Gold Coast

We went to Gold Coast, Australia with my sister Siew Foong on 13th Nov’10 to 19th Nov’10.We begin our holiday with a pleasant flight by SQ to Brisbane – The Capital City of Queensland.
On day 2, we transfer to Holt Street Wharf to board a 75 minute catamaran cruise to Moreton Island. We check-in to Tangalooma Wild Dolphins Resort. In the afternoon, we went on a 4WD Desert Safari Tour and experience the thrills of Sand Tobogganing. I came down the sand one time, Kenny and my sis came down two times and Jesslyn came down three times. (she is young and she got the stamina to climb up the hill). At night, we experience the Wild Dolphins feeding.
On day 3, we took the catamaran back to Brisbane. Upon arrival, we begin an unforgettable tour of Australia’s popular tourist attraction – Warner Bros. Movie World. All of us dare not tried the Superman Escape ride – an unprecedented roller-coaster ride. We watched an exciting pre-show adventure themed around the world’s most popular super heroes.
On day 4, we enjoy a morning full of fun as we head out to Tweed River for the multi tourism award winning “Catch A Crab” tour and cruise. As you can see from the pictures, Jesslyn, my sister and myself were holding the Crab. We even have the chance to taste the freshly cooked crabs. In this cruise, we had tried our hand on yabbie pumping, pelican feeding and fishing. During the yabbie pumping, we are having a lot of fun. We caught the most yabbie among our tour group, total 9 pieces. Most of it were caught by Kenny. At the end of the cruise, we all have the opportunity to sample fresh oysters. After a sumptuous buffet lunch, we proceed to Tropical Fruit World – Australia’s largest fruit plantation. Also the world’s largest variety of tropical fruit. We even had a chance to taste the variety of tropical fruit. We hop onto the tractor train for a safari through a plantation laden with 500 kinds of fruit. After that, we stop by the Super Bee Honey Factory to watch its live bee show and a honey-making demonstration.
On day 5, is free at our own leisure. In the morning, we went to the beach. The waves are very strong, Jesslyn and Gabriel enjoy running towards me whom taking photo of them when the wave came. We went to Pacific Fair Shopping Centre for shopping in the afternoon and spent the whole afternoon shopping and eating. At the evening, we went to the night market near the beach after taking our Chinese set dinner.
On day 6, we went to Dreamworld – some of the most spine-tingling, knee-knocking ultimate scream machine in the country. We took a walk on the wild side at the Australia Wildlife Experience. We get up close to the kangaroos and feed them. My sister cuddle a koala and we took a picture with the koala. We went for a Oakey Creek Farm Show to watch how they shear a sheep. Ride junkies will find their thrill fix on the Big Six: The Cyclone rollercoaster; the Giant Drop; the Tower of Terror; the Claw and the Wave plus the Mick Doohan Moto Coaster ride. We play twice the Allien vs Predator vs You – a laser battled based on the Allian vs Predator film. Too bad we did not tried all this rides…(No guts but my sis actually intent to tried the Giant Drop but not enough time as a lot of people is lining up). In the evening, we went to an optional tour – Glow Worms night tour. We pay for AUD88 for an adult and AUD55 for a child – total AUD374.00 for this optional tour. We visited the unique World Heritage listed Springbrook National Park which has been added to the World Heritage list for it’s universal significance and is now protected forever. An expert eco guides took a small group of 10-12 passengers, our guides is a Taiwanese. We went for an evening rainforest walk to see the Australian Glow Worms in a unique cave featuring a cascading waterfall. The scenery is so beautiful and we enjoy breathing the fresh air walking in the dark forest.

On day 7 is also our free time as our departure time is in the late evening. We spent almost our money, therefore we just wonders in the shopping area and took some funny pictures.
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Hong Kong Trip

We went to Hong Kong with my sister Siew Foong from 2nd June 2009 to 7th June 2009 by free and easy. We stayed at Disney's Hollywood Hotel for 1 night and play 2 days at Hong Kong Disneyland. Jesslyn and Gabriel enjoyed very much in Disneyland. They even had funs with Goofy in the Hotel swimming pool. The parade was interesting as compare to Korea as it was water parade. We almost got wet but it was fun. we also enjoyed the fireworks at night, the view was so nice and amazing. Although it rains during the fireworks but we still didn't move to the shelter area.

On the 3rd day which was also Jesslyn birthday(4/6/09), we had tim sum at Wan Chai. After the tim sum, we went to IFC Mall for shopping as the weather forcast it will rain and have thunderstorm on that day. When we reached there, we found out that the IFC mall is something like our Singapore Suntec City selling branded goods. Nothing to buy(no budget too), therefore we changed our plan to Ngong Ping 360 as the weather was sunny on that day.
We took the New Glass-Bottomed Crystal Cabin which featuring a glass bottom, this exhilarating ride gives an astonishing bird's eye view of the world below the cable car. It was 25 minute cable car ride from Tung Chung to a culturally themed village high atop a mountain plateau on Lantau Island. We visited to the world's tallest, outdoor, seated bronze Buddha which sits serenely atop Ngong Ping plateau amid the spectacular mountain scenery of Lantau Island. We climbed the 268steps to reach the platform where the Buddha was seated.
In the evening, we went to Lei Yue Mun for Seafood Dinner. We choosed from the huge tanks of live fish and bubbling containers of prawns, crabs, scallops, clams, oysters and other seafood vie for attention. We have logster, crabs, prawns, fish and scallops for our dinner and it was quite costly. It cost us HKD1350 plus (S$250.00 plus)

On the 4th day, we went to Ocean Park which featuring rides, exhibits and conservation facilities. There are three attraction areas, which are the Lowland, the Headland and Tai Shue Wan. The three areas are connected by a cable car and an outdoor escalator, which is the second longest in the world. There’s the interactive journey of discovery at the "Giant Panda Adventure" where you will get to know some of the Asia's most precious native animals like giant pandas, red pandas, Chinese giant salamanders and Chinese alligators. We watch the dolphin and sea lion show, it was interesting. In the evening, we went to the visit the Avenue of Stars along the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade for spectacular harbour views and to catch the magnificent A Symphony of Lights, featuring more than 40 Hong Kong's skyscrapers in a stunning multimedia extravaganza. We had our dinner at Sogo for Japanese Rahman, the Rahman was delicious.

On the 5th day, we went to have Tim Sum at Wan Chai again. After the Tim Sum, we went to the peak via the peak tram. Pulled by steel cables, the tram climbs 373 metres (about 1,200 feet). It's so steep that the buildings you pass look like they're leaning at a 45°angle! We go up to the Peak Tower Sky Terrace for the fabulous views over the harbour.
We also visited Madame Tussauds Hong Kong which is offering visitors an unprecedented hands-on multimedia experience at its celebrity waxworks museum. The world-famous attraction now features more than 100 incredible wax likenesses of stars, world leaders and sports heroes displayed in five totally interactive themed settings that are spread over three floors within the completely refurbished Peak Tower complex. It's an amazing experience like no other! We took a lot of pictures...

On the 6th day which was also the last day in Hong Kong, we took the Airport Express to Hong Kong Airport. We had Tim Sum again in the airport after we check in. The Tim Sum at the airport was much delicious than the one at Wan Chai. Must try again if we visit Hong Kong again.

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Bangkok Trip

Our whole family went to Bangkok with Uncle Sam whole family in Nov' 2005.
Gabriel was only 2 yrs old and Jesslyn was 5 yrs old. We visited Pattaya,Dream World, Temple, Crocodile Farm, Mah Boon Krong and etc..
In Pattaya, Jesslyn,Kenny,Tricia and Uncle Sam rided on the banana boat. As you can see from the photos, the banana boat overturned. Kenny rescued Jesslyn and Uncle Sam rescued Tricia. We also watched "Ah Gua" show.
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Phuket Trips

1st Trip
2nd Trip

3rd Trip

I went to Phuket 3 times.

The first time was with my husband Kenny Voon. It was in March 2005, 3 months after Tsunami. As you can see from the photos, the Phi Phi Island had been badly hit by the disaster.

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The second time was with my daughter Jesslyn Voon. It was a year later that was March 2006. Phi Phi is a community-based initiative of local Koh Phi Phi residents and non-Thais, joining forces to help the people of Phi Phi rebuild their lives after the Indian Ocean tsunami. Islanders and volunteers have worked side by side to clean streets and reefs, repair homes and bring back smiles on Thailand's most beautiful tropical paradise. Although much long-term work remains ahead, Phi Phi is back on its feet and ready for business. And you can see from the video, Phi Phi Island became a beautiful island when I and my daughter visit one year later. You notice there was a small pool, that was the pool which I and my daughter Jesslyn almost drowned.

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The third time was travelled in a big group total eight of us. Our whole family and Kenny's fourth brother - Uncle Sam whole family. It was also a year later that was March 2007.

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My Daughter Jesslyn and Son Gabriel

To: Jesslyn and Gabriel

In this life, my biggest achievements is giving birth to you two.

I wants you both know that Mummy loves you very much.

If one day I'm not around, pls remember that I always loves you and I will always lives in your heart.

Phuket Trip with Jesslyn

In March 2006, I went to Phuket with my daughter Jesslyn Voon Min Xue when she was five years old. We went to Phi Phi Island and we almost drowned. As you can see from the video, there was a small pool behind Jesslyn. It was the pool that we two almost drowned. I was carrying Jesslyn and I was walking towards to the other end of the pool. The water level was at my shoulder and I thought it was just a small pool. Suddenly there was a slope and we two just fell into the deeper side of the pool. That moment was scary, I thought we were going to die. I tried my best to hold my daughter on top of me, trying to let her breathe. Luckily, there was a European Lady out there to rescue my daughter and me. She pull my daughter out of the water, then she came to pull me out. It was miracle. When we are in the pool, we don't notice that there is anyone in the pool. Thanks God. From that incident happen, I decided to let my daughter to learn swimming.

Korea Vacation

I went to Korea on 14/10/08 to 21/10/08 with my husband-Kenny Voon, my daughter-Jesslyn Voon,my son-Gabriel Voon and my sister-Siew Foong. We visited Jeju Island. I like the Teddy Bear Museum, we took a lot of pictures in the bear museum and also we brought some bears too. In Jeju island, we visited the Songan Sunrise Peaks. The view there is truly remarkable and the surrounding picturesque. We visited Song-up Folk Village, National History Museum, Chonjiyon Waterfall, Halim Park, Dragon Head Rock and Myterious Road.

Notes: Jeju got three manys, they are many stone;many wind and many women.
In this trip, we have three damages, they are luggage; camera and handphone.

On the third day, we flew back to Seoul. There was an flight delay for two hour, supposed to have a full day at Everland but when we reached Everland, it was almost in the afternoon. We didn't have enough time to explore the whole Everland, we took a few rides and a lot of pictures. My two kids did not really played enough, maybe in future we will visit Korea in the winter time.

We visited Yongpyong Resort, Mt Sorak National Park, Hanwah Waterpia 100% Hotspring,Nami Island, Nam Sangol Hanok Village, Lotte World.

First time in my life, I experience naked in front of people that was having hot spa in Hanwah Waterpia 100% Hotspring.

Conclusion:- In future if I go to Korea, I would prefer free and easy. I will only visit Everland, Lotte World Yongpyong Resort for skiing, Hanwah Waterpis 100% Hotspring for spa, Nami Island and Teddy Bear Museum.

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