Saturday, July 19, 2014

10 things about Bandar Seri Begawan

Accommodation in Bandar Seri Begawan : The Brunei Hotel, Jalan Pemancha, BSB.
Length of Stay : 2 days 1 night.


1. It fits as weekend getaway.

2. Nothing much we can do or see there, so it's also a good idea to go there on Ramadhan (Fasting Month).

3. Go and do pray at the most famous Mosques there. My favorites are Jame Asri  Haasabil Bolkiah, Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin, and As-Solihin.

4. In the afternoon, go to food bazaar at Stadium, you can find nice cendhol, batik cake, also martabak that taste different from the others. But I think there would be less options at 5pm so try to go before that.

5. Visit Empire, the biggest and classy hotel in Brunei. All golds are for real! And it has nice swimming pool and beach view as well.

6. If you're not going on Ramadhan, visit their beaches, they have several hidden beaches too!

7. Eat like a local. You are not really going Brunei if you never try Ambuyat. Just google it! :D But my favourite is definitely Nasi Katok!

8. Even its difficult to see Istana Sultan but take a picture in front of the gate is a must!

9. Taxi is difficult to find, better browsing how to do tour around the city before you go. I'm not sure they have rental cars. By bus? Well you'll be wasting your time to wait. I was lucky I have a friend's friend who lives there :D

10. If you're not mainstream, and want to know how reach Sultan Brunei is, just travel over there, you'll know! ;)