Before this trip, I’ve been contemplating if I should go for this short photography trip to Batam. It turns out to be one fruitful trip where I get to put my photography skills into practice and learn from the experts through Canon Photo Fiesta. We stayed one night at Batam View Beach Resort and visited a local kampong to shoot. Here are some of the programme highlights of this trip! 1. Photo Competition During this trip, we were taken to a mystery location to shoot. Our photo theme was ‘creative’, and we were given about two hours to shoot in this local kampong village called Kampong Terih. This kampong is…
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Kampung Terih (Batam, Indonesia): An Eco-village
A Photostory Our mystery photo spot was at a Kampong village called Kampong Terih. This village is developing into a tourist attraction for tourists visiting Batam to have a glimpse of what Kampong life is all about. We are tasked to take creative shots for this photo competition. It is a simple village by the sea with several stalls selling food and drinks. There are some nicely decorated photo spots within the kampong too. Just Me and My Camera To me, it was challenging as I often take photos to document my story and experiences. At the back of my head, I kept looking out for things that are unique…
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Canon Photo Fiesta’18: Batam View Beach Resort (Review)
“Selamat Datang!” The friendly staff at Batam View Beach Resort greeted us with a welcome dance. They also served us ice teas the moment we arrived at the resort. I was there for Canon Photo Fiesta’18 event in Batam which was organised by Topliners Club in collaboration with Canon Imaging Academy, Wonderful Indonesia and Julian W.Photography and Batam View Beach Resort. It was an intensive 2 Day 1 Night Photography trip where we got to attend photography workshops and take part in a photo competition to win prizes. It was my first photography trip with a group of hobbyist photographers along with experiences photography instructors like Julian W. and Lance Leong.…
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Tirtha Bridal: A Nature-Inspired Wedding Resort in Bali
There must be a reason why there’s a growing trend of couples heading over to Bali to exchange wedding rings and vows. Even celebrities across the world are joining the bandwagon to get wedded in this little paradise at the southern tip of Bali overlooking the Indian ocean. I get the gist of this phenomenon as I often visit Bali for vacation, but I haven’t been to a wedding resort in Bali until during my recent trip. I had the amazing opportunity to visit the wedding resort grounds by Tirtha Bridal. Before this visit, I’ve seen beautiful photographs of this property, but nothing beats being there to witness the beauty…
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Mercure Bali Sanur Resort: A Lush Tropical Garden Resort
It was my first time exploring Sanur. This sunrise beach at the Southern part of Bali has its unique charm. I got to experience what Sanur has to offer during my stay at Mercure Bali Sanur. It is beautiful and lush tropical resort by Sanur beach, and it spans across 5 hectares. As a guest, you will be staying in rooms housed in traditional Balinese cottages. And if you’re a Le Club AccorHotels member, you’ll be in for a treat here at Mercure Bali Sanur as they have recently relaunched their MyResorts program which is exclusive to their club members. It’s also one of the AccorHotels which has adopted…
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5 Places to Eat in Bali
My recent trip to Bali has been a fruitful one as I get to cover most of the places which I had wanted to visit. During these five days in Bali, we have been using TripAdvisor as our food guide to lead us to the best cafes and restaurants in Bali. The list of recommended place always changes from time to time, so it kept me updated on what’s the newest and most popular restaurant in town. I would also read the comments left by the TripAdvisor contributors to find out what to order. It is all about being resourceful! Here are the restaurants and cafes we covered! The best…
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A Visit to Sanggar Bedugul Education Centre by AccorHotels
Bali holds an exceptional place in my heart because I did my first solo travel to Bali years ago. The sights and sounds in Bali intrigued me and very soon, I found myself loving this place so much that I would visit this place time and time again. It’s one of those places where I felt genuinely welcomed and safe to visit. The Balinese are the most down-to-earth people who respect not only their gods but also the environment. If I were given a choice to build a second home, I would choose Bali. And I was hoping that one day I could help serve the Balinese community and finally, the…
