Malaysia Capital, Putrajaya, Malaysia

Putrajaya is a new capital of Malaysia. After the completion of Putrajaya around 1998 (yes it survived Asean Financial Crisis), all the government office move here from Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur is still commercial and business city for Malaysia.

Putrajaya location is about 30km from Kuala Lumpur and 15km from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Beside taxi, you can use high speed rail (ERL) from KL Sentral to Putrajaya station. From there you can either use taxi or natural gas powered public buses.

Touted as smart city of Malaysia, the eco friendly city is surrounded by world class facilities and smart building. The wetland surrounding the city act as a habitat for flora and fauna as well as natural filter for sewage. 

In term of facilities, the city equipped with 7 public swimming pools as well as indoor, outdoor and water recreational facilities. The usage of swimming pool is as low as RM5 (USD2.00) per entry while the sauna and steam room is priced RM15 (USD5.00) per entry.

Only A Famosa entrance is left

See the blind spot. When fort door is breach, defensive army will strike you from the blind spot.

Second door with angled design to ensure blind spot

Church ruin on top of the hill

It is not complete if you visit Malacca without visiting A Famosa Fort. The fort was built in 1511 by Portuguese. In 1810, the fort was given by Dutch to English and demolish by English to prevent the fort fallen to the wrong hand. It is fortunate that Sir Stamford Raffles safe the the entrance of the fort for the sake of history preservation. Further reading http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Famosa

Around the fort within walking distance is Taming Sari revolving tower, several museums, shopping complex and a swimming pool.

Among affordable place to stay is by staying and our homestay. Do visit http://investandtravel.blogspot.com/2010/06/homestay-at-malacca-now-open-for.html for more information or call Aiza (+60192388436), Azrul (+60123149123) of Afifah (+60172002466).

Dewi Sri Hotel, Kuta, Bali, Indonesia

Cafe

Garden

Hotel area

Swimming pool

In Bali, I stay at Dewi Sri Hotel. Considered as a budget hotel, it suite all my needs. Basically the hotel is strategically located in Kuta town. The hotel is surrounded by shops and disco. But don't worry as you will not hear any noise from the town. Just 15 minute walk from the hotel is Kuta beach.

During my 4 days and 3 night vacation, at night after some rest, I walk along shop in Kuta Town. Early morning before I go to any tourist spot in Bali, I dip myself into the swimming pool. As any other hotel in Bali, the hotel is equipped with an outdoor massage bad beside the swimming pool. But if you prefer more privacy, it's better to visit to spa.

The hotel is safe, clean, have a nice cafe and I love the 24 hour swimming pool. For more info visit http://www.dewisrihotel.com/