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Củ Chi tunnels

Củ Chi tunnels were used by Viet Cong guerrillas as hiding spots during the war with USA. True fact, there were about 65,000 people living in those tunnels for 20 YEARS!! They had kitchens, hospitals, they even made their weapons in the tunnels! Guess what those tunnels were super small in size, the reason being is that so the American army would not fit in any of those tunnels. Look at the picture on the left (I am SURE that I wouldn’t fit in that one )

I had actually tried to go into the tunnel (the one that I tried had been “resized” to fit a larger size of tourists) and even though it was resized, it is definitely not an easy life down there! It was hot, humid, hard to breath, and poisoness spiders, canterpides, snakes live there too. So you could imagine how HARD te Viet Cong life was! 20 years they had to live in the tunnels with fear and uncertainty everyday for 1 generation! Not knowing when the next bomb or poison is gonna come!

I’m seriously so so blessed to live in a peaceful country where life is so much easy!! Believe me.. Our lives can get hard, but seriously compared to what they had to go through. Our life is heaven on earth.

Tips: Feel free to give generous tips to the local army and make sure to go there in summer time.

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Happy Travels,

Eliazar Putera

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Orchard Road

If you love shopping, I think you would love Orchard Road. Orchard Road is one of the main roads in Singapore where malls are not hard to find! Girls would love this street (well I have to admit that I love it too he he he).

So you could buy things like clothes, electronics, food, accessories, perfumes, jeweleries etc! Two things I personally do not  like is that they are expensive and Orchard Road can get very crowded, I mean I’m talking traffic jam on foot walks. okay I am exaggerating now, but seriously it can get that crowded. Most tourists/travelers stay on Orchard Road as they are many 4 and 5-star hotels. I personally do not spend much time on Orchard Road during a holiday time.  But it is definitely something you need to experience when you are in Singapore.

The good thing  about Singapore is that, going from one place to another is very easy and very convenience because of it’s MRT

Orchard Road

Tips: Make sure you have comfy shoes and a bottle of water handy when you are in Singapore as you would do a lot of walk and it can get really warm there, otherwise just enjoy the time there.

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Eliazar Putera

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Newton Hawker Center

Located in Newton, Singapore just a walking distance away from  Newton MRT station, you could get pretty much any kinds of food that Singapore can offer. All kinds of seafood, satay, vegetables, and all kinds of dessert! I am getting hungry just by writing it, I tell you!!! So if you do not know what you are doing in Singapore and especially if you are hungry and wanting to check out what Singapore has to offer, get yourself to Newton Hawker Center and the easiest way to get there is by taking MRT.

Once you are there, look around freely choose the kind of food that you like! Although, the prices are a little bit more expensive compared to going to an average food court or hawker center, but Newton Hawker Center definitely is a great place to meet up with friends and just enjoy each other company over lunch or dinner. Enjoy your time while you are there, give enough time for your stomach to digest it

Newton Hawker Center

Tips: Perhaps to go there not during a holiday season as it would be hard to find yourself a spot otherwise. Make sure you don’t get overcharged by the food stall. As you might have heard the story of 4 Americans tourists that were charged S$491 for a meal at Tanglin’s Best BBQ Seafood. So make sure you are paying what you ordered. Otherwise, come hungry!

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Happy Travels,

Eliazar Putera

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Food at Patong Beach

That is right! FOOD! One thing I like the most (well apart from sight -eeing) during my travel is to taste different kinds of food and Phuket, Thailand has seriously got some of the best food in the world! I mean I am talking about the taste and your pocket , forget about going t0 expensive restaurants, go where the locals eat! Get to know the people and their culture while you eat is such a great travel experience!

But there are also great restaurants along Patong Beach, I was so blessed that there was a food market along Patong Beach when I was there. So I got to taste so many different types of Thai Food! Oh my word that was awesome!! Owww… and you could get fake ray ban’s and fake rolex’s (my friend bought one when we were there and literary the watch broke a couple hours later – FOR REAL! )  So yeah, if you are interested … Go for it!

Tips: Rent a scooter or a motorbike (it will probably cost you about AU$5 a day) when you are in Phuket! Get a local map and start scooter-ing

Please leave a comment if you find this article useful and please share your Phuket, Thailand experience with me!

Happy Travels,

Eliazar Putera

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Phi Phi Island

You gotta love Phi Phi Island!! Everything that is on the picture DOES exist! If you are planning to travel to Phuket, this island is definitely a MUST! I mean look at the pictures (these pictures were taken in December 2008 – not so long ago)! The island looks like one of those places that you can only see on a television, it is absolutely beautiful and everything is just gorgeous there!

Many of you probably know the movie titled “The Beach” starring Leonardo DiCaprio – guess what? It was filmed in this Island – sad fact though, You could not find any “weed” nor Leonardo DiCaprio himself there – yes I asked the tour guy, Steven DiCaprio. Sounds disappointing right? Jokes…

Back to the Island, The water is so clear, the rocks are so pretty, and more than anything – once you are there, you just want to relax,  lay your back, enjoy the sun, and just forget the busyness of life! Of course, if you are like me, you will be wandering around and take as many pictures as possible? I mean, this moment probably the first and the last in my life (if you know what I mean!) – but do not worry! I did relax and enjoy the sun! He he he…

Phi Phi Island

Tips: If you are a budget traveler (like me), you can check out Backpackers United for cheap hostels in Thailand. You could also book a Phi Phi Island tour with Simba Sea Trips – I am definitely happy with what I paid and the service that they provided (Snorkeling, pick-up and drop-off, and food are provided)! Seriously… and I AM NOT EVEN getting paid for mentioning this.

So yeah, please leave a comment if you find this article useful and please share your Phi Phi Island experience with me!

Happy Travels,

Eliazar Putera

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