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That Singapore is one giant shopping mall is a fact I cannot deny, not when I have just recently visited and been swept off my feet by the Lion City. I shopped till I dropped, literally! I dropped on my hotel room bed, thankfully, but the happiness that came with packing bags upon bags of goodies to carry home cannot be replaced by any other. Arriving at Orchard Road is no trouble at all. It is stretched across a 2.5 km road. Shopping on Orchard Road is a treat. However, don’t forget to carry your credit cards as the prices can be quite high. It is supposed to be the entertainment hub and a major tourist attraction of Singapore. Be sure to bargain for the product you wish to buy else you will land up paying a heavy price. All and all it is a good place to walk around and buy.
I took my tickets from redbus and the rest of journey went by without any hiccups.
Your shopping bonanza in Singapore must begin with the discovery and exploration of the gigantic Orchard Road. For someone with a fashion style sense that reads something like, ‘feminine rock’, there are not many places that I can safely cater to this need of mine. Until I walked through Orchard Road and into Wheelock Palace, in the basement of which lies the feminine rock fashion paradise—Rosebullet.
ION Orchard is another popular landmark on Orchard Road. If it is your last day here and want to quicky lay your hands shopping, then this is the place for you. It is said to be Singapore’s first multi-sensory experiential shopping and lifestyle mall. It is a huge shopping complex and amply crowded. And it sure didn’t disappoint! The land where the brands dwell, this gargantuan mall is home to more than 300 stores, including Charles & Keith, Miu Miu, Giorgio Armani, Dolcce & Gabbana, Dior, etc. You get anything you want in this place and ot just branded but also other normal or local brands. The other best thing is if you are tired and hungry and done with your shopping there are lots of restaurants, café around where you can refresh yourself with some good eateries and drinks. It is much recommended place to visit when in Singapore/
For chic street fashion wear, enter Far East Plaza that is situated at the heart of Orchard Road. T-shirts, dresses, accessories, you name it and you will find its trendiest streetwear option.
Spoilt for choice
Today, Orchard Road is flanked by iconic shopping malls, restaurants and hotels, choc-a-bloc with retail, dining and entertainment choice for every taste and budget. Designer threads, fast fashion, upscale restaurants, ethnic wares, art galleries and relaxed hangouts – you name it, Orchard Road has it.
Here’s a tip: while the almond and jambu trees are no more, huge angsana trees lining the large pedestrian mall give ample shade from the blazing sun – making this still a nice place to stroll.
India holds many magnificent landscapes offering hiking experiences compatible for any new adventurer to the pro trekking individuals. The glorious nation not only houses the arena’s most famous mountain range, referred to as the Himalayas, but additionally countless trekking trails throughout tropical rainforests, hills and valleys. There are trekking trails placed within the north and across the Himalayas reminiscent of Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. Further, south, one shall be finding the palm trees lined up with the sandy shorelines and the tropical neighbourhood of Kerala cannot manage to be overlooked too.
Buses are a comfortable travel option spread throughout India. Booking buses are easy and less of hassle as I booked online tickets from redbus.in. This bus-booking portal allows selecting from the wide range of buses and making secure online payments too. Do not miss the roads leading to happiness!
1. Chembra Peak, Kerala: The Chembra is placed in Wayanad referred to as the tallest height in Kerala. Serenity prevails in each corner of the peak’s grassy secret meadows. It also offers a calming supply of silence especially whilst you are taking a small loiter by following the part of heart-formed lake.
2. Chadar, Ladakh: The Chadar trek (Zanskar Trek), is an extraordinary expertise to indulge within the degrees of Himalayas. This trek occurs over the frozen River called Zanskar that is a thick sheet of ice in the course of the winters. Make your path over this sheet of ice and manoeuvre the narrow ridges.
3. Uttarakhand: you can actually trek the valley of flora, Kedarkantha Summit and Roopkund. These climbing trails houses many secrets and mysteries of nature. Have fun in uneven covered hills, clear lakes, snow-capped peaks and flower stuffed gardens being on the mountain climbing expedition. If you are a pictures addict, this journey offers you innumerable possibilities to click strong pictures too.
The road distance of 540kms from Hyderabad to Madanapalli is covered in 11hours by a bus. I decided to visit Madanapalli by bus, as this is one of the cost effective ways of travelling. I quickly booked online bus tickets at https://www.redbus.in/bus-tickets/hyderabad-to-madanapalli.aspx and chose to journey on a multi axle Ac semi sleeper bus.
The bus reservation portal lowered by hassles largely. It allowed me to select my seat next to the window via online and bus type too. Furthermore, they guarantee the strict principles of travel help, agreeable support of its travellers. The bus came with clean and comfortable interiors, and the staff was polite too. They provided water bottles and there was a TV installed in the bus that played songs or movies. I boarded the bus from Miyapur at 8:30pm and reached Madanapalli at 5:30am the next day. The travel went on for 10hours with some rest stops given by the bus transport was an enduring experience. The bus passed through varied territories, lush greenery and long stretched of highways.
Madanapalli is a small town poised in Chittor district of the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. Apart from its interesting folklore, this town is emerging as an important centre for agricultural practices. I was visiting Madanapalli just to view one of its popular tourist destination known as the Horsley Hills. My whole idea of spending a 2 days trip to this place from Hyderabad was to fulfil my shopping desires and see the hill stations. I have heard that Madanapalli is famous for its high quality of silk.
The good connectivity by road enables many commuters to travel to Madanapalli without facing any hiccups. Travelling from Hyderabad to Madanapalli by bus is one of the preferred choice of many folks. There are several reasons to visit Madanapalli, as this city portrays a plethora of things.
Ameerpet is filled with colleges and is a residential hub. Travellers/visitors usually opt to stay around Ameerpet due to various purposes. Disparate categories of travellers visit this place and they tend to book any of the hotels near Ameerpet, Hyderabad. This place is mainly known as the software training hub in India. Students from all over the country come to Ameerpet to get training courses at low prices. Hence, hotels near Ameerpet, Hyderabad comes in various categories and they can be booked online at redbus. This helps to choose an ideal accommodation at relatively discounted rates. Besides, avail exciting discounts and cashbacks on online hotel booking! After all, a comfortable rest place is a necessary requirement of every traveller!
There are various types of hotels in Ameerpet, Hyderabad ranging from luxury to budget ones. You can choose the one that fits you well. To make the task easier, I have compiled an array of hotels (various types) here that provides convenient accessibility to all places of interest and proximity to public places too. All these hotels comprise of basic amenities and their cordial staff help to make a comfortable stay experience. Easy reachability to bus stop, shops, restaurants and other public locations are given priority, as these are some of the elementary requirements of most travellers or guest staying in hotels.
The list of hotels in Ameerpet has been mentioned here, depending on their ratings, reviews and location. This will be of great help to visitors who will be visiting the vibrant city.
1. Hotel Seven Hills Residency: this hotel carries the legacy of the best budget hotel in this area. Apart from its finest staff and good quality services, the hotel offers a good location creating huge convenience for its guests. The hotel is situated on the main road with a parking facility; where shops, gym, bars, restaurants and retail outlets that could be easily covered by walking.
2. Hotel Tanisha: It is quite famous among business travellers as the rooms are elegant at economical rates. The central position is close to major shopping areas. Especially for visitors who are on a shoestring budget must check out this hotel.
3. Hotel New SreeKrishna Residency: this is an ideal budget stay within the Ameerpet area. It is conveniently accessible from areas like the bus stop, railway station and shops. They also offer neat and clean room services.
4. The Crown Hotel: Situated close to the bus stand and railways station. Visitors can easily access restaurants, shops and ATMs from the hotel. They offer neat and clean room facility for their guests.
Travel from Little India to Taiping by Bus
Shopping at Little India is definitely not, your regular roadside shopping. You may feel that Little India in completely out of place in a city like Singapore where there are countless futuristic mega malls that feature costly designer brands in air-conditioned enclosures. However, this is not true. Little India is a complete different story altogether, one that will leave you with an unforgettable experience. If you are heading out on a holiday to Singapore and Malaysia, I recommend you to keep Little India last on your visit list as the place also serves as a major Bus Boarding and departure point for buses heading to and from Malaysia.
There are about 5 to 6 Operators plying on this route as per what was mentioned on the website calledhttps://www.redbus.sg/bus-tickets/little-india-to-taiping, from where I booked my Bus tickets. I did not wait for more than a minute since as soon as I was done with my shopping I could board my Bus. However, trust me my shopping experience at this place left me with much more cash on hand than what I had expected. There were several 24 hour shopping centres like Mustafa Centre, which is famous for selling products that are priced quite lower compared to the markets outside. The range of shopping products here is as diverse as the people communities. Clothes, fresh food, souvenirs and electronics are what you will find at dirt-cheap rates over here.
There were quite a few operators plying on the route between the two cities. Some of the most popular ones being Trans Royal Singapore, Starmart Express, Konsortium, Interline Express and Trans Nasional. I booked my bus tickets through Trans Nasional which had about 5 buses plying throughout the day starting from 10:00 am in the morning till 6:00 pm in the evening. I booked an afternoon bus and the journey took me about 9 hours – thanks to the notorious traffic of Singapore. The tickets cost me about SGD40 but there were tickets that went up as high as SGD60 and it depends on the class of Bus you book. Starmart was the only luxury Bus Operator lying on this route and had buses plying at 3 different times. The prices were a little on the higher side but the Operator clearly justified this with the modern amenities that it had to offer on its buses. Konsortium had only 1 bus plying throughout the entire day which was at 10:00 pm in the night. I would recommend you to book this bus on your visit as it takes only 6 hours to complete its journey, as the roads are free of any traffic during this time. The tickets prices are also quite reasonable at this time of the night.
Taiping is considered to be the second biggest and famous town in Malaysia after Ipoh. The name has also been derived from two Chinese characters and the place is quite famous as many deposits were found here.
It has been rightly said that Malaysia is a food heaven. Every place you visit you will find something new here. Malay, Chinese and Indian meals are mesmerizing in Malaysia. Have you tried curries over banana leaves? Try it once and you will always ask for more.
These signature dishes are available in different parts of Malaysia. To travel to places like Penang or Sarawak, to book tickets from redbus and visit these places in style.
Below are some dishes, ranked based on their popularity in Malaysia.
Clay Pot Loh Shu Fun
Ever had rat noodles? If not, you should definitely give Clay Pot Loh Shu Fun a try!! Fret not; it has nothing to do with rats. It is just one of the names given to this dish apart from silver needle noodles. Prepared in a clay pot in order to retain the heat, some stall vendors optionally add vegetables and meat as toppings. Pro tip: Add some Dark soy sauce. Thank us later!
Satay
One of the most popular dishes on Malaysian streets, Satay, is made from grilled and seasoned meat. Meat may consist of goat, chicken, mutton, beef, fish or even pork. Served with sauces made from dried peanuts, the dish tastes delicious. The dish has become so popular among tourists that is now found on almost all corners of the streets. The dipping sauce coupled with curry Chicken was quite tasty and I did not find it spicy at all. Even a friend of mine who just cannot handle spicy food was able to eat it just right. The chicken and beef satay was the best part of the entire dish. Both were quite good and flavor full.
Laksa
There has to be a dish that celebrates noodles and Laksa does it like no other. One of the most popular dishes in Penang and Sarawak, noodles is served in a rich broth and is spiced with condiments favorable to each region. It is one of the most popular dish in Singapore. The dish is known to gain quite popularity even out of South East Asia. Thanks to its delicious taste. The entire noodle dish is made in coconut milk and a strong base of curry soup. There are quite a few types of the dish as curry laksa, which is coconut milk, based and Asam Laksa, which is completely tamarind, based. You will not find mostly street vendors in Malaysia serve this dish at any popular restaurant as it.
Bak Kut Teh
Bak Kut Teh aka meet bone tea is a popular meat dish popular on the streets of Malaysia and Singapore. It is a mix of Non Vegetarian food alongside natural herbs infused together to make one sumptuous finger licking dish. Thanks to the herbs, this dish has an earthy flavor. Served in a clay pot, this dish makes the perfect option for breakfast. Pro tip: Having it for lunch alongside plain rice is a complete yes too!!
Singapore to Kuala Lumpur by Bus
Singapore is much more than its numerous attractions. It is constantly evolving and reimagining itself within a short span of time. It consists of people who are passionate about thinking and creating new possibilities. Foodies, explorers, collectors, action seekers, culture shapers and socialisers all come together and form a new experience everyday. Situated on the equator Singapore is one of the smallest yet one of the most beautiful island countries which is quite known for its cleanliness and safety. It is also one of the most modern cities of South East Asia known to be flourishing for decades together. Tourism is one of the most effective means of boosting the economy of the country. However, when you are on tour make sure to pay heed to the local laws of Singapore or you may end up paying a severe fine.
It is a perfect blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture. From its ethnicity to the peaceful gardens everything in this city has made my tour worthwhile. State of the art infrastructure, crystal clear beaches, theme parks makes this country one of the preferred choices for families. After spending almost a month here it was time for me to head to my next destination which is the capital city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. I booked my bus tickets from this website https://www.redbus.sg/and was quite happy with the experience. As per the website there were about 6 operators plying on this route. The One Travel and Tours, Trans Star Express, Seasons Express, Konsortium, First Coach and KKK Travels were some of them. All these Operators had buses plying right from 12:00 am to 10:00 pm. There were about 25 buses departing in a single day from each Operator. The cost of the tickets start upwards of SGD30 and go up all the way to SGD55 depending upon the class of buses you book.
There are about 20 to 25 seats in each bus making room for comfortable traffic. I booked my Bus tickets with Star Mart Express like i usually do. The Operator is quite punctual and the buses are equipped with a wide range of amenities. Star Mart Express is an Executive coach Operator. However, if you are a luxury seeker you can book your bus tickets with the One Travel and Tours. A single ticket with this Operator will cost you around SGD53. I would recommend you to book your bus tickets atleast a week in advance in order to avoid last minute rush.
Kuala Lumpur: The most popular and iconic attractions of Kuala Lumpur are known to define the city as a true tourist destination. The huge Petronaus Twin Towers as well as the Standing Buddha Image found outside Batu Caves are known to be some premiere destinations worth a visit. Kuala Lumpur is known to be full of greenery, lake gardens, homw to popular bird and deer parks that you can freely visit. Make sure to visit the I-City Shah Alam to capture some beautiful pictures of the colourful display of LED lit attractions.
Semarang
Terletak di sisi pantai utara Laut Jawa, kota Semarang dikenal sebagai ibu kota dari provinsi Jawa Tengah. Kota ini terletak di antara pantai timur dan barat pulau Jawa. Anda bisa melihat pemandangan pelabuhan yang menakjubkan, pemandangan hijau nan asri, daerah dataran rendah dan keseluruhan kota itu sendiri jika Anda berada di puncak bukit candi. Berdekatan dengan kota ini terdapat beberapa gunung yang menjadi tempat peristirahatan yang sempurna untuk Anda dan keluarga. Iklim di kota Semarang juga sangat cocok untuk melakukan perjalanan dan wisata singkat. Kota ini dianggap sebagai pusat perdagangan sekaligus pusat administrasi dengan sebagian besar kantor pusat, kompleks komersial dan bangunan industri yang berada di dataran rendah kota. Sedangkan rumah penduduk terletak di sisi yang lebih berbukit dan memiliki kebun-kebun yang indah. Tidak hanya itu, dari rumah-rumah ini Anda juga bisa melihat pemandangan indah dari laut yang terbentang dan kota Semarang.
Palembang
Sebagai ibu kota provinsi Sumatera Selatan di indonesia, kota Palembang memliki luas wilayah sebesar 400 km persegi dan merupakan salah satu kota dengan penduduk yang padat dengan populasi lebih dari 1 juta penduduk. Letaknya yang berada tepat di tepi sungai Musi menjadikan kota ini populer disebut sebagai Venesia dari Timur, karena rumah-rumah di sini terletak strategis di tepi pantai. Tepi utara sungai ini dikenal dengan nama Seberang Ilir dan tepi selatannya dikenal dengan sebutan Seberang Ulu. Dan sebagian besar bangunan pemerintah bisa Anda temukan di tepi selatan ini. Kota Palembang sebelumnya adalah ibu kota pertama Kekaisaran Sriwijaya, dan sampai hari ini Anda masih bisa merasakan pengaruhnya itu di kebudayaan Asia Tenggara.
Jika Anda bertanya moda transportasi apa yang harus Anda ambil ketika berada di Indonesia, maka jawabannya adalah bus. Bus memang dianggap sebagai salah satu jenis transportasi terbaik karena Anda tidak akan merasa capek jika terjebak dalam kepadatan lalu lintas. Tidak heran jika sebagian besar penduduk setempat lebih suka untuk bepergian dengan bus. Anda juga tidak perlu menunggu lama sebab bus tersedia hampir setiap 15 menit. Namun, lebih baik Anda membeli tiket bus Anda terlebih dahulu sebelum tidak tersedia lagi karena tiket bus bisa terjual habis dengan cepat. Saya sarankan Anda untuk memesan tiket bus dari https://www.redbus.id/. Situs ini tidak hanya menawarkan diskon besar tapi Anda juga bisa memilih dari berbagai bus yang ada, seperti ekonomi, ekspres dan eksekutif. Anda hanya akan dikenakan biaya antara Rp 50.000 sampai Rp 200.000 untuk perjalanan menggunakan bus ini, semuanya tergantung dari kelas bus mana yang Anda pesan. Jika Anda hanya memiliki sedikit waktu, saya akan merekomendasikan Anda untuk memesan bus ekspres dengan pemberhentian yang lebih sedikit sehingga akan membawa Anda ke tempat tujuan lebih cepat. Jika Anda memilih untuk berhemat, Anda bisa memesan tiket Anda di bus ekonomi. Sedangkan bus premium cocok untuk Anda yang mempunyai anggaran yang lebih besar dan ingin menikmati perjalanan dengan kenyamanan lebih. Di kelas ini, tersedia tempat duduk yang lebih lega karena posisinya yang terpisah, dan Anda juga bisa menikmati berbagai pilihan film dan makanan ringan yang disediakan. Jadi, bersegeralah menentukan tiket bus mana yang ingin Anda pesan sebelum Anda mengelilingi kota.
Anda tak perlu khawatir tentang bagaimana bisa sampai ke kota ini sebab ada bus reguler yang melayani di rute ini. Bus akan berangkat dari Terminal Bus di Semarang setiap pagi pada pukul 10.00 WIB. Perjalanan antara Semarang dan Palembang akan memakan waktu antara 6 sampai 7 jam. Lebih baik Anda memesan bus AC untuk bisa melakukan perjalanan yang nyaman. Kursi ekonomi di bus AC juga tidak akan membuat kantong Anda kering, cukup dengan menyediakan biaya sekitar Rp300.000 per orang. Dan Lorena adalah satu-satunya operator yang menjalankan bus pada rute ini.
Grand Hyatt Hotel
This Hotel is considered one of the most premiere and luxurious five star hotels in Malaysia. It is situated right next to the Kuala Lumpur convention centre. It is just at a 6 KM distance from the signature landmark - Petronas Towers. You can board a bus from right outside the exit gate of this hotel and reach the Petronas Towers. Although the distance is short, you are sure to encounter a lot of traffic. The cars will stop moving but your taximeter will still be on! Why waste money just to sit in city traffic. Instead, board a bus and stop paying to sit in city traffic!
The bus network is such that you have point-to-point connectivity with little or no change of bus to reach a destination. Bus is considered the best mode of transport as they are regular and are quite punctual about their timings unlike taxis the fares are fixed no matter what! Besides traveling by bus will hardly cost you anywhere between RM10 to RM20. Visit the website redbus.my, book tickets, pay online and just zip around the city when your bus arrives! The staff of the Bus Operator is quite cordial.
The Hotel features floor to ceiling windows and some of the most picturesque views of the park. The best part being the magnificent views of the city are visible from all of the rooms. The Hotel rooms are equipped with all basic facilities like a 42 inch TV and a coffee wending machine
The hotel also features a never-ending outdoor pool and a Spa where you can pamper yourself. If you are done relaxing, you can head to the pavilion shopping mall, which is just 10 minutes by road, and you can easily reach here by hopping on to a Bus. Traveling by bus will spare you the ordeal of carrying cash and change as you can book your tickets in advance and pay online. The Hotel also features a signature restaurant. THIRTY8, which is famous for its Sea Food, Sushi, Sashimi and Steak.
If you are looking forward to head here on a business trip the hotel has a futuristic meeting room – a state of the art business centre that is equipped with the most modern technology.
If you appreciate fine living and do not worry about the costs, you should definitely check into this Hotel. The locals here say that the Hotel is located in the ‘Golden Triangle’ and that the hotel is just a few kilometres away from all of the major landmarks of Malaysia. Buses arrive at the exit gate of this hotel every 15 minutes and promise you fixed fares that do not change and spare you from the ordeal of the unruly taxi drivers! If you are a fitness freak and want to shed those extra calories after a bus journey, the hotel features a twenty-four hour fitness gym. I personally recommend you to try the Sauna, as it will surely rejuvenate you.
The social characteristic of Hyderabad is undoubtedly based out of its home grown culture of Andhra Pradesh. Hyderabad has a rich Hyderabadi tradition of its own, a mixture of Persian and Telugu societies, which thrived underneath the rule of the Qutb Shahis. Hyderabad is otherwise referred to as the "city of Nizams" considering the Nizams ruled it for particularly an even as. The Nizams of Hyderabad had been good more often than not referred to as the wealthiest royals ever. In these days, Hyderabad is among the focuses of know-how innovation. The establishing Biotech and IT businesses have given the city a global stage. The flourishing tourism in Hyderabad and IT ventures have introduced Marriott, Novotel, and Taj, the goliaths in the hotels trade.
Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu and is one of the foremost metropolitans of the nation. This is a historic metropolis that is located on the Coromandel Coast is one of the top visited cities on the planet. It is home to a quantity of brilliant attractions like Marina beach, Covelong seashore, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, fortress St George, Arignar Anna Zoological Park and Guindy; countrywide Park. I booked tickets from https://www.redbus.in/bus-tickets/hyderabad-to-chennai.aspx at great discounts. It was a simple and secured booking procedure. I opted for an Ac Volvo bus to travel to Chennai and it was relaxing. The approximate road distance between these two major cities is 627km and the journey took almost 10 to 12 hours.
There are a number of bus boarding points in the city of Hyderabad, including Gachibowli, Lakdikapool, Ameerpet, Miyapur and Kothapet. Similarly, there are quite a number of dropping points in Chennai, including Tindivanam, Chengalpattu, Koyambedu, Egmore and SRM University. I boarded the bus around 11pm and reached Chennai at 10am the next day. The bus came with clean interiors and the staff made sure that the 11 hours of journey was comfortable for all its passengers.