Melaka Trip 2.0 : Jonker 88

11:20 27/10/2012 Many things in  the list of our first Melaka Trip haven't ticked out. And one of them is to visit the Museum Cafe "Jonker 88". This museum/cafe  is one of the most visited restaurant and crowd drawer from hordes of tourist visiting historical sites of Malacca in Malaysia.  We heard and viewed a lot of recommendations about this tiny cafe from friend and searching online. We would  probe if word of mouth justifies it all or it's just a hype.

Hatyai Trip: Banana Roti

21:40 31/08/2012 Our first night in Hatyai, Thailand was undeniably by far one of our best gastronomic experience we ever had until this date. That humongous prawns, grilled squids, mango glutinous rice and sweet fresh fruits were just overwhelming. It carves out a good memory on our palate and hope for a repeat before the year end.  It was just outside the Lee Garden (popular mall in Hatyai) when we sniff an unmistakably sweet smell coming from a vendor cooking something like a pan cake.

5th Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2013

16:00 31/03/2013 It has been a year now, the moment we chase sunrise, hit the ERL  (fast train in M'sia) and blowned away by the multi shape-colored Hot Air Balloon at  Putrajaya, Malaysia (story here). The great experience we had the previous year  brought us again in this annual event. We would have missed this event if our visa wasn't  released on time. That will be another story. We're so glad that we're able to come back to KL and experience it again and this time with friends and their kids.

Taiwan Recipe, KL Malaysia

19:00 06/04/2012 Whenever payday comes, there is a money to burn for our indulgence. It's not material possession nor intangible things, we're referring to FOOD. I guess everyone is guilty of it, not unless you're a scrooge. It's been customary for us, from the moment we've been together and had never skipped  even once.  It's been a year, the first time we treat ourselves at Taiwan Recipe and so many memories in this place. Most of the time happy, burp and tapau (take away) moments.

Khornang Dim Sum, Hatyai Thailand

09:50 01/09/2012 Sunshine showed up  from our huge window, greeted us Sawadee. But it's not the main reason why we drag ourselves early in the morning during our second day in Hatyai. We'd been told by  our travel buddy from the initial acquaintance yesterday that he visited a Dim Sum restaurant nearby. When he narrated his good experience we can't hide our enthusiasm and would tow him in an instant. But we got dismayed when he said, they only open early in the morning  and re open in the evening. We don't want to miss that opportunity and and deprive our empty gut.

Melaka Trip 2.0 : Melaka River Cruise

19:55 26/10/2012  The day had almost expired as the mighty sun was partially engulfed by  Melaka river from our sight. And the boat was half filled when we handover our ticket for river cruise. Everyone had jauntily passed the ramp with a smile. Parents with kids in tow, lovers and friends boarded on the boat. All was looking for a comfortable seat. But us, bargain the comfy for a great view. We obtain a seat near the helmsman as it gives a better view cruising the Melaka river at night. The engine started without giving any signal and the boat navigating  the historic Melaka river once hailed as "Venice of the east".

Coffee Terrace, Genting Pahang Malaysia

12:00 29/9/2012 Aside from the famous  theme park and cold climate of Resorts World Genting. Food was an enough reason why we visit "Fun city above the cloud"  last year. Wanna know why? It's all because of 58RM deal which bus, cable car ride both round trip with  Lunch Buffet. It's a great deal considering  transportation would cost us around that much not including the buffet. So, no way for us not to missed it. 

St. Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral, Cagayan de Oro City

15:45 26/12/2012 It was few years back when Summer told me that she'll tour me around her hometown Cagayan de Oro. But every time we visit her place, unexpected events came up more important than gallivanting the city. Last year, a day after Christmas she brought me to the oldest church in CDO, the St. Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral. Aside from the religious significance of this church to  Kagay-anons. This century old place of worship  had been  associated with myth or  local folklore.

Hatyai Trip: Exotic Foods

20:30 31/8/2012 Ever since I was fond of reading travel blogs, I can't help my self but got disgusted whenever I saw exotic food photos. I remembered a famous chic blogger consume crispy bugs and spiders in Cambodia. That got me almost puke and skipped lunch for that day. When I  told this thing to Summer, trying to convince her. She said. "Why you should try it first for yourself before I took a gross stuff in my mouth". Since we love to challenge each other. I give her a nod. We agreed upon, as soon we have the opportunity to munch those critter like foodies, Sky will take a first bite. Hatyai trip comes and it will be inevitable for Sky to fulfill that challenge. Will he do it or chicken out?

Waroeng Little Jakarta , KL Malaysia

21:00 16/3/2012 It takes a lot of persuasion before Summer give in and try Indonesian delicacy. She have this connotation that everything about Indonesian food  is stinging spicy. Well, our friendly neighborhood restaurant that specializes authentic Javanese-Indonesian food change her perception.

Waroeng Little Jakarta is a  Javanese street food concept. It serves mouth watering  food and desserts. Among our personal favorites are Bakso, Rawon, Ayam Bakar and Pepes Tenggiri. And for desserts we both love special Javanese Cendol and Cincau Ijo Bandung.

Hatyai Trip: ASEAN Night Market

19:20 31/8/2012 Thirty minutes prior the sun bid adieu for the day. Together with our travel buddy, we rush in to the biggest night market in Hatyai for ultimate shopping galore. Who would miss that? One had said, "It's a mortal sin for shopaholics if they haven't  visit at least one  in Thailand's night market". Of course Summer wouldn't miss that golden opportunity as she have long list to tick off. Albeit we have visit so many night markets in the past and all of them are much more the same. The ASEAN night market in Hatyai, Thailand was something different and diverse. 

Affaire de Coeur with Clouds

Ever since I was a kid, I'm wondering how would it feel closer to you (white pile of cotton candy up in the sky). We got acquainted on my Science class during the primary years. I was fixated and can't stop dreaming. Hence imagining my self that one day I'll be able to fly up above, touch and chase you.

My fascination about you relive the moment of my first flight way back 2006. Gazing on the window was the only thing I did for the entire flight. I was rewarded with a stunning view, a sea of clouds. I was delighted and went enthusiastic, a kid spirit had awaken in me. Since then, I can't hide  "affaire de coeur" ( french for love affair) with you and it's getting more intense after that day.

One year to infinity

19:00 27/1/2013 Yey! we just turn one year old of blogging. Truth to be told, still we don't know what we're doing. Hahaha. Before we blew that invisible cake and wear that party hat. Let us shared how BFT (boundfortwo) started.

But why Boundfortwo? Nah! it's not so obvious isn't it? It takes two to tango, pair to become love birds and couple for boundfortwo. Everywhere we go, will be bound for two. It's a story of us, travel and everything in between.

It was on the 22nd of January of last year when we both decided to create a blog. The sole purpose of creating one was to  share our experience to our friends and love ones.

First Day of 365 and the Beach

05:30 1/1/2013 The cold breeze from the sea and the impending sunrise awaken our unconscious mind after a pseudo videoke battle of new year's eve. The picturesque silhouette of hill and sun reflected on the calm sea was the first scene after dreamland. Indeed, a surreal view which we had long before upon living temporarily at Boleh Land. Now, standing still on the rock while gasping the serenity of our first day morning of brand new 365 days at the bitch beach. 

2012: A year that started it all

We'll all blame it to 2012, a year that started it all. A year that unleash our alter ego, stripped our inhibitions and made us embrace the word TRAVEL. The year of the water dragon seems colliding with our stars and there is no turning back.

It came to realize when we look up into the sky on the 1st of January of 2012  when KL's skyline was lit by constant barrage of fireworks. We said to ourselves that  we'll make something extra ordinary and do crazy things that we haven't done. Well the booze help a lot to pro create those boldest dreams and we haven't expected a mother fairy intervene and sprinkle all the pixie dust and get the  balls rolling for us in 2012.

Hatyai Trip: Hatyai Municipal Park

17:20 31/8/2012 After an easy breezy check-in and obligatory washroom trip at Tune Hotels Hatyai. Our itchy feet were back on track and felt more exhilarated to explore Hatyai. Without any map and itinerary on hand. We'll be relying on locals suggestion and depend on luck since we're unable to  finished the itinerary prior to our trip. We had agreed to visit Hatyai Municipal Park and we  didn't know we're up for a challenge since the park was relatively far from the hotel we stayed in and there is no public vehicle going there.  The option we have was to rent a tuk-tuk  but most of them offered a very steep price even for just a one way fare. So we asked help from the hotel staff  to arrange a tuk-tuk ride for us that will not ripped us off. Instead she recommended a car service which have a same rate that tuk-tuk drivers offered and have availed it.