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Pandorf Factory Outlet

It's the day that we left Budapest and continue our trip to Vienna. We left our hotel at about 8.30 am, there was an accident near the bridge, that made traffic jam all the way from the hotel to the bridge. Bye-bye Budapest, you are so impressive!

The bus took highway heading to Vienna, to be precised, to Pandorf Outlet, an outlet that have so many branded stores, located one hour from Vienna. After a 2,5 hours drive we arrived at Pandorf and it was windy and raining! Sooo cold (:

We went directly to Burger King for our quick lunch. Actually there are some resto at the outlet, but as BK is the nearest from our bus stop, so we choose BK.

Shopping time! We just walked through the outlets, and stopped by some shops to shop. My favorite is The Lindt factory outlet, ooh Lindt with outlet price:) This place is a shopping paradise.

There was also a galleria, still full of shops. I went there but I have never heard most of the brands, except Lego:p Too bad it was only a lego wear shop, so couldn't buy toys for the kiddos.

We were at Pandorf for six hours, so tired but glad to find so many things with cheap price. I bought jeans for myself, a Mexx jeans for only 20 euro! And also a purple travelling bag from Adidas for 17 euro. Love it!

For me, it was an unforgettable shopping experience at Pandorf :)

written on Nov 4, 2011

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The Puncak Lombok

It wasn't easy to decide where to stay in Lombok for the first timer like myself. Kuta Lombok famous for its beautiful beach yet isolated, Senggigi's beach is not that beautiful, Gili Trawangan's hotel review is really confusing.

Until I checked the Tripadvisor ('TA') forum for Lombok (oh yes I am a big fan of TA and contribute reviews there as well), and found The Puncak at Lombok. It is the #1 hotel in Senggigi based on the TA review. I read all the review regarding the hotel, all rated excellent! The reviews and the pictures made me fell in love with this place.

I checked through Agoda, the rate after tax is around 1,150,000 but I read a tip from TA reviewer to book the hotel directly to the owner. So I sent email to thepuncaklombok@gmail.com and got a prompt reply. The rate offered by the owner Jean Paul and Nury was € 120 euro or IDR 1,200,000. After some e-mails they gave me great price, and I had to pay a 50% deposit, and paid via Paypal.

It was approx 1-1,5 hour drive to reach The Puncak Lombok from BIL (Lombok newly opened airport by Oct'11). When we see a gate to Senggigi and Jayakarta Hotel on our left, we have to turn right to Jalan Bukit Layar first. Here's the picture of the street going to The Puncak. Than just go all the way up, it's the highest villa there, no wonder it has the best view.

When we arrived at the hotel, we were greeted directly by Jean Paul and Nury. A very touchy welcome. We also got a glass of orange juice and watermelon. I knew from my first step to the Puncak Lombok that I would love the hotel so much.

There are only five rooms with two pools. We had a room called "Big Blue Room". Every room has this huge stone on the wall, and I regret that I didn't write down what the stone in our room called and also what are the benefits of having the stone. For sure it can give us positive aura and good health. The bathroom located at the back of our bed. Really smart so that guest can still open the curtain while someone is using the bathroom.

All rooms are ocean view room, really enjoyed laying on the bed with this breathtaking view especially at sunset.

At the blue hour time, rene has captured beutiful view as well.

Here is the breakfast, we may choose the Indonesian or American breakfast, and they deliver the breakfast to our room. Two thumbs up for the variety of food:) It was really nice to sit infront of hour room while enjoying the breakfast. The air was so fresh, really relaxing.

This hotel is just perfect! I have never had the feeling of leaving home when I leave any hotels that I have stayed so far. But when I left The Puncak Lombok, I had a feeling of leaving a family. We left at 3.30 am for our early flight, and Jean Paul woke up so early just to say goodbye to us.

Thanks so much Jean Paul, Nury and all the staffs. Again I learned and witnessed how people work with passion will give a lasting memory in the heart of their customers. I hope to come back soon to my home in Lombok: The Puncak.

written on Nov 1, 2011

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Citadella Restaurant

After a full day of Budapest sightseeing, we wrapped our day with a dinner at Citadella Restaurant, located on a hilly side of Budapest. When we got there, it was windy and also foggy. Actually there are souvenir shops along the way to the resto. But due to the bad wheather, most of them are closed.

So we just take pictures of Budapest and the Danube. Too bad we couldn’t enjoy the blue sky that day.

Than we went inside to a very old building. Frankly speaking, it was somehow very spooky. Especially when you have to go to the toilet by yourself:p

The resto were reserved for us and other group. We enjoyed the traditional music show first, and the dance, prior to our dinner.

Our main course came at last, it was a tenderloin steak, served with potato and tomato. The taste is just so so. Prior to visiting this resto, I checked a review of this resto on Tripadvisor, and most of them said that it was too expensive and the food doesn’t taste good. I didn’t try the steak, so I can’t say anything about the food.