Thursday 19 May 2011

Borneo Tropical Rainforest Resort





"Borneo Tropical Rainforest Resort is an agro and nature resort nestled in the natural setting of original and swanky tropical rain forest of the Lambir Hills neighboring to the renowned Lambir Hills National Park. It is located along Miri-Bintulu Road, the resort is 39 km from Miri town.Borneo Tropical Rainforest Resort has a unique collection of jungle tree species and insects which can only be found in Borneo rain forest. Hike and trek along specially designed foot paths for a real experience with exotic trees and plants species, stroll into and enjoy fresh tropical fruits from the orchard farm, take an educational tour to domestic animal farm, or simply relax and indulge in International and Asian cuisines served at the one tree hill cafĂ© and palm restaurant and bar". I went to Borneo Tropical Rainforest during my 3 months  semester break and  I enjoyed my self. It is a place I would recommend any one to go even for a day to gate sum fresh air enjoying nature  and other activates such as fishing, playing spot

Photos by Hush puppie

Tuesday 3 May 2011

Save up and travel

Every one can benefit from a good vacationing trip, certain individuals take more pleasure out of the experiences than other people. A good vacation trip is supposed to be a time to relax and enjoy your free time, experience new cultures and enjoy with your family. A trip can mean different things for kinds of people  (Ernesto Recaman).

When on vacation you most definitely have all the free time that you need and you can indulge in any fun activities that you want. It is fun when you go on vacation with lots of friends so that during the night time after along day looking at all the resorts you can go out have a few drinks and lots of fun. so as young students I am encouraging each other to try and save up money to at list to travel to few cheap places that you can can go around the world to relief spresure form school.

ref
http://ezinearticles.com/?Who-Can-Benefit-From-Vacations?&id=1453944 Ernesto Recaman

Vacation and Assignment









"Marudi is a town on the Baram River which  north of Sarawak. The Baram river borders the state of Sabah Malaysia and Brunei. Marudi is a river town situated inland from Miri. Its main attraction is yet another of the Brooke outposts, the beige wooden Fort Hose. It is the cultural heart of Sarawak's highland tribesfolk, collectively called Orang Ulu. Marudi, a riverine town about 100 km upriver from Kuala Baram, is the largest town in the sparsely populated Baram district. It is also the district administrative headquarters and has been since the days of the White Rajahs. Marudi is well known tourist destination because of the Mulu cave. For the adventuruos they can travel from Miri to Marudi first, and then from the river, they will have to use long boats cutting through few adventurous rapids upstream before reaching Mulu". 


During my week free i got an opportunity to go and to my assignment in a small neighboring town called Marudi. It is a two hours drive from Miri. After having visited this small place i noticed that its contains lots of historical monuments so if you are a person who likes adventure and learning about lots of ethnic tribes and their history it could be counted as one of those places to go. This temple is about 100 years old and it was built by the first six Chinese family's in Marudi. close by the temple there is also a museum where you can go and read about this place. There are three ways which you can visit Marudi which are by flying, boat and by road. The road is not really smooth as it is packed with rough terrain. When i was there i also learnt that from ther you can drive to Mulu caves so which means if you are a unadventurous s you can drive there through Marudi.

Picture by: Hush Puppie
 ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marudi,_Sarawak

simple vacation



Having a vacation does not mean you have to travel or go out off to town to expansive places to have a good relaxation. You can even plan a simple vacation with in the town you stay in to just refresh to self from the busy life. Here in Miri every time i gate a change to away from school and the pressures of like I always go to one of the hotel I enjoy going to in Miri which Park City,  I go there to relax and to refinding my self walking at the beach 


The Park City Everly Hotel situated in the state of Sarawak in Miri Malysia it is a 4 star hotel and it is 5 minute  drive from Miri town. Park City is a favoured choice for both business and leisure travelers to Miri town. The hotel comprises of numerous factualites and deluxe services imaginable, and what one seeks for during their vacation. Park city hotel is located on the bank of the Miri River and it is facing the South China Sea where you can go and take walks at the beach enjoying the scenery. Besides spending time at the hotel only Park Everly also has other packages for guests to have an opportunity to go to nearby destination such as Niah Caves, Gunung Mulu National park, and the Sarawak Chamber.






Photo by: Hush Puppie
REF http://www.asiarooms.com/en/malaysia/miri/174211-parkcity_everly_hotel.html

Monday 21 March 2011

Traveling Is Not For Fun But It Is Also Good For Your Health

Traveling Is Good For Your Health

When you think of a vacation you think of a way to enjoy your free time by yourself or with family and friends, most of the times this is just what it is. But actually you can do so much more than just being relaxing somewhere.  Facts have been discovered; those relaxations you experience during this time improve your health. Vacationing and traveling help you with your health.
 It has been studied that Americans get the least amount of vacation time among countries in the industrialized world an average of 8.1 days after a year on the job and 10.2 days after three years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics. In fact, reports a survey conducted by the online travel company Expedia. com, U.S. workers will be taking 10 percent less vacation time than they did provirus  years.
 For example Australians   are guaranteed by law four weeks of annual vacation time and often receive more in negotiations with their employers. In contrast, 13 percent of U.S. companies now offer no paid leave, up from 5 percent five years ago, says the Society for Human Resources Management. In the state of Washington, 17 percent of workers get no paid leave.
Some reports show that forty percent (40%) of Americans work more than 50 hours a week. Also, 56% of employees will postpone their vacation until business or productivity improves. All of these conditions only serve to increase stress in workers, and stress can lead to serious health hazards, including, but not limited, to heart disease, hyper tension and headaches.
So taking a vacation is believed to be an effective way to reduce stress now, a very effective way to. Studies have proved that people, who take a vacation trip at least once a year, reduce the risk of heart attack. It's also reported that people who postpone their vacations too often, have twice the chance of developing myocardial infarction or coronary death. Meanwhile, blood pressure, heart rate, and levels of epinephrine a stress hormone  decline on holidays of only one or two days.
So taking a vacation is not only fun for you but also very good for your health. Travelling dose not benefits working people but it is believed that traveling improves your relationship with your better half.  Women who take more vacations are more satisfied with their marriages. That may be because At least four out of ten travelers feel more romantic on vacation (42%), and nearly one third admit to making love more often on vacation (31%). It could also be due to the fact that over half of employed Americans say they come back feeling reconnected with their family after vacation (53%). A clear majority of students who traveled on an international exchange program felt they had become more trusting, open-minded, flexible, confident, and tolerant as a result of their travel experiences. In addition, eight out of ten said that the primary benefit of these travels is a desire for more travel. Patients who had previously appeared isolated and withdrawn at a Midwestern Veteran's hospital were able to have conversations after taking a vacation. In fact, staff reported that vacations appeared to "lift the aura of depression" that was part of the emotional trauma of dealing with prolonged illness.

 photo by hush puppie at park city Miri Sarawak