Did the year just zoomed pass? Hehe. December is here and 2017 is fast approaching – in less than 24 hours! I had so much fun this year so I’m going to try and list down some highlights for the year:

TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTS

#aegeanodyssey2016:

Our trip to the historic city of Ephesus, enigmatic Istanbul, breathtaking Cappadoccia as well as Athens, Greece.

What an amazing trip and what an experience!

Read all about it here:

• https://iammaurina.com/2016/01/25/aegeanodyssey2016-the-tiring-wait-in-an-airport/
• https://iammaurina.com/2016/01/26/aegeanodyssey2016-walkabout-selcuk/
• https://iammaurina.com/2016/01/27/aegeanodyssey2016-house-of-virgin-mary-ephesus-temple-of-artemis-sirince-koyu-isabey-mosque-and-selcuk-cottage-industry/
• https://iammaurina.com/2016/01/28/aegeanodyssey2016-leaving-selcuk-and-walkabout-izmir/
• https://iammaurina.com/2016/01/29/aegeanodyssey2016-cappadocia-blows-our-minds/
• https://iammaurina.com/2016/02/03/aegeanodyssey2016-athens/
• https://iammaurina.com/2016/02/03/aegeanodyssey2016-athens-life-goes-on/
• https://iammaurina.com/2016/02/06/aegeanodyssey2016-athens-and-more-drama/
• https://iammaurina.com/2016/02/10/aegeanodyssey2016-isketambola/
• https://iammaurina.com/2016/02/12/aegeanodyssey2016-is-it-still-winter/
• https://iammaurina.com/2016/02/15/aegeanodyssey2016-topkapi-palace-and-sacred-relics/

#gdmaurinaKKoverlandtrail

This year, the husband and I, armed with Waze, for first time drove long distance to KK! How fun it is! The roads are very comfortable, the drive very easy and of course I love the company. 🙂

Stayed at very comfortable Ming Garden Hotel, KK. 🙂

#TRIPOFWONDERS

I CANNOT get over this trip. The journey, sponsored by Tourism Indonesia, sees us jetting all over from Jakarta, Lombok, Banyuwangi, Makassar & Bandung!

I CAN’T believe I managed to climb a freaking volcano I REALLY CAN’T!

Read all about my trip here:

• https://iammaurina.com/2016/07/22/tripofwonders-day-1-cgk-and-plenty-of-rest/
• https://iammaurina.com/2016/07/24/tripofwonders-day-2-3-in-makassar/
• https://iammaurina.com/2016/07/25/tripofwonders-day-3-still-in-makassar/
• https://iammaurina.com/2016/07/26/tripofwonders-leaving-makassar-and-off-to-lombok/
• https://iammaurina.com/2016/07/27/tripofwonders-lombok-and-gili/
• https://iammaurina.com/2016/07/28/tripofwonders-gili-trawangan-gili-air-and-ombak-sunset/
• https://iammaurina.com/2016/08/01/tripofwonders-gili-to-bali-to-banyuwangi-in-one-day/
• https://iammaurina.com/2016/08/06/tripofwonders-conquering-ijen-crater-baluran-national-park/
• https://iammaurina.com/2016/08/06/tripofwonders-off-to-bandung/
• https://iammaurina.com/2016/08/24/tripofwonders-bandung-jakarta-goodbyes/

#53SHADESOFBANGKOK

Back in Bangkok again this year but this time, with my favourite colleagues!

How amazing that we managed to catch the Elle Men Bangkok Fashion Week!

That super duper awesome fine dining experience at L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon!

That DURIAN BUFFET at Emquartier!!!!

Everytime I come to Bangkok it is different!

For more photos, check out: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/53shadesofbangkok/

#KualaLumpurI’mBack

A solo trip for work, but hey that doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy! Took the time to catch up with friends and eat!!!

Some highlights:

• Heli Lounge in Menara KH for a panoramic view of KL
• Lavender Bakery in Pavillion for Cheese Tarts
• Williams Corner – food stand in Petaling Jaya
• Saw the Light Sensation in MAEPS, Serdang (next one is in Melaka!)
• Had hair done at a Shawn Cutler salon

MORE photos on my instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/maurinatravel2016/ 

STAYCATION HIGHLIGHTS

#gotemburong

So glad I went on this trip!!! Collaborated with Brunei Tourism for this awesome weekend package and stayed in a campsite!

Read more about it here:

• https://iammaurina.com/2016/11/14/gotemburong-campsite-experience-for-first-timer/
• https://iammaurina.com/2016/11/15/gotemburong-day-02-campsite-experience/
• https://iammaurina.com/2016/11/17/gotemburong-day-03-bamboo-chicken-rafting-bangar-tamu-burger-udang-galah/

THE EMPIRE HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB

Scenic place for photos plus always a lovely place to enjoy a staycation 🙂

BANDAR WATERFRONT

Generally very hot to hang out here, but late afternoons, I love to take photos here!

Of course not to forget Bandarku Ceria (car-free Sunday events) held every Sunday in Bandar Seri Begawan.

JERUDONG PARK & WATERPARK

SERIA BEACH, OIL & GAS DISCOVERY CENTRE & BILLIONTH BARREL MONUMENT

PANTAI TANJONG BATU, MUARA

A newly discovered beach! Find the simpang on the left as soon as u enter Muara after the first roundabout from highway.

DEVICE HIGHLIGHTS

Hahahahahahaha!!!!! I’m so tired of writing this post already!!!!

But I also wanted to say that my life has changed after the purchase of this device! 

Hahahahahahah

I love it! Ok that’s all.

This has been the most wonderful year. Next year I look forward to more travels, and more new experiences.

FOR NOW, HAPPY NEW YEAR AND MUDAHAN AKU KURUS TAHUN DEPAN! AMIN!