The Script Concert Live In Kuala Lumpur

Hello my beautiful readers,

Unfortunately this post isn't a specific travel tips post to another country, but a few tips about "How to survive a concert" and also getting by in Kuala Lumpur.

Lets then start from the basics;

If you are travelling from anywhere around Malaysia to Kuala Lumpur, do check out Malindo Air for very cheap flight tickets. Mine was for only RM76.90 return (plus GST)

Where to stay; Around Bukit Bintang or Jalan Alor. (the heart of the city) I am lucky to have my best friend and crash at her place instead.

Transportation and getting by:

• Take the KTM/LRT from Bukit Bintang or KL Sentral. 
• Walk if you are staying in KL itself. You see more when walking and nothing is too far away.
• Download MyTeksi app on your phone if you are heading out of the city or into the city if you are not staying in KL. (MyTeksi is more reliable as is goes by meter and not bargain/fixed price)

What to do;

• Sight-seeing in Kuala Lumpur is fun. Take pictures of beautiful streets around KL and KLCC (Twin Tower) for the iconic must have pictures.
• Eat - If you are into fancy restaurant, I suggest Jogoya in Starhill Gallery, they are pricey but serves the best Japanese buffet. -If you fancy cakes, try out Ben's at Suria KLCC (shopping mall). Their English tea set for two is worth the money. Only RM60nett (no GST charged) and you get to pick one cake of your choice
• Shop. You MUST shop in Kuala Lumpur. If you are on tight budget, head down to Berjaya Times Square for cheap and bargain price clothings ( beware that most of their clothes are free size, meaning asian petite size) If you are NOT on a tight budget and wants to splurge head to Pavilion/ KLCC for designer wear or retail ( eg. Forever 21/ H&M) stuff
• Embrace the business while sitting in Starbucks with coffee? (I did)
• Watch a movie. At least once
• If you are a book worm, head to KINOKUNIYA in KLCC. Big book store and lots to catch up on

That's if you are just travelling in KL.

Now for the concert;

How to get to venue: MyTeksi. (Best way as The Script was in Stadium Malawati, Shah Alam *out of Kuala Lumpur city)

What you need/ need to do;

• Umbrella and raincoat (Rain or shine you need them if you are heading out 2/1 hour before doors open)
• Atleast RM250 (Merchandise are expensive and you need it for drinks sold outside of stadium and your cab ride back)
• Power bank ( to charge your dying phone due to recording every single song)
• Comfy shoes/ sandals (as you will be standing up/ jumping/ dancing/ etc for a very long time)
• DO NOT bring water bottle as most of the time it is not allowed for you to bring in the stadium/concert hall (if its a indoor concert)
• Enough sleep and eat before you start waiting for doors to open

• Try not to stand at the back of someone taller than you. Find your 'spot'.
• If you failed to find your 'spot', its okay to go at the back for a better view and space (if you are lucky to be able to move about once the crowd comes in)
• When buying merchandise, look around first before buying as some stalls sells at a cheaper price.
• Have fun and sing your heart out!

So those are the few tips about Kuala Lumpur and how to survive a concert. I hope it helps.

Have fun and be brave!

Fly high, Malindo Air

Kuala Lumpur

Beautiful Kuala Lumpur

Some parts of Pavilion, KL

Ice Shaken Lemon Tea after walking in the hot sun

That Twin Tower shot (Not perfect at all)

Best friend

The English tea at Ben's

Stadium Malawati stage

Official merchandise :)

Just being crazy

Waiting for the concert to start

Crazy bunch of friends

Danny

Mark

The Script

And how can I not love you The Script

xoxo

Amberstories

Krabi, Koh Phi Phi, Thailand

Hey friends,

I am up for my second travel tips. I am currently promising myself to blog about at least one travel tips and sharing in a week or two.

Sorry if its a bit late. So here are some tips on my travels to Phi Phi Island and Krabi Island last year.

Travel mode; Malindo Air (PEN-KBV) return for only RM200. Check Malindo Air for constant cheap flights. Its always even cheaper if you are flying from Kuala Lumpur (KUL)


KRABI

What you need

• Rain coat, Umbrella (unfortunately is was raining all through my 3 days in Thailand)
• Good pair of flip flops/ sandals
• Big appetite (The food is so so good)
• Nice pair of short pants and tank top
• Camera and a big open heart and mind

What to do

• Stay in Pak Up hostel in Krabi town, its a whole different experience than Ao Nang beach and this hostel made the town (RM 50/ 500TBH per night). Its worth the money!
• Spend time at the Krabi Coffee Shack just next door to Pak Up. Their coffee and tea is awesome. Very funky as well
• Get a Thai massage. For only RM25/ 250TBH
• Party at Pak Up rooftop bar and Playground bar. Music is awesome. Atmosphere is cool.
• Buy anklets, but beware of the "charm" ones, whereby they might be Thai prayers on it.

Basically, I didn't get to spend so much time around Krabi because of the weather. But Pak Up made my trip as its so convenient and complete for just relaxing, partying or hanging out!



Koh Phi Phi

How to get there;

• Take the ferry from Krabi jetty to Koh Phi Phi, it runs from 0900am-0430pm
• Takes up to 2 hours to get to Phi Phi

What you need;

• Sunscreen
• Nice and functional bikini/ swim wear
• Slippers
• Light clothes, easy fold and dry (as its very sandy every where, even in the hostel)
• Big appetite as well :)
• A good book (for reading on the ferry, if you are travelling alone)
• Camera with a big heart and mind :)

What to do;

• I stayed in Stones Bar and Dorm. Pretty cool place run by a British owner.Very sandy room though but nice
• Party by the beach and watch the fire show
• Get a bamboo tattoo. (It hurts less than normal tattoo) I got one!
• Go to Phi Phi Bakery, their breakfast is AWESOME
• Walk around Phi Phi town. It has amazing cool shops
• Do cliff jumping (I wasn't able to because of the rain storm)
• Go to Maya beach (James Bond Island )
• Have a manicure and pedicure ( especially when it rains ), only RM30/300TBH for both mani and pedi
• Take awesome pictures of the beach and its long tail boat on it

So be it rain or shine, there is always something to do in Krabi and Phi Phi.

I hope this blog entry helps and I hope you add Krabi and Phi Phi on to your travel list this year! I am definitely going back! Enjoy!!!

Here are some random pictures, they are not in order. Sorry but do enjoy :) 

First night in Krabi

Pak Up Hostel, Krabi

Stayed in an IT room/ dorm

The roof top bar, Pak Up

Leave your name at Krabi Coffee Shack

Got our bamboo tattoos done by this cool guy!

Bamboo tattoo

Bars in Phi Phi

View from Stones Bar and Dorm, Phi Phi

This whole building is link to Pak Up

On the ferry from Krabi to Phi Phi

Good food, glorious food.

So many bars, pick one. Phi Phi Island

That Phi Phi beach and its long tail boat on it.

The big breakfast at Phi Phi Bakery

Hot mocha or ice green tea?

The travel companion, Visha

Vodka shot, Playground bar at Pak Up

Seize the day and travel safe!

xoxo
Amberstories

Roma, Italy

Hey bloggers,

Here are some really late post on my recent trip to Rome, Italy. #summer2014

I had so much fun. A week is definitely not enough. I would really suggest Rome as your next travel destination. Its beautiful, but be prepared for extreme hot weather during summer. So here are list of things to have when in Rome:

• Be sure to have at least 2 mini size bottles of sunscreen 
• UV protected sunglasses. 
• Loose tops and shorts
• Loose long pants (cooling and suitable for entering into churches)
• Scarf to cover up sleeveless top to enter churches
• Good pair of shoes/ sandal (I suggest Skechers "Go Walk" shoes )
• Perfume/ Body mist. (Really helpful after a hot sweaty day)
• Wet tissues and tissues
• A reliable water bottle (as there are water fountains for you to fill up your bottle anytime)

For travelling, I suggest;

• Take the metro train, for only 16Euros that could last you up to 3 days. Not sure if its still the same price now, last time was summer 2014
• Get the map of Rome and start walking (that way, you explore more about the city)
• Eat the gelato opposite Vatican City, you cant miss it because the line are long enough to notice
• Take pictures of  Vatican city, day and night
• SHOP everything is so cheap when its SALE in Rome!!
• Of course, eat the pasta and pizza! (I suggest Carbonara no cheese for lactose intolerant like me)

I hope these little tips help. Now here goes some pictures; 

Metro Train, Italy

Pizza for one

Best Carbonara

Line into Vatican

Line for the Gelato opposite Vatican

Old Bridge Gelato palour

Delicious gelato, perfect for the hot sunny day

Vatican City by day

Those skechers "Go Walk' serves me well. Perfect! Comfy!

Leather bag shopping in Rome! Own one :)

Vatican city by night

Rome by glimpse

Colloseum

Shopaholic

And for all the lovers, lock your love by the bridge.

Enjoy Rome if you are heading for it!!

xoxo

AMBERSTORIES