A girlie trip to K.L.
Jas and I just came back from a 'girlie' trip to Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. After a little over 5 hours bus ride, it was nice to be back but part of me am missing that 'tai tai' lifestyle that we had in K.L over the last few days there. A short trip for us but it has to be the most expensive one for us for K.L. Last time I was there with Jas, we spent alot of time window shopping and eating (lots of eating mind you).
This time it was a little different cuz we had plans to do major self-pampering and I think we did it too well (am not looking forward to the bills that akan datang).
It started from Day One, getting to K.L. We decided not to fly and Jas suggested we take a comfortable coach there so that we don't get too tired from the journey there. Brilliant idea. So we went all the way and got the First Class Seats with Transtar Travels at Golden Mile. We didn't know which one to go for so went for the biggest company there and it was a good choice. We went for the one with the 16 seater coach and I swear, that's the way to travel. Lots of space and they even had a 'steward' to look after us during our trip. The guy who looked after us on our way back from KL-SIN did a fantastic job! Take a peek at how our seats look like..mind you, it's individual seats ya.
Individual chair which doubles as a massage chair, own personal screen, personal game console, good movie and music selection, chair can be pushed back and a meal was served on the trip. We managed to rest on the trip so didn't feel grouchy went we got to KL.
We stayed at Hotel Istana, a lovely hotel thanks to Jas's sister! It's walking distance to Lot 10. So that was where we started along that area (Jalan Bukit Bintang). To sum up, these are the things we ended up doing during our trip in K.L (in no particular order ya):
* hair cut - I got one but not recommended cuz pretty expensive for a normal snip here snip there haircut (RM70).
* hair treatment - very worth it cuz it was much cheaper in RM and they used 'branded' products. I paid RM120 for a scalp treatment and they used products by Shiseido so pretty good.
* pedicure / manicure - I had a pedicure and Jas had a manicure at Nail Spa which was part of Leonard Drake Skin Care & Healthy Spa at KLCC. Prices were okay but they really need to work on the service and standard. My pedicurist was this young thing who was too gentle and I had to tell her several times to really 'dig in'. It could have been better but anyways. Back to their service, our appointment was at 10am. We spent about 10 minutes waiting as we were punctual. The girl was busy with the vacuum and cleaning up the place. Hmmm, shouldn't that be done before 10am (that was the time that they supposedly start business) while the shutters were still down and no one can see them cleaning up the place? Then we waited some more cuz the girls were not ready. Jas's manicurist took about 15 minutes to settle down cuz she was hot and sweaty and had to get up to wipe her sweat off! My pedicurist was late so I started even later. Yes, I had to wait for her to arrive for my 10am appointment. I did hear about the 'Malaysian Timing' but this was at Leonard Drake Skin Care & Healthy Spa at KLCC, not some Ah Huat PediManicure Spa.
* shopping - imported products are comparable to Singapore's prices but watch for their year end sale where they have some good discounts. But you can get pretty good buys but just have to look out for them. We got some work clothes, bags, and lots of little stuff from here and there. What is surprising is that Malaysia is very friendly for women who are built bigger. We discovered brands like Total Women (@ Isetan), Mis Read (@ Mid Valley Megamall) , Real (@ Isetan & Mid Valley Megamall). Good variety and affordable prices! Good on them!! I also got some made in Malaysia products from Arch Collection - beautiful wood carvings. It was so hard to pick which ones I wanted cuz they were all gorgeous!! We also went to Petaling Street for a 'pasar malam' kind of shopping but didn't get very much things from there. Was more concern trying to watch that our wallets stay with us. Oooh, but I did buy two compilation of R & B stuff so am looking forward to transfering them to my nano. They always have fantastic compilations in Malaysia. Hmmm, better stop on the shopping bit now *laughs*
* eating - lots of eating, both local (at the food court) and western. Had my siput there so was happy. Eating at the food court (or any nasi campur place) is quite an experience. It's self service and it really means that. You take what you want and how much of it. But I always wonder how they charge. Can anyone enlighten me please? Is it by the number of items you pick or the amount of each item you pick or? And am sure I had 'SINGAPOREAN' written on my face so surely kena ketuk (ripped off) a few times. But it's part of the travelling experience anywhere :o) so it's okay. We also ordered from Room Service and yes, we went overboard and ordered too much food. Oh yes, and we got some Roti Canai and yummy yummy Ramli Burger!!! Shiok!
* clubbing - Hard Rock Cafe is a very safe place to go cuz the DJ plays good music and the band is excellent. We also popped into Rum Jungle and Beach Club. These were places that were recommended to us by several people and a nice taxi driver mentioned them as 'decent' places :o) We ended at Nouvo 5. Though the crowd was a little too young for us, but they played good music so that was fine by us. We went to another one that had good music (directly opposite Rum Jungle) but it was too packed and we left after a few minutes. Cabby also recommended Asian Heritage Raw which is suppose to be a trendy and yes, again 'decent' place but we did not managed to check that out as we spent Friday night out and Saturday recuperating. Yes, I AM getting old *sighs*
It was a nice break and am sure there will be more of such getaway. We had a good time and K.L. really surprised me. There were several things that I needed to get use to. For example, getting a cab from a taxi stand is cheaper than from the side of the road. Always asking cabby first before hopping in as they might not want to take you to your destination. Having to pay an extra RM1 if we put our luggages at the car boot.
But we met really nice people too. One of the salesperson in a shop at Mid Valley Megamall was so friendly that Jas and I ended up leaving the shop with heaps of things and enjoyed the experience. K.L. truly surprised me and I am so looking forward to my next girlie trip there!
posted by Me, Myself n I at 10:56 pm
Jas and I just came back from a 'girlie' trip to Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. After a little over 5 hours bus ride, it was nice to be back but part of me am missing that 'tai tai' lifestyle that we had in K.L over the last few days there. A short trip for us but it has to be the most expensive one for us for K.L. Last time I was there with Jas, we spent alot of time window shopping and eating (lots of eating mind you).
This time it was a little different cuz we had plans to do major self-pampering and I think we did it too well (am not looking forward to the bills that akan datang).
It started from Day One, getting to K.L. We decided not to fly and Jas suggested we take a comfortable coach there so that we don't get too tired from the journey there. Brilliant idea. So we went all the way and got the First Class Seats with Transtar Travels at Golden Mile. We didn't know which one to go for so went for the biggest company there and it was a good choice. We went for the one with the 16 seater coach and I swear, that's the way to travel. Lots of space and they even had a 'steward' to look after us during our trip. The guy who looked after us on our way back from KL-SIN did a fantastic job! Take a peek at how our seats look like..mind you, it's individual seats ya.
Individual chair which doubles as a massage chair, own personal screen, personal game console, good movie and music selection, chair can be pushed back and a meal was served on the trip. We managed to rest on the trip so didn't feel grouchy went we got to KL.We stayed at Hotel Istana, a lovely hotel thanks to Jas's sister! It's walking distance to Lot 10. So that was where we started along that area (Jalan Bukit Bintang). To sum up, these are the things we ended up doing during our trip in K.L (in no particular order ya):
* hair cut - I got one but not recommended cuz pretty expensive for a normal snip here snip there haircut (RM70).
* hair treatment - very worth it cuz it was much cheaper in RM and they used 'branded' products. I paid RM120 for a scalp treatment and they used products by Shiseido so pretty good.
* pedicure / manicure - I had a pedicure and Jas had a manicure at Nail Spa which was part of Leonard Drake Skin Care & Healthy Spa at KLCC. Prices were okay but they really need to work on the service and standard. My pedicurist was this young thing who was too gentle and I had to tell her several times to really 'dig in'. It could have been better but anyways. Back to their service, our appointment was at 10am. We spent about 10 minutes waiting as we were punctual. The girl was busy with the vacuum and cleaning up the place. Hmmm, shouldn't that be done before 10am (that was the time that they supposedly start business) while the shutters were still down and no one can see them cleaning up the place? Then we waited some more cuz the girls were not ready. Jas's manicurist took about 15 minutes to settle down cuz she was hot and sweaty and had to get up to wipe her sweat off! My pedicurist was late so I started even later. Yes, I had to wait for her to arrive for my 10am appointment. I did hear about the 'Malaysian Timing' but this was at Leonard Drake Skin Care & Healthy Spa at KLCC, not some Ah Huat PediManicure Spa.
* shopping - imported products are comparable to Singapore's prices but watch for their year end sale where they have some good discounts. But you can get pretty good buys but just have to look out for them. We got some work clothes, bags, and lots of little stuff from here and there. What is surprising is that Malaysia is very friendly for women who are built bigger. We discovered brands like Total Women (@ Isetan), Mis Read (@ Mid Valley Megamall) , Real (@ Isetan & Mid Valley Megamall). Good variety and affordable prices! Good on them!! I also got some made in Malaysia products from Arch Collection - beautiful wood carvings. It was so hard to pick which ones I wanted cuz they were all gorgeous!! We also went to Petaling Street for a 'pasar malam' kind of shopping but didn't get very much things from there. Was more concern trying to watch that our wallets stay with us. Oooh, but I did buy two compilation of R & B stuff so am looking forward to transfering them to my nano. They always have fantastic compilations in Malaysia. Hmmm, better stop on the shopping bit now *laughs*
* eating - lots of eating, both local (at the food court) and western. Had my siput there so was happy. Eating at the food court (or any nasi campur place) is quite an experience. It's self service and it really means that. You take what you want and how much of it. But I always wonder how they charge. Can anyone enlighten me please? Is it by the number of items you pick or the amount of each item you pick or? And am sure I had 'SINGAPOREAN' written on my face so surely kena ketuk (ripped off) a few times. But it's part of the travelling experience anywhere :o) so it's okay. We also ordered from Room Service and yes, we went overboard and ordered too much food. Oh yes, and we got some Roti Canai and yummy yummy Ramli Burger!!! Shiok!
* clubbing - Hard Rock Cafe is a very safe place to go cuz the DJ plays good music and the band is excellent. We also popped into Rum Jungle and Beach Club. These were places that were recommended to us by several people and a nice taxi driver mentioned them as 'decent' places :o) We ended at Nouvo 5. Though the crowd was a little too young for us, but they played good music so that was fine by us. We went to another one that had good music (directly opposite Rum Jungle) but it was too packed and we left after a few minutes. Cabby also recommended Asian Heritage Raw which is suppose to be a trendy and yes, again 'decent' place but we did not managed to check that out as we spent Friday night out and Saturday recuperating. Yes, I AM getting old *sighs*
It was a nice break and am sure there will be more of such getaway. We had a good time and K.L. really surprised me. There were several things that I needed to get use to. For example, getting a cab from a taxi stand is cheaper than from the side of the road. Always asking cabby first before hopping in as they might not want to take you to your destination. Having to pay an extra RM1 if we put our luggages at the car boot.
But we met really nice people too. One of the salesperson in a shop at Mid Valley Megamall was so friendly that Jas and I ended up leaving the shop with heaps of things and enjoyed the experience. K.L. truly surprised me and I am so looking forward to my next girlie trip there!
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