Hidiho, readers!
As I have shared in my previous post, I went on a trip to Queenstown on the 4th to 8th of August, 2019. Though most of the trip has been shared with you guys in that post, I want to specifically talk about the Queenstown Skyline Gondola & Luge.
If you ever plan to go on a trip to Queenstown, this is definitely a must-do! You pay an affordable price for such breathtaking views, and fun. As a teen myself, I really enjoyed the Luge rides but to be frankly honest, the Luge rides are really for all ages. I've seen a range from toddlers to full grown men ride the Luge. And, one ride is really never enough so it is always smart to opt for the 3 or 5 luge ride packages.
Here's a brief video I compiled of my own experience at Skyline Gondola Queenstown (might as well hit the subscribe button):
Out of all the attractions I've been to in the Queenstown region, this has to be top of the list. With this being said, go. Try it for yourself and let me know how it was like for you guys!
Monday, 9 September 2019
Friday, 23 August 2019
New Series!
As much as I'd love to stick to my original plan to make this a 'Travel' blog, I thought that it wouldn't really hurt to add something new to this blog. As a travel AND food lover, why not talk about food too? This blog is a hobby of mine, and of course we can do what we like when it comes to hobbies, right?
So, I decided to make a Food series: Ada's Food Review!
Basically what it means is that I will still be mainly focused on travelling posts, but will add 'Ada's Food Review' posts once in a while. I will either give a review of a snack or food that I have tried, or even a review of Restaurants I've been to. No, I do not get paid for these reviews so I promise you that it will never be biased, 100% my personal take on them.
Here begins..
Ada's Food Review | Ep.1 MOBY!
I recently got addicted to these Philippine snacks.

Now, I know they look pretty average and all, but these have got to be one of the best snacks to munch on anytime, anywhere. My friends and I saw this VMart, and they were only 99 cents (NZD) so we decided to give them a try. They're perfectly crafted in my humble opinion. I'm not a fan of over-flavoured chips and all, if you get what I mean. I don't like snacks with too much seasoning powder, so these really gave me satisfaction. They taste like your usual popcorns (they're not really popcorns though), but as written on the package:
No Hulls.
No Hard Kernels.
Melts in your mouth.
I'm actually muching on these as I type, and I really have to say, they're the best version of popcorns to exist. They really do melt in your mouth, they don't have hard kernels which I really don't like and they're really cheap. The prices for an average-sized 60g packet of Moby Caramel Puffs go from about 99 cents to at most $2 in my experience. I know 60g sounds a bit too little but these caramel puffs are very light, a 60g packet really contains a lot of them.
Tip when buying: Don't buy only one. One's never enough. Thank me later.
Overall: 9/10. For the simple yet delicate taste, and cheap price.
Friday, 9 August 2019
Hidihi, Queenstown! (+ a few tourist tips)
I recently got back from a Geography field trip to Queenstown, New Zealand and I must say, it was fantastic! 47 students, with 3 teachers, all headed on a bus ride to Qtown for a 5D3N trip (for educational purposes may I assure you).
Day 1: Just the bus ride mainly, and grocery shopping at Pak'nSave Frankton. Queenstown is a popular tourist destination, so you would expect the prices to be a little bit demanding, hefty, in the Central Business District (a.k.a. the town centre).
Tip #1: Just a little further out the town, into the residential area, Frankton, there are many retail stores and shops that offer much lesser prices for groceries and whatnot. Don't buy your snacks and grocery from the Four Square in the CBD, go to Frankton instead. Pak'nSave is a good option, save your money!
Day 2: Skyline Queenstown Gondola and Luge! This was an absolutely fun day, we got to go on the gondola and witness the most spectacular view of Queenstown! Plus, it was lightly snowing on the day we went. The Luge, was also an amazing experience, like the tagline itself 'Once is Never Enough'. We bought tickets for a Gondola ride + 3 Luge Rides, and I must say even three Luge rides aren't quite enough. Super fun, an activity for all ages.
Tip #2: Going on the Gondola sure is fun, but you can never complete the experience without trying the Luge! Highly recommend to go for the 3 or 5 Luge ride packages. Prices below (valid until 31st March 2020):
After that, my friends and I went to try what has been said as 'The Best Burger in the World' according to CNN and many other news outlets- The Fergburger. It was packed, people were lining up outside the store. There were such a variety of burgers and they were all good. Deeply satisfied with my Chicken burger, delicious!
Tip #3: You can order through phone, so that you don't have to go through the hassle of long wait. Their menu can be checked here, and just ring +64 3-441 1232 to place an order. Simple.
Day 3: Hoped on the TSS Earnslaw Boat Cruise, and experienced a Walter Peak farm excursion. The TSS Earnslaw is the only remaining commercial passenger-carrying coal-fired steamship in the southern hemisphere. Interesting, right? We got to see the mechanics of how the steamboat worked and of course, enjoy the magnificent view. At Walter Peak, we got to tour the farmyard, feed Cattles, goats, Alpacas, Donkeys and more. Oh, and a delicious all-you-can-eat afternoon tea buffet is included in the package, with delicious, hot scones!
Day 4: AJ Hackett Kawarau Bungy Center. Oh no, I did NOT try bungy jumping (I want to live, thank you very much), but I did go on the Zipline. DId I mention how this is literally the home of world bungy jumping? Yes, New Zealander AJ Hackett along with his friends commercialised the bungy frenzy, made it an extreme sport for everyone to enjoy. Now we say: Thank you, New Zealand.
I brought my GoPro Hero 7 Black, and tried to record most of the exciting things on the trip, so check out the video I compiled:
We also went to Fear Factory, a popular haunted house attraction in Queenstown. Think you're brave? Think again. Try going to Fear Factory and test yourself. Over 17,000 people have chickened out, definitely not an activity for the light-hearted.
Here's a video I recorded at Fear Factory:
Day 5: Headed back to Christchurch.
There's tons of cool stuff to do in Queenstown, New Zealand, and even if you don't do anything, simply enjoying the view itself is also a good deal. Relax, unwind. Take a break from your daily headaches and book a flight to Queenstown!
Day 1: Just the bus ride mainly, and grocery shopping at Pak'nSave Frankton. Queenstown is a popular tourist destination, so you would expect the prices to be a little bit demanding, hefty, in the Central Business District (a.k.a. the town centre).
Tip #1: Just a little further out the town, into the residential area, Frankton, there are many retail stores and shops that offer much lesser prices for groceries and whatnot. Don't buy your snacks and grocery from the Four Square in the CBD, go to Frankton instead. Pak'nSave is a good option, save your money!
Day 2: Skyline Queenstown Gondola and Luge! This was an absolutely fun day, we got to go on the gondola and witness the most spectacular view of Queenstown! Plus, it was lightly snowing on the day we went. The Luge, was also an amazing experience, like the tagline itself 'Once is Never Enough'. We bought tickets for a Gondola ride + 3 Luge Rides, and I must say even three Luge rides aren't quite enough. Super fun, an activity for all ages.
Tip #2: Going on the Gondola sure is fun, but you can never complete the experience without trying the Luge! Highly recommend to go for the 3 or 5 Luge ride packages. Prices below (valid until 31st March 2020):
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(this is what a Luge ride would look like) |
After that, my friends and I went to try what has been said as 'The Best Burger in the World' according to CNN and many other news outlets- The Fergburger. It was packed, people were lining up outside the store. There were such a variety of burgers and they were all good. Deeply satisfied with my Chicken burger, delicious!
Tip #3: You can order through phone, so that you don't have to go through the hassle of long wait. Their menu can be checked here, and just ring +64 3-441 1232 to place an order. Simple.
Day 3: Hoped on the TSS Earnslaw Boat Cruise, and experienced a Walter Peak farm excursion. The TSS Earnslaw is the only remaining commercial passenger-carrying coal-fired steamship in the southern hemisphere. Interesting, right? We got to see the mechanics of how the steamboat worked and of course, enjoy the magnificent view. At Walter Peak, we got to tour the farmyard, feed Cattles, goats, Alpacas, Donkeys and more. Oh, and a delicious all-you-can-eat afternoon tea buffet is included in the package, with delicious, hot scones!
Day 4: AJ Hackett Kawarau Bungy Center. Oh no, I did NOT try bungy jumping (I want to live, thank you very much), but I did go on the Zipline. DId I mention how this is literally the home of world bungy jumping? Yes, New Zealander AJ Hackett along with his friends commercialised the bungy frenzy, made it an extreme sport for everyone to enjoy. Now we say: Thank you, New Zealand.
I brought my GoPro Hero 7 Black, and tried to record most of the exciting things on the trip, so check out the video I compiled:
We also went to Fear Factory, a popular haunted house attraction in Queenstown. Think you're brave? Think again. Try going to Fear Factory and test yourself. Over 17,000 people have chickened out, definitely not an activity for the light-hearted.
Here's a video I recorded at Fear Factory:
Day 5: Headed back to Christchurch.
There's tons of cool stuff to do in Queenstown, New Zealand, and even if you don't do anything, simply enjoying the view itself is also a good deal. Relax, unwind. Take a break from your daily headaches and book a flight to Queenstown!
Sunday, 21 April 2019
New Brighton Kite Day
I have got to admit, this event was months ago but I’ll just post about it anyway because it was a splendid experience for me. Kite Day is an annual event organized by the Christchurch City Council (CCC) and the last time I went was during my Primary school days. Quite a long time I’d say.
Here are some details on the event:
Name: Kite Day
Date: 20th January 2019
Place: New Brighton Beach, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Admission Fee: Free for all
Check out CCC's website for more info on this event.
So I went with my family and friends to the beach and it was spectacular. Kites of all shapes and sizes were flying high up in the clear blue sky. There were even cute little crab-shaped kites along the seabed. It was nice to see lots of families flocking to the beach and having picnics under the kites together, the wind was quite strong- perfect for the kites to keep afloat.
Dragons and classic cartoon characters like Super Mario all made their presence on that day. Felt kinda nostalgic, to be honest, and I loved it. I would definitely recommend going to this event for a short family outing or even to hang out with friends. Can't quite fit into any of these groups? Don't worry, coming here alone is completely fine- anyone could use some fresh air once in a while, right?
Here are some details on the event:
Name: Kite Day
Date: 20th January 2019
Place: New Brighton Beach, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Admission Fee: Free for all
Check out CCC's website for more info on this event.
Dragons and classic cartoon characters like Super Mario all made their presence on that day. Felt kinda nostalgic, to be honest, and I loved it. I would definitely recommend going to this event for a short family outing or even to hang out with friends. Can't quite fit into any of these groups? Don't worry, coming here alone is completely fine- anyone could use some fresh air once in a while, right?
Quick Reminder
Hey guys! So as I have said in my previous post, this is my comeback to the blogging world after leaving it for roughly 6 years. As I have indeed grown older, I have decided to design a new theme for my blog. While I still will be posting as regularly as possible on my daily routines as I did previously, my blog would also showcase posts on travel destinations that I have been to myself or even plan to go in the future. I have big dreams to travel the world so lets hope my dreams don’t continue to just stay as dreams. Look forward and stay tuned to my upcoming posts!
And yes, I'm currently living in New Zealand. I first came here in 2007 when my mum did her Ph.D. at the University of Canterbury (UC), Christchurch. In around 2011 we came back to Malaysia after the 2011 Christchurch Earthquake. And in early 2012, we came back to New Zealand for the completion of my mum's Ph.D. Her Ph.D period was extended because of the damage the earthquake had done toward the university buildings (UC was closed down, no entry at all) and also because she was pregnant with my little brother. By the end of 2012, we went back to Malaysia.
I continued my education in Malaysia, which was honestly tiring and stressful. High school life was completely hectic. Upon finishing my SPM exams, I returned to New Zealand in early 2019 so that I can continue tertiary studies here. Complicated, right? In order to enter uni here, of course, I need NCEA credits. So now I am studying in Burnside High to take NCEA Level 3 and hopefully get enough credits to start doing a Bachelors Degree majoring in Data Science at UC by 2020. Wish me luck!
And yes, I'm currently living in New Zealand. I first came here in 2007 when my mum did her Ph.D. at the University of Canterbury (UC), Christchurch. In around 2011 we came back to Malaysia after the 2011 Christchurch Earthquake. And in early 2012, we came back to New Zealand for the completion of my mum's Ph.D. Her Ph.D period was extended because of the damage the earthquake had done toward the university buildings (UC was closed down, no entry at all) and also because she was pregnant with my little brother. By the end of 2012, we went back to Malaysia.
I continued my education in Malaysia, which was honestly tiring and stressful. High school life was completely hectic. Upon finishing my SPM exams, I returned to New Zealand in early 2019 so that I can continue tertiary studies here. Complicated, right? In order to enter uni here, of course, I need NCEA credits. So now I am studying in Burnside High to take NCEA Level 3 and hopefully get enough credits to start doing a Bachelors Degree majoring in Data Science at UC by 2020. Wish me luck!
Tuesday, 16 April 2019
A letter to my dying blog (the start of a new beginning)
Okay, it's 2019 and I just can't recall the last time I actually did post anything for my blog. Blogging has been such a nostalgic memory of my earlier childhood days, and I owe my primary school (Isleworth Primary, Christchurch, New Zealand) for introducing me to this. I used to be so devoted to this blog, posting about even the most random life occurrences.
I did think of just deleting this blog, but I can't seem to bring myself to actually do that considering that this blog does contain memories of my past. When I first started blogging, I was merely a primary school kid but now 2019- I'm already gearing up for university. Things have been hectic these couple years and I feel so bad for not being devoted enough to continue this hobby. I will try to revive this blog at all costs, and if anyone who's reading this actually is a previous reader from my earlier years, I am so happy that you actually kept up with this silly blog.
Anyways, I will try to be more active so please do look forward to my posts!
I will also change the theme and layout of my blog to be more mature as I (like any other person) has aged and grown out of my childhood.
I did think of just deleting this blog, but I can't seem to bring myself to actually do that considering that this blog does contain memories of my past. When I first started blogging, I was merely a primary school kid but now 2019- I'm already gearing up for university. Things have been hectic these couple years and I feel so bad for not being devoted enough to continue this hobby. I will try to revive this blog at all costs, and if anyone who's reading this actually is a previous reader from my earlier years, I am so happy that you actually kept up with this silly blog.
Anyways, I will try to be more active so please do look forward to my posts!
I will also change the theme and layout of my blog to be more mature as I (like any other person) has aged and grown out of my childhood.
Tuesday, 20 August 2013
UPSR & PSRA
For those who are not from Malaysia, they would not know what 'UPSR' is. UPSR is a very important exam at the end of the year for all year sixes in Malaysia. PSRA is another exam for all of the year sixes in the Selangor State of Malaysia. It is an exam based on Islamic topics etc. but I can tell you one thing-it's one of the hardest exams ever!
Time is ticking and it looks like there are only 20 days left for UPSR. That is kind of the reason why I have not been posting in this blog for such a long time..and I apologize to you for all of that. With the extra tuitions during school break and studying, I don't have time to write a post. Even though it is tiring having to prepare myself for this exam, I still want to continue preparing myself because I want to receive excellent grades. I hope all of you will pray the best for me!
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