Upon disembarking at Alcatraz (commonly known as “The Rock”), we were given a short briefing by the tour guide at the boat dock and subsequently the liberty to explore the entire island on our own. There were plenty of guided headphones and maps for anyone who needed them. Besides, there were also a few free guided tours in […]
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San Francisco, California (Part 1)
We flew in from Vegas via JetBlue Airways which we booked through Expedia and it actually didn’t cost us that much – US$35 (RM137) per person inclusive of tax for a one-way ticket. It was around 5pm when we arrived at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The temperature was around 10 degrees Celsius and it […]
Grand Canyon, Arizona (Part 2)
The time was almost 5pm when we finally arrived and as it was winter then, the day was shorter. Fortunately, we still had about an hour to enjoy the beauty of God’s creation at the Grand Canyon before darkness overtook us. By then, the other buses had left for Vegas. We started off at Mather Point (Grand Canyon […]
Grand Canyon, Arizona (Part 1)
This 14-hour day tour to the Grand Canyon was probably one of the most eventful episodes throughout our recent adventure in the United States. After much research on the internet, we found the best deal on Grand Canyon Tour and Travel via Ceetiz (fantastic website if you are looking for things to do). You wouldn’t believe […]
Mixed Pea Fritters
This is a wonderfully delicious yet simple meal which you can whip up in around 15 minutes after a tiring day at work. Definitely stepping out of my comfort zone to prepare a Western meal. The positive words of encouragement from hubby was the only reason for me to try cooking something different each day. Surprisingly, hubby gave […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (Part 2)
Besides the northern part of The Strip, its southern part is also beautifully adorned with hotels and casinos of various themes. All these that make Vegas so lively and worthwhile exploring. For me, it was like a fantasy city and 24 hours in a day just wasn’t enough to see and explore everything. I will walk you […]