th largest lake, highly transparent, also called โ€œTenkyokoโ€ in reference to its โ€œmirror-like lake that reflects the heaven. Visitors can enjoy lake bathing, fishing, canoeing etc. Ms Abe has recommended it as 1 of the destination to enjoy winter sports

A long-established sake ๐Ÿถ brewery named Toyokuni Brewery ่ฑŠๅ›ฝ้…’้€ , which started its sake brewery business in the Edo period (200 years ago) made from regional rice ๐Ÿš๐ŸŒพ that local farmers grow in Fukushima & its sake has won a variety of awards ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ…๐ŸŽ–๏ธ

Website ๐ŸŒ : https://www.japan.travel/en/destinations/tohoku/fukushima/ & https://www.pref.fukushima.lg.jp/site/portal-english/

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6 Prefectures in Tohoku region, Japan

Tohoku, Japan ~ Aomori Prefecture & Things To Do

From SiennyLovesDrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป earlier blogging about the 3 sessions of Japan ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Tohoku Online Seminar Secretariat attended with aims to promoting & endorsing Japan ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Tourism in Tohoku region, also to providing the latest information from local municipalities, Tourism Federation & Malaysian presenters who are familiar with the mentioned areas ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป Tohoku region in Japan ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต

Again, she really enjoyed this 4th session @ 13 Jan & would like to share some of the important information she has learnt about Aomori Prefecture ้’ๆฃฎ็œŒ here

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Similarly, this online seminar kick started with the updates in Japan ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต by Ms Tracy. Japan is experiencing its 1st heavy snowfall in 4 years as we read from international news. Some of the rare sceneries were explained during this session ie. Central Tokyo with 10cm of snow, temperature hovered below 0 degree Celsius etc.

Ms Tracy has also shared that the Japanese are celebrating the most important holiday in Japan ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ie. New Year from 29 Dec to 3 Jan annually. Typically families will gather together. A Japanese tradition of 1st worship of the new year aka Hatsumode at 12am sharp on 1st thing in the morning of 1 Jan (More info via ๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/599813696836168/posts/2062470093903847/) & 1st sunrise of the year aka Hatsu-Hinode, rising or sun setting aligns with the peak of Mt Fuji ๐Ÿ”๏ธ & causing the peak to shine bright like a diamond ๐Ÿ’Ž, well known as Diamond Fuji ๐Ÿคฉ The Japanese also practicing Otoshidama tradition, a slight different to our Malaysians Ang Pow ๐Ÿงง tradition. The Japanese working adults would be giving Ang Pow to the kids in the family within range of JPY1k to 5k (Approximately RM36 to RM182)

More updated Japan travel details via ๐ŸŒ https://www.japan.travel/en/practical-coronavirus-information/ & https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/cp/page22e_000925.html

Then, sharing from Ms Lee Nyok Peng ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ (Malaysian from Kluang, Johor, the director of Jumonji Cafe since 2015) & shown us a live walk around her cafe in Kuroishi & has explained about the thick snow on the rooftops & on the streets. She has recommended a must try sake which won an award ๐Ÿถ ~ ็ด”็ฑณๅคงๅŸ้†ธ ็จฒๆ‘ๅฑ‹ๆ–‡ๅ››้ƒŽ” Junmai Daiginjo Inamuraya Bunshiro at Sake brewery named Narumi Jozo, more info from its FB page named narumijozoten. Yes โœ…, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป is gonna pay her cafe a visit when she is travelling to Kuroishi, Aomori Perfecture then ๐Ÿ˜ More about her cafe & Malaysian menu served via ๐ŸŒ http://kuroishi-machisodate.com/cafe.html

Next, sharing from Ms Kaori Kogawa ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ from Aomori Tourism Department about some famous festivals & places to visit within Aomori by each seasons

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Ms Chessie has shared her travel highlights at Aomori with nice photos & videos. She actually shared also during the Akita online session, always inspiring happy to hear more of her Japan travels ๐Ÿ˜ She has highly recommended a cycling trip from Chuo-Hirosaki station to Owani station & all you can eat cherries ๐Ÿ’ (Other than apple ๐ŸŽ picking) from Tsugaru Yume Ringo Farm during summer. Also shared that must try the Garlic Yakisoba which doesn’t taste the normal smelly garlic ๐Ÿง„ SiennyLovesDrawing is really curious ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป๐Ÿค” & wanna try it whenever she is at Aomori then, she is never a garlic fan โŒ๐Ÿง„ since young

Update from Fukushima online session by Ms Farah @ 26 Jan, must enjoy Japanese breakfast experience, indulge in fresh local foods & interaction with the locals at Tatehana Wharf Morning Market, Hachinohe, Aomori. It’s 1 of the largest Sunday morning markets in Japan which selling seafood, fruits, flowers, coffee, pastries, antiques etc. More via https://www.849net.com/en/

Things To Do @ Aomori Prefecture

Aomori Prefecture is well known for its nature beauty & World Heritage ie. Jogakura Bridge, Shirakami-Sanchi, Lake Towada, Oirase Stream & more ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

SiennyLovesDrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป has read more about Aomori Prefecture after this online session & really wish to personally travel & explore below things to do โ˜บ๏ธ

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Nebuta Matsuri ใญใถใŸ็ฅญใ‚Š, the biggest Tanabata festival held in August annually at Aomori City & famous as 1๏ธโƒฃ of the 3๏ธโƒฃ great festivals of the Tohoku region. Haneto”, the dancers who dress up in flashy outfits & chant “rasserah” as they going down the streets

Warasse Nebuta Museum ใญใถใŸใฎๅฎถ ใƒฏใƒฉใƒƒใ‚ป to learn more about the history & culture of this festival

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Approximately 60% of Japan’s apples ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ are harvesting here, including Aomori apple pies containing whole apple. Also can enjoy apple picking & eating freshly picked apples ๐ŸŽย Hirosaki City in Aomori is producing 1/3 of delicious Aomori apples, the single largest producer of apples in Japan ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต which for the intense sweetness & delightful crunch apple ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

Must experience the mixture of new western wave with traditional Japanese culture at Hirosaki Park & Hirosaki castle ๅผ˜ๅ‰ๅŸŽ It’s constructed in Hirayama style, the main tower was built on top of a hill for easier defense & surrounded by defensive walls, moats & yagura towers. Along with the Japan’s oldest Yoshino cherry tree, the sakura tunnel with a cherry blossom light-up making it a famous spot in Aomori during sakura season ๐ŸŒธ๐ŸŒธ Also famous to viewing beautiful autumn leaves ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ & Yuki-Doro Matsuri aka snow lantern festival ๐Ÿ˜€ More travel tips via ๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/599813696836168/posts/961814290636105/ & https://www.facebook.com/599813696836168/posts/1248273411990190/

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Lake Towada is the largest caldera lake on Japanโ€™s main island, Honshu which formed by volcanic activity since about 200K years ago. At 327m deep, the 3rd deepest lake in Japan ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต which surrounding by greenery in spring & summer, autumn leaves ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ in autumn & snowy scenery in winter โ„๏ธ More info via ๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/108836341523879/posts/129218346152345/

Aomori Gyosai Center aka Furukawa Fish Market is a must eat place. The Nokke-don which literally means a rice bowl with toppings is a dish allowing customers to pick & place on top of the rice. Yeahโ€ผ๏ธAmazing experience to creating own unique “my-best don” ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ https://fb.watch/aLKtOHo06z/

Aomori is well known worldwide as 1๏ธโƒฃ of the cities with the heaviest snowfall in the world ๐ŸŒŽ The 18 mountains ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ” which form the volcanic complex called the Hakkลda Mountains have their trees ๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒฒ covered in snow โ„๏ธ & ice resulting in frozen tree formations called “snow monsters” via ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ https://fb.watch/aXrVRBrh6j/ . Many visitors also amazed with its beautiful autumn leaves scenery ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ

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The Seven Swamps of Tsuta & a scenic lake called Tsutanuma especially popular during autumn season. In the surrounding area is the Tsuta Onsen, 1๏ธโƒฃ of the top ๐Ÿ’ฏhot springs in Japanโ™จ๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต

Shirakami Sanchi ็™ฝ็ฅžๅฑฑๅœฐ is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1993 & known for its primeval forests of beech trees, the Anmon no Taki waterfalls & the region’s vast wildlife

In Inakadate, between June to Oct, must enjoy the Rice Paddy Art aka Tanbo Art in Japanese , an elaborately designed works which created by planting different colored rice ๐ŸŒพ via a perspective drawing method. Yes โœ…, similarly to what she has shared in Akita blog post earlier
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SiennyLovesDrawing loves to travel with train ๐Ÿš‚ & the Konan Railway is a local line that runs around Hirosaki City. On snowy winter โ„๏ธ days, a Russell snow plow train will be in action to remove snow from the tracks. It will be very lucky ๐Ÿ€ if can spot it ya โ˜บ๏ธ More info via ๐ŸŒhttps://konantetsudo.jp/for-foreigners/ & ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ https://fb.watch/aLLfagG19c/

Hop on the Tsugaru Railway Winter Stove Train from Tsugaru-Goshogawara Station for an unforgettable delightful moments to admiring the beautiful winter rural landscape of Tsugaru area

Sannai Maruyama Archaeological site features excavated items eg. Japanโ€™s Paleolithic age thatโ€™s chockful of interesting artifacts, accessories & sculptures that date back 10K years being discovered in 12 different ruins

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6 Prefectures in Tohoku region, Japan

Tohoku, Japan ~ Iwate Prefecture & Things To Do

Yeahโ€ผ๏ธ Happy New Year 2022 to all ๐Ÿ˜

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From SiennyLovesDrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป earlier blogging about the 2 sessions of Japan ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Tohoku Online Seminar Secretariat attended with aims to promoting & endorsing Japan ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Tourism in Tohoku region, also to providing the latest information from local municipalities, Tourism Federation & Malaysian presenters who are familiar with the mentioned areas ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป Tohoku region in Japan ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต

Welcome to read more about the 1st session about Akita Perfecture & things to do via ๐ŸŒ https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2021/10/26/tohoku-japan-akita-prefecture-things-to-do/ & 2nd session about Miyagi Perfecture & things to do via ๐ŸŒ https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2021/11/23/tohoku-japan-miyagi-prefecture-things-to-do/

Again, she really enjoyed this 3rd session @ 15 Dec & would like to share some of the important information she has learnt about Iwate Prefecture ๅฒฉๆ‰‹็œŒ here. Ohh ya…She has won a lucky draw gift ๐ŸŽ ~ a Tokyo 2020 Olympic: Mino Ware Small Cup , special thank you ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

Similarly, this online seminar kick started with the updates of new ๐Ÿ†• normal travel in Japan ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตby Ms Tan that Japan border remained closed as at to-date for foreigners. More updated details via ๐ŸŒ https://www.japan.travel/en/practical-coronavirus-information/ & https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/cp/page22e_000925.html . Ms Tan also shared about some recent MATTA survey statistics gathered ie. Top 5 popular elements in Japan are Japanese foods, accommodations, 4 seasons experience, hot springs (Wellness tourism) & winter activities. About 50% consumers will rely on travel agencies to arrange their overseas & Japan trips post COVID19

The session was continued with the interesting travel & living experiences in Iwate by various presenters ie. Ms Munirah, Ms Doris & Mr Isrami

Sharing from Ms Munirah ๐Ÿง•๐Ÿผ (Malaysian student) & shown us a live walk around the Takamatsu Pond, Morioka etc. nearby the Iwate University where she is studying currently. She has explained about the Morioka Sansa Odori Festival @ Morioka city, more details via http://www.sansaodori.jp/foreign/english.php . A halal restaurant for Wanko Soba @ Azumaya Honten , Morioka city, more details via https://wankosoba.jp/en/wankosoba/

Next, sharing from Ms Doris ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ from Iwate Tourism Department about some festivals at Iwate ie. Morioka Sansa Odori Festival, Chagu Chagu Umakko & Hayachine Kagura (Intangible Cultural Heritage) . She recommends the 2 hours 11 mins ride from Tokyo to Iwate with Tohoku Shinkansen. Some of the must visit World Heritage Sites in Iwate are Hiraizumi & Hashino Iron Mining & Smelting Site. Also Hachimantai Aspite Line Snow Corridor, Hachimantai Dragon Eye, Tenshochi, Jodogahama Beach & Kitayamazaki

Mr Isrami actually shared that he has planned a Sakura tree ๐ŸŒธ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ˜ Wowโ€ผ๏ธ Also he has recommended some must visit places in Iwate ie. Geibikei Gorge, Koiwai Farm ๅฐๅฒฉไบ•่พฒๅ ด, to enjoy summer ski, cycling (More details via http://www2.pref.iwate.jp/~hp2516_4/index.html) , ๐Ÿ˜€

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Things To Do @ Iwate Prefecture

SiennyLovesDrawing has recently read online about the ONLY lone surviving tree ๐ŸŒณ of the Takata Pine Forest from the Great East Japan Earthquake & Tsunami in 2011 in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ—พ

This 250-year-old “miracle” pine is the only 1 among 70K trees left standing along the town’s coastline after the disaster. Actually it’s initially survived, but was removed last Sept after its roots died from exposure to saltwater

Now a reconstruction of it stands at its place. Some young pine trees are growing again along the city’s coastline ๐Ÿ—พ & thanks to the great ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป restore efforts

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Mr Isrami has highly recommended Geibikei & must be one in the top listโ€ผ๏ธ Geibikei is a gorge located in Ichinoseki area of Iwate. It’s with beautiful scenery of red, orange and yellow color of autumn leaves ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ on the cliff & both sides of the river during autumn with a boat ๐Ÿ›ถ ride which steered by local Japanese. Easy ๐Ÿšƒ access by taking train to JR Geibikei station & walk for about 5 mins. More info via ๐ŸŒ http://www.geibikei.co.jp/en/index.html

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For hiking ๐Ÿฅพโ›ฐ๏ธ lovers , Mt. Iwate is the tallest mountain in Iwate prefecture. It is 2,038m tall & can be seen all the way from Aomori Perfecture. It gets snow before most of the other mountains & snow can been seen on it from Oct onward every year

Ms Doris has recommended Hiraizumi for Chuson-ji Buddhist Temple listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site, itโ€™s a place not to be missed when visiting Iwate @ Tohoku, Japan. More info via http://www.chusonji.or.jp/en/ . Also to visit the Motsuji Temple which possess 1 of the few remaining Pure Land Gardens in Japan, ie. a popular garden style in ancient times & attempting to recreate the Buddhist concept of the Pure Land or โ€œBuddhist Paradiseโ€. More info via http://hiraizumi.or.jp/en/archive/sightseeing/motsuji.html

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Hachimantai, it’s a scenic spot in the Iwate Prefecture which shared by Ms Doris in her session. There is a mountain which stands at an altitude of 1,614m & straddles the Akita & Iwate prefectures, it has a plateau around it which has been designated as Towada Hachimantai National Park with seasonal flowers from spring to autumn & snowing in winter. Not to miss the Kagaminuma on the Hachimantai mountaintop promenade aka Dragon Eye when the snow melts from mid-May to mid-June. About 2 hours by bus from JR Morioka Station to Hachimantai & Kagaminuma

Hachimantai Aspite Line Snow Corridor is a 27km mountain sightseeing road that runs through Towada-Hachimantai National Park straddling Iwate & Akita. 1 of the best roads in Japan for a scenic drive with impressively high walls of snow on both sides. The snow walls which can reach a height of 6m. Note: It may be closed during winter due to heavy snow as shown via https://www.facebook.com/Visit.My.Japan/posts/1823397997811059

Ms Doris also recommends Jodogahama Beach aka โ€œPure Land Beachโ€ which located within Sanriku Geopark in Iwate Prefecture. The clear blue water, white rocks & green pines actually listed in Japan’s 100 Best Beaches of Japan
The Koiwai Farm ๅฐๅฒฉไบ•่พฒๅ ด as recommended by Mr Isrami to visit for its Mt Iwate backdrop & a agrotourism destination in Iwate, Tohoku. A 3000-hectare private farm since 1891 located scenically at the base of Mt. Iwate & is most famous for its dairy products ie. milk, cheese, yogurt, milk ramen etc. Must visit the museum in Kamimaru Cowshed area to learn about the 125 years of Koiwai Farm history. Must enjoy a ride on the horse tram about 10 mins that has been used for 50 years since 1904 for sightseeing, see sheep grazing on pastures & the view of the beautiful 100 years supervised forest. Also can enjoy a dairy barn shuttle too. More info via https://www.koiwai.co.jp/makiba/en/.

Website ๐ŸŒ : https://www.japan.travel/en/destinations/tohoku/iwate/ & https://visitiwate.com/

You may enjoy some videos via https://www.japan.travel/en/my/beauty-of-hokkaido-tohoku/

Ohh ya…For travel convenience, you may check out Tocoo! ~ The Japan’s ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตLeading Rental Car Reservation Site for your car rental booking service with hundreds of their outlets throughout Japan of various car rental brands during your trips via ๐ŸŒ https://www2.tocoo.jp/en/?asp_id=1679&utm_source=1679&utm_medium=affiliate

#ๆฑๅŒ—ใ€€#ๅฒฉๆ‰‹็œŒ #japan #japantravel #tourism #Tohoku #Iwate #travel #traveltojapan #discoverjapan #tourism #beauty #wanderlust #city #nature #ๆ—ฅๆœฌ #landscape #japanpics #japanlovers #temple #shrine #art #familytravel

6 Prefectures in Tohoku region, Japan

Tohoku, Japan ~ Miyagi Prefecture & Things To Do

Yeahโ€ผ๏ธ From SiennyLovesDrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป earlier blogging about the 1st session of Japan ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Tohoku Online Seminar Secretariat attended with aims to promoting & endorsing Japan ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Tourism in Tohoku region, also to providing the latest information from local municipalities, Tourism Federation & Malaysian presenters who are familiar with the mentioned areas ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป Tohoku region in Japan ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต

Welcome to read more about the 1st session about Akita Perfecture & things to do via ๐ŸŒ https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2021/10/26/tohoku-japan-akita-prefecture-things-to-do/

Again, she really enjoyed this 2nd session @ 18 Nov & would like to share some of the important information she has learnt about Miyagi Prefecture ๅฎฎๅŸŽ็œŒ here. Similarly, this online seminar kick started with the updates of new ๐Ÿ†• normal travel in Japan ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตby Ms Tracy Lim. More updated details via ๐ŸŒ https://www.japan.travel/en/practical-coronavirus-information/ & https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/cp/page22e_000925.html . Then followed by interesting travel & living experiences in Miyagi by various presenters ie. Ms Nadia, Ms Olivia Lam etc.

Sharing from Ms Nadia ๐Ÿง•๐Ÿผ (Malaysian student from Kedah) in her 6th year in Sendai, the capital city of Miyagi Perfecture & shown us a live walk from her Tohoku University, a famous shopping street arcade & its surrounding. She also told about Date Masamune, a famous samurai war ford. Love that Sendai is known as City Of Trees, we need more of tree cities around the globe. Read more via ๐ŸŒ https://sendai-experience.com/en/

Next, sharing from Mr Nagi Cao ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ from Miyagi Tourism Department & Miyagi is actually his hometown. Only 1% foreign tourists visiting here, a hidden gem to SiennyLovesDrawing when she heard it ๐Ÿคฉ

Also Miyagi Perfecture is good for family with kids to travel around as shared by Ms Olivia Lam ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿปto end this online seminar

Ohh ya…Ms Olivia ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿป has recommended about Zunda Mochi, a specialty wagashi (ie. Traditional Japanese sweet) of Miyagi which made from sweetened Edamame. Wowโ€ผ๏ธ Sound tempting delicious ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค to SiennyLovesDrawing as she loves mochi & edamame a lot

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Things To Do @ Miyagi Prefecture

Miyagi Perfecture was once affected by a serious earthquake slightly 10 years ago, do check out this clip via ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ https://youtu.be/YJxIxcuvyYI to observe the Miyagiโ€™s reconstructed areas

Mr Nagi has shared some famous destinations to visit in Miyagi during each of the 4 seasons as well as some special unique reason to enjoy

Funaoka Castle Park in Shibata is well known as thousand cherry trees & more than 200K tourists visited each year during the cherry ๐ŸŒธ blossom season ๐Ÿ˜ฒ It’s particularly known for a slope car that goes up & down the mountain through the cherry trees & a famous Kannon statue standing 24m tall @ the top of the mountain ๐Ÿ”๏ธ that was built as a symbol of peace & security. More info via ๐ŸŒ https://www.skbk.or.jp/en/shibata-cherry-blossom/ & welcome to check out more about the beautiful scenes in this photos album via ๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/516136811836316/posts/3800703606712937/

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Miyagi has incredible festivals all-year round, summer is especially packed with celebrations, some of its festivals are in this FB video via ๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/visitmiyagi/posts/2210512775732036 , eg. famous historical festival named Sairi Genya with beautiful 100 lanterns surrounding the Sairi Yashiki old warehouse buildings. Also to check out the Hirose River Lantern Festival for “Toro-nagashi” aka lantern floating, a Japanese Obon tradition where people float paper lanterns down a river

Michinoku Yosakoi Festival every year with thousands of dancers in almost 200 teams from all over Japan ๐Ÿ—พ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต filled the street of Sendai to perform โ€œYosakoiโ€, an energetic group dance that combines traditional Japanese dance movements & modern music. However, due to global health pandemic, stream the Yosakoi dance online named โ€œOnline Michi YOSAโ€. For more info via ๐ŸŒ https://michinoku-yosakoi.net

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As an art lover, she really wish to be at the famous Reborn Art Festival which held almost every year. It was 1st held after the Great East Japan Earthquake Disaster & with aims to promote recovery in the region & has since grown as a popular event to celebrate creativity & expression. The Kohei Nawaโ€™s captivating White Deer (Oshika) installation in Oginohama, Miyagi. It’s with online video exhibits this year @ Ishinomaki City area, Oshika Peninsula, Onagawa Station area, do check out via ๐ŸŒ https://www.reborn-art-fes.jp/en/shikanoyukue/

The most popular nature adventures here is birds watching @ Izunuma in northern Miyagi Prefecture. Suggest to visit in the summer when lotus blooms spread across the lake like a giant carpet. Must try a boat ride through the middle of the lotus flowers. For more info via ๐ŸŒ https://www.tohokukanko.jp/en/attractions/detail_10008.html

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For family with kids, it’s recommended by Ms Olivia to visit the Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium ๐Ÿ ๐ŸŸ๐Ÿก๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿณ, the coastal area of eastern Sendai City. Also a favorite weekend getaway for local Japanese families & a popular dating spot for young couples

With almost 10K square meters floor area & over 300 kinds of aquatic animal & plant specimens on display, including a school of 25K sardines, exhibitions of the Sanriku sea & deep-sea fishes

Yesโœ…, 1 of the largest aquariums in the Tohoku region. Visitors can also view dolphin & sea lion performances etc. More info via ๐ŸŒ http://www.uminomori.jp/umino/en/index.html

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Must visit to Zuihoden aka Samurai Residence. It’s the date mausoleum famed resting place of Date Masamune, the founder of Sendai & is a mainstay among Miyagi’s attractions. More about one of Sendai’s most treasured landmarks via ๐ŸŒ https://tsumugu.yomiuri.co.jp/en/learn/mausoleum-of-one-eyed-dragon-a-sight-to-behold-in-sendai/ & ๐ŸŒ https://www.zuihoden.com/en/

A vibrant model of Japanese architecture, Zuihoden also entombs Masamuneโ€™s son & grandson, Date Tadamune & Date Tsunamune. It’s a quiet spot with lots of greenery & hydrangeas adding to its tranquil beauty

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Ohh ya…Miyagi Prefecture is with this scenic spot named Naruko Gorge, located in Osaki City. Cliffs reach about 100m high & stretch for 2.5 km, the “V-shaped canyon” formed by the erosion of the Ootani River is really a sight to behold especially when autumn season ๐Ÿ

A perfect photo spot would be the Naruko Gorge Rest House @ Nakayamadaira side entrance of the Naruko Gorge Trail & Oofukazawa Bridge to see the leaves changing color ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿ˜

Must enjoy the Naruto Onsen, hot spring village of Naruko-onsen-kyo, located in the north of Miyagi Prefecture. It consists of 5 hot springs. More info via ๐ŸŒ http://en.naruko.gr.jp

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For winter season, Miyagi is good for ski โ›ท๏ธ๐ŸŽฟ holidays especially @ Miyagi Zaoโ€™s Eboshi Ski Resort. Check out this clip via ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/516136811836316/posts/3662411400542159/ . Also read more via ๐ŸŒ https://travelweekly.co.uk/articles/332649/exploring-tohoku-in-northern-japan

Miyagi is also a food kingdom as top provider for rice & with richest fishing ground for seafood . After attended this 2nd session & read more about Miyagi while writing this sharing, SiennyLovesDrawing really looking forward to visit Miyagi Prefecture soon. She would like to travel with her little niece to the Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium ๐Ÿ ๐ŸŸ๐Ÿก๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿณ Do stay tuned for her next sharing on 3rd session @ 15 Dec about the Iwate Perfecture, she just can’t wait ๐Ÿ˜

Website ๐ŸŒ : https://www.japan.travel/en/destinations/tohoku/miyagi/ & https://visitmiyagi.com/

Ohh ya…For travel convenience, you may check out Tocoo! ~ The Japan’s ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตLeading Rental Car Reservation Site for your car rental booking service with hundreds of their outlets throughout Japan of various car rental brands during your trips via ๐ŸŒ https://www2.tocoo.jp/en/?asp_id=1679&utm_source=1679&utm_medium=affiliate

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6 Prefectures in Tohoku region, Japan

Tohoku, Japan ~ Akita Prefecture & Things To Do

Updated 23 Nov 2021 6.30pm ~ Miyagi blog post link ๐Ÿ˜€

Yeahโ€ผ๏ธ SiennyLovesDrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป has been invited by Japan ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Tohoku Online Seminar Secretariat to attend a series of its 6 online seminars ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป about the Tohoku areas listed below,

These online seminars ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป are being held with aims to promoting & endorsing Japan ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Tourism in Tohoku region, also to providing the latest information from local municipalities, Tourism Federation & Malaysian presenters who are familiar with the mentioned areas ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป Tohoku region in Japan ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต is well known with its nature beauty as shown in this video via ๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/Visit.My.Japan/videos/905564299594438/

She really enjoyed the 1st session @ 14 Oct & would like to share some of the important information she has learnt about Akita Prefecture here

Ohh ya…She has won a lucky draw gift ๐ŸŽ ~ Premium Kitaha Japanese tea ๐Ÿต , special thank you ya ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

The online seminar kick started with the updates of Covid 19 status , safety measurements (In multi languages) at shops/ restaurants & new ๐Ÿ†• normal travel in Japan ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต The Japanese people already resumed their life & some places can observe the crowds. More updated details from time to time via ๐ŸŒ https://www.japan.travel/en/practical-coronavirus-information/ , then followed by interesting travel & living experiences in Akita by various presenters ie. Mr. Makito Kochihira, Ms. Cheesie etc.

Things To Do @ Akita Prefecture ็ง‹็”ฐ็œŒ ๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŽ’โœˆ๏ธ

Akita Prefecture is often known as โ€˜Bi no Kuni (The Country of Beauty), yes โœ…, naturally the essential Japanese food & cultural experiences. Its visitors can enjoy a variety of leisure experiences in the mountains ๐Ÿ” , sea ๐ŸŒŠ & lakes throughout all 4 seasons throughout a year ๐Ÿ˜

Don’t you remember the famous movie ~ Hachi: A Dogโ€™s Tale ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿฆด that has touched most of us with its loyalty, love & friendship between the dog & man for generationsโ“โ‰๏ธ

Yes โœ…, Odate city, Akita is its hometown , so do dropping by Akita Dog Visitors Center, next door to Odate train station during your trip to visit them ya ๐Ÿ˜

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Mr. Makito Kochihira ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ (Local guide)โ€™s live sharing during this session has explained about the autumn season, rice ๐ŸŒพ fields , wearing boot ๐Ÿฅพ & gloves ๐Ÿงค to enjoy the blue sky with 20 degree chilling morning & night, then watching the mountains turn red. During winter โ„๏ธ, Akita will snow heavily ie. 3 meter snow. All can experience all 4 seasonal weather here. Abundance of foods eg. rice ๐Ÿš, fruits ๐ŸŒฝ, vegetables ๐Ÿฅฌetc. to enjoy, while winter time to enjoy the pickles. He has shared that the people here, mainly are farmers ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿปโ€๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐ŸŒพ They will bring vegetables & distribute when big harvest time. He loves the heart warming & friendly local people lifestyle in Akita ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ’•

Only at Akita Prefecture, the visitors get to enjoy the unique flavour & texture of the luxury food junsai (watershield) by maneuvering a small boat ๐Ÿšฃโ€โ™‚๏ธ , then carefully picking junsai one by one

Tambo art uses rice paddy ๐ŸŒพ as a canvas to paint giant picture with different coloured rice ๐ŸŒพ plants. If you’re on the the Akita Nairiku Junkan Railway, you will pass by & enjoy the beautiful views of Tambo art ๐Ÿ˜

Also must experience the farm stay that she has learnt from Ms Cheesie sharing

There are numerous well known places to enjoy a walk to gain a mother nature hiking ๐Ÿฅพ experience in Akita with its expanses of natural beauty, especially the huge, strangely shaped Japanese beech tree, the Agariko Daiou, in Shishigahama wetland

Mt. Moriyoshi Gondola ๐Ÿ” is known as one of the hundred best mountains for wild flowers ๐ŸŒบ๐ŸŒธ & also its snow-covered tree ๐ŸŒฒ๐ŸŒณ scenery during the winter โ„๏ธ season

Winter โ„๏ธ sports are popular in Akita with a large number of ski ๐ŸŽฟ resorts & courses, including Tazawako Ski Resort & Mt. Moriyoshi Ani Ski Resort. Do check out this recorded live video by Visit Akita ใ€Fun from Home- Live Streaming from Akita Prefectureใ€‘via ๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/599813696836168/posts/1846775732139952/

The Hydrangeas of Unsho-ji Temple โ›ฉ has gained popularity as a beautiful, picturesque spot to visit at least once in Oga during early summer. Also famously known as the โ€œblue heavenโ€, yes, this temple is a home to more than 1.2K hydrangeas ๐Ÿ’™ This flower represents gratitude, grace & beauty, also further symbolize unity & togetherness

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Lake Tazawa is the deepest lake in Japan ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต with a depth of 423.4m. The beautiful blueness ๐Ÿ’™ & peaceful views to appreciate

Not to miss the Kakunodate Bukeyashiki ่ง’้คจ็”บ Street, a well known sightseeing spot with townscape to giving all visitors a real sense of the Edo era & to tr y on a kimono ๐Ÿ‘˜ & ride on rickshaws ๐Ÿ›บ . It used to attract 2 millions visitors annually

It’s 1 of the famous spot for Sakura Festival, do check out this video clip with beautiful cherry blossom captured via ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ https://fb.watch/8QJ8GCLPTn/

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Ohh ya…There are 7 hot springs โ™จ๏ธ in this Akita Prefecture, each of them has different histories, appearances & spring types ie. Nyuto Onsen ไนณ้ ญๆธฉๆณ‰

Do check out this video captured about this onsen during winter โ„๏ธ via ๐ŸŒhttps://fb.watch/8QEDpdy3cU/

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After attended this 1st session & read more about Akita while writing this sharing, SiennyLovesDrawing really looking forward to visit Akita Prefecture soon. Moreover, she loves to travel with train ๐Ÿš‚, so definitely would like to travel with Akita Nairiku Line, 1 of the local lines in the Tohoku region which runs from Takanosu Station in Kitaakita, Akita Prefecture to Kakunodate Station in Semboku. It runs north-south inland & measures 100km in length

During winter season, the deep snowy scenery can be seen from the train window, while rice ๐ŸŒพharvest season, can enjoy the Tambo art as shared above. Clearly view the bright red iron bridge “Omatagawa Bridge ๐ŸŒ‰ that can be seen between Kayakusa Station & Okashinai Station. Do check out more about this train line in these 3 videos via
๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ https://fb.watch/8QJhKN43Bq/
๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ https://fb.watch/8QEZS0PLzJ/
๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ https://fb.watch/8QFBQbMvvq/

Yes โœ…, she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป will definitely wanna a train ๐Ÿš‚ ride when she is there to appreciate the nostalgic, indelible scenes of Akita, Japan ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ—พ including the tranquil rural landscapes

Do stay tuned for her next sharing on 2nd session @ 18 Nov about the Miyagi Perfecture, she just can’t wait to it ๐Ÿ˜

Website ๐ŸŒ : https://www.japan.travel/en/destinations/tohoku/akita/ & https://stayakita.com/

Ohh ya…For travel convenience, you may check out Tocoo! ~ The Japan’s ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตLeading Rental Car Reservation Site for your car rental booking service with hundreds of their outlets throughout Japan of various car rental brands during your trips via ๐ŸŒ https://www2.tocoo.jp/en/?asp_id=1679&utm_source=1679&utm_medium=affiliate

#japan #tourism #Tohoku #Akita #travel #beauty #wanderlust #city #nature #ๆ—ฅๆœฌ #็ง‹็”ฐ็œŒ #landscape #Akitadoglovers #japanpics #japanlovers #temple #shrine #beautifulakita

Kita Ke Kampung

Malaysia Traditional Village Visit @ Kampung Parit 2 Sungai Haji Dorani, Sabak Bernam, Selangor, Malaysia

Yeahโ€ผ๏ธ Continue from SiennyLovesDrawingโ€™s ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป earlier blogging ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“ about her 1๏ธโƒฃst Kita Ke Kampung village staycation @ Banghuris Homestay ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿกvia ๐ŸŒ https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2020/07/28/malaysia-traditional-village-staycation-banghuris-homestay/

~ Kitakan Sekampung ~

She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป is gonna sharing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“ about her recent Kita Ke Kampung 2.0 ~ An exciting village visit to Kampung Parit 2 ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ˜๐ŸกSungai Haji Dorani, Sabak Bernam, Selangor state of Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ

Do enjoy reading this memorable village experience sharing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“, quite a long blog post ya

Yes โœ…, about the attractions ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ“, foods & village (aka “kampung” in Malaysia’s ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ national language) style activities ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค within Kampung Parit 2 ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿก Sungai Haji Dorani ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ

Read more about Sabak Bernam via ๐ŸŒ https://selangor.travel/discover-sabak-bernam/

Do check out her her IG stories & highlight album named #KitaKeKampung on her IG profiles @siennylovesdrawing, @simplestraightforward & live tweets๐Ÿ“ŒTwitter thread via ๐ŸŒ https://twitter.com/SiennyLovesDraw/status/1304232304911331330?s=20 of this village visit

She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป is proud to continue being a supportive ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป media member ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“ to highlight & share the awareness of the Selangor Culture Council & the State Government’s great efforts to initiating & promoting some of the traditions & cultures of Selangor villages as a tourism product ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

A sustainable local tourism to continue discover more heritage rich villages.ย Of course the next & new ๐Ÿ†• generations still gain chances to learn & appreciate the art, cultures, heritages inherited from the old generations then

Comfy Homestay/ Hotel Stay ๐Ÿจ

Personally she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปwould like to recommend & suggest you all to opt for a village homestay during your visit to Kampung Parit 2 Sungai Haji Dorani ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿก

Do check out FB page via ๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/Doranihomestay/, it was founded during Javanese migration from Indonesia to Malaysia & a unique Javanese village which owns a different lifestyle & culture from the other Malay villages ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿก

Or to engage this homestay to gain experiences of various village activities ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

Due to fully booked of this homestay, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป has checked-in ๐Ÿ”‘ to a family suite with 2๏ธโƒฃ of her travelmates, Kyoko & Pikah ๐Ÿ‘ญ for a pleasant comfy 4๏ธโƒฃD3๏ธโƒฃN stay in the 1๏ธโƒฃst boutique hotel ๐Ÿข in Sekinchan, a small town in Sabak Bernam

It aims to providing affordable hotel rooms with A+ services to all its guests ๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ฌ

Guess whatโ“โ‰๏ธ

She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป actually stayed in this hotel ๐Ÿข back in 2018 (Her partcipation โœ… to Rentak Selangor 2018). Really impressed that this hotel is maintaining well ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป till to-date, bravoโ€ผ๏ธ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป

Purposely snapped photos ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ“ธ at same spot ๐Ÿ˜† Coinsidently she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป wore black ๐Ÿ–ค & the same “I’m busy” pink ๐Ÿ’— cap in both photos ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ“ธ Just a short hair vs a long hair ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜œ Lol…๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿคฃ

Address๐Ÿ“: A+ Boutique Hotel, No. 6 Jalan Sekinchan Perdana 2 Taman Sekinchan Perdana, Kampong Sekinchang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, West Malaysia
FB๐ŸŒ: https://www.facebook.com/aplusboutiquehotel/

Curious why Javanese ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ foodsโ“โ‰๏ธ

During this village visit, she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป has a privilege to taste some of the traditional ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Javanese foods & delicacies, read more via ๐ŸŒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javanese_cuisine

Selangor state of Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ is with lots of Javenese migrants ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ฌ since early 1900s, hence lots of Javanese cultures are being influenced to the local Malaysians ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ฌ๐Ÿ‘ซ

Approximately 4K villagers ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ฌ๐Ÿ‘ซ in Kampung Parit 2 & consists of Javanese (@ paddy field), Banjarese (@ coastal area) & Malays (In between paddy field & coastal area). The other villages are Kampung Sg Nipah, Kampung Sg Limau & Kampung Parit 4

Traditional Food Cooking Demo ~ Sambal Taun/ Tahun ๐ŸŒถ

This sambal is originated asย ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Javanese’s spicy ๐Ÿฅต๐ŸŒถ sauce with the amount of chillies ๐ŸŒถ๐ŸŒถ used & generally cooked with anchovies, clams, cow skin or cow inner parts etc.

It aims to keep for consumption of almost a year (ie. Tahun means year in Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พs national language)

Keep in cooking wok & heat up daily for consumption as chilies ๐ŸŒถ๐ŸŒถ are natural food perservative. Not to mix with coconut milk when 1st cooking it for keep purposes

She has enjoyed this dish with cow skin (Its texture like a jelly), a delicious tasty ๐Ÿคค๐Ÿ˜‹dinner ๐Ÿฝ she had

Traditional Food Cooking Demo ~ Sambal Cili Hijau

Another ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Javanese’s spicy ๐Ÿฅต๐ŸŒถ sauce & this is cooked with green chillies ๐Ÿ’š & anchovies

It’s really really spicy ๐ŸŒถ๐ŸŒถ , however she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป loves & enjoyed it very much. She loves anchovies ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค This sambal can be cooked with chicken, beef etc. according to preference ya

Traditional Food Cooking Demo ~ Pecel Lele

It’sย ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Javanese style deep fried catfish ๐ŸŸ dish with its spicy ๐ŸŒถ coconut ๐ŸŒดmilk ๐Ÿฅฅ๐Ÿฅ› sauce, read more via ๐ŸŒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pecel_lele

Loves ๐Ÿ’— the tasty catfish ๐ŸŸ served in this cooking style ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค during 1๏ธโƒฃ of her dinners @ homestay ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿก

Traditional Kuih Making Demo

There are 3๏ธโƒฃ types of ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Javanese cakes (aka kuih in Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ ‘s national language) which made with its main ingredient ~ Cassava, read more via ๐ŸŒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassava

These cakes no longer available at stalls/ shops within Selangor state, she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป really felt privilege ๐Ÿ˜ƒ to still have a chance to taste them during her visit ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿก

Let’s enjoy her TikTok clip ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŽฅ above which being captured from all 3๏ธโƒฃ cakes making demo shown. Hmm…Why not a cafe themed with all these Javanese cakes in this villageโ“โ‰๏ธ

Ubi Kayu Getok ~ Cassava aka Ubi Kayu in Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ ‘s national language

The making of this cake require some strong energy ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป as need to hit the cassava until it flats & compact to making a tasty cake to enjoy ๐Ÿ˜‰

This cake extremely tasty ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค to enjoy with the sambal cili hijau ๐Ÿ’š๐ŸŒถ

Punten ~ This rice cake extremely tasty ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค to pair & enjoy with the sambal cili hijau ๐Ÿ’š๐ŸŒถ

Ketiwol ~ Extremely tasty & easy to make this cake with 3๏ธโƒฃ main ingredients, Cassava, coconut ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿฅฅ & sugar

Read more about each cake mentioned above & the recipes via her travelmate, Lily ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ’s sharing earlier via ๐ŸŒ http://lilyrianitravelholic.blogspot.com/2015/07/lemper-punten-getok-and-ketiwol.html

Flat Bread Making ๐Ÿฅ (aka Roti Canai in Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ ‘s national language)

Just realised that the making of roti canai ๐Ÿฅ aka flat bread actually not โŒ so simple & easy, especially the making process of hand throwing the dough โ˜บ๏ธ

Always order & at times complaining about the long wait for roti canai to be served at mamak stall, after learning how to making it from this trip, she will not โŒ complain anymore for sure ๐Ÿ˜€

Where to Eat

Laman Tebu ๐ŸŽ‹ Aidil Orkid

A small stall operated by a family within home ๐Ÿก compound & with sugar cane๐ŸŽ‹plants by the roadside. A calm pleasant dining space

Must try the original sweetness sugar cane drink ๐Ÿฅค& with some ice cubes in it

๐Ÿ’ฏ% confirmed no โŒ added sugar of its refreshing natural sweetness sugar cane drink ๐Ÿฅคto enjoy a glass after a glass. A healthy drink not to be missed ya

Note: Tebu aka sugar cane in Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ 's national language

Also must try ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค packed nasi lemak, BBQ honey ๐Ÿฏ chicken wings & BBQ honey chicken back ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ—

Guess whatโ“โ‰๏ธ

8๏ธโƒฃ kilos each of chicken wings & chicken back being sold daily according to the owner ๐Ÿ‘๐ŸปWowโ€ผ๏ธ๐Ÿ˜ฒ That’s a lot, good business ๐Ÿ˜

Personally she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป really enjoyed the nasi lemak served here with its sweet spicy ๐ŸŒถ sambal ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค

Its core business remains with orchid & bonzai plants. Then, venturing to this food business from the owner’s kids ideas from a whole family discussion ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ—ฃ๐Ÿ‘ฅ๐Ÿ‘ค๐Ÿ‘ฅ as the sales of plants were badly affected during the Malaysia’s Movement Control Order (MCO)

The owner’s son has won some bonzai recognitions ๐Ÿ†๐ŸŽ–๐Ÿ…nationwide & international ๐Ÿ‘๐ŸปBravo ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป

Address๐Ÿ“: Jalan Parit 3 1/2 Sg Hj Dorani, 45300 Sungai Besar, Selangor Darul Ehsan, West Malaysia
Operation hours๐Ÿ•™: 2pm to 4pm daily
FB๐ŸŒ: https://www.facebook.com/aidil.roket
Contact๐Ÿ“žโ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ฑ: +6017-2762010

Traditional Village Activities

Baling Kelapa Games

A modern bowling ๐ŸŽณ game, the bowling ball is replaced with a coconut ๐Ÿฅฅ in village & using the recycled plastic bottles as the bowling pinsย 

Trumpet With Coconut Leaves ๐ŸŒด

Amazingly to making the trumpet by just rolling the coconut leaves ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป So so creative

Hmm…Just that this trumpet can’t be used for long term, it’s not โŒ functional after the leaves dried up ya ๐Ÿ˜Œ

Scarecrow Making

Really exciting ๐Ÿ˜‰ fun to learn & make a scarecrow with her group members ๐Ÿ‘ฌ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ซ allocated

Why a scarecrowโ“โ‰๏ธ

It’s widely use by the farmers ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿปโ€๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐ŸŒพ to scare away the birds ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿฆ…ย  from destroying paddy ๐ŸŒพ๐ŸŒพย 

Fishingย  Cat Fish ๐ŸŽฃ๐ŸŸ @ Paddy Field

A quiet leisure activity at the village either by the river, stream, paddy field etc. Catfish ๐ŸŸ is Ikan Keli in Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พs national language

According to the village kids, they will keep the catfish as pet 1๏ธโƒฃst, till they grow bigger, then to cook & enjoy them as dish ๐Ÿฝ

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Yeahโ€ผ๏ธ #HappyMalaysiaDay ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ is upcoming on 16 Sept, @siennylovesdrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป would like to recommend ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป 2๏ธโƒฃ must try #village #activities from her recent #KitaKanSekampung #visit in her own home country ~ #Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ ie. Catfish Fishing ๐ŸŽฃ ๐ŸŸ & catfish catching with hands ๐Ÿคš๐Ÿป๐Ÿ–๐Ÿป in the mud . . #Share #sharing #sharingiscaring ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ #KitaKeKampung 2.0๐Ÿ“Kampung Parit 2 Sungai Haji Dorani, do swipe left โžก๏ธ for more ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŽฅ๐Ÿ“ธ esp the #exciting #interesting catch catfish #moments of her #travelmates being captured & more clips ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŽฅ via her #TikTok ๐ŸŒ Tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw . . Live updates twitter thread via ๐Ÿ“Œ๐ŸŒ https://twitter.com/SiennyLovesDraw/status/1304232304911331330?s=20 . . IG stories highlight album named KitaKeKampung via ๐Ÿ“Œ๐ŸŒ https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE3ODc3NDEzNzcwNzQ0ODE5?igshid=1ufhlkzddnmgs&story_media_id=2359989454810116556 . . Do stay tune for her next #blogging #stories ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“ via ๐ŸŒ siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com . . Cover photo ๐Ÿ“ธ , special thank you ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป๐Ÿ˜Š to @syzadels ๐Ÿ‰๐Ÿ‰ @gayatravel @rodziah_ismail #PusingSelangorDulu #TravelLocal #TravelSafe #BudayaSelangor #tourism #travel #travels #blog #travelling #blogging #bloggers #blogger #influencer #influencers

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Catching Cat Fish โœ‹๐Ÿป๐ŸŸ ๐Ÿคš๐Ÿป @ Paddy Field

A must try amazing exciting catching catfish ๐ŸŸ with hands ๐Ÿคš๐Ÿปโœ‹๐Ÿป in the mud field

The local villagers will just catch the catfish from the drains, river, paddy field etc.

You may check out her TikTok clip ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŽฅ to view the exciting moments captured from her travelmates. She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป was sad ๐Ÿ˜” that she had menstruation that morning ๐Ÿ”… & ruined her excitement to join this catching fun with her travelmates…๐Ÿ˜ข๐Ÿ˜ญ

Traditional Art & Culture

Barongan Kuda Kepang ๐Ÿด

Kuda Kepang aka Flat Horse ๐Ÿด is a traditional Javanese dance with a group of horsemen (as dancers) straddle a flat horse ๐Ÿด Each Flat Horse was made with the braided strips of woven bamboo, then being painted & decorated colourfully

This dance portrays troops riding horses & incorporates trances. When dancers are in trance, they display extraordinary abilities as being possessed by animal spirits eg. monkey ๐Ÿ’ , snake ๐Ÿ , elephant ๐Ÿ˜ , bird ๐Ÿฆ… etc. Some of the horsemen will swallow glasses, climb trees ๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒณ , walk on hot โ™จ๏ธ burning charcoals etc.

Do enjoy her vlog ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŽฅbelow. Read more about Kuda Kepang ๐Ÿดvia๐ŸŒย  https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2018/04/19/rentak-selangor-2018-part-2/ & ๐ŸŒย  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuda_Lumping

Rewang Tradition

It’s the practice of the “rewang” values inherent from the Indonesia ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Javanese influences ie. not โŒ being selfish in the community ๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ฌ, mutual respect, solidarity & sharing of experiences etc. ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ‘ฌ

Some of the common examples eg. Gotong royong, working together to prepare food feast etc. โ˜บ๏ธ

Silat Performances

Itโ€™s not onlyย a martial art, to-date it alsoย performs in Malay villages during official ceremonies & weddingย ๐Ÿคต๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ‘ฐ๐Ÿฝ

This intangible heritage must be preserved for the future generationsย ๐Ÿ‘ถ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘ง๐Ÿป๐Ÿง’๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐Ÿป๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿป Read more viaย ๐ŸŒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silat

Agriculture Activities

Corn ๐ŸŒพ๐ŸŒฝ Farm

SiennyLovesDrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป is a corn ๐ŸŒฝ lover & she really exciting happy ๐Ÿ˜ƒ to be at the corn๐ŸŒฝ farm for the 1๏ธโƒฃst time, yeahโ€ผ๏ธ The corn ๐ŸŒฝ here so sweet to enjoy it fresh from plucking, yes โœ…, no โŒ need steam/ BBQ, really so good ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค

The corn ๐ŸŒฝ farm (1๏ธโƒฃ to 3๏ธโƒฃ acres each farmer) here planted with its corn seeds from Thailand ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ , Taiwan ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ & China ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณย She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป has learnt that corn ๐ŸŒฝ belongs to paddy ๐ŸŒพ family & it took approximately 60 to 70days to harvest ie. 6๏ธโƒฃ months to harvest paddy ๐ŸŒพ & twice to harvest for corn ๐ŸŒฝ

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Yeahโ€ผ๏ธ #HappyMalaysiaDay ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ is upcoming on 16 Sept, I ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป would like to recommend ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป a must visit to #corn ๐ŸŒฝ๐ŸŒพ #farm from my recent #KitaKanSekampung #visit in my own home country ~ #Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ . . #Share #sharing #sharingiscaring ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ #KitaKeKampung 2.0๐Ÿ“Kampung Parit 2 Sungai Haji Dorani, do swipe left โžก๏ธ for more ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŽฅ๐Ÿ“ธ esp the exciting interesting corn farm #moments & more #TikTok clips ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŽฅ via ๐ŸŒ Tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw . . How many of you are corn lover just like meโ“โ‰ Really enjoyed the corn theme foods/ snacks/ drink being captured ๐Ÿ˜ƒ ie. Jemput jemput jagung (corn pancake), cekodok jagung (corn fritters), steamed corn, corn drink, corn sweet soup ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค Ohh ya…The corns ๐ŸŒฝ๐ŸŒฝ from this farm so sweet & tasty to eat just fresh from the plucking, yes โœ… no need to steam ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค Yeahโ€ผ๏ธ I got 2๏ธโƒฃ๐ŸŒฝ๐ŸŒฝfrom the farm uncle as wages after working in the farm for 30mins ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜† . . Live updates twitter thread via ๐Ÿ“Œ๐ŸŒ https://twitter.com/SiennyLovesDraw/status/1304232304911331330?s=20 . . IG stories highlight album named KitaKeKampung via ๐Ÿ“Œ๐ŸŒ https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE3ODc3NDEzNzcwNzQ0ODE5?igshid=1ufhlkzddnmgs&story_media_id=2359989454810116556 . . Do stay tune for my next #blogging #stories ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“ via ๐ŸŒ siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com ๐Ÿค— Yes โœ…, #anywherewithGL #walkswithgl with my ๐Ÿ†• black โšซ๏ธ #GastonLuga @gastonluga ๐ŸŽ’15% off code with "SLD15OFF" . . Cover photo ๐Ÿ“ธ , special thank you ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป๐Ÿ˜Š to @lilyriani_travelholic @gayatravel @rodziah_ismail #PusingSelangorDulu #TravelLocal #TravelSafe #BudayaSelangor #tourism #travel #travels #blog #travelling #blogging #bloggers #blogger #influencer #influencers

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She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป really loves ๐Ÿ’— the original natural sweetness from fresh corn ๐ŸŒฝ , corn pancake (Steamed rice flour with corn & wrapped in corn ear), corn fritters, corn drink ๐Ÿฅค & corn sweet soup ๐Ÿฅฃ during this village trip

Hmm…Why not a cafe themed with corn in this village for both local & foreign tourists ๐Ÿ‘ฌ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ซ to taste & enjoy themโ“โ‰๏ธ

Address๐Ÿ“: Lorong S2, Kampung Parit 10, Sg Hj Dorani, 45300 Sungai Besar, Selangor Darul Ehsan, West Malaysia

Nata De Coco ๐ŸŒด Factory

She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป has learnt that nata is actually coconut ๐ŸŒด fibers layer by layer to accumulate for its standard thickness of 1 to 1.5cm either a min of 7 days or max of 14 days

It’s a ๐Ÿ’ฏ% manual human efforts required to ensure successful fiber layering, the raw nata actually sourish

In this connection, need to place the nata in water ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿ’ฆ for 1 to 2 days to remove โŒ its sourish taste

Must buy from hereโ“โ‰๏ธ

Of courseโ€ผ๏ธ The nata in strawberry ๐Ÿ“ , mangoes ๐Ÿฅญ , lychee, grape ๐Ÿ‡ flavours etc. just RM10.90 for 3๏ธโƒฃ containers

Also the virgin coconut oil produced for its good ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป health benefits & skincare. RM25 a bottle

She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป was told from the briefing that a spoon ๐Ÿฅ„ daily to ensure for general health

Address๐Ÿ“: Lot 9492, Jalan Besar, Kampung Sungai Limau, 45300 Sungai Besar, Selangor Darul Ehsan, West Malaysia
Website๐ŸŒ: https://nandong-global-food-industries.business.site/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/natanandong/ & https://mynandongnatadecoco.blogspot.com/

Beachside @๐Ÿ“Pantai Redang ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ–

A famous beachside ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ among the residents of Sekinchan, of course both local & foreign tourists ๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ฌ

Do dropping by to make a wish ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป at this famous wishing tree ๐ŸŒณ of a Chinese temple โ›ฉ, to enjoy the food ๐Ÿฝ & souvenirs ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ› stalls surrounding this beach ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ Hmm…Quite crowded ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ‘ฌ at times, do wear a mask ๐Ÿ˜ท & remember to keep your social distancing ya

Must tryโ“โ‰๏ธ

The refreshing coconut ๐Ÿฅฅ jelly, coconut drink ๐Ÿฅค , prawn ๐Ÿค fritters etc.

“Feel & experience a truly living lifestyle & the hospitality of the local villagers ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ‘ฌ in Kampung Parit 2 ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿก @ Sabak Bernamย ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ

So, let’s plan your village visit to Kampung Parit 2 ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿก Sungai Haji Dorani, Sabak Bernam, Selangor, Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ

Surely a great getaway from stressful busy city lifestyle ๐ŸŒ†๐Ÿ™

Moreover nearby KL city, a good destination ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ“for a weekend staycation

There are public bus ๐ŸšŒ services available โœ… to reach this village, do check out ya ๐Ÿ˜€

Address๐Ÿ“: Kampung Parit 2, 45300 Sungai Besar, Selangor Darul Ehsan, West Malaysia
FB๐ŸŒ: https://www.facebook.com/kitakansekampung/

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Kita Ke Kampung

Malaysia Traditional Village Staycation @ Banghuris Homestay

This actually relating to SiennyLovesDrawingโ€™s ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป earlier blogging ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“ via ๐ŸŒhttps://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2020/05/19/things-cant-wait-to-do-after-the-end-of-covid19-lockdown/

Yes โœ…, she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป wishes to enjoy holidays within her own home country ๐Ÿš—๐ŸšŒ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ

~ Kitakan Sekampung ~

She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป is gonna sharing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“ here her recent relaxing village staycation @ Banghuris Homestay & the attractions ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ“, foods, snacks & village (aka “kampung” in Malaysia’s ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ national language) style activities ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค within the homestay village compound, walking๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ distance & approximately 15mins drive ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿš™

Banghuris is a name which represents 3๏ธโƒฃ villages ie. Kampung Bukit Bangkong, Kampung Hulu Chuchoh & Kampung Hulu Teris ๐Ÿค—

Welcome to check out her village stay updates ๐Ÿ“Œ through her tweets thread via ๐ŸŒ https://twitter.com/SiennyLovesDraw/status/1286458796013785088

She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป is proud to note that the Selangor Culture Council & the State Government are initiating & promoting some of the traditions & cultures of Selangor villages as a tourism product ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

Comfy Homestay ๐Ÿก

Warm welcome ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽŠ & then get to know, mingle & chit chatting with the local homestay family members ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ฌ๐Ÿ‘ซ

Her homestay ๐Ÿก is a beautiful ๐Ÿ˜ kampung house ๐Ÿก surrounded with beautiful flowers with an old couple ๐Ÿ‘ด๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ‘ต๐Ÿฝ as her host for 4๏ธโƒฃD3๏ธโƒฃN. Both of them are so lovely & friendly ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’ž & she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป called them “papa” & “mama” as a god daughter to them during her stay

Do click in to check out her FB album ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ“ธ of her whole stay experience in this beautiful kampung house ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿก

Food & Cooking Demo

Bubur campur campur ๐Ÿฅฃ

She really loves the sweet dessert ๐Ÿฅฃ prepared by the homestay host ๐Ÿ‘ต๐Ÿฝ named bubur campur campur in Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ ‘s national language with glutinuous balls (In redโค๏ธ& green๐Ÿ’š), banana ๐ŸŒ, jackfruits, sweet potatoes๐Ÿ  all planted organically around the house ๐Ÿก It’s not sweet & very yummy tasty to enjoy ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค

Also she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป loves ๐Ÿ’— the juicy sweet jackfruits which planted organically within the house garden ๐Ÿก๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฑ, she just can’t stop herself enjoying ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค

Nasi Ambeng

Always SiennyLovesDrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป’s favourite ๐Ÿ’— from her home country ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ travels, you have to try it yourself ~ 1๏ธโƒฃ of the signature dish while visit to Selangor state of Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ

During this homestay ๐Ÿก trip, she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป has enjoyed the Nasi Ambeng served at D’Rebung @ Hulu ChuChoh ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค

Note: Photos credit to Mr Azmi of SwaTV YouTube Channel

Do click in to enjoy her TikTok clip ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŽฅ of her Nasi Ambeng dining experience here ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค

The Nasi Ambeng here served with curry spice chicken ๐Ÿ— , while personally she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป prefers the one served with black sauce chicken

๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/video/6853197150860496129

More of her earlier yummy delicious ๐Ÿคค๐Ÿ˜‹ Nasi Ambeng dining stories ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“ via ๐ŸŒ https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2020/03/03/where-what-to-eat-kuala-lumpur-malaysia/ & ๐ŸŒ https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2019/12/24/pesta-rentak-selangor-aka-beats-of-selangor-festival-2019/

Rebung ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ‹ Masak Cili Api Cooking Demo

Frankly she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป is not โŒ a fan to bamboo ๐ŸŽshots (aka Rebung in Malaysia’s national language) lover, however she did enjoyed this dish served from the cooking demo ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿณ & served at lunch ๐Ÿด๐Ÿฝ It’s without the strong smelly bamboo shots๐ŸŽthat she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป dislikes the most

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Umbut Kelapa ๐ŸŒด Masak Lemak

This is an indigeous people specialty dish that she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป has enjoyed as dinner ๐Ÿด๐Ÿฝ during her visit to Orang Asli Kampung Bangkong. It was her 1๏ธโƒฃst time enjoyed this dish & it’s so soft & tasty to enjoy it ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค

She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป has asked “What is Umbut Kelapa๐ŸŒดโ“โ‰๏ธ” The local villagers ๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ฌ told her it’s the young coconut ๐ŸŒด

Curious ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ’ญ which is the said dishโ“โ‰๏ธ The dish in white โšช๏ธ of her Twitter post above ๐Ÿ“Œ

๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/video/6853419664438004993

Activities Within the Homestay Villages

Village tram tour ๐ŸšŽ

Highly recommend ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿปto enjoy a village tour around, you will note the beautiful ๐Ÿ˜ kampung houses ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿก๐Ÿ˜, greenery ๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒด๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒฟ, villagers in their motorbikes without helmets wearing etc.

๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/video/6853758168028155137

Bamboo ๐ŸŽ‹ Plantation

OOTD capturing ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ“ธ @ the beautiful bamboo ๐ŸŽ‹๐ŸŽ plantation @ D’Rebung in the early morning ๐Ÿ”† OR when beautiful lighting ๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿ’กon at night ๐ŸŒƒ๐ŸŒŒ

Traditional games ~ Gasing aka Spinning Top

It’s the Malaysian ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ version of spinning top & various types of traditional “Gasing” can be found in Malaysia. Read more via ๐ŸŒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top

She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป was amazed that a 6๏ธโƒฃ years old kid ๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐Ÿป really playing well of spinning top, bravo ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป He ๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐Ÿป actually loves ๐Ÿ’— spinning top more than digital games & digital devices๐Ÿ“ฑ

Really a main difference between the kids ๐Ÿ‘ง๐Ÿป๐Ÿง’๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘ถ๐Ÿป living in the city ๐ŸŒ†๐Ÿ™ & kids living in a village ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿก

๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/video/6853055132305820929

Traditional games ~ Sepak Raga/ Takraw

It’s a sport for both male adults & kids ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿง’๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐Ÿฝ, read more via ๐ŸŒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sepak_takraw

๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/video/6853057868795497730

Traditional games ~ Sumpit aka Blowpipe

This method used for animal hunting & weapon in the past, however now more for leisure. Read more via ๐ŸŒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blowgun

๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/video/6853060274749017346

Traditional Art & Culture

Wau Kapal

SiennyLovesDrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป really enjoyed her learning about Wau Kapal ~ The signature kite of Selangor state, Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ , how to making it & then flying it etc. from her homestay experience ๐Ÿก

Every year the kite lovers nationwide will gather together to fly kites/ kite competitions 3๏ธโƒฃ times annually ie. March, August & November

Wau Kapal is with its kite bottom design symbolise a ship ๐Ÿ›ณ Kapal in Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ ‘s national language meant a ship ๐Ÿ›ณ, ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/video/6853650515419565314

Cempuling ~ Selangor Javanesesโ€™ Joy

It’s a collection of music ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽผ๐ŸŽต instruments that uses beats for different rhythm & sound brought to Selangor state of Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ by Sunan Kalijaga. The music ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽผ๐ŸŽตplayed are in the form of advices for the audiences ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ‘ฌ

Do check out for more about cempuling in her earlier story ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“ via ๐ŸŒ https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2018/04/10/rentak-selangor-2018-part-1/

Kompang

It’s a traditional Malay musical ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽต instrument performance for many occasions especially welcome ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป ceremonies

Read more via ๐ŸŒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebana

Silat

It’s not only a martial art, to-date it also performs in Malay villages during official ceremonies & wedding ๐Ÿ‘ฐ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿคต๐ŸฝThis intangible heritage must be preserved for the future generations ๐Ÿ‘ถ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘ง๐Ÿป๐Ÿง’๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐Ÿป๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿป

Read more via ๐ŸŒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silat

“Berendoi” In Malaysia’s national language

This is a heritage culture that still maintain today in this village & it aims to tame the newborn baby ๐Ÿ‘ถ๐Ÿป๐Ÿผ to sleep ๐Ÿ˜ด ๐Ÿ’ค & a healthy grow up ๐Ÿ’—

The ceremony with feeding something sweet (eg. honey ๐Ÿฏ ) to the baby ๐Ÿ‘ถ๐Ÿป mouth ๐Ÿ‘„ & then put the baby to sleep ๐Ÿ’ค, ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/kitakansekampung/videos/3133419636711044/

Agriculture

Table Fertigation ๐Ÿฅฌ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿƒ

This is a type of modern agriculture named fertigation & this is done in a table height which planning to share with more local villagers. Do read more via ๐ŸŒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fertigation

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It aims not only to provide income source, also can be practised for family & own consumption within own home ๐Ÿก compound for organic plants ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿฅฌ Moreover the intial investment approximately RM1๏ธโƒฃK to start a single plot of table fertigation, ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/video/6854186028073323777

Coffee Planting & Traditional Processing โ˜•๏ธ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฑ

Do check out her IG album ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŽฅ with the traditional coffee โ˜•๏ธ ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฑ processing captured

Driving ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿš™ distance within 1๏ธโƒฃ5๏ธโƒฃmins from the Homestay ๐Ÿก

Dragon Fruit Farm Visit & Food Tasting

Sepang grows lots of dragon fruits & she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป really enjoyed her farm visit ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

Do you know that dragon fruits plant just like a cactus ๐ŸŒตโ“โ‰๏ธ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/video/6853350151885573378

This cactus ๐ŸŒต blossoms its flowers once & only in the early morning ๐Ÿ”† during the day

Not just that she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป also loves her food tasting with all dragon fruits theme, yes โœ…, most of the dishes ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿด & beverages ๐Ÿน๐Ÿฅคserved are with dragon fruits, woowโ€ผ๏ธ๐Ÿ˜ฒ

Do stay tune for her next blogging ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“ about her food tasting ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค experience from here

Highly recommended, she plans to bring along her family members ๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ฌ for a farm to table lunch ๐Ÿด๐Ÿฝ dining soon, yeahโ€ผ๏ธ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/video/6853391746810776834

Agro Chips ๐Ÿฅ” Factory Visit

If you’re a fan of chips, do drop by here for a bulk Tapioca chips shopping ๐Ÿ›’ ๐Ÿ›’

What’s unique about the Tapioca chips hereโ“โ‰๏ธ

It’s processed with own self made flavourings. Not just that, from their own raw materials farm till final Tapioca chips products all planted & processed by themself ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

Guess whatโ“โ‰๏ธ

SiennyLovesDrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป has suggested to Agro Chips to start with salted egg flavoured Tapioca chips ๐Ÿฅš Currently they have not yet in their chips’ varieties, how could it be, salted egg is trending now…Lol…๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜†

“Feel & experience a truly living lifestyle & the hospitality of the local villagers ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ‘ฌ in Banghuris Homestay, Sepang ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ

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Ohh ya…It’s just 20mins drive ๐Ÿš™๐Ÿš— from KL International Airports โœˆ๏ธ (KLIA & KLIA2) & you can book & arrange for your transport from the airport for this kampung homestay ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

So, let’s plan your kampung style staycation ๐Ÿก @ Banghuris Homestay, Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ with its ASEAN Tourism Award-winning ๐ŸŽ– & Best Homestay in Malaysia ~ Malaysia Tourism Award in 2004 ๐ŸŽ–

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The packages available are RM70 a day trip, RM160 2๏ธโƒฃD1๏ธโƒฃN package & RM260 3๏ธโƒฃD2๏ธโƒฃN package. Of course you can book & discuss with the person in charge for a personalisation homestay package & different fee applies

Address๐Ÿ“: Lot 1829, Jalan Tailong, Kampung Hulu Chuchoh, 43950 Sungai Pelek, Sepang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, West Malaysia
Website๐ŸŒ: http://www.tourismselangor.my/destinations/homestay-banghuris/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/kitakansekampung/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/YokMampirBanghuris/
Email ๐Ÿ“ง : banghuris_homestay@yahoo.com
Contact๐Ÿ“žโ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ฑ: Wak Haji Basir Bin Wagiman +6013-3303149/ +6013-3003942

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Things Can’t Wait To Do After The End of COVID19 Lockdown

Updated 8.6.2020 @ 10am

Hmm…How are you all ๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ฌ so far during the lockdown/ quarantine ๐Ÿกโ“โ‰๏ธ

What To Do #StayAtHome ๐Ÿกโ“โ‰๏ธ

Not Boring & Excitig #StayHome

SiennyLovesDrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป continues to sharing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“relating to COVID19 pandemic ๐Ÿฆ 

If you have missed her earlier stories, do enjoy them ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“–via ๐ŸŒ https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2020/03/10/covid19-coronavirus-outbreak-travel-not/ & ๐ŸŒ https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2020/03/24/not-boring-exciting-stayhome/

She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปis gonna sharing the things she just can’t wait to do after lockdown ๐Ÿก being ๐Ÿ’ฏ% lifted, just by random order whichever that come to her mind ๐Ÿ’ญ while she is typing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป this blog post here

Also she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป has posted her questionโ“in some FB groups & Twitter ๐Ÿ’ญ๐Ÿ’ก

How about youโ“โ‰๏ธ

Surely some of you ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ฌ๐Ÿ‘ซ are looking forward to do certain things after the end of quarantine ๐Ÿก at your respective home countries ๐ŸŒ Welcome to share yours to do by dropping your comment below ya ๐Ÿ˜

Hair cut ๐Ÿ’‡๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ & hair spa ๐Ÿง–๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ

Though SiennyLovesDrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป enjoys her home hair care routine ๐Ÿก๐Ÿง–๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ

However, she ๐ŸŒ still wishes to resume soon her monthly hair spa ๐Ÿง–๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ & hair trimming ๐Ÿ’‡๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ at her favourite hair saloon. She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป plans to cut her hair short & donate her hair for cancer patients through Locks of Hope Association, yes โœ…, her 2๏ธโƒฃnd donations ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

Do you need a hair cut ๐Ÿ’‡๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ tooโ“โ‰๏ธ

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Cafe hopping โ˜•๏ธ๐Ÿฐ

She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป loves coffee โ˜•๏ธ & always enjoy her me time in her favourite ๐Ÿ’— cafe after a long day of busy working ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ผ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป

A hot cuppa โ˜•๏ธ & a slice of cheese cake ๐Ÿฐ make her happy ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค How about youโ“โ‰๏ธ

Always hours long to chill & relax ๐Ÿ˜Œ by reading a book ๐Ÿ“– or enjoy her handrawn doodling โœ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ–‹ to spend her quiet me time ๐Ÿ˜ƒ in a cafe

Dining out ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿดwith family/ friends

Really miss her dining out ๐Ÿฝ with family members/ friends/ gatherings ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ฌ๐Ÿ‘ซ

What foods you miss the mostโ“โ‰๏ธ Which restaurants you wish to be at nowโ“โ‰๏ธ

She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป prefers to dine out during weekends/ after work to enjoy catching ups ๐Ÿ—ฃ๐Ÿ‘ฅ๐Ÿ‘ค๐Ÿ‘ฅ/ favourite dishes/ celebration ๐ŸŽŠ๐ŸŽ‰ eg. birthday ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ‚ , festive etc.

Do enjoy more of her foodie ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคคstories ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“via ๐ŸŒ https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/category/food-beverage-dessert-snack/

Being outdoor ๐Ÿงข๐Ÿ‘Ÿ๐Ÿ•ถ

She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป is an active outdoor person & really miss the sunshine โ˜€๏ธ , fresh air ๐Ÿ’จ & sweating ๐Ÿ˜… being out from home ๐Ÿก

Do you feeling the same tooโ“โ‰๏ธ

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Back to #nature ๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š with a quiet green surrounding @ #ImpianRimbaResort @impianrimba , #HuluLangat #Selangor , swipe left โžก๏ธ for more nature #staycation photos ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ“ธ in this album . . Love ๐Ÿ’— the clean river ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ’ง, you may spot some colourful birds ๐Ÿฆ…๐Ÿฆ , squirrels ๐Ÿฟ, green ๐Ÿ’š surrounding with lots of fruits trees ๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒณ , however not fruit ๐Ÿ‰๐ŸŒ season though…Ha…Ha….Gonna plan another trip just for fruits ๐Ÿ‰๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค . . Hmm…You will get to do social media detox as the network connection is limited just around its office ๐Ÿข area with free ๐Ÿ†“ wifi ๐Ÿ“ถ . . Do enjoy jungle trekking ๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒณ, fishing ๐ŸŽฃ , river swimming ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿป ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ’ง(bring extra clothes) , team building, etc. Basic clean comfy rooms (either with fans or air conditioning for your choiceโœ…) with tv ๐Ÿ“บ, kettle, towel & shower soap. Hmm…Not hot shower ๐Ÿšฟ ya . . Ohh ya… Love ๐Ÿ’— the breakfast, banana ๐ŸŒ fritters (tea timeโ˜•๏ธ) served here. You can do BBQ ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ– here ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค . . More update soon ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“ via ๐ŸŒ blog link at profile . . #wtffood8 #EatTravelWrite #DiscoverSelangor #GayaTravel #UPENSelangor #MKNS #SelangorFoodAdventure #VM2020 #SayangiMalaysiaKu @gayatravel @gayatraveller @tourismselangor @discoverselangor #travel #travels #travelling #blog #vlog #blogger #bloggers #influencer #influencers #siennylovesdrawing #eat #Malaysia #food #adventure #travelblogger

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Especially great sweats ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ’ง & exciting fun from extreme outdoor activities ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜

Be with the nature ๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฑ

She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป loves be with the nature ๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒณ, breathing in fresh air ๐Ÿ’จ, viewing the peaceful greenery ๐Ÿžโ›ฐ etc.

When was your last time experiencing the greenery ๐Ÿž๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฑ surroundingโ“โ‰๏ธ

She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป loves travelling around, be with nature. More of her travel stories ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“ via ๐ŸŒ https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/category/travel-tourism/

To participating running ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ events

Yes โœ…, she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป really wishes to joining running ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ events either organised by foreign countries ๐ŸŒ / local organisers ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ real soon

To her, virtual runs just not โŒ the same…Are you with herโ“โ‰๏ธ

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@siennylovesdrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป is gonna sharing her #Batam Riau trip โ›ด๐ŸŽ’๐Ÿ•ถ๐Ÿงข๐Ÿ‘Ÿ #Indonesia ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ in this photos ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ“ธ album ya ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿค— . . Her 1๏ธโƒฃst international #run participation ~ #BatamTrailRun ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’— organised by @sijoriresortspa & @batamilikita_ . It was a tough trail run with lots of up โฌ†๏ธ & down โฌ‡๏ธ slopes โคด๏ธโคต๏ธ within the whole 5๏ธโƒฃkm tracks in the jungle ๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒณ . . She has completed successfully โœŒ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿค—& met a new ๐Ÿ†• running friend @muhlisin_sh ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚๏ธfrom Pekanbaru (special thank you ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป๐Ÿ˜Š ) who has helped her when her legs was about to suffer cramp during the trail run ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ, luckily not, she was blessed ๐Ÿ˜‡ . . Her #running #OOTD; ๐Ÿ•ถ from @maz_optometrist17 She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป wore the Black seamless tankee & Black (more to dark grey) shaping tight ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ‘– from @shapeemy (๐ŸŒ https://www.theshapee.com/shapewear/) . . She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป loves ๐Ÿ’— its light weight & breathable materials while wearing them for her run ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ The shaping tight from her toes ๐Ÿ‘ฃ up with graduated compression โคด๏ธ . . Not to worry, she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป wasn't feeling its compression at all during her trail run ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธwith it, very comfortable ๐Ÿ˜Œ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป . . Both tankee & shaping tight are strentchable, so suitable to wearing it for your daily exercise routines eg. gym, jogging ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ, yoga ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ, zumba ๐Ÿคธ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ, cycling ๐Ÿšด๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ etc. . . Interested to own 1๏ธโƒฃโŒš๏ธโ“โ‰๏ธ You can afford for โŒš๏ธ, not to worry Do purchase ๐Ÿ›’๐Ÿ› any @xgearhk.official watchโŒš๏ธwith RM30 off โฌ‡๏ธ by using #siennylovesdrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป 's code "SLDLoveXG" to purchase via ๐ŸŒ https://www.xgear.hk/ Yes โœ… , yes โœ… , specially for her followers cum readers ๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ฌ . . More updates soon via WordPress ๐ŸŒ siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com as she wore for her earlier #SORR2019 too . . @indtravel @tourism.indonesia #BataMilikita #blog #blogger #bloggers #influencer #siennylovesdrawing #Indonesia #influencers #blogging #writers #tourism

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Do enjoy reading ๐Ÿ“– some of her recent running ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ stories ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“ via ๐ŸŒ https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/category/wellness-healthy-lifestyle/

Shopping in malls ๐Ÿ›’๐Ÿ›๐Ÿข & enjoy times @ fitting room ๐Ÿ‘š๐Ÿ‘—

Ohh my…She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป truly misses her shopping ๐Ÿ›’๐Ÿ› time by touching the goods/ trying out ๐Ÿ‘š๐Ÿ‘— the goods personally at any shopping malls ๐Ÿ›’๐Ÿ›๐Ÿข

How long you have not shopping ๐Ÿ›’๐Ÿ› in your favourite malls ๐Ÿข๐Ÿขโ“โ‰๏ธ

Wall mural painting ๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿ–Œ

She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป misses wall mural painting, though tiring yet a satisfied work to enjoy ๐Ÿ˜‰ as a self taught artist ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐ŸŽจ

Holidays within own living city ๐ŸŒ†๐Ÿ™/ home country ๐Ÿš—๐ŸšŒ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ

She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป wishes to visit & enjoy dining ๐Ÿฝ @ restaurants of her favourite foods & eating places within her living city ๐ŸŒ†๐Ÿ™, Kuala Lumpur (KL) 1๏ธโƒฃst

Do read ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“–more of her travel stories in KL ๐ŸŒ†๐Ÿ™via ๐ŸŒ https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2018/11/18/fun-places-in-kuala-lumpur-malaysia-%f0%9f%87%b2%f0%9f%87%be/ & ๐ŸŒ https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2019/11/12/5-must-not-miss-kuala-lumpur-malaysia/ & ๐ŸŒ https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2020/02/25/things-to-do-kl-tower-malaysia/

Yeah!! With recent announcement of Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) from 10 June to 31 August 2020 for all Malaysians, the travelling within states in Malaysia is now allowed

Holidays @ overseas ๐Ÿ›ซ๐Ÿ›ฌ๐ŸŒŽ

Hmm…She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป misses her annual travel to Thailand ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ , 1๏ธโƒฃ of her favourite ๐Ÿ’— countries in Asia ๐ŸŒŽ

She travels at least 3๏ธโƒฃ trips every year, her Dec 2019 Northern Thailand stories ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“via ๐ŸŒhttps://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2020/02/04/must-visit-chiangmai-northern-thailand/

Hmm….When will be her next Thailand ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ travel in 2020โ“โ‰๏ธ

She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป still has a hotel voucher ๐Ÿท to utilise @ Hatyai, Southern Thailand ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ though ๐Ÿ˜…

She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป loves travelling around & more of her travel stories ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“ via ๐ŸŒ https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/category/travel-tourism/

Be a volunteer ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ

She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป really wishes to join some volunteering opportunities ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿซ to contribute whatever & whenever she can โ˜บ๏ธ back to the communities in need ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป

Life is short not to enjoy what you believing & passionate with ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ˜Š

Give people a real hug ๐Ÿค—

Hugs ๐Ÿค—really comforting ๐Ÿฅฐ especially when a person in sadness ๐Ÿ˜ญ/ with dissappointment ๐Ÿ˜ž

She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป hopes to enjoy hugging ๐Ÿค— people she loves & cares ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ฌ soon

Eyebrows Threading

Ohh my…SiennyLovesDrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป just realises her eyebrows ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ now in a messy style from her own eyebrows trimming at home ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜‚

Lol…Ha…Ha…Special thanks ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป to her readers ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ‘ฌ ‘ comments below, she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป is really in need for an eyebrows ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ threading session right after the ๐Ÿ’ฏ% lockdown being lifted then ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

Body spa & massage

She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป always enjoy a body relax & relief from a good ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป session of body spa & massage ๐Ÿ’†๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ

Hmm…No โŒ specific preference, just follow her heart โค๏ธ to visit any beauty saloon whenever & wherever she needs for a body relaxation moment ๐Ÿ˜Œ

She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป also missed a good hot steam & jacuzzi โ™จ๏ธ๐Ÿง–๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธtime

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Yeahโ€ผ๏ธ Welcome #september ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿป @siennylovesdrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป gonna sharing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“ her recent participation to the #health & #wellness workshop @ #TheSpaandGymHiltonKL ๐Ÿข @hiltonkualalumpur which organised by #ButterflyMsia @butterflyproject.my ๐Ÿฆ‹๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ . . ๐Ÿ’— ~ The Greatest Wealth Is Health ~ ๐Ÿ’— Do swipe left โžก๏ธ for this photos ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ“ธ & clips ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŽฅ album, not to miss a #promo code ๐Ÿฆ‹ for a special #gym membership & 1๏ธโƒฃ time free ๐Ÿ†“ trial/pax before end Sept 2019 ๐Ÿค— . . She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป loves ๐Ÿ’— & enjoyed her hot steam & jacuzzi โ™จ๏ธ๐Ÿง–๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธtime after attended the workshop with 3๏ธโƒฃ sessions & gym workouts ๐Ÿข . . Session 1๏ธโƒฃ ~ Vegan Beauty Clay Mask DIY Workshop by Ms Bavani Gopala Krishnan @bavanigopala ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿฟโ€โ™€๏ธ of @naturallyhm 1๏ธโƒฃst experience for her to learn & DIY own clay mask ๐Ÿฅฃ . . Session 2๏ธโƒฃ ~ Aromatherapy Essential Oil Blending Workshop by Ms Dash @daintydashbeauty ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿฟโ€โ™€๏ธ of Plant Origins & @signaturemarket ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ›’๐Ÿ› She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปhas blended her own scent ๐Ÿ‘ƒ๐Ÿปwith a mixture of good night sleep ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ’ค๐Ÿ˜ด , citrus ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿ‹ romance & floral ๐ŸŒธ๐ŸŒผ๐ŸŒน๐ŸŒทblossoms in her bottle . . Session 3๏ธโƒฃ ~ Self-Care Session by Ms Minnie Chang @minniechangg ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ผ of @minc.care She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป has recalled & greatly appreciate ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป๐Ÿค— a question "Are you okay ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿป โ“โ‰๏ธ" (She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป has answered ms Minnie ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ผ with a silent nodding head) & a hug ๐Ÿค— from Ms Minnie ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ผat the end of the session . . Read more soon via ๐ŸŒ siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com #butterflyhwWorkshop #beauty #MincCare #PlantOrigins #NaturallyHM #hotel #spa #life #relax #healthy #healthylifestyle #blog #blogging #sharing #sharingiscaring #blogger #bloggers #influencer #influencers #siennylovesdrawing #nsyftravel

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Gel Manicure & Gel Pedicure

Once in a while, she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป will visit beauty salon for a gel manicure ๐Ÿ’… & gel pedicure session for beautiful nail colours & nail art ๐Ÿ˜

She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป believes to have some time gap in between her gel manicure ๐Ÿ’… & gel pedicure sessions to ensure her healthy nails ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

Whenever festive seasons ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽŠ or an important event coming up, she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป will opt for โœ… her gel manicure ๐Ÿ’… & gel pedicure

A Relax Staycation

She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป wishes to enjoy a staycation, yes, out from her home sweet home โŒ๐Ÿก

She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป misses her relax staycation while travelling around

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@siennylovesdrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป has learnt so much more about great ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป #sustainability #tourism for next generations ( #heritage #culture #architectural #art community ) personal journey from Mr @alexleeyunping ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ผ, the founder of @terrapuri & @cafe_terradala #cafe in #Terengganu, Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ He passionately #sharing his love โค๏ธ to Terengganu old houses ๐Ÿก๐Ÿก (without โŒ nails = "pasak" in Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ national language & with beautiful ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ’—meaningful wood cravings) , the ups & downs of his pursuing journey. Old = above ๐Ÿ’ฏ years & some 200 years++ ๐Ÿ˜ฒ๐Ÿ‘€ . . Guess whatโ“โ‰๏ธ He ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ผhas actually collected old houses ๐Ÿก๐Ÿก for 18 years by communicating several times to the owners before they agreed to sell the houses to him. 1๏ธโƒฃ of the house took him 15 years of communicating ๐Ÿ—ฃ๐Ÿ‘ค before he successfully bought it โœ…๐Ÿก, wowโ€ผ๏ธ๐Ÿ˜ฒ) . . He ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ผ found this piece of land @ Penarik & buillt this heritage village in 2005. He actually bought 100++ old houses ๐Ÿก๐Ÿก as some are using as spare parts for the existing 29 units in the village. No intension of reselling any of his collection though he was being offered with great ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป attractive prices ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ’ฐ as he ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ผ proudly told that he loves ๐Ÿ’— each house that he has collected & each 1๏ธโƒฃ is unique to him with a story behind respectively . . She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป had a wonderful overnight in Kubang Jela house ๐Ÿก during her recent trip, do swipe left โžก๏ธ for more photos๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ“ธ in this album of her heritage stay, also clips ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŽฅabout frying fish ๐ŸŸ crackers with sand, not oil, yes โœ… ancient heritage cooking style ~ so healthy๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป & the beautiful beach ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ with tall coconut trees ๐ŸŒด๐ŸŒด right opposite the entrance of #terrapuri village๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ’— . . Hmm…Stil thinking ๐Ÿ’ญ๐Ÿค” to expand her caption here, but but words limit by #instagram, so do stay tune her stay #vacation #blogging ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“ via #blog link at bio ya ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜ . . ๐Ÿ“ธ special thanks ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป๐Ÿ’— to housemates for a night ๐ŸŒƒ๐ŸŒŒ๐Ÿ˜ด๐Ÿ’ค๐Ÿ›Œ๐Ÿ›Œ๐Ÿ›Œ @snfad_diela & @kariwamegumi @beautifulterengganumalaysia @gayatravel @gayatraveller #TerengganuNOWand4ever #BeautifulTerengganuMalaysia #TourismTerengganu #CutiCutiMalaysia #VM2020 #VisitMalaysia2020 #GayaTravel #BeautifulTerengganu #travel #travels #travelling #blog #blogging #blogger #bloggers #influencer #influencers #siennylovesdrawing

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Do stay tune for her next blogging ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“ about her personal lessons learnt while stay home ๐Ÿก Hmm…๐Ÿค” She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป is still gathering her thoughts ๐Ÿ’ญ ya โ˜บ๏ธ๐Ÿ˜‰

Lessons learnt from lockdown

(i) Never โŒ take things for granted

(ii) Everything happens for a reason ๐Ÿ’—

(iii) Being agile & quick adapting to life changes which beyond our control

(iv) Being digital & technology savvy ๐Ÿ“ฒ๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ–ฅโŒš๏ธ

(v) Explore for the unknown ๐Ÿ’ก & seeing opportunities ๐Ÿ‘€

#stayhome #quarantine #lockdown #wellness #beauty #blog #blogger #bloggers #influencer #influencers #life #lifestyle #sharing #sharingiscaring #selfcare #selflove #shopping #travelling #travel #learning #digital #technology #blogging #change #COVID19 #mindsetchange #wish #hope #bepositive #staypositive #healthy #healthylifestyle #socialdistancing #responsible