Yul-goon, Nagoya Castle, Japan

aliah Posted May 1, 2007, 2:54 am	Hi everyone, My name is Yul & I'm a lovely teddy bear whom wants to travel around Malaysia and world, of course. I dream to become a Goodwill Ambassador for cultural heritage. I would like to send a message to all friends out there of the importance of preserving our culture & heritage. I hope I can achieve my dream one day. Wish me luck!
aliah Posted May 4, 2007, 2:52 am	Here I am at the campus, in front of Menara Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah. I follow aliah to the library today. If I be a good boy by not making noise in the library, Aliah promised to take me somewhere.
aliah Posted May 9, 2007, 7:54 am	We went to catch a movie afterwards. It is a horror movie called "Jangan Pandang Belakang" (Do not Look Back). It is rare to have a chance to watch a horror movie because Aliah doesn't like it. Actually she is scared. Muahaha
aliah Posted May 9, 2007, 9:50 am	I'm feeling thristy after all the scream in the cinema so we went for drink. But I can't stop myself from having some food as it all look delicious. Aliah and I having "nasi kandar" and her friends having "laksa Sarawak". Yummy!!
aliah Posted May 9, 2007, 9:56 am	This trishaw does look comfortable and the picture remind me of the good ol' days of Malaya...
aliah Posted May 16, 2007, 3:06 am	We went to catch some movies again on Sunday. While waiting for the LRT to arrive, there is a shooting being done there. Cool! Mukhsin, you should see it
aliah Posted May 16, 2007, 3:09 am	Because its weekend, there was so many people here. And guess who I met? Spiderman!!
aliah Posted May 16, 2007, 3:26 am	My dear friends, We are trying the KL Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour. It covers over 40 major attractions in Kuala Lumpur. When we got on at KL Sentral and not many people was around so we got the bus all to ourself
aliah Posted May 16, 2007, 3:32 am	First stop, the Kuala Lumpur Lake Garden. Here is where the Parliament Building, National Monument, Asean Sculpture Park, Orchid Garden, Bird Park, Butterfly Park, National Planetarium, & Tun Abdul Razak Memorial located. They called it Kuala Lumpur Green Belt.
aliah Posted May 16, 2007, 3:42 am	Next, the Merdeka Square. Merdeka means independence. Here is where the Union Jack was lowered back in 1957. You also can see the Sultan Abdul Samad Building in the picture. Here is also where the St Mary's Church is located. It is the oldest church in Malaysia.
aliah Posted May 16, 2007, 3:49 am	The latest attraction in Kuala Lumpur, Eye on Malaysia. Siti, I'm sure you'll love it
aliah Posted May 16, 2007, 3:56 am	I also can see Istana Budaya and at distance the Petronas Twin Towers. I found a bamboo tree too. yipee
aliah Posted May 16, 2007, 4:02 am	Istana Negara (National Palace) is where we heading next. I get to pose with the guards. Hopefully next time, I will have a chance to catch a glimpse of the King and Queen
aliah Posted May 16, 2007, 4:18 am	We get off at the Twin Tower for lunch. As we are extremely starving, Aliah forgot to take picture of the briyani  After reenergize, we went outside for the pictures. klik klik  Cannot missed the national flower, the red hibiscus. But the clouds does not look promising. It looks like its gonna rain later
aliah Posted May 16, 2007, 4:35 am	Here we are at KL Craft Complex where it offers visitors variety of craft-related activities under one roof. I'm posing on the largest labu (clay water vessel) ever made in Malaysia
aliah Posted May 16, 2007, 4:43 am	It started to rain but we still have some places to visit. Nothing can stop me. Muahaha  National Museum is next. I saw the bridal dias of Riau, some Malay traditional dresses and arts of the orang asli (aboriginal people).
aliah Posted May 16, 2007, 4:46 am	The picture of former and current Malaysia Prime Minister. Hope to meet them too someday
aliah Posted May 16, 2007, 4:55 am	Last but not least, the KL Tower. That's a wrap for the city tour. It's getting late and we are all tired. I want to get a good rest before travel to imajica place tomorrow
imajica ilyanim@yahoo.com Posted May 27, 2007, 2:59 am	Hello and I have arrived at imajica's house Imajica has started her training job lately and she hardly has time to go out to places but she promises she'll bring me out one of these days. In the meantime I'm having a rest in her room.
imajica ilyanim@yahoo.com Posted May 28, 2007, 9:46 am	Finally imajica brings me out! We go to Geting Sri Tujuh beach in Tumpat, about one hour from Kota Bharu. Imajica's collegues are with us too and it's so much fun. These days they're having Wau (Kite) festival and I get to see many big and different kites! Also children playing kites and having fun themselves Oh, and nearby there's a group of folks playing Kelantanese traditional musical instrument.
imajica ilyanim@yahoo.com Posted May 28, 2007, 10:13 am	I see so many people hanging around, it's much like a fiesta! I pass by a booth displaying flat puppets in traditional Kelantanese shadow play called Wayang Kulit. and foods and colorful drinks and food again!
imajica ilyanim@yahoo.com Posted May 29, 2007, 4:00 am	These are traditional Wau Bulan (moon kite) from here. It's called moon kite because the lower part looks like a moon. Or rather, a crescent. On the way home, I get to see many Thai community villages here in Tumpat district. Oh and I forgot to let you know that this district borders Thailand so here in this area there live Kelantanese people from Thai ancestry too. They're practically Buddhist and you can find huge Buddha statutes like this in some temples here.
imajica ilyanim@yahoo.com Posted Jun 18, 2007, 5:59 am	These days I just stay in imajica's room. She's been busy lately she doesn't have time to bring me out Sometimes she brings me to her office too, as I wouldn't get too bored watching her working on the computer and stuff. She's working as a trainee in a software developer company. It's for 3 months only before she goes back to uni to finish her final semester. The company is small, but everyone is so nice as the girls are trainees from imajica's uni too (they're classmates). And the boss said we're going to have picnic in somewhere exciting Guess where?? Perhentian island! We are going mid of June and I cannot wait!
imajica ilyanim@yahoo.com Posted Jun 21, 2007, 8:07 am	Today we woke up so early! We're heading Perhentian Island yay. Arrived at Kuala Besut jetty around 9am but had to wait for imajica's collegues so I'm having breakfast - Terengganu style Dagang rice, yum Kuala Besut is traditional fishing town and you can see many fishing boats around the jetty.
imajica ilyanim@yahoo.com Posted Jun 21, 2007, 9:34 am	Hey! Where's everyone? I am now ready to go!
imajica ilyanim@yahoo.com Posted Jun 21, 2007, 9:45 am	Oh and we're now on boat heading the island! I am so excited seeing the blue wide ocean and white bubbly float the boat is making, feel like to touch the water but the boat is speeding fast I am afraid I would somehow be flown away!
imajica ilyanim@yahoo.com Posted Jun 21, 2007, 10:03 am	Hey and we have arrived at the island! It was almost 45 minutes trip but I don't feel tired at all, imajica is the most excited among us haha. Look at the crystal green clear water!! This is great! I can't wait to swim around
imajica ilyanim@yahoo.com Posted Jun 21, 2007, 10:10 am	This is our chalet! We're staying for 3 days. Great, huh? and I'm having a walk to the resort area.. lalalallalaa..
imajica ilyanim@yahoo.com Posted Jun 21, 2007, 10:20 am	After lunch we're going to some areas around the island where we can swim around and playing with fishes and stuff. Sounds interesting eh? It's called.. snorkeling! It's surely one of the bestest things I have ever done in my life! At least imajica said so, as unfortunately I cannot join them because I don't have goggles with a teddy bear size! Ugh! I should have learned to swim earlier! *sob, sob..* But anyway, here's me with imajica's goggles har har! imajica says the underwater is so beautiful with reefs and creatures and fishes and other treasures you can see v.clearly while swimming around.
imajica ilyanim@yahoo.com Posted Jun 21, 2007, 10:31 am	We are finished and back around 5pm, but imajica still cannot get enough of water! They're now playing and swimming at the beach near the resort. Because I don't know to swim and am afraid the idea of getting drown, I'm just sitting on the huge rock and having a look at the beautiful views around.
imajica ilyanim@yahoo.com Posted Jun 25, 2007, 4:13 am	It's getting dark now but everyone still hesitates to leave the water! I'm walking along the seashore with imajica. You can see boats lying around.
imajica ilyanim@yahoo.com Posted Jun 25, 2007, 4:23 am	At night we have barbecue! Yum!
imajica ilyanim@yahoo.com Posted Jun 25, 2007, 4:26 am	The next morning we woke up early to see the sunrise! Imajica and her friends have fun bathing and swimming at the beach. Again I am just sitting and looking.
imajica ilyanim@yahoo.com Posted Jun 25, 2007, 4:31 am	But it was not long before I decide to get down to the water too! Wheee! It's so great And later I see myself all wet and wornout!
imajica ilyanim@yahoo.com Posted Jun 25, 2007, 4:34 am	Breakfast time! We have fried noodle and tea  And Nasi Lemak too
imajica ilyanim@yahoo.com Posted Jun 25, 2007, 4:36 am	Later we're having a rest. And walking around the resort.
imajica ilyanim@yahoo.com Posted Jun 25, 2007, 4:39 am	They want to go kayaking! I'm definitely going too, ha ha! This is the first time imajica doing kayak but she's doing it good! But only last 30 minutes before we're all tired and need some breath! aahh...
imajica ilyanim@yahoo.com Posted Jun 25, 2007, 4:44 am	Good morning! Raeady for a ride??
imajica ilyanim@yahoo.com Posted Jun 25, 2007, 4:46 am	Time is running fast but today we're going home! sob, sob, I'll miss this little island! Must come again soon! BYE BYE!!!!!!!!!!!!
aliah Posted Jul 18, 2007, 3:17 am	I'm Yul reporting from Holland. opss... Melaka, the historical city. Dutch Square is famous for its red buildings such as the Christ Church & the Stadhuys. Because I saw a windmill, I thought I'm in Holland. My bad
aliah Posted Jul 18, 2007, 3:25 am	Trishaws! I never ride on one, so I want to try it. Uncle, to Jonker Street! kring...kring...
aliah Posted Jul 18, 2007, 3:36 am	China or Malaysia? It's Malaysia. Melaka still preserving the old buildings and Jonker Street has Chinese architecture.
aliah Posted Jul 18, 2007, 3:43 am	Jonker Street also means shopping!! Malaysian crafts, souvenirs & antiques can be found here. Oh, terompah! It's so nostalgic. It's Malaccanian traditional footwear. I'm gonna buy one for myself  Excuse me, do you have size for a teddy bear?
aliah Posted Jul 18, 2007, 3:51 am	I'm thristy. Can we stop for a drink? imajica, what are you having? It's looks delicious. Cendol?! eh, where's mine? I got myself a cendol too!! It's Malaysian dessert. yummy
aliah Posted Jul 18, 2007, 3:56 am	Hang Kasturi's Mausoleum also located at Jonker Street. Hang Kasturi is one of the Melaka legendary knights.
aliah Posted Jul 18, 2007, 4:03 am	Even the mosques here have a different architecture.
aliah Posted Jul 18, 2007, 4:15 am	Temples in Melaka city.
aliah Posted Jul 18, 2007, 4:18 am	More buildings and views around Melaka city.
aliah Posted Jul 18, 2007, 4:25 am	I'm at Samudera Museum. It used to houses artifacts & history of Melaka as an important port long time ago. It's closed for renovation at the moment.
aliah Posted Jul 18, 2007, 4:31 am	Proclamation of Independence Memorial located at Banda Hilir and kept manuscripts, films & anything related to events leading up to Malaysia achieving its independence in 1957.
aliah Posted Jul 18, 2007, 4:35 am	Portugese influence still reigns among the remains on the Famosa fortress.
aliah Posted Sep 9, 2007, 3:22 am	I'm invited to aliah's mum convocation today. This is my first time attending a convocation. I'm so happy
aliah Posted Sep 9, 2007, 4:28 am	I received a lot of guests for the Teddy Bear party. I decided to show them around before the party. So here we're at National Monument which was built to pay tribute to valiant Malaysian soldiers who gave their lives defending the country during Communist Insurgensy in the 1950s. It is one of the largest freestanding sculptures in the world.
aliah Posted Sep 9, 2007, 4:58 am	Besides the National Monument, ASEAN Sculpture Garden also located with its ground with many others floras & faunas attractions like Orchid & Hibiscus Garden, Deer Park, KL Butterfly Park & KL Bird Park.
aliah Posted Sep 9, 2007, 5:35 am	We're at Tun Abdul Razak Memorial, Malaysia's second Prime Minister. The memorial used to be his residence & now it exhibits documents, mementos, souvenirs & his personal belongings. I also 'met' with the Independence delegation whom met with the Queen of England when Malaya asking for Independence back then
aliah Posted Sep 9, 2007, 6:39 am	We're at Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman, a fine example of a traditional Malay house. Rumah means house & Penghulu means local headman. We love the beautiful carvings of the house as well as its beautiful grounds.
aliah Posted Mar 17, 2008, 3:37 pm	Hi everyone, I'm going on a holiday to Indonesia with aliah's parents. I'm taking the flight to Bandung. Off we go!
aliah Posted Mar 17, 2008, 3:50 pm	The National Monument or "Monas" is one of the monuments built during the Sukarno era. It stands for the people's determination to achieve freedom and the crowning of Indonesian efforts in the Proclamation of Independence in August 1945. The 137-metre tall marble obelisk is topped with a flame coated with 35 kg of gold.
aliah Posted Mar 17, 2008, 5:25 pm	Taman Mini Indonesia Indah is a very nice to see as they have various traditional homes of the different provinces in Indonesia. They also got a lot of history about the various provinces. I wish I could have more time...
aliah Posted Mar 18, 2008, 3:58 am	At Ancol, Jakarta
aliah Posted Mar 18, 2008, 4:10 am	I'm at Taman Safari or Safari Park. It has many kind of tropic animals. I hope I can meet with my ancestors here, The Bears Family
aliah Posted Mar 18, 2008, 4:25 am	We're at Tangkuban Perahu Volcanoe. The volcanoe was name as it is due to its shape if seen from far. Tangkuban Perahu when directly translated is UP-SIDE DOWN BOAT. If I'm not mistaken there are about 12 craters in total. Some craters are still active and a few are off to tourist since they produce toxic gas.
aliah Posted Mar 18, 2008, 4:35 am	Sari Ater (or Ciater) is located at approximately 1500 meters above sea level on the slope of Mount Tangkuban Parahu. It has fresh mountain air and natural hot spring water, delivered from Mount Tangkuban Parahu. The natural hot spring water contains sulphate, calcium, and other minerals, which believed can relief skin, muscle, and bone problems such as rheumatical disease. The temperature of the water varies between 28 to 45 degrees Celcius. I tried to soak my feet but the water is too hot for me
aliah Posted Mar 18, 2008, 4:43 am	Indonesia is beautiful. It will be an unforgettable memory for me but it feels nice to be home again
aliah Posted Jun 17, 2008, 6:11 am	I was told we're (Aquila, YumYum, Yuki & I) going to Port Dickson today. Port Dickson or PD to locals is a beach and holiday destination. Uh, I'm so excited to see the beach! Dusk in PD is so beautiful
aliah Posted Jun 17, 2008, 6:16 am	We woke up early to see the sunrise but unfortunately it was cloudy
aliah Posted Jun 17, 2008, 11:50 am	I'm now in Kuching along with Yuki & Lady. Kuching literally means ‘cat’ (kucing) in Malay language which is the capital city of Sarawak. Sarawak is one of two Malaysian states on the island of Borneo. Known as Bumi Kenyalang (‘Land of the Hornbills’), it is situated on the north-west of the island. It is the largest state in Malaysia. I'm facing the Sarawak River or Sungai Sarawak. It is an important source of water and transportation for the inhabitants in southwestern Sarawak. The local people take a tambang (sampan) boat across the river to town as you can see in the second picture.
aliah Posted Jun 17, 2008, 12:00 pm	The Astana was built in 1870 by Charles Brooke as a bridal gift to his wife Margaret. It is nowadays the official residence of the Head of State of Sarawak.
aliah Posted Jun 17, 2008, 12:16 pm	The Sarawak Cultural Village also known as The Living Museum. It's located at the foot of the legendary Mount Santubong. This outdoor museum is a faithful recreation of houses (rumah in Malay language) and lifestyles of different ethnic groups in Sarawak – Bidayuh, Iban, Melanau, Penan, Orang Ulu, Malay, Chinese.
aliah Posted Jun 17, 2008, 12:22 pm	I am teaching Yuki how to play "congkak". It is a game of wit played by womenfolk in ancient times that required no more than holes in the earth and tamarind seeds. Today, it has been refined to a board game. It consists of a wooden board with two rows of five, seven, or nine holes and two large holes at both ends called "home". Congkak, played with shells, pebbles or tamarind seeds, requires two players. We're playing with nine holes & pebbles.
aliah Posted Jun 17, 2008, 12:41 pm	Kuching means "cat" in Malay, and all around town I saw statues of cats. I'm meeting with the infamous cat in Kuching city. Can you  say... meow?
aliah Posted Jul 25, 2009, 4:47 pm	I am at Dubai Airport. There is 6 more hours before our next flight. I was trying to help with the luggage but the trolley is just not moving T.T Did you notice some Arabic on the signs?
aliah Posted Jul 25, 2009, 4:53 pm	Guess where I am? Turkey! I am in Istanbul fulfilling my mission visiting a cultural WHS. Right now, I am in front of Süleymaniye Mosque. It is the second largest mosque in the city, and one of the best-known sights of Istanbul.
aliah Posted Jul 25, 2009, 5:01 pm	I am at Hagia Sophia which is a former patriarchal basilica, later a mosque, now a museum.
aliah Posted Jul 25, 2009, 5:09 pm	The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Istanbul. The mosque is one of several mosques known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior.
aliah Posted Jul 25, 2009, 5:45 pm	I am excited when I was told I am going for holiday this year. Can't wait to see what's waiting for me
aliah Posted Jul 25, 2009, 6:06 pm	When travelling, of course we must try the local food. So Turkish specialty is kebab. yummy!
aliah Posted Jun 20, 2010, 12:46 am	China here I come~~
aliah Posted Jun 20, 2010, 12:49 am	Waiting for luggage
aliah Posted Jun 20, 2010, 12:51 am	Bedtime...
aliah Posted Jun 20, 2010, 1:06 am	At National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA)
aliah Posted Jun 20, 2010, 1:20 am	At The Great Hall of People
aliah Posted Jun 20, 2010, 1:24 am	At The Monument to the People's Heroes
aliah Posted Jun 20, 2010, 2:01 am	At The Forbidden City
aliah Posted Jun 20, 2010, 2:05 am	At Beijing National Stadium aka Bird's Nest
aliah Posted Jun 20, 2010, 2:47 am	Beijing Bona Jade Museum
aliah Posted Jun 20, 2010, 2:51 am	At Crystal Palace
aliah Posted Jun 22, 2010, 1:00 pm	At The Great Wall, another Cultural WHS
aliah Posted Jun 22, 2010, 2:45 pm	At Summer Palace
aliah Posted Jun 22, 2010, 2:52 pm	Learning how to prepare a Chinese tea and also met with new Chinese friends named Ming & Ling
aliah Posted Jun 22, 2010, 3:16 pm	I'm taking the train back to Tianjian Airport. Bye bye China...
aliah Posted Dec 16, 2010, 2:10 pm	Family getaway at Janda Baik. The resort is so nice and peaceful. I'm enjoying myself~
aliah Posted Dec 16, 2010, 2:23 pm	I'm in Cameron Higlands. It's so cold here. I can see mist from my room. The room is overlooking some vegetables farms.
aliah Posted Dec 16, 2010, 2:33 pm	Having tea at Cameron Valley yummy
aliah Posted Dec 16, 2010, 3:12 pm	Do you know that most of the flowers that sells in KL and other cities in Malaysia comes from Cameron Highlands? I'm thinking of taking back some of it for my friends at home. Which one do you think I should buy?
aliah Posted Feb 13, 2011, 1:45 pm	Seoul
aliah Posted Feb 13, 2011, 1:52 pm	Getting lost
aliah Posted Feb 13, 2011, 2:00 pm	Which train should we take?
aliah Posted Feb 13, 2011, 2:17 pm	Please let me sit for while~
aliah Posted Feb 13, 2011, 2:26 pm	Owh, finally we've found the place. Now at Cheonggyecheon Stream. The water is so clear. Do you think aliah will allow me to take a dip for awhile after all the walking?
aliah Posted Feb 13, 2011, 2:34 pm	This is one of the remaining gate that surrounded Seoul during the Joseon Dynasty.
aliah Posted Feb 13, 2011, 2:51 pm	In Myeongdong
aliah Posted Apr 21, 2015, 12:24 pm	Hola! This is Yul. Hope everyone are keeping well. This is my first update in 4 years. In 2012, Aliah & I moved to Wales for her grad school. However, we're going home this summer. Aliah said she will find my travel pictures that she has been taking for the past years and updates my travelog more soon. We went to Barcelona last year and I want to share the photos from the trip. In this post are photos from when we visited Park Güell. It was designed by Antoni Gaudí, and his works are nominated to be part of UNESCO World Heritage. Love, Yul
aliah Posted Apr 21, 2015, 12:28 pm	Here's the photo when we visited Sagrada Familia. I feel so small~
aliah Posted Apr 21, 2015, 12:36 pm	Last week, we went to Bath. It's a really beautiful city and also a World Heritage City so I'd like to share the photos I took from the trip. We visited the Abbey and Roman Bath.. Also, I finally saw a World Heritage emblem here, in Bath! It's located in front of the Roman Bath. Okay, Aliah took the photo from the wrong side
aliah Posted Aug 25, 2016, 4:48 pm	Hi, It's a backlog from my travel in 2010. I visited Tokyo for the first time. Here's my photo overlooking Tokyo Skytree that was still in construction then.
aliah Posted Aug 25, 2016, 4:56 pm	This was when we visited nearby Koishikawa Korakuen Garden. It was really peaceful here and it was a perfect day to enjoy quiet winter morning.
aliah Posted Aug 25, 2016, 4:59 pm	We met with Yumi, and visited Kanda Myojin Shrine.
aliah Posted Aug 25, 2016, 5:02 pm	Another photo of me with Tokyo Skytree. This time from Oshiage Station.
aliah Posted Aug 25, 2016, 5:10 pm	We were on our way to Phuket!
aliah Posted Aug 25, 2016, 5:34 pm	This summer I visited Seoul again. This time I visited Changdeokgung Palace.
aliah Posted Aug 25, 2016, 5:38 pm	This is the entrance to Gyeongbokgung Palace taken from Gwanghwamun.
aliah Posted Aug 25, 2016, 5:44 pm	Today we visited Nami Island. This is the shooting location of 'Winter Sonata', a very famous Korean drama across Asia in early 2000s.
aliah Posted Aug 25, 2016, 5:47 pm	We were going up to Namsan Tower today. Waiting for the cable car!
aliah Posted Aug 25, 2016, 5:49 pm	We're here!
aliah Posted Aug 25, 2016, 5:51 pm	We met a beary friend there . I want to grow up tall like him!
aliah Posted Aug 25, 2016, 6:00 pm	Visited the ever crowded Universal Studio Singapore!
aliah Posted Aug 25, 2016, 6:05 pm	Night view of Singapore Marina Bay Sands.
aliah Posted Aug 25, 2016, 6:08 pm	Merlion, Singapore's icon.
aliah Posted Aug 25, 2016, 6:18 pm	These are photos from my Langkawi trip. I took the cable car to visit the peak of Gunung Mat Cincang, to get a view of Andaman Sea. It's so high up!
aliah Posted Aug 25, 2016, 6:22 pm	Here's to another Japan trip. This time I was in Nagoya.
aliah Posted Aug 25, 2016, 6:27 pm	I visited the area around Nagoya castle the next day! It used to be one of very important castle in Japan. That's all my update for today. Aliah promise she'll try to find my photos in UK (she can't find them today)! I hope she doesn't lose them

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