tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52128798019713555882024-03-19T18:31:19.399+08:00Calista Leah LiewCalista Leah Liewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937993581128749414noreply@blogger.comBlogger228125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212879801971355588.post-2103711707635726322018-02-19T12:30:00.006+08:002020-09-15T23:27:16.426+08:00Coffee. Chocolate. Camaca<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><i>Personal fave gelato flavour: Raspberry Mango</i></td></tr>
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From the outside, CAMACA looks super ambitious, taking up a huge corner in one of KK city's most prominent locations. Whether you call it Jalan Dewan, Australia Lane, or an extended part of the famous Gaya Street, tourists and locals alike would definitely notice the latest addition to KK's ever-growing cafe culture.<br />
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<a name='more'></a> With the bright lights and insta-worthy interior, CAMACA offers sugar-free gelato in a variety of No Scoop flavours (thanks to a special machine invented by the founder, Dr Lee from Taiwan) and special teas on the ground floor, and coffee heaven with sugar-free chocolate on the cozy upstairs.<br />
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Now I know what you're thinking: "Sugar-free? Blegh! Gimme the sweet stuff!" But if you know me in the slightest, you'd know for sure I'm not exactly the type to go straight for the healthy option (understatement). CAMACA is different though. All their products are created with health in mind, thanks to the founder being a medical pHD holder, and all gelato, chocolate etc is safe for diabetic patients and the like. Even the burger, I swear I thought it was a normal beef burger until someone told me it was vegetarian, and it tastes amazing!<br />
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<b><u><i>Personal faves:</i></u></b><br />
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<b><u>Drinks</u></b><br />
<b><i>Hangout: </i></b>Mangosteen Tea RM7.90 (H) RM8.90 (C)<br />
Made from local ingredients, incorporating Taiwanese techniques<div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><i>Twilight Berries<br /><a href="https://web.facebook.com/camaca.coffeine.my/" target="_blank">Photo Source</a></i></td></tr>
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<b><i>Splurge:</i></b> Twilight Berries RM29<br />
Ice-drip, non-alcohol, non-caffeine, pure berry refreshment.<br />
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<b><i>Brewed:</i></b> The black sugar cafe latte is a must-try, Taiwanese cutie not included. RM12.90 for small<br />
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Also, if you know your coffee, you'll probably recognise this:</div><div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">The very first Spirit Duette coffee machine in East Malaysia<br /><br /></td></tr>
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<i style="font-weight: bold;">Ice Drip: </i>Slowly, drip by drip, this coffee goes down smooth, even for a non-coffee lover like me. RM29/bottle<br />
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The Charcoal Bagel Set is actually vegetarian - but you'd never guess! The patty is made from 猴头菇, aka hericium, a type of mushroom. I honestly had no idea it wasn't even a normal burger before I was told - it was so good!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDz3ZFvi1-gg4To7iUt2wepSRpF7XxiQWSgABtmAOw4lTTx7I2WZaWAT9ZmaBugE9qQ6Odc92MVd9EkJHXACtG9V08z8RkoKANon6ugfE_i0TKkJD9AuREdaG04PrKaRdzUwzne9e-VT7T/s1600/Camaca+Blog-8r.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDz3ZFvi1-gg4To7iUt2wepSRpF7XxiQWSgABtmAOw4lTTx7I2WZaWAT9ZmaBugE9qQ6Odc92MVd9EkJHXACtG9V08z8RkoKANon6ugfE_i0TKkJD9AuREdaG04PrKaRdzUwzne9e-VT7T/s640/Camaca+Blog-8r.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br />Comes with Japanese fried, cooked with sunflower oil, salt, Sarawak black pepper and paprika, and also home made sambal and satay sauce (bf totally polished that off!)<br />
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RM25.90 for the set (comes with their scented tea)<br />
RM6.90 for just fries.<br />
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<b><u>Gelato</u></b></div><div><b><u><br /></u></b>
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So many flavour options, not to mention sorbets too! Unique flavours as well as the crowd pleasers, and also...</div><div><br />
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Sugar-free with a natural sugar replacement method, these no-scoop gelatos won't leave you feeling thirsty afterwards. RM15.90 per cup, plus free toppings (pistachio nuts, macarons, chocolate sprinkles etc)</div><div><br />
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<br /><div style="text-align: center;">Swiss Roll and macaron. Preservative free, perfect for sharing, or indulging on your own!</div>
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<br /><div style="text-align: center;">CAMACA has long been known for their chocolate since the very first branch in Imago - totally melt-in-your-mouth!</div>
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Every cup, every pot, every utensil, every piece of equipment, is carefully selected or acquired by the owners, not just for the aesthetic (cz they are definitely pretty to look at!), but also for the functionality, especially the coffee drips and machines. Even the no scoop gelato maker was invented by the founder himself!</div><div><br />
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Perfect for a catch-up with friends, some family time, or even a first date, CAMACA Jalan Dewan is open 12pm - 11pm daily. And before you say "aiya so hard to find parking la", I'm one step ahead of you haha. It's definitely much easier to find parking at night, but in the day time, just go straight to Menara Jubili; loads of parking there and just a short walk away!<br />
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<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: magenta;">Always up for dessert,</span></i></b></div>
<b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: magenta;">Calista xx</span></i></b></div></b></div>Calista Leah Liewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937993581128749414noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212879801971355588.post-38214964600106376652017-09-30T20:53:00.000+08:002017-10-01T11:29:33.630+08:00Lobster Nasi Lemak at Tavern Kitchen & Bar, ImagoThe glorious <i>nasi lemak</i>, every Malaysian's favourite dish. Whether you buy the RM1.50 <i>nasi lemak bungkus</i>, or have it in a 5 star hotel, it's that one dish that is hard to resist and the first you crave if you're overseas.<br />
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Saying that, you'd think you'd know exactly how <i>nasi lemak</i> can be made: coconut rice, <i>ikan bilis</i>, cucumber, peanuts and <i>sambal</i> sauce, with the odd piece of friend chicken here and there - perfection! Until of course, you see this masterpiece:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Nasi Lemak Lobster</i></td></tr>
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Kota Kinabalu, Sabah is known for the fresh and affordable seafood, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tavernkk/" target="_blank">Tavern Kitchen & Bar</a> in Imago Mall is setting the bar up high for your every day <i>nasi lemak</i>. At only RM49, this full-sized fresh lobster make your mouth water just at the sight of it: juicy, covered in melted cheese and accompanied by all the best parts of your traditional <i>nasi lemak</i> (aka <i>sambal</i> and <i>ikan bilis</i>, let's be honest).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Take a closer look - Nasi Lemak Lobster</i></td></tr>
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As if that wasn't enough, Tavern is really getting into the seafood mood with 2 other options:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Tiger prawns with </i>tuhau</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Grilled Squid</i></td></tr>
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The promotion is only from October - December 2017, so if you wanna have a taste of it, you gotta hurry! I'll definitely be there, not only for these dishes, but also for the great ambience and music - the amazing Esther Applunius performs there too!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>The best compilation</i></td></tr>
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PS: Try the hot pan brownies - personal fave since they first opened.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">For more info on Lobster Nasi Lemak, please visit www.tavern.com.my/lobster-nasi-lemak</span><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: magenta;">Always hungry,</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="color: magenta;">Calista xx</span></i></b><br />
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<i><b>Images courtesy of <a href="http://www.instagram.com/onewingedangel168" target="_blank">Moose</a></b></i>Calista Leah Liewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937993581128749414noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212879801971355588.post-74852517720591573562017-07-20T20:12:00.001+08:002017-07-20T20:14:31.730+08:00Life Online As A Radio AnnouncerI honestly think I would die without internet.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: 9.5pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Love
of my life - my phone</span></span></i></td></tr>
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Exaggeration? Maybe, but only slightly. Anyone who knows me can testify to the fact that I'm always scrolling on my phone, going through every single app when I <i>know</i> there isn't really anything new, or most recently, watching way too many <a href="http://www.instagram.com/CalistaLeahLiew" target="_blank">instastories</a> - even when I know they eat up so much data!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 9.5pt;">Only
4 days into my data cycle </span><span style="font-size: 9.5pt;">😨</span></span></i></td></tr>
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Now that I'm working in radio, <strike>I have an excuse to be 24/7 on</strike> the internet is more important than ever! I always have to keep up-to-date with the latest gossip and trends, so I can keep my show updated with all the coolest news and music, so I'm one of those lucky people who can go on a YouTube binge and call it work. Sounds amazing, until you run out of data. <span style="font-family: inherit;">Luckily though, that doesn’t happen often with Digi, and when it does,
you can bet it's topped up within seconds, as you can<span style="background-color: white;"> <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">#JomInternet Your Way with Digi Prepaid Live. I get to
enjoy 2GB high-speed internet at only RM3! Honestly what can you get for RM3
these days…</span></span></span><br />
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A typical day in the life of a radio announcer (or at least, my life):<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Basically every morning</i></td></tr>
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<b>9am</b> Run out of snooze buttons and drag myself out of bed (after scrolling through all the notifications that happened while I was sleeping).<br />
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<b>10am</b> Reach the office, go through emails, then start doing my show prep (this includes googling latest celeb goss, watching new movie/tv trailers, scrolling through Facebook to see what's viral, sneaking in instagram time BECAUSE WHY I AM ADDICTED etc.<br />
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<b>11.30am</b> Lunch and whatsapp away.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>In the studio</i></td></tr>
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<b>12.45pm</b> Time to start the show! Between talking, I'll also be googling extra info on the topic I'm talking about, and replying listeners' whatsapp messages.<br />
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<b>4pm</b> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Show done! Time to reply my own messages and update my instastories and social media.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">This is also when we'll be taking photos and videos for the <a href="http://www.instagram.com/hitzfmsabah" target="_blank">station's social media</a>, <span style="font-size: 16px;">writing scripts, having meetings etc. On </span><span style="font-size: 16px;">the lucky days I have none of these to do, I plonk myself in </span><span style="font-size: 16px;">front of YouTube and usually discover a million and one new </span><span style="font-size: 16px;">songs, vlogs and interviews all at once.</span></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: inherit;">7pm</b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="font-family: inherit; white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Time to go home! Usually I’ll head out for dinner or a catch up with friends, all the while my phone never leaves my sight. Not exactly healthy, but reality.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Instastorying the beautiful sunset</i></td></tr>
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Of course the scrolling never really stops until I actually fall asleep. I survive on the internet and if my data accidentally runs out, I literally don't know what to do and I feel fidgety (maybe I should go to some kind of rehab for this addiction lol)<br />
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awesome deal here: bit.ly/calistafbx</span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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💛💛,<br />
<i><b><span style="color: magenta;">Calista xx</span></b></i><br />
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<br />Calista Leah Liewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937993581128749414noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212879801971355588.post-32930269508671580952017-05-18T17:00:00.000+08:002017-05-18T17:00:25.825+08:00Are You An Internet Addict? #JomInternetIs there really anything more important than reliable internet connection? Of course, not considering every human being's basic needs, what could be more important than having the world's information at the tip of your fingers, and the option to scroll mindlessly through the crazy amount of social media we're on every day? I sound like I'm being sarcastic, but deep inside, it's (sadly) actually true:<br />
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<b>1. Facebook</b><br />
The internet and social media have become a way of life. How many people do you know that don't have Facebook and Instagram permanently logged in on their phone? Personally I'm constantly on it: scrolling, reading articles, and watching videos. I actually learn a lot just from fb, and it helps me so much with my job - I have to be up to date with all the latest news, and let's be honest, news on facebook spreads so much faster than the traditional ways!<br />
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If I had to use my mobile data for fb, I'm pretty sure it would run out super fast. Luckily you can <b>add-on the RM28 internet plan on Digi Prepaid to enjoy 5GB High Speed Internet +FREE Facebook every month!</b><br />
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<b>2. Communicate Easily</b><br />
With half my family half way across the world in the UK, and friends scattered all over the place like Korea, New Zealand, China, Australia etc, there is no way we could keep in touch with each other without easy data access. Even when we're not using chat apps, at least we can know what's going on in each others lives just by seeing their updates on our news feed. Which country do you have the most friends/family?<br />
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<b>3. Accessibility</b><br />
There's no knowledge that is inaccessible with the internet, you just gotta dig for it! Anything random that pops into your head is just a search away - hear a song you like? SoundHound it. Wanna sing along? Google those lyrics. Wanna learn the chords to Ed Sheeran's new song? Trust me, there's an article, video and probably app for that.<br />
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<b>4. Entertainment</b><br />
Ok this is totally embarrassing but.. I legit have withdrawal symptoms if I can't keep every minute of my day entertained with my phone. (Everyone backstage at my last Ultraman Live in Genting show can vouch for this: I had about 3 hours when my phone died and it was not pretty.)<br />
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Think about it: without data access, we wouldn't even be able to access YouTube, stream songs on Spotify, play games (Fun Run 2), or even listen to the hitz fm app (hur hur). I know I can always go back to picking up a book (I really should), but.. PHONE BAH haha.<br />
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I'm a true mobile data addict, and use a <i><b>lot </b></i>of data quota every month. Luckily with #DigiPrepaid, you can get more data for less! If you wanna know more about the perks, just check out <a href="http://www.digi.commy/clnlive">www.digi.commy/clnlive</a> , but I wanna know: what do <b><i>you </i></b>spend more hours on? Drop me a comment to let me know! <b>#JomInternet</b><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: magenta;">See you online,</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="color: magenta;">Calista xx</span></i></b>Calista Leah Liewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937993581128749414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212879801971355588.post-12720935597175028232017-05-02T20:26:00.000+08:002017-05-02T20:26:19.367+08:00Met Gala 2017 - Fave Looks & WTF?The Met Gala is one of the most anticipated, and also most exclusive charity event in Hollywood, with ticket prices starting from $30,000 per person, not to mention it's strictly by invite only, which means if Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour doesn't think you're worthy enough, you still couldn't get a seat even if you were to pay $100,000! <div>
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It's also one of the best red carpet opportunities: this year the theme is <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Rei Kawakubo/</b><a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/brand/comme-des-garcons/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Comme des Garço</a><b><a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/brand/comme-des-garcons/" target="_blank">ns</a>: Art of the In Between</b>, and every single attendee will be dressed accordingly, with the biggest fashion houses dressing their fave celebs to showcase their best - in theory.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Unfortunately, some can pull off the theme and look amazing, while others just look like they rolled around in their wardrobe for a little while, and some just play safe (and boring). I guess given the theme though it's probably not such a surprise:</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Rihanna is a walking piece of art.</b><br /><i>PC: Rob Latour/REX/Shutterstock</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Sofia Sanchez Barrenechea - Love the hair & makeup!</b><br /><i>PC: David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Caroline Kennedy - US Ambassador to Japan & also friend of Rei Kawakubo</b><br /><i>PC: Justin Lane/EPA</i></td></tr>
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<b style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><u>Fave Looks</u></b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Nicki Minaj's DIY H&M Outfit - with designer Rei's image on the belt!</b><br /><i>PC: David Fisher/Shutterstock</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Always love Emily Ratajkowski's style - Van Gogh anyone?</b><br /><i>PC: Getty Images</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Madonna, this dress should've stayed as camoflouge.</b><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;"><i>PC: <span style="color: #666666; text-align: start;">Benjamin Norman for The New York Times</span></i></span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>At least if Solange Knowles feels tired she can curl straight up in that sleeping bag.</b><br /><i>PC: Theo Wargo/Getty Images For US Weekly</i></td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tbh, I wasn't really wowed by this year's Met, <a href="http://www.calistaleahliew.com/2013/05/can-we-talk-about-met-ball.html" target="_blank">2013 was much more spectacular</a>. What do you think? </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Which was your favourite look? Lemme know in the comments!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: magenta; font-family: inherit;"><b><i>Calista xx</i></b></span></span></div>
Calista Leah Liewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937993581128749414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212879801971355588.post-23508897761614138142016-11-25T18:52:00.000+08:002016-11-25T18:52:05.184+08:00Happy Thanksgiving! What are you thankful for this year?<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Being Malaysian (and half British), I don't usually celebrate Thanksgiving, but seeing all the Instagram posts from Americans that I follow, got me thinking, and seeing as it's still Thanksgiving where it's celebrated (we are at least 12 hours ahead!), here's what I'm thankful for this 2016:<br />
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Not gonna lie, 2016 has been a tough year, not just for me but seemingly for most people (if the media is to be believed). Even so, it hasn't all been bad, and today is the day to reflect on the good!<br />
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I'm especially grateful for my career this year. Getting to do the things you love for a living isn't something everyone can say, and I have to admit I have the best of a lot of worlds right now. I am thankful that I get to be a radio announcer with the best team at hitz fm Sabah. <br />
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I am thankful I get to perform on stage yet again for Ultraman Live with an amazing team called One Universal Production. Two jobs that I love, are also two things I'd never have dreamed of doing, yet by a fluke the opportunity came and I found my calling.<br />
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I am thankful for my wonderful family, near and far. That we have each others' backs and we are so tight-knit, even though miles may separate us at times. That we don't have to say a word to know how much we love each other.<br />
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I am thankful for the people I love, and all of the people who love and take care of me. Whether you have been in my life for years, or we've not long met, or we don't even keep in touch that often any more. You have all left marks on my heart for better or worse, and I am thankful that in a sea of people, we got to touch each other's lives. Also, having a soulmate is not always about love. You can find your soulmate in friendship too, and I'm thankful I get to say I've found mine.<br />
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I am thankful for health, my own and of people I love. A few scares this year and some bad news hit home how nothing is really forever. A quote I recently read:<br />
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It's true, and it sucks, but the only thing we can do is make that time the best it could be.<br />
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And last but not least, I am thankful for my readers/followers. Without the support of sometimes complete strangers, my life would be so different, and not in a good way! Thank you so much for still reading my (inconsistent) blog posts, for watching my (even less consistent) videos, and keeping up with my life on all forms on social media. I may not be as active as other bloggers/social media influencers, but you guys keep me loving it all the same. Every year I vow to work on my time management skills, and every year I seem to lapse, but here's to 2017 eh? =P I don't say it enough, but I love and appreciate every single one of you who is still here with me on this journey.<br />
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So there it is! Everything I'm thankful for (and what came to mind with less than 30 minutes to write this). <b><i style="background-color: magenta;">Happy thanksgiving; what are you thankful for? </i></b>Drop me a comment below; I would love to know at least one!<br />
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<i><b><span style="color: magenta;">Thankful for your love,</span></b></i><br />
<i><b><span style="color: magenta;">Calista xx</span></b></i>Calista Leah Liewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937993581128749414noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212879801971355588.post-51815783664357568432016-10-17T17:49:00.001+08:002016-10-17T17:49:26.879+08:00#hitzEscape: Bastille, Queen + Adam Lambert in Singapore!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm a HUGE fan of Adam Lambert, so when my brother Oliver & I heard he was gonna be performing with Queen for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/F1NightRace/" target="_blank">F1 Singapore</a>, we bought tickets right away!<br />
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That's one thing about <a href="http://www.calistaleahliew.com/2010/11/finally-i-get-to-go-to-singapore.html" target="_blank">Merlion City</a> though: they have so many music and art festivals going on all year round, and they bring some pretty awesome international artists over for concerts. Do some research, and you can probably catch some cool events not too far from home!<br />
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I spent almost a week there, mostly hanging with friends, but I did get to spend a day at Universal Studios Singapore - my very first time! It's near Sentosa, so if you wanna go you can take the mrt to Harbourfront station, head into Vivo City, then take the Sentosa Express to Waterfront station. Go early if you want to make the most out of your ticket (we paid $60 each, from Klook), they open at 10am - 6pm. Best time to go would be a weekday not long after the school holidays as it's quieter and the queues weren't too long.<br />
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<b>MUST TRY:</b> Transformers (virtual reality rollercoaster), Mummy Returns (also VR), and Battlestar Galactica (Human VS Cyborg rollercoasters)<br />
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To make your trip easier, you might wanna get a tourist sim when you reach the airport, especially if you're taking public transport. I was dying of boredom on the train (I stayed at my friend's place in Admiralty, so it was a good 90 mins before I reached her via mrt), and I have internet withdrawals anyway lol. The one I got was from Singtel, $15 for 5 days and 4gb of data.<br />
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Speaking of the mrt, getting a reloadable touch-n-go type card is cheaper and more convenient than constantly buying single trips, and don't worry about getting lost: Julie recommended <a href="http://www.gothere.sg/" target="_blank">THIS </a>awesome website to help me get around - it gives you exact directions including which bus to take and how many stops til you need to alight!<br />
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Places to visit of course include Orchard Road (no shopping if you're like us though; it's way above our paygrade lol), Bugis (pretty cool mall and a higher end street market where you can get a variety of things, like more affordable clothes, trinkets, and food), and Chinatown.<br />
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If you head to Chinatown, don't miss the Chinatown Food Complex, where you can get the best chicken rice in the world - no exaggeration! Hong Kong Soy Sauce Chicken Rice was awarded one Michelin star recently, and it is the first hawker stall in the world to receive one! We queued for about half an hour at around 2.30pm, but before we even reached halfway, they told us they had sold out. Queues are usually up to 3 hours long though, and even before they were in every food blog and newspaper, queues could still reach 30 - 40 mins during lunch time. I plan to go try my luck another time =P<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 23.8px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">What do you like to do in <a href="http://www.calistaleahliew.com/2010/11/singapore-part-2.html" target="_blank">Singapore</a>? Drop me a comment! </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Don't forget to follow me on <span style="color: magenta;"><b>Instagram @CalistaLeahLiew</b></span> & <b><span style="color: magenta;">Snapchat @CalistaLeah</span></b>;</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">And join me on the <span style="color: magenta;"><span style="color: purple;"><b>hitz Playlist</b></span> </span>every weekday 10am - 1pm on </span></span><b style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: magenta;">hitz fm Sabah</span></b><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">100.8 in Kota Kinabalu & 99.8 in Sandakan! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span><b><i><span style="color: magenta;">Love always,</span></i></b><br /><b><i><span style="color: magenta;">Calista xx</span></i></b></span></span></div>
Calista Leah Liewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937993581128749414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212879801971355588.post-90056286197520596062016-10-01T16:44:00.002+08:002016-10-01T16:44:43.076+08:00#hitzEscape: Everything You Need in Malaysia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey guys!<br />
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So the hitz Escape has been missing for a while, but only because I've been compiling a huge post for Malaysia month, and then been collecting cool stuff to share from a week in Singapore- but that's in my next post!<br />
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September is basically Malaysia month, with all Malaysians celebrating the formation of Malaysia from 31st August up til 16th September. #hitzEscape got friends from every different state to share the best of the best:<br />
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<b>Penang: </b>We all know that Penang is Malaysian food central! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/blue.dolphin.31?fref=ts" target="_blank">Angus</a> recommends char kuey teow, assam laksa & cendol to cool off. Take a walk around Georgetown to check out the cool street art, and walk off that full stomach to get ready for your next meal! Check out my last trip <a href="http://www.calistaleahliew.com/2015/10/discovering-penang-malaysia-with-air.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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<b>Pahang:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wendyhiew/" target="_blank">Wendy</a> comes from a small town in Kuantan called Sungai Lembing. The most interesting thing about that town? There is actually a museum where you can see all kinds of crystals which are collected from the hill nearby! Some of the crystals are also for sale. Hey, not every day you can buy a crystal so close to source right?<br />
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<b>Negeri Sembilan:</b> Best thing about Seremban? <a href="https://www.instagram.com/elsa_weichean/" target="_blank">Elsa</a> says you gotta try the food! Most people know about the famous Seremban BBQ crabs and Seremban siew pau, but there are also some traditional food which non-locals might not know of, like octopus noodles (which you can find at the morning market), Chan Pau aka buns with filling, like siew pau, and Xiao Huang Mian Bao, which is basically bread filled with cream. Wanna go to the beach? Port Dickson is right down the road!<br />
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<b>Kedah:</b> Alor Setar is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kameicheong/" target="_blank">Ka Mei's</a> hometown, and she recommends visitors to go to the old towns like Pekan Rabu & Pekan Cina. There's lots of good food at the morning market, and if you are feeling peckish at midnight, the curry mee is awesome! The Alor Setar tower is also worth a visit if you're around the area!<br />
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<b>Malacca: </b>History buffs will be spoilt for choice! Check out the old fort A' Famosa and the old church just next to it, as well as spending a night at Jonker Street on the weekends for Malaysia's most famous night market. Famous dishes in Malacca include chicken rice balls, satay celup and the most amazing coconut shake. Need a tour guide? Hit <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jg_fandango/" target="_blank">Dave</a> up!<br />
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<b>Perlis:</b> The smallest state of Malaysia is known as a rock climbing haven and has two very special things: The "Cave of Darkness", aka Gua Kelam, and a special type of mango which is grown only in Perlis! Called Harum Manis, it lives up to it's name by being super sweet, and having a super strong smell.<br />
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<b>Perak:</b> <a href="http://www.calistaleahliew.com/2011/02/birthday-to-remember.html" target="_blank">Ipoh </a>is the capital of Perak, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/te_ryyim/" target="_blank">Terry</a> suggests dropping by Ipoh Old Town (Yi Lai Hong) to check out the many drawings on the walls which are full of history, and the most unique thing about about Ipoh is the fact that they have a lot of temples, which are inside caves! I've actually seen some of these and they're really beautiful and serene. Food-wise, famous Ipoh chicken rice with taugeh and "gai si hor fun" - shredded chicken in noodle soup are a must-have.<br />
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<b>Johor:</b> <a href="http://www.yukikotan.com/" target="_blank">Yukiko</a> has really diverse suggestions: Legoland if you have kids; Johor Premium Outlet if you're a shopaholic; & Danga Bay if you just wanna chill. As for food? You can't go wrong with nasi lemak, but personally, I fell in love with the grilled fish & <i>petai</i>!<br />
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<b>Kelantan:</b> I went on two separate trips to Kota Bharu, and you can check out my previous posts <a href="http://www.calistaleahliew.com/2013/09/my-honda-hybrid-road-trip-to-kota-bharu.html" target="_blank">here </a>and <a href="http://www.calistaleahliew.com/2014/02/visit-malaysia-2014-guide-to-kota-bharu.html" target="_blank">here</a>, but long story short, you can take a trishaw ride around the tourism zone, watch some <i>wayang kulit</i>, or take part in a <i>dikir barat</i> performance. Try out <i>roti titab</i> for breakfast, do NOT miss out on the <i>nasi kerabu</i>, and if you have a sweet-tooth? The <i>kuih </i>over there is super, super sweet.<br />
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<b>Terengganu:</b> Obviously, world famous islands Pulau Redang & Pulau Perhentian are a no-brainer. Favourite eats like <i>keropok lekor</i>, <i>nasi dagang</i>, and <i>otak-otak</i> all originate from Terengganu, while you might wanna try out <i>ketupat sotong </i>and the dessert lompat tikam - dessert coconut milk, rice flour, pandan juice<br />
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<b>Selangor:</b> There's so much food to be had in Selangor, especially around Subang! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/annna86/" target="_blank">Anna</a> suggests heading to USJ 17 for curry mee, or check out 7 Mile Kitchen at Kelana Jaya for really good Sarawak Laksa & Kolok Mee. Wanna go shopping? 1Utama is the biggest mall in Malaysia, and Sunway Pyramid? My fave mall!<br />
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<b>Putrajaya:</b> Famous for its architecture, Putrajaya has so many photo-worthy buildings, and the bridge there is a national landmark. Want pretty pictures and a relaxing few hours? The Taman Tasik Putrajaya is great for photo shoots!<br />
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<b>Labuan:</b> In Sabah? Just take a 2 hour drive up to Menumbok, then hop on a speedboat (20 mins) or ferry (about 2 hours), and hello DUTY FREE!!<br />
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<b>Kuala Lumpur:</b> Best place for shopping, great food, wonderful <a href="http://www.calistaleahliew.com/2012/01/how-i-spent-my-25th-birthday-part-1.html" target="_blank">landmarks</a>, and always something different going on!<br />
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<b>Sarawak:</b> Personally I've only been to<b> Miri </b>- Mulu Caves are the most famous part of Miri, but don't make the same mistake I did! They're actually a 10-hour drive away, or a 30-min domestic flight from Miri town! You can visit the Grand Old Lady on Canada Hill, which is a great place for star-gazing and sunsets, and make sure you don't miss out on the awesome Sarawak laksa! Food is generally quite cheap in most places in Sarawak.<br />
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<b>Sabah:</b> So many places to go! Head down to Sandakan for good food, cheap and fresh seafood, UFO (custard) tarts, and visit Agnes Keith House, the harbour, and even the old water village! It's only a 5 hour drive away from KK.<br />
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Looking to go on a road trip? Take the scenic route to Kudat, and you'll even pass by the jetty to Pulau Mantanani, which is in Kota Belud. Be sure to visit the meeting point of the Sulu sea and South China sea, aka the Tip of Borneo, or the dog ear of Borneo, and take a quick drive around the old town of Kudat.<br />
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Love the jungles? Trek to the Lost World of Borneo - Maliau Basin, where the 7-tier waterfall is still virtually untouched due to it's inaccessibility. I really wanna see it, but I'm so afraid of insects, I'll just look at your photos instead.<br />
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Just wanna stay around Kota Kinabalu itself? Be a tourist in your own town - you'll probably discover loads of attractions you've never really experienced before, just cz they're always there! Worse comes to worst? There are so many new cafes around town - go find your fave!<br />
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The Limited Edition <b><span style="color: magenta;">ELEMIS: THE HERO COLLECTION</span></b> comes in pink, which is recognised around the world as the colour to show support for women with breast cancer - and I mean completely pink!<br />
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To raise awareness for Breast Cancer Care, the collection comes in a pink box, with a pink travelling wash-bag. Inside you’ll get 4 products, also completely packaged in pink:</div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="color: magenta;"><b>Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream:</b></span> </span><br />
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One of the brand's best sellers, this moisturiser is a bit on the pricey side, but according to online reviews, many women swear by it!<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>“Clinically proven*, the powerful anti-ageing ingredients have been shown to reduce the depth of wrinkles, improve skin firmness, tone and hydration in 15 days. The unique Mediterranean algae, Padina Pavonica, has been shown to dramatically help skin moisturisation, improving suppleness, firmness and elasticity.”</i></span></span></div>
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<span class="s1">A bit too rich for my skin, I'm gonna let my mom be the judge of this anti-aging miracle cream. </span><br />
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<b><span style="color: magenta;"><span class="s1">Elemis Pro-Collagen<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Neck and Décolleté Balm: </span></span></span></b><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This smells really good. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><i>"Firm and smooth the delicate skin of the neck and décolleté with this powerful balm. In just 28 days this area will appear smoother, softer and more youthful*. Apply morning and evening to neck, decollete and bust area. Massage with light upward strokes and leave for few minutes before dressing."</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;">Great for making your breast self-examination a pleasant one, and not such a chore.</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: magenta;">Elemis Frangipani Monoi Body Oil:</span></b><br />
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This body oil absorbs quickly so you're left with smoother, softer skin that smells heavenly, and no sticky residue.<br />
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Ryosuke Nanaharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07749575209621758507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212879801971355588.post-43382133518325709112016-09-02T15:49:00.001+08:002016-09-02T15:49:22.373+08:00#hitzEscape: Roaring Taiwan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've never met anyone who's been to Taiwan and didn't fall in love it.<br />
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Personally, I've been to <a href="http://www.calistaleahliew.com/2013/10/taiwan-more-than-just-city.html" target="_blank">Taiwan </a>twice: Once on a family trip to Taipei, and once on an Air Asia Fam trip for a <a href="http://www.calistaleahliew.com/2013/11/hualu-flower-farm-taiwan-leisure.html" target="_blank">leisure farming tour</a>. I definitely wouldn't mind going again!<br />
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Taiwan is such a beautiful country, amplified by the fact that the people are so friendly and nice, not to mention there's so much to see, do and eat!<br />
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Hitz fm Sabah & Tiger Air is sending one lucky winner plus a friend on a round trip to Taiwan with #hitzTigerAir, so this post is of course dedicated to helping them get the most out of the trip!<br />
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<b>Night markets:</b> With over 100 night markets all over Taiwan, it's no wonder they're the highlight of almost everyone's trip! From clothes, food, fresh fruit, to street performers, the variety is so wide it is definitely possible to get everything you want, and if you can't find what you're looking for? Well, just try the next one! <a href="http://www.instagram.com/tlriven" target="_blank">Tristan </a>suggests checking out Shilin and Raohe.<br />
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<b>Food:</b> What's a place without<a href="http://www.calistaleahliew.com/2014/01/family-of-fruits-farmer-sweet-delights.html" target="_blank"> good food</a>? Taiwan is known for their street food, and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/charlottefong" target="_blank">Charlotte </a>says the sausages and breakfast pancakes - little roti canais with meat, vege and sauce that is divine - are a must-try! <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ginjkl" target="_blank">Gin </a>loves the <i>mee sua</i> (oyster noodles) and <i>o jian</i> (oyster omelette), and I personally really loved the rice balls you can get at almost every 7-11 and the beef noodles.<br />
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<b>Sightseeing:</b> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/oliver_liew" target="_blank">Oliver's </a>favourite place in Taiwan is Mao Kong Mountain, where you can ride a gondola up to the temple in the sky. It really is a beautiful and peaceful place, with a quaint lil village there too! An obvious landmark to visit would be Taipei 101, the highest tower in Taiwan. If you're exploring the city by rail, you can also collect stamps (as in rubber stamp prints) in a little booklet at various hotspots in Taipei! It's fun, a cool momento, and helps you make sure you've seen everything haha.<br />
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Been to Taipei one too many times? Check out the farmstays! Sounds weird, but so much fun. No actual farming is necessary - just pick a location in Taiwan, stay on a farm, <a href="http://www.calistaleahliew.com/2013/12/da-keng-leisure-farm-family-run.html" target="_blank">walk through 100 year old pine trees</a>, breathe in fresh air, <a href="http://www.calistaleahliew.com/2014/03/where-fairies-gather-play-xian-hu.html" target="_blank">watch the sunrise</a>, or whatever else that particular leisure farm has to offer! Trust me, it's so relaxing and beautiful, and such a different experience from the norm, you'll be dying to go back!<br />
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<b>Festivals:</b> Chinese New Year is an experience in itself, but the Ping Xi Lantern festival, which is held every CNY, is something else altogether. 1000s of lanterns carrying personal wishes are released simultaneously into the sky, creating a beautiful landscape like no other. Deriving from over 100 years of history, this one constantly tops the list of must see festivals.<br />
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And finally, <b>the people:</b> The Taiwanese are so hospitable, friendly and genuine; and that is what keeps people going back for more. Everyone is so polite and eager to help, and so nice and generous! <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thunderabs" target="_blank">Abby </a>actually fractured her leg before her trip, and because she was using crutches, she got so much free stuff and discounts hahaha.<br />
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Taiwan is definitely one of my favourite countries to visit, and I know you'll have a great time there too. Know any more tips? Drop me a comment!<br />
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Calista Leah Liewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937993581128749414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212879801971355588.post-32277518447867851002016-08-19T16:29:00.000+08:002016-08-19T16:29:17.311+08:00Going On Adventures with Casio EXILIM FR100I've always wanted an action cam, but never got round to really checking them out. So when I was given the opportunity to review the new <b><span style="color: magenta;">Casio Exilim FR100</span></b>, I was over the moon! Excited to see what it can do, I started planning a bunch of adventures - only to find, life gets in the way lol. But that's a story for another post; this one, well I'm going to tell you everything I have experienced with this action + selfie cam so far.<br />
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Let's get the nitty gritty out of the way: The Casio EX-FR100 is an outdoors camera with a detachable LCD screen.<br />
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This makes it so much easier to take selfie shots and those hard-to-handle spots: you can know exactly what the shot is going to look like before you click the shutter, and you can place the lens in weird places just to get that amazing shot!<br />
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Speaking of the shutter, there are two capture buttons: One on the lens and one on the screen - super convenient! To separate the two, just use the release button on the side of the LCD (I got a bit confused about this at first, so it's good to take note).<br />
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The FR100 is waterproof, dust-proof, and drop-proof; basically everything an action camera needs to be. I was pretty sceptical about the waterproof part at first, because how does a camera with usb charging ports on the side not get waterlogged?? I still don't know, but it works, and supposedly can go up to 1.5m deep for 60 minutes. Unfortunately, I haven't had the chance to verify this yet though.<br />
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The screen connects to the lens via bluetooth, and you can connect the camera to your phone via wifi (and the Casio app), which means you can upload on the go! Just download the Exilim app and you can even edit those photos before putting them online.<br />
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Another thing I love about the Casio EX-FR100 is the sound quality - it's really good; it can pick up our voices clearly even when the camera is held quite far away, and even up in the sky! I took it with me when I went paragliding for the very first time...<br />
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The FR100 is also super lightweight at only 76g, and even my instructor was impressed as it was so much easier to hold up in the air for about half an hour haha. The 16mm wide angle lens was perfect for capturing the whole experience, completely filmed above! My only regret is that I have no photos while I was gliding =/<br />
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Overall, I'm very happy with the FR100, and can't wait to take it on more adventures! Since starting my new job I haven't had nearly as much selfie time, but maybe that will change soon =P The FR100 is great for travelling, as it's lightweight, versatile, and basically a 2-in-1. The only problem I've had with it so far is the battery life, as it seems to drain fast when taking videos. Also, having to charge both lens and screen separately can be a bit of a hassle, but expected since they are detachable. A small tip is to power off from the lens, as that will automatically turn off the screen as well. </div>
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If you have a dog, you'd have probably realised by now that there aren't that many places you can take your dogs out in public, especially if your dogs aren't toy size, like mine.<br />
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Why hello there, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FurballHeaven/" target="_blank">Furball Heaven</a>! I was so excited when I heard this dog cafe was opening - finally, my doggies will get to socialise! I have 6 dogs (Magic, Ivory, Omnom, Bouncy, Chocolate & Little - who is not little in the slightest now), so taking them all out at once is impossible, but at least they will get to take turns to meet the outside world properly!<br />
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Located in Lido Plaza, Kota Kinabalu, it sells cake for both humans and dogs, as well as other dishes and drinks. All dogs are welcome, as long as they are up to date on their vaccinations, and of course, tick free.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Clockwise from left: Logan, Butter, Peanut, Xiao Ai</i></td></tr>
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If you don't have any pets, you're also welcome to drop by to enjoy the food and in-house pets: The owners of Furball Heaven have 5 dogs themselves: a Husky called Logan, a Shihtzu called Xiao Ai, a toy poodle called Peanut, a Golden Retriever called Butter, and latest addition, the tiniest Daschund-Border Collie mix called Jelly. They're so adorable! All of them are really friendly and love to play!<br />
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Definitely recommended; Ivory loved it, and even usually anti-social Omnom seemed content. Take your pets there, and maybe our dogs can all be friends =P<br />
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*Photos by <a href="http://www.instagram.com/charlottefong" target="_blank">Charlotte Fong</a> & <a href="https://www.instagram.com/onewingedangel168/" target="_blank">OneWingedAngel</a><br />
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August is Merdeka month, aka Independence Day for us Malaysians! To celebrate, this month we're turning the #hitzEscape spotlight on our very own country:<br />
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So why do tourists love to visit us? It could be because:<br />
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<li>We're really <b>affordable</b>! It's true, don't believe me? <a href="http://hitz.fm/features/trendings/trending-on-hitz/tripadvisor-tripindex-cities-kuala-lumpur-4th-chea" target="_blank">Check out what TripAdvisor said.</a></li>
<li> Everywhere is so <b>accessible</b>! Except getting from East to West Malaysia of course; but once you're in a city, it's so easy to get to where you wanna go to next.</li>
<li><a href="http://hitz.fm/features/trendings/trending-on-hitz/james-oseland-malaysia-important-food-destination" target="_blank">The <b>food </b>is amazing!</a> We have so many different varieties - there's always something for everyone.</li>
<li>We have so many <b>different cultures</b> - there are various native tribes all throughout Malaysia. In Sabah alone there are over 42!</li>
<li>Malaysia is also home to 14500 species of flowering plants and trees, 200 species of mammals, 600 species of birds, 140 species of snakes, and 60 species of lizards.</li>
<li>Malaysians are super <b>friendly</b>!</li>
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We also have everything you could possibly need: Mountain high to Ocean deep; Concrete jungles to the oldest rainforest in the world. Mount Kinabalu is the highest mountain in Malaysia, but we also have hills which are great for hiking peppered all over the country. Diving? From Sipadan to Redang, then options are endless.<br />
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Oh, and did you know that the word "Ringgit" means "jagged" in Malay, and it actually referred to the separated edges of Spanish silver dollars? Neither did I!<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">And join me on the <span style="color: purple;"><b>hitz Playlist</b></span> every weekday 10am - 1pm on </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: purple;">hitz fm Sabah</span></b> 100.8 in Kota Kinabalu & 99.8 in Sandakan! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;">*Daily #hitzEscape tips at 12pm</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span><b><i><span style="color: magenta;">Love always,</span></i></b><br /><b><i><span style="color: magenta;">Calista xx</span></i></b></span></div>
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Calista Leah Liewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937993581128749414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212879801971355588.post-7711826381298646512016-08-02T17:27:00.000+08:002016-08-02T17:27:02.975+08:00#hitzEscape: Where Can You Go With Just RM400?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">We're giving out RM30,000, and you could win your share of RM400 by guessing what song we're singing in (now unmuted) muted videos like this:</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 23.8px;">So once you win that cash, what can you do with it? We have a few ideas: </span></div>
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<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 23.8px;">A week long trip to <b>Langkawi</b>: book your flights early, stay on the outskirts of town (or in a backpackers' hostel), catch the beauitful (free!) sunset, go island hopping & eat all the local food! You'll come away with a full stomach, satisfied taste buds, and a happy pocket!</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 23.8px;">Book early flights to KL, take a cable car up to <b>Genting Highlands</b>, enjoy the cool air, and once the new theme park opens end of this year - you're set! </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 23.8px;">Stay in <b>KK</b>! Take a 15 minute speedboat ride to the opposite islands, and do every single water sport available! </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 23.8px;">Did you know <b>Kuala Lumpur</b> is the fourth cheapest city to travel to, according to TripAdvisor? Not in the country - worldwide! <a href="http://hitz.fm/features/trendings/trending-on-hitz/tripadvisor-tripindex-cities-kuala-lumpur-4th-chea" target="_blank">Check it out.</a></span></li>
<li><b>Road trip!</b> You & your friends on the road to <a href="http://www.calistaleahliew.com/2016/01/roadtrippin-attractions-from-kota.html" target="_blank">Sandakan</a>, Brunei, or even Miri; the fuel won't cost you RM400, and that's for a car full of you! </li>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 23.8px;">Have any different ideas? Drop me a comment! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Don't forget to follow me on <span style="color: magenta;"><b>Instagram @CalistaLeahLiew</b></span> & <b><span style="color: magenta;">Snapchat @CalistaLeah</span></b>;</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">And join me on the <span style="color: purple;"><b>hitz Playlist</b></span> every weekday 10am - 1pm on </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: purple;">hitz fm Sabah</span></b> 100.8 in Kota Kinabalu & 99.8 in Sandakan! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;">*Daily #hitzEscape tips at 12pm</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span><b><i><span style="color: magenta;">Love always,</span></i></b><br /><b><i><span style="color: magenta;">Calista xx</span></i></b></span></div>
Calista Leah Liewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937993581128749414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212879801971355588.post-55773178314942849202016-08-01T10:00:00.000+08:002016-08-01T10:00:16.374+08:00#hitzEscape: Kuala Lumpur<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Kuala Lumpur, KL, the capital of Malaysia. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/hitzfmsabah" target="_blank">Hitz fm Sabah</a> sent one lucky winner and his friends there to watch Selena Gomez Live in KL for her Revival Tour, and while they were there, Joshua & his squad got to check out the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/hitzdotfm" target="_blank">hitz fm</a> studio in KL with the Morning Crew boys as well! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Since they had a couple of extra days we thought we'd help them think of cool stuff to do:</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><b>Must Visit</b> - Petronas KLCC Twin Towers, Batu Caves, Pasar Seni, Genting Highlands, KL Tower. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><b>Must Eat</b> - Banana Leaf Rice in Bangsar, Yong Tau Fu in Ampang, Ramly Street Burgers, KGB (Killer Gourmet Burger), and all the pretty, unique cafes all over KL - totally instagram worthy!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><b>Must Shop</b> - Bukit Bintang (with so many malls in one place, you can visit lots of malls like KLCC, Pavilion, Sungei Wang, Times Square etc on foot!), Sunway Pyramid, Mid Valley, One Utama.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><b>Feeling adventurous?</b> Don't limit yourself to KL! Putrajaya, Klang or even the nearer states like Malacca are only 2 hours drive away. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><b>Don't forget:</b> The sun rises and sets about an hour later in KL as compared to Sabah; that means it's still light out until after 7.30pm</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Any fun spots you know about KL? Drop me a comment! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Don't forget to follow me on <span style="color: magenta;"><b>Instagram @CalistaLeahLiew</b></span> & <b><span style="color: magenta;">Snapchat @CalistaLeah</span></b>;</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">And join me on the <span style="color: purple;"><b>hitz Playlist</b></span> every weekday 10am - 1pm on </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: purple;">hitz fm Sabah</span></b> 100.8 in Kota Kinabalu & 99.8 in Sandakan! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;">*Daily #hitzEscape tips at 12pm</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span><b><i><span style="color: magenta;">Love always,</span></i></b><br /><b><i><span style="color: magenta;">Calista xx</span></i></b></span></div>
Calista Leah Liewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937993581128749414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212879801971355588.post-89450394222151647642016-07-22T16:35:00.000+08:002016-07-22T16:35:19.583+08:00#hitzEscape: Euro 2016 Champions - Portugal!<div style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;">
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">How can we not wanna escape to the home of the champions of Euro 2016? If you're lucky enough to make a trip, you might wanna read on:</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b>Portugal </b>has 4 seasons - it can get pretty nippy in the winter, but in summer, the temperature could climb to be hotter than in Malaysia! Best time to travel? Probably spring / autumn.</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 23.8px;">Lisbon </b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 23.8px;">is the capital, its history of the stunning architecture draws in the crowd, but the second biggest city is Porto, which is one of the oldest cities in Europe and a city of music and the arts!</span><br />
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<b style="line-height: 23.8px;">The Portuguese</b><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 23.8px;"> can be quite a serious people (even casual outfits are usually smart casual), but almost all their festivals are music or arts related.</span><br />
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<b style="line-height: 23.8px;">Fish, dessert and Spanish rice</b><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 23.8px;"> are faves when it comes to Portuguese food; but their dishes are as hard to pronounce as their football players' names! Also, unlike in Asia, they eat their rice with a fork. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b>Portugal</b> is... the oldest country in Europe.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">They have... the oldest bookstore in the world.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">They are home to one of... the world's oldest universities.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Portugal and England have... the oldest political alliance in the world</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">First colonial power... to abolish slavery</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Wanna be a champion? Let's plan a Euro trip! =P</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Don't forget to follow me on <span style="color: magenta;"><b>Instagram @CalistaLeahLiew</b></span> & <b><span style="color: magenta;">Snapchat @CalistaLeah</span></b>;</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">And join me on the <span style="color: purple;"><b>hitz Playlist</b></span> every weekday 10am - 1pm on </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: purple;">hitz fm Sabah</span></b> 100.8 in Kota Kinabalu & 99.8 in Sandakan! </span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: magenta;">Love always,</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="color: magenta;">Calista xx</span></i></b></div>
Calista Leah Liewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937993581128749414noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212879801971355588.post-84385471325733546792016-07-11T17:36:00.000+08:002016-07-11T17:36:31.131+08:00#hitzEscape: Iran with Farhan!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Farhan of the hitz Drive Thru spent a few days in Iran during Ramadan, so I asked him (aka forced) to take me on the adventure through the hitz Escape!<br />
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<b><u>Getting There</u> </b><br />
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It's an 8 hour flight from KL to Tehran, the capital of Iran, with a 5 hour time difference (GMT+4.30). You're gonna wanna catch some sleep - so don't forget to bring a pillow!<br />
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<b><u>Transport</u></b><br />
The distance from Imam Khomeini International Airport to the city centre is similar to KLIA into town - a pretty long journey. A taxi costs around RM90 for a one way trip.<br />
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They have an underground train (the metro) which connects most parts of Tehran, and buses are available too. Alternatively, you can also use an Uber-like app called Snap; but it's mainly in Farsi!<br />
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<b><u>Dress Code</u></b><br />
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There is a strict dress code in Iran - all females must be covered up, but normal clothes are fine (aka long skirts, jeans, long sleeved tops etc). Headscarves are also mandatory, but many styles are acceptable. Before leaving the plane, the stewardesses will ensure everyone is covered before allowing them to disembark.<br />
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<b><u>Currency</u></b><br />
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10000 Iranian rials = RM1.29, but Persians usually shorten the name of the currency from rials to Tomans, where they take away a 0; meaning they will say 1000 Tomans instead of 10000 Rials.<br />
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International ATM cards, debit/credit cards do NOT work anywhere in Iran, so make sure you bring enough cash!<br />
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<b><u>Weather</u></b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tochal: This is in summer! </td></tr>
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The temperature can change drastically:<br />
It can be hot in the afternoon, but cold in the evening;<br />
It can be sunny in the city, but snowing in the outskirts - all year round!<br />
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<b><u>Places to Visit</u></b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Azadi Tower - Yes, that's Farhan</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Grand Bazaar Tehran</i></td></tr>
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<b><u>Ramadan</u></b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Fruit Market, Grand Bazaar - look at those peaches!</i></td></tr>
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The <i>puasa </i>hours are longer in Iran; <i>sahur </i>at 4am, <i>sungkai </i>at 8.30pm. Restaurants mostly remain closed even after dark, so you will have to eat at home. Supermarkets are open. Farhan's Iranian friend actually made kebabs and rice; kebabs are one of the main dishes there, and Farhan, well Farhan requested the rice haha.. Surprisingly though, a vast majority of the people didn't fast at all.<br />
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<b><u>Eid aka Hari Raya</u></b><br />
Eid is celebrated on a small scale in Iran, even though it is still one of the biggest celebrations there. Family get-togethers and feasts are still the norm, but they don't have kuih! Oh no, how to live without makmur, kuih gulung, onde-onde......<br />
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<b><u>Useful Persian / Farsi Phrases</u></b><br />
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<b>Hello:</b> Salam<br />
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<b>Hi my name is Calista, nice to meet you:</b> Salam, Man Calista-am, azdidanet koshbakhtam<br />
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<b>How are you: </b>Salam, Haleshoma chetori<br />
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<b>Thank you:</b> Merci (same as French!)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Just look at those eyes! No not Farhan's...</i></td></tr>
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Overall, Persians/Iranians are very hospitable, and super good-looking! Sadly though, they only have a one-day weekend, which is on Fridays.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">So is Iran on your bucket list now? It's definitely on mine! Special thanks to <a href="http://www.instagram.com/farhanxcx" target="_blank">Farhan </a>for the info!</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Love always,</span></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>Hola es Calista y se escapar Hitz!</i></b></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">That’s Spanish for <b><i>Hi, it’s Calista and this is the Hitz Escape! </i></b></span>So Spain didn't make it to the quarter-finals of Euro 2016, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't celebrate the awesome country that can ignite wanderlust in even the most dedicated homebody!<br />
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1. <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Love football? Even though Spain didn’t make it to the quarter-finals of the Euros, there’s no denying they are still home to some of the most loved teams on the
planet. Some of the city’s most visited attractions are the <b>Real Madrid Trophy
Room</b> and the <b>FC Barcelona Football Museum</b>, and from September to June, you can see some of the world’s best players in action </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16px;">almost every weekend!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">2. Spain is h</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16px;">ome to the world’s largest food fight - <b>La Tomatina</b>, which happens every last Wednesday of August. Spaniards love their food, and just like Malaysia, it’s a big talking point. One thing that's different? Unlike Malaysians, Spaniards like to take a walk after their meals - maybe we should learn from them? </span><br />
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3. <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Are you a night owl like me? I may be full of energy in the studio each morning, but I really
come alive at night! If you feel the same, I think we should move to Spain:
The normal Spanish dinnertime is 8 or 9pm, parties only </span><i style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">really</i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"> come to life after midnight, and a night out generally
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<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><b>La Sagrada</b> - this family church has been under construction for over 100 years, and won't be fully complete until 2026!</span><a href="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/06/23/article-2665743-1F09B1B900000578-83_634x426.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/06/23/article-2665743-1F09B1B900000578-83_634x426.jpg" height="430" width="640" /></a></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">Cross the border from Spain to Portugal on a <b>zip line</b>! 2365 feet long, and it takes 60 seconds to get across.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">The world's oldest existing lighthouse - <b>The Tower of Hercules</b> was erected in the First Century.</span></li>
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5. <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Learning how to speak <b>Spanish </b>won’t go to waste as it’s the 2nd
most spoken language in the world! Surprisingly, the first is NOT English -
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So Euro 2016 is into the Round of 16 right now, and yes! <span style="font-size: large;"><b>England made it!</b></span></div>
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Obviously I'm supporting England, seeing as I'm half-English and all, so for this week's <b><span style="color: purple;">#hitzEscape</span></b>, I decided to take it all the way back home!</div>
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If you've been joining me on air (if you haven't, why not??), you might've heard me make mom give us 5 random facts about England. I wish I could attach the audio, but I can't so.. here they are!</div>
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<li>England is the only country in Europe that doesn't use the Euro; we still use the pound. (Yes, now that <span style="color: blue;"><b>Brexit </b></span>has happened, this would be a given)</li>
<li>In England, "dinner" can mean both lunch and tea.</li>
<li>People always greet you with a comment about the weather, eg: "Lovely weather today!" or "Awful weather we're having".</li>
<li>We drink more tea in England than anywhere else - the stereotype is true!</li>
<li>The English are football mad - Go Three Lions!</li>
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Getting around in England is a breeze: you have the iconic double-decker buses, the trademark black taxi cabs, and if you wanna travel to France for the Euros? Just hop on the Eurostar line for a two-hour train ride, which includes 20 mins in the Chunnel, aka the train tunnel that runs underneath the English channel, connecting London & Paris.</div>
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The Brits love their Sunday roast (roasted meat, roasted potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, stuffing, vege & gravy), a traditional Sunday lunch. We also have an incomparable love for fish & chips (eaten out of a newspaper), shepard's pie & a super spicy Indian curry. Strawberries & cream or apple crumble are the dessert of choice.</div>
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England also has weird names for their food: ever heard of Toad in the Hole (sausages in Yorkshire pudding), Stargazing pie (pie with fish heads poking out of the top), chip butty (chips on buttered bread), or my fave, bubble & squeak (fried leftover mashed potato & vege)? Trust me, there are more where those came from haha!</div>
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Just by taking a short 20 minute train ride, you could be lost for words: check out this video as an example, 'nuff said: </div>
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<b><i><span style="color: magenta;">Love always,</span></i></b></div>
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Calista Leah Liewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937993581128749414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212879801971355588.post-39674842474011385272016-06-22T10:00:00.000+08:002016-06-22T10:00:27.161+08:00#HitzEscape: Euro 2016 - France Edition!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; line-height: 23.8px;">Whether you're a football fan or not, I doubt you've been able to escape hearing that Euro 2016 is currently happening, and it's being hosted in France this year! So what better reason, than to take our wanderlust there?</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Planning to go for a swim? Only Speedos allowed – if you wear baggy Bermuda shorts, sure kena saman!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">People are not allowed to kiss at railway stations, because it may delay departures.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">No elephants on the beach, so leave Ellie at home!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">No dying in <i>Cugnaux</i> unless you have a family vault there</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">No UFOS are permitted to land in the vineyards of <i>Chateauneuf-du-Pape,</i> so if Independence Day: Resurgence becomes a reality, I’m moving there! </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: georgia, utopia, palatino linotype, palatino, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;">Ramadan, or <i>puasa</i> month as we call it in Malaysia, is observed on the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and Muslims worldwide fast from dawn til sundown, refraining from eating, drinking, and any sinful activities. Ramadan also emphasizes a lot on charitable thoughts, words, and acts. For example, cursing or quarreling while fasting may result in <i>batal puasa</i>, just like if a man ogles a woman. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, utopia, palatino linotype, palatino, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;">1. Best thing about Ramadan? The Ramadan Bazaars! There are so many in KK, almost every area will have their own. Which ones are your favourite? I like the one in Asia City, and I heard the one in the army base in Lok Kawi is pretty good too!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, utopia, palatino linotype, palatino, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;">2. If you're not Muslim, what's the best way to enjoy Ramadan with your Muslim friends? Well, you could always take turns going out to the Ramadan bazaars and bringing enough back for everyone to <i>buka puasa (break fast)</i>in the office, or even someone's house together! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, utopia, palatino linotype, palatino, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;">3. The longest fasting period in the world this year is in Denmark - they will be fasting for 21 hours. In Malaysia we fast for about 12 hours, while the shortest is in Argentina at 9 & 1/2 hours. Wanna challenge yourself? You can also go to Iceland, Sweden or Norway - they're fasting for 20 hours!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, utopia, palatino linotype, palatino, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;">4. What's the difference between Ramadan in Malaysia and other places around the world? Nothing much! Probably different kinds of food, but it is pretty much observed the same way in every country, so if you're travelling, rest assured that you won't get too much of a culture shock!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, utopia, palatino linotype, palatino, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;">5. If you are travelling this Ramadan, make sure to take it easy. It's completely normal to feel tired faster, and you may have to miss out on some of the experiences as a lot of our travels are about trying new, local food, but if you really can't reschedule your trip, make up for it by visiting the Ramadan bazaars after hours, and take a little break here and there to conserve your energy throughout the day. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, utopia, 'palatino linotype', palatino, serif; line-height: 23.8px;">And join me on the<span style="color: #bbbbbb;"> </span></span><b style="color: #bbbbbb; line-height: 23.8px;"><span style="color: purple;">Hitz Playlist</span></b><span style="font-family: georgia, utopia, 'palatino linotype', palatino, serif; line-height: 23.8px;"><span style="color: #bbbbbb;"> </span>every weekday 10am - 1pm on<span style="color: #bbbbbb;"> </span></span><span style="color: purple; font-family: georgia, utopia, 'palatino linotype', palatino, serif; line-height: 23.8px;"><b>hitz fm Sabah</b></span><br style="line-height: 23.8px;" /><span style="font-family: georgia, utopia, 'palatino linotype', palatino, serif; line-height: 23.8px;">100.8 in Kota Kinabalu & 99.8 in Sandakan! </span></span><br style="background-color: #539bcd; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, utopia, 'palatino linotype', palatino, serif; line-height: 23.8px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>*Daily #HitzEscape tips every day at 12pm</i></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 23.8px;"><b><span style="font-family: georgia, utopia, palatino linotype, palatino, serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i><br style="line-height: 23.8px;" /></i></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, Palatino Linotype, Palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Ramadan Mubarak to all my Muslim friends! </span></span></b><br style="line-height: 23.8px;" /><br style="line-height: 23.8px;" /><b style="color: #bbbbbb; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;"><i><span style="color: magenta; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif;">Love always,</span></i></b><br style="line-height: 23.8px;" /><b style="color: #bbbbbb; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;"><i><span style="color: magenta; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif;">Calista xx</span></i></b></span>Calista Leah Liewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937993581128749414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212879801971355588.post-72315280127909818802016-06-05T19:23:00.004+08:002016-06-05T19:23:32.419+08:00#HitzEscape: Meeting Sabah's Wildlife<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;"><span style="line-height: 23.8px;">The internet has been on fire after the death of <a href="http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/harambe-gorilla-killed-cincinnati-zoo-had-pay-price-experts-n583146" target="_blank">Harambe</a>, Cincinnati Zoo's beloved 450lb male gorilla who was killed recently after a child fell into his moat. The truth of the matter is, such tragedies happen more often than we realise, and mostly by the hands of man. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia, utopia, 'palatino linotype', palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;">1. Orangutans: Sepilok Orangutan Rehabiliation Centre is a great way to see the orangutans in a natural habitat. The centre rehabiliates orphaned, injured or displaced orangutans, and finally releases them into the virgin jungles of Sabah once they are ready. You can visit Sepilok on the way to Sandakan.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia, utopia, 'palatino linotype', palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;">2. Turtles: The Turtle Island Park, or Selinggan Island, is located 40km away from Sandakan, in the Sulu Sea. Protecting the nesting of endangered turtles, the island also has a hatchery for green turtles and small hawksbills. As turtles only lay eggs after dark, it's recommended to stay overnight. Pristine white sand & the clear blue sea make it all worthwhile!</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;"><span style="line-height: 23.8px;"><br /></span></span></span>
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;"><span style="line-height: 23.8px;">3. Elephants: Sabah is home to the Borneo Pygmy elephants - the smallest elephant species in the world! Elephants are my absolute favourite animal in the world, and they roam freely around the Kinabatangan river. Take a river cruise or go on a hike, and you might just come across them crossing the river; or the road! A friend was driving from KK to Tawau via the new Keningau road, and actually caught a glimpse of them before they disappeared into the jungle! </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #539bcd; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; line-height: 23.8px;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #bbbbbb; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;"><i><span style="color: magenta; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Love always,</span></i></b><br style="line-height: 23.8px;" /><b style="background-color: white; color: #bbbbbb; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;"><i><span style="color: magenta; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Calista xx</span></i></b></span>Calista Leah Liewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937993581128749414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212879801971355588.post-14583945475831924572016-05-31T09:46:00.001+08:002016-05-31T09:46:17.096+08:00#HitzEscape: Kaamatan Fever!<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;">It's the month of May, and for us Sabahans that means <i>ARAMAITII</i>!!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;">Yes, Kaamatan is here, so we're ready to celebrate the Harvest Festival the only way we know how: by turning the whole month into party month! What with beauty pageants, food, singing competitions, our own special brew, and lots of dancing, we know how to keep busy:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;">And where can you experience all of this? <a href="http://www.kdca.org.my/" target="_blank">KDCA </a>of course! The <i>Hongkod Koisaan</i> (Kadazan Dusun Cultural Association) is where the district Kaamatan celebrations are held and it's the biggest fusion of traditional and modern you'll ever experience! If you've never experienced Kaamatan, I highly recommend you to put this on your bucket list! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;"><i>Kaamatan is celebrated in Sabah, Malaysia every year on 30th & 31st of May. </i></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;"><span style="line-height: 23.8px;">Don't forget to follow me on </span></span><b style="color: #bbbbbb; font-family: georgia, utopia, 'palatino linotype', palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;"><span style="color: magenta;">Instagram @CalistaLeahLiew</span></b><span style="color: #bbbbbb; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;"> </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;">&</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;"> </span><span style="color: magenta; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;"><b>Snapchat @CalistaLeah</b></span><span style="color: #bbbbbb; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;">;</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; line-height: 23.8px;"><span style="line-height: 23.8px;">And join me on the </span><b style="color: #bbbbbb; line-height: 23.8px;"><span style="color: purple;">Hitz Playlist</span></b><span style="line-height: 23.8px;"><span style="color: #bbbbbb;"> </span>every weekday 10am - 1pm on</span><span style="color: #bbbbbb; line-height: 23.8px;"> </span><span style="color: purple; line-height: 23.8px;"><b>hitz fm Sabah</b></span><br style="line-height: 23.8px;" /><span style="line-height: 23.8px;">100.8 in Kota Kinabalu & 99.8 in Sandakan! </span></span></span><span style="background-color: #539bcd; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 23.8px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>*Daily #HitzEscape tips every day at 12pm</i></span></span><br style="line-height: 23.8px;" /><br style="line-height: 23.8px;" /><span style="line-height: 23.8px;"><b>Kotobian Tadau Tagazo Do Kaamatan!</b></span></span><br style="line-height: 23.8px;" /><br style="line-height: 23.8px;" /><b style="background-color: white; color: #bbbbbb; line-height: 23.8px;"><i><span style="color: magenta; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Love always,</span></i></b><br style="line-height: 23.8px;" /><b style="background-color: white; color: #bbbbbb; line-height: 23.8px;"><i><span style="color: magenta; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Calista xx</span></i></b></span>Calista Leah Liewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937993581128749414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212879801971355588.post-83729946404838747212016-05-25T16:06:00.000+08:002016-05-25T16:06:34.682+08:00#HitzEscape: Unusual China<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;">This week <a href="http://www.instagram.com/oliver_liew" target="_blank">my brother Oliver</a> is in China, so I thought it was the perfect opportunity to learn a little more about my ancestral land! As always with the #HitzEscape, I went from a different angle - all things weird!</span><br />
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<b style="background-color: yellow; font-family: georgia, utopia, 'palatino linotype', palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;">Weird food:</b><span style="font-family: georgia, utopia, 'palatino linotype', palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;"> Donkey meat, bee pupae, snake wine, & the strangest I've seen yet: 童子蛋 (<i>tong zi dan</i>), which are - wait for it - eggs soaked and boiled in the urine of young boys. And you thought century eggs(皮蛋)were weird! No thanks!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, utopia, 'palatino linotype', palatino, serif; line-height: 23.8px;"><span style="background-color: yellow; font-size: 17px;"><b>Weird places:</b> </span><span style="font-size: 17px;">If you love dinosaurs, there's actually a real-life Jurassic Park near Outer Mongolia called Dinosaur Fairyland. It's location is so remote, you'll probably find you'll have the park pretty much to yourself, your friends, a few military men passing through, and both real and fake dinosaur bones! Definitely where the Wild Things are! </span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(Yes I'm referencing Alessia Cara here =P)</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, utopia, 'palatino linotype', palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;"><span style="background-color: yellow;"><b>Weird Fact:</b> </span>China is almost as big as the USA but while the US has 9 different time zones, China has a standard one called Beijing time, which means you might be watching the sunset at midnight in places like Xinjiang, and the sunrise at 10am! You might wanna take this into consideration when planning your itinerary.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; line-height: 23.8px;">So what's the weirdest thing you've eaten/done/come across in China? Drop me comment! </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; line-height: 23.8px;">Don't forget to follow me on </span></span><b style="color: #bbbbbb; font-family: georgia, utopia, 'palatino linotype', palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;"><span style="color: magenta;">Instagram @CalistaLeahLiew</span></b><span style="color: #bbbbbb; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;"> </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;">&</span><span style="color: #bbbbbb; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;"> </span><span style="color: magenta; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;"><b>Snapchat @CalistaLeah</b></span><span style="color: #bbbbbb; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;">;</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; line-height: 23.8px;">And join me on the<span style="color: #bbbbbb;"> </span></span><b style="color: #bbbbbb; line-height: 23.8px;"><span style="color: purple;">Hitz Playlist</span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; line-height: 23.8px;"><span style="color: #bbbbbb;"> </span>every weekday 10am - 1pm on </span><span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; line-height: 23.8px;"><b>hitz fm Sabah</b></span><br style="line-height: 23.8px;" /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; line-height: 23.8px;">100.8 in Kota Kinabalu & 99.8 in Sandakan! </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; line-height: 23.8px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>*Daily #HitzEscape tips every day at 12pm</i></span></span><br style="line-height: 23.8px;" /><br style="line-height: 23.8px;" /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; line-height: 23.8px;"><b>旅游愉快,下次再见吧!</b></span></span><br style="line-height: 23.8px;" /><br style="line-height: 23.8px;" /><b style="background-color: white; color: #bbbbbb; line-height: 23.8px;"><i><span style="color: magenta; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Love always,</span></i></b><br style="line-height: 23.8px;" /><b style="background-color: white; color: #bbbbbb; line-height: 23.8px;"><i><span style="color: magenta; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Calista xx</span></i></b></span>Calista Leah Liewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937993581128749414noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212879801971355588.post-18460752980430618302016-05-21T10:00:00.000+08:002016-05-21T10:00:13.734+08:00#HitzEscape: Travelling Without Flying<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: georgia, utopia, 'palatino linotype', palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;">As much as I love travelling, airports can hardly be the best of times. Long queues, to many people, and most airports take forever to get there; wouldn't you skip this process if you could? Well, there are definitely ways to travel the world without ever stepping foot on a plane, just like <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/comment/How-I-visited-every-country-in-the-world-without-a-single-flight/" target="_blank">Graham Hughes</a> did, and you can bet it won't be anything short of an adventure! </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: georgia, utopia, 'palatino linotype', palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;">1. Other than taking a flight, you can travel between countries by train, off-roading (we have so many 4wds in Sabah!), bike, or even hike. It's crazy that you can literally just walk into another country!</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: georgia, utopia, 'palatino linotype', palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;">2. The most expensive flight in the world is $38,000 one way, from New York to Mumbai. In comparison, the most expensive train ride is only $3,385/night on the famed Maharaja Express!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, utopia, palatino linotype, palatino, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;">3. If you can't qualify as an air stewardess, you could always get a job on a cruise ship instead! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abigailphoebe/" target="_blank">My friend Abigail</a> is currently into her 3rd year on Princess Cruises, and she's already visited all of the Pacific Islands - places I've never even dreamed of!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, utopia, palatino linotype, palatino, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;">4. Love road trips? How about one that crosses from Malaysia to China? There's a group that drive across South East Asia to reach China - all in 4WDs! Only for the adventurous, and those who don't mind spending more than a few days in the jungle!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, utopia, palatino linotype, palatino, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;">5. You can cycle all around South East Asia or even Europe - a group of amateur cyclists did it, and they cycled on average 80km per day! If you're an avid cyclist, have you got this on your bucket list?</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: georgia, utopia, 'palatino linotype', palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;">Have you ever entered a different country without flying? Drop me comment!</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;" /><span style="font-family: georgia, utopia, 'palatino linotype', palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;">Don't forget to follow me on </span></span><b style="color: #bbbbbb; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;"><span style="color: magenta;">Instagram @CalistaLeahLiew</span></b><span style="color: #bbbbbb; font-family: georgia, utopia, 'palatino linotype', palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;"> </span><span style="font-family: georgia, utopia, 'palatino linotype', palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;">&</span><span style="font-family: georgia, utopia, 'palatino linotype', palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;"> </span><span style="color: magenta; font-family: georgia, utopia, 'palatino linotype', palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;"><b>Snapchat @CalistaLeah</b></span><span style="font-family: georgia, utopia, 'palatino linotype', palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;">;</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: georgia, utopia, 'palatino linotype', palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;">And join me on the<span style="color: #bbbbbb;"> </span></span><b style="color: #bbbbbb; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;"><span style="color: purple;">Hitz Playlist</span></b><span style="font-family: georgia, utopia, 'palatino linotype', palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;"><span style="color: #bbbbbb;"> </span>every weekday 10am - 1pm on<span style="color: #bbbbbb;"> </span></span><span style="color: purple; font-family: georgia, utopia, 'palatino linotype', palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;"><b>hitz fm Sabah</b></span><br style="color: #bbbbbb; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;" /><span style="font-family: georgia, utopia, 'palatino linotype', palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;">100.8 in Kota Kinabalu & 99.8 in Sandakan! </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: georgia, utopia, 'palatino linotype', palatino, serif; line-height: 23.8px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>*Daily #HitzEscape tips every day at 12pm</i></span></span><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;" /><span style="font-family: georgia, utopia, 'palatino linotype', palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;">Chugga choo choo, and I'll see ya next weekend!</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;" /><br style="color: #bbbbbb; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;" /><b style="color: #bbbbbb; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;"><i><span style="color: magenta; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif;">Love always,</span></i></b><br style="color: #bbbbbb; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;" /><b style="color: #bbbbbb; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23.8px;"><i><span style="color: magenta; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif;">Calista xx</span></i></b></span>Calista Leah Liewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937993581128749414noreply@blogger.com1