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Bah! Lakas tah ke Sabah! Here are the checklist you need to be aware of when going to Sabah by land from 1st December 2022 onwards. 1. Brunei Vehicle Pass - Pay $3 per car per way https://login.bdnsw.gov.bn/ees/user/login 2. Apply for Sarawak Vehicle Pass (to go into Lawas) - https://customssg7.my/e-vehicle-login.php?&lang=en Remember to print your 'bluecard' and copy of your car insurance to be shown with the vehicle. 3. Passport will be stamped at Merapok-Sindumin immigration post. No car pass is needed to enter Sabah. You are not required to download and register with MySejahtera. The operating hours are 6am - 10pm. The Labu immigration post will only be opened from 6am - 10pm. If you need further info, contact the travel info hotline 120 during working hours or email travelapplication@jpm.gov.bn Have fun and be safe always! Note: Thank you @sabahtourism for the Information about entering Sabah and @tourismmalaysia_brunei for helping in compiling this guide too. The info is given as a guide and you should also do your own checking to make sure you have a smooth journey. Live links on my FB Page. #giwtravels #giwkk #sabahtourism

Photo dump - Tokyo, day 1, 230623. #vintagevibe #giwtravels #giwjapan #Tokyo #japan #wanderlust #giwtokyo #Ramen #akihabara #Shinjuku

Yukata in Asakusa! Spent our last full day in Tokyo in the most touristic way possible. The weather was super kind again but the heat got a little bit too much for us to stay long in our Yukata. I think we only lasted 3 hours! And the wooden sandals didn't make it any easier to move around. I actually got blisters, so maybe wear your own sandals instead. As usual we took a lot of photos and even went shopping at Uniqlo and ate some kebabs. We took a lot of break for drinks at some cafes mainly to enjoy the air-conditioning. We rented our Yukata (Summertime Kimono) from @kimono.ruri via @klooktravel just a day before. Reservations is a must as most places don't accept walk-ins. For the ladies, the package usually includes make-up and hairdressing. Us boys only gets to pick the color of the pouch. Dinner was at Yakiniku-Panga. Yes, it is pretty pricey, but that's pretty standard of Tokyo. Overall, the selection was satisfying despite not the highest grade. Again, reservations is very important. We tried walking-in a few nights before and was rejected. And just like that, our Tokyo adventures were over. It has been an awesome mainly because of my 'layan-saja' travel partners and also good weather. It's not easy to find people who'll just do things on-the-fly. Tokyo was amazing and we can't wait to go again. Once or twice is never enough because there's simply a lot to experience. It's my most favorite city, next to New York, and then London. Thank you for following my journey, with the likes and shares. Feel free to ask if you've got questions, except about budget 😄 #giwtravels #giwjapan #Tokyo #japan #yukata #asakusa #wanderlust #kimono

YAY! Our date with Mt.Fuji was a big score! We were worried at first as the day started very cloudy. Even our guide was keeping it real and said that we might not be able to have a clear view of her. But luck was on our side, Mt. Fuji showed up in all her glory! We started our journey from Shinjuku “Love” structure. After about 90 mins we reached our first spot, Arakurayama Sengen Park and Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine. The weather was just reaching it’s 30°C max, but thankfully it was nicely windy. To reach to the top, you need to climb up 400 steps! At first I was sceptical due to my recovering condition, but I decided to challenge myself and make it a mission as I’m already so close to the sight that I’ve seen thousands of times online. Alhamdulillah, I reached to the top in less than 10 mins and what a view it was! I definitely can spend a whole day up there. Then we moved on to another amazing location, Oishi Park. I'll just let the photos do the talking. It's pretty hard to choose a fav shot, so i'll do another photo-dump post much later. The park has a souvenir shop, cafe and resting areas to enjoy the surrounding views. But we spend most of it taking photos of course. The last stop of the tour was at Gotemba Premium Outlets. With about 210 retailers ranging from Adidas, Fendi, Pokemon Center, Prada, Gucci and a lot more, you'll need to do some speed-shopping to be back at the coach by 4pm. I have no selfies here, as I was just busy going from one section to another. Surprisingly, I didn't do much damage. That photo with the snowy top is from a photo app available from there. Simply scan a QR code, pose and download it with a fee of about $3. And then 90 mins later, we were back in Tokyo and we made our way the hectic point of Shinjuku for dinner and more shopping. We finally reached home at about 9pm, all tired but so happy that our mission was a success. I bought the tour via @klooktravel and we're also lucky that there were less than 20 people in the group too. If you're thinking of doing it, I wish you the best of luck as Mt. Fuji is said to be visible 30% of the year only. #giwtravels #giwtokyo #tokyo #japan #mtfuji #wanderlust #mountfuji

It's a tower kinda day, but we didn't get to the top of any 😆 We started with a hop-on hop-off bus but abandoned it because we kinda got bored with the slowness. So yeah, that was money down the drain 🤣 1, 2 & 3 - Tokyo Tower. Not as busy but we were there because of something important which I cannot disclose. The best time to go up is late afternoon close to sunset, on a sunny cloudless day of course. 4, 5, 6 & 7 - Our short-lived excursion on the hop-on and hop-off bus. We got off at the Tokyo Skytree and took the train for the rest of the day. If you have a whole day and don't mind just going around on all the routes, this might be for you. 8 - Finally visited my minimart 🤣 9 - Ginza is definitely my favorite spot to shop as it has the best Uniqlo and GU store. Then there's also Zara, Muji and the usual popular high street brands to the usual designer brands. 10 - Harajuku. Still haven't got the chance to explore much of it. My usual and must go to is the Adidas Originals Flagship Store. #giwtravels #marultravels #japan #Tokyo #ginza #tokyotower #tokyoskytree

Teamlab Planets Tokyo was simply mind-blasting! Before going,  I've seen quite a number of videos and photos of it, but to experience it is just simply on a different level. It really wakes your senses with a whole range of emotions. One second you're scared, then laughing your head off a few seconds later. 1, 2 & 3- Falling Universe of Flowers. My 2nd fav! Experience yourself floating in a sea of flowers as you lie down or sit still on the floor. I can probably stay in it the whole day. Note: this can be a dizzing experience for some. 4 & 5 - The Dance of Koi and People - Infinity, is definitely my favorite. The Kois are really interactive, they will swim around and change into flowers when it bumps into a person. Note: Hold on to your phone tight. Best of all is to attached it to a lanyard all though the rooms. 6 & 7 - Soft Black Hole. This was pretty tough and the most fun you'll have as you struggle to go across soft ground that sinks your feet. Everybody had fun laughing at eachother and giving encouragement (despite being strangers) on finishing the challenge. 8 - The Infinite Crystal Universe. This is probably a fav of many. The light sculpture extends infinitely in all directions and can cause confusion at times. Good luck taking photos/videos without anyone in the background. 9 & 10 - Floating Flower Garden. This is my 3rd favorite installation and all the time I was there, I was planning how I can replicate this back home! Be fast with the pics and vids as they're pretty strict with the time limit you can spend here. I think I'll leave it at that, there are other installations too that is as awesome as the ones I mentioned above. Things to take note of; - No flash photography or lighting. So good luck if your phone can't handle dark environments. - You need to leave everything in the locker except for your phone and camera. If you have toddlers, you will need to carry them throughout the (at least) hour long experience. - Get your tickets online early at www.teamlab.art so you can pick the most convenient time. #giwtravels #marultravels #giwtokyo #teamlab #teamlabplanets #Tokyo #japan #art #artinstallation @teamlab @teamlab.planets

Shibuya Sky level unlocked! 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 - The weather was just nice and the views from level 46 were gorgeous all around, but it was a little foggy so Mt Fuji was not visible. We bought our tickets way in advance on @klooktravel as time slots are limited daily. FYI, the slots for sunset are booked up until October (or is till next year?). More info at @shibuya_sky 6 - An empty Shibuya Crossing? Me imagining I'm in Alice in Borderline and hoping to meet with @asahina_aya aka Kuina. Anyways, of course we had to walk the Shibuya Crossing uncountable times to take the perfect photos and videos like the hundreds of people who were there too, just one is simply not enough. Wajib in every directions and angles! 7 & 8 - We had lunch at @uohide_shibuya with our new friend Shuib, his wife and adorable little girl. I've known him online for a while now as he helps me gets all my Uniqlos (limited edition ones like I'm wearing) and other Japanese knickknacks via his @japan2u.bn services. So whatever you need, go give him a DM and he'll tell you how to order and all that. Anyway, food was excellent and unique as we get to sample little portions of popular Japanese mains. Expect a queue for tables, we had to wait an hour or so despite being early. Reservations info on their IG and don't worry, they speak English too. See @maurina Stories for more commentary about it 9 - And then, it was shop shop shop all the way with breaks for food/desserts to recharge our energy. We finally called it quits at 7 and got an Uber home. Overall another awesome day and we barely cover 5% of Shibuya. 10 - One of the most popular activities in Tokyo for sure. You can again book on @klooktravel but I think it's also booked up till October. Take note, you MUST show your international driving license for this. Got any questions? Feel free to comment below. Just don't ask me about budget and how much I spend daily, I don't have any set limits. I spend when I want as I'm very impulsive when I travel. #giwtravels #shibuyasky #shibuya #shibuyacrossing #giweats #tokyo #japan #giwjapan #klook #uohideshibuya

Day 2 in Tokyo - Spent the whole day at Ginza Ku Ceria. Did a lot of damage at @gu_for_all_ and surprisingly none at @uniqlo_jp massive 12-floors flagship store except for lemonade and cookies at the cafe. Lunch was at Saray, a halal Turkish restaurant. Food and pricing was ok. Adidas Ginza is 4 floors but kinda small and I only grab a t-shirt. Desserts at Cafe Comme Ca Ginza. Nice setting and i recommend the Mango of course. Zara was on sale but it's too crowded and still kinda pricey. Overall a tiring but super fun day. If you're in Tokyo on the weekend and it's good weather, Ginza is a must! #giwtravels #giwjapan #ginza #Tokyo #wanderlust #wesanderson #giwtokyo

Ginza Ku Ceria. #giwtravels #ginza #Tokyo #giwjapan #wanderlust

First day getting lost in Tokyo. 1. Akihabara 2, 4 & 5. Ameyokocho Ueno Market 3. Chome Honmachin 6. Ueno 7 & 8. Fudo Dori 22K steps = 15.64 KM 😎 #giwtravels #giwjapan #japan #Tokyo

Yay! I'm back in the land of Mario, Hello Kitty and Uniqlo! #giwtravels #giwtokyo #tokyo #nintendo #supermariobros #hellokitty #giwRB #royalbruneiairlines

Almost gone... but I'm sure the memories of those who grew up or worked in Bandar in the 70s thru the 2000s will live on. From Jetsin, Baiduri, SCB, Citi, Casa Italiana, Ayamku and others, this William Jack Building is simply a historical place. But I guess it's no longer sturdy and safe as before, and the only option is to demolish it. What's next? I have no idea. Your guess is as good as mine. If you do, please share. A new commercial building like The One with multi-level carpark and hotel would be nice. I just hope it won't be left bare and ignored for years again. What do you think they should do with it? #giwbrunei #Brunei