Going to Kazakhstan.

Kazakhstan is a transcontinental country in Central Asia and Eastern Europe. Ranked as the ninth largest country in the world, it is also the world's largest landlocked country; its territory of 2,727,300 square kilometres (1,053,000 sq mi) is greater than Western Europe. Kazakhstan is one of the six independent Turkic states. It is neighbored clockwise from the north by Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and also borders on a significant part of the Caspian Sea.

Although Kazakhstan does not share a border with Mongolia, its most easterly point is only 38 kilometres (24 mi) from Mongolia's western tip. The capital was moved in 1997 from Almaty - Kazakhstan's largest city, to Astana. Vast in size, the terrain of Kazakhstan ranges from flatlands, steppes, taigas, rock-canyons, hills, deltas, and snow-capped mountains to deserts. With 16.4 million people - Kazakhstan has the 62nd largest population in the world, though its population density is less than 6 people per square kilometre (15 per sq. mi.).

I had actually been to Kazakhstan before. Here are some random pictures.

This is the Intercontinental Hotel, located in Almaty, Kazakhstan that I stayed in.

Here is in the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana.

A traditional Kazakh restaurant.

Kazakh architecture LOL.

Traditional belly dancing.

.... this one's for my friends. Enough said. Haha.

New Hypersonic Passenger Aircraft Revealed

New Hypersonic Passenger Aircraft Revealed

 It turns out supersonic aircraft are just like buses: You wait years for one, and then two come along at once.

Almost eight years after Concorde touched down for the last time, plane manufacturers and designers at the Paris Air Show have unveiled rival "son of supersonic" concepts.

The first, aircraft manufacturer EADS's Zero Emission Hyper Sonic Transport (ZEHST), will be powered by biofuel made from seaweed, carrying passengers above the Earth's atmosphere and dramatically cutting flight times.

EADS says the plane's three engine types -- conventional jets, rockets and supersonic "ramjets" -- will allow it to speed at Mach 4, around 5,000 kmh.

That would cut the journey time from Paris to Tokyo from its current 11 hours to less than 2.5 hours.

There is a catch: The plane is not due to take-off until 2050.

The second, SonicStar, is billed by its creators Hyper Mach as "the future in flight." It will fly at twice the speed of Concorde, linking New York and Dubai in two hours, 20 minutes -- about the time it would take to watch just one in-flight movie -- and allow passengers to fly around the globe in under five hours.

Hyper Mach CEO Richard Lugg said the plane would make "the other side of the world feel like it's just down the road."

Lugg told reporters he had been inspired as a youngster watching the maiden voyage of Concorde, and had made it his "life's work" to come up with the next generation of hypersonic aircraft.

Lugg says the jet will reach speeds of up to Mach 3.6 -- twice the speed of Concorde -- and fly at 18,300 meters, high enough for passengers to see the curvature of the earth.

It also promises reduced emissions and low noise. New technology means it will not create the "sonic boom" its predecessor was known for.

"This is being done with an eye to the future, but it has its feet firmly rooted in solid scientific research," Lugg insists.

And importantly, he also believes it will be ready long before ZEHST: Hyper Mach is aiming to get SonicStar airborne by June 2021.

Like Concorde, though, flying on SonicStar will be out of the reach of most holidaymakers and business travelers: Lugg says it will seat just 20 passengers in "VVIP luxury accommodation."

But experts have sounded a note of caution: These are not the first technologically complex concept planes -- and they may not be the last to end their days stuck on the drawing board.

"Good luck to them, but I'm very skeptical," said Murdo Morrison, editor of Flight International magazine.

He added: "The costs of designing something like this from scratch are astronomical, and even if they can get it to the prototype stage, that's not even half the battle, it's maybe 10%. Aerospace is littered with companies that went bust once they went into production.

"The science exists, we know planes can fly at supersonic speeds: Fighter aircraft do it, Concorde did it -- the technology is there, but the problem is making it work commercially.

"If it was easy, if it was possible, one of the big manufacturers would have done it already."

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KLCC at Night.

Picture taken from SkyBar, Traders Hotel. =)

The Pangkor Laut Resort - the Awesome Villa.

When you're at Pangkor Laut Resort - very likely you'll be staying in the villas. Those beautiful villas. I'm not going to talk too much - but just enjoy the pictures ok.

A private pool.

Errr..... toilet?

The bed.

The entrance; with a little mirror on the wall for vain ladies.

The view from the bed.

...and then there's a sofa there too - with a miserable looking TV though LOL.

The Pangkor Laut Resort.

Do you know where this is? This is the Pangkor Laut Resort. =)

Pangkor Laut is a private island located three miles off the West coast along the Straits of Malacca. This piece of paradise has been 2 million years in the making, and here you will find one of the world’s premier resorts nestling in the shade of forest giants as old as the land.

...and here are some pictures of the awesome private island.

Today... I would like to show you a very beautiful holiday resort.

Beautiful isnt it? How to get there.... simple. =)

Pangkor Laut Resort is located on the privately owned island of Pangkor Laut 1.6 km off the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It is a truly tropical isle with rocky outcrops and white sandy beaches fringed by a beautiful rain forest which thrives in the tropical climate.

Malaysia Airlines operates international flights from major destinations around the world to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Sepang. From Kuala Lumpur, you may continue your journey by land or by air towards Pangkor Laut. Those traveling to and from Singapore also have the option of flying into Ipoh Airport or Skypark Subang Terminal (formerly known as Terminal 3 Subang) via Firefly and continue the journey by land towards Pangkor Laut.

The Taman Negara National Park's Bridge is the World's Most Dangerous Bridge!!!

Bridges are valued for their reliability and safety. However, there are a few worlds’ bridges crossing which can be done only due to your own risk. We are going to introducing the 10 bridges that could cause a rush of adrenaline in the real meaning of the word. They are absolutely not recommending to those who are afraid of heights and who are to slow while moving as you never know what’s going to happen the next moment.

The largest national park of Malaysia has the world’s longest suspension rope bridge. When in March, the rainy season ends, a lot of people come to this park to see the rain forest, the bright amazing birds and all kinds of insects that swim in the clear water of waterfalls, fish and, of course, go through the 530-meter bridge, hanging at a height of 25-40 meters above the ground and enjoy the jungle.

At least we have something to be proud of, isnt it?

SO.... the Taman Negara National Park has the world's longest rope bridge... and is perhaps, the most dangerous bridge too. =)

Strawberries from Cameron Highlands!

Just another random post today.... once again on Cameron Highlands!!!!! =)

Ahhh..... damn I just miss the strawberries so much....

Cameron Highlands, anyone?

A-Z of My Journey to Hong Kong Disneyland, the 5th Anniversary with loads of surprises!!!

During my recent trip to Hong Kong, one of the main places on my agenda, apart from Jordan's Australian Dairy Co., Wan Chai's steamboat and Prince Edward area for some pet accessories shopping - is the Disneyland Resort, Hong Kong. I had been to one other Disneyland before, which is the EuroDisney, the Disneyland at Paris. In fact, I've been there twice - and I believe in one thing, one can never get old or bored from Disneyland.

In Hong Kong, just like the EuroDisney, it is also easily accessible cos its connected to the Hong Kong MTR.

Watch the video below to get a rough idea of how to get there...

I stayed at the island this time, so I took the Island line and got off at Hong Kong / Central station. From there, I switched to Tung Chung line, and headed all the way to Sunny Bay station, the 2nd last station. From there, I switched again onto the Disneyland Express.... And voila! I'm at Disneyland Resort Hong Kong alreadyyy!!!

After a short walk, you'll be greeted with the entrance arch - Welcome to Disneyland Hong Kong!!! From here, there's another short stroll before you reach the entrance...

Here's my Disneyland tickets!!!

Some of the cool features here….. the Resort is blind-friendly; see the picture on the left? The signboard is in Braille…. What else? If you have plenty of bags or luggages, you can also store your luggages here… each piece for HKD60 only!!!

During entry, the security there will also check your bags, in case you are carrying anything dangerous or illegal. After you enter, make sure you stop by the little booth and grab some brochures/guides to the park!!!

Yayyyy I'm inside Disneyland already!!!

There are a lot of cool attractions and rides in here, but before that, let's walk through the street and get some merchandise first! There are many Disney merchandise stores in here, each with different themes and offerings...

There's more Mickey Mouse here!!!

Wahhh there’s just so much Disneyland merchandise to get!!!

Here is me with Mickey Mouse the main character for the 5th Anniversary Celebration of Hong Kong Disneyland.

Anyways, in case you're hungry, there are also plenty of restaurants and food outlets... For me, being in Hong Kong, of course must go for Chinese food lah... N in this case, I went for dim sum!!!!!

The Plaza Inn - its super packeeeddddd!!!

Ok this is not a food post, so I shall not elaborate too much on the food. The food here is pretty fancy... I mean, check out the Mickey shaped Dim Sums!!! Will do a more detailed food post about it soon!

Okay, done with lunch! What's next? AdventureLand!!!!!

Go on the Jungle River Cruise and get wet!!!!!!!

That is not all, after the cruise, also go and check out the Festival of the Lion King show at the Theatre in the WILD!!! =)

Next stop, the MAGIC KINGDOM and FantasyLand!!!

First stop, the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh!!!

There are plenty of other rides in the FantasyLand – for both adults and kids. The kids can go on the Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride, the Cinderella Carousel, the Mad Hatter Tea Cups… ohh, the Mickey’s PhilharMagic feature is a MUST SEE too!!!! Stop by also at the Fantasy Gardens to snap some pictures with your favourite Disney character!!!!!

After the Magic Kingdom, head on over to TomorrowLand – and the first attraction – the STITCH ENCOUNTER!!!!

The attraction is a prime example of both real time animation and digital puppetry. Stitch Encounter consists of an unscripted, real-time conversation between park guests and the animated character Stitch.

A MUST SIT RIDE in Disneyland Resort Hong Kong is the SPACE MOUNTAIN rollercoaster!!!!

After a gruelling fast ride on the Space Mountain – then you need to go check out the Buzz LightyearAstro Blasters attractions!!! I’ve been to the one in Paris’ EuroDisney, liked it a lot, and this one in Hong Kong is just as good!!!!!!!

Then, it was time…. Yes, time for the Flights of Fantasy Parade!!!

The Flights of Fantasy Parade is an all new Disney Parade to celebrate Hong Kong Disneyland's 5th Anniversary this year 2011. Do watch my video above for parts of the parade…. =)

By night time, do wait up for the fireworks display at the Hong Kong Disneyland!

Watch my video above too – towards the end for the awesome fireworks display!!!

By then, it was time to go back already =( As I was walking out, I felt like I missed Disneyland already… anyways, I am glad that I got to relive my little bit of old Disneyland memories – right here at Hong Kong!!! =)