Hanging out with CrackoArtGroup! #crackoartgroup

Sup peeps!

You may have knew that Sabah was hit by an earthquake recently. I uploaded a post about it a few weeks ago. Click here to check out that post.

Kota Kinabalu is approximately an hour and a half away from Ranau (where the epicentre was). Sadly, there were casualties. So a contemporary art group known as CrackoArtGroup painted a huge mural on an unused building known as the "heritage" located opposite of the Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. They did it out of respect for the victims as well as Sabah's unsung heroes.

Cover Photo : Photo by Nofie

Apparently, it became popular in a couple of hours. Sabahans came to light up candles and lay flowers as a tribute. Not hundreds but thousands of Sabahans showed up. They came regardless of skin colours, races, sizes, ages, and religions as one. #CrackoArtGroup was then widely known.

So, I managed to get in touch with the group and hung out with them. I threw questions at them and got to know them a lot better. They're just fun, outgoing, creative and humble individuals. I met up with Cracko, Anddy, Egn, Nofie and Mark. I did a video (vlog style) of our meet up.

As you may know, I don't bring around heavy and fancy camera equipment around. All I had with me was a GoPro and a compact camera. Short said, check out the embedded video below! You can also check out my Youtube channel.

To CrackoArtGroup, sorry for the late post. Either way, you're all awesome! Thanks a million for giving me the opportunity to hangout with you guys. So if you don't know who these individuals are, be sure to check out the video. Get in touch with them!

CrackoArtGroup's Facebook page : crackoart
CrackoArtGroup's E-mail : crackoartgroup@gmail.com
CrackoArtGroup's Site : artcracko.blogspot.com & crackoartgroup.blogspot.com

Photo by CrackoArtGroup

Photo by CrackoArtGroup

Photo by CrackoArtGroup

Oh! Also, 7 days after they painted the mural, they repainted the whole wall with white paint. They followed the tradition. Besides, they have their reasons. Anyway, check some of their artworks, talented indeed.

Photo by Nofie

Photo by Nofie

Thank you so much for supporting guys! Don't forget to like CrackoArtGroup's Facebook page! If you like the video, give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel. I'll be uploading more videos soon.

As always, be nasty stay happy!

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Langkah Syabas Beach Resort (Sabah Getaways)

Yo! How's it going people?

Well, Valentine's over, Chinese New Year is coming right up and I can't wait! So, if you've already followed us on Facebook, you'll probably know what this post's contents might be. Haha!

We seriously needed a short getaway so we decided to stay in Langkah Syabas Beach Resort. It is located in Kinarut, heading to Papar. It is approximately 35 minutes away from Kota Kinabalu International Airport. 

Cover Photo

I initially didn't have high hopes for this trip until I was actually there! Now I can come up with 5 reasons why it is a MUST to be here.

1. The environment is very very very relaxing. Your chalet will be surrounded by trees giving you the natural green breeze.
2. The beach here is awesome! Well, being in the category of "Sabah's beaches" it is okay. 7/10 would be the rating.
3. Two swimming pools. We FRIGGING loveeeee swimming. Who need (a) pool when you can have pool(s) right? If you're coming here with your family, you'll definitely have fun playing in the pool(s).
4. Animals. In this resort, they have 2 sheep roaming around. I think it belongs to the owner, Peter. The sheep are super friendly! If you're lucky enough, you might find one waiting for you by your doorstep in the morning to greet you just like we did. Not only sheep, they're dogs too! Just so you know, I'll be posting up a video of a sheep and a dog playing together soon.
5. The restaurant. I can sit here for hours. Literally, hours. BEACH VIEW RESTAURANT! Can it get any better than this? 

First, here are a few pictures of the beach. Oh, if you're here and you're planning to go for a dip into the sea, watch out for jellyfish. Safety first. :)

The beach, tempting isn't it? Well, below are pictures of the lobby and chalets. Staffs here are friendly, helpful and efficient. Just so you know, this resort won the 2014 travellers' choice from Tripadvisor. 

Resort Lobby

View from our balcony

Not convincing enough for you? Hold your horses. I'm just getting started. Everything about this restaurant is cool! The food, design, sections and more. First thing first, the food here is tremendously good. The portions are huge! Oh, the salad here is by far the freshest salad I've ever had. So you've gotta' try the prawn cocktail.

They have a corner with a cabinet filled with books. It looks quite old but it matches the design of the whole restaurant. It made me feel home. Not only that, they have their own WINE ROOM filled with fine wines! Here are the pictures!

The island bar

The wine room and the cheese fridge

The mini library corner

Oh, the view of the restaurant? Smirks.

View from my seat 

Not forgetting cheese. They manufacture cheeses here and they have their own cheese house by the beach! You'll also notice that there are 2 sheep roaming around and both of them belong to the resort's owner. They're just friendly and adorable. I also met two dogs, a mix Shi Tzu and a Labrador Retriever I suppose. I'm only gonna' post a picture of me and the Labrador because I'm saving the rest for the upcoming video haha!

"Richqi" our pet Bearded Dragon joined us too! Here's a sneak peak of Richqi's vacation with us. I'm saving it for another post so stay tuned. 

As I've said, this place is a must to visit. Still not convinced? Look at the photo below, don't you wanna wake up in the morning having to see this above you? 

Well I think that's all to this post. If you like this resort, book! If you like this post, share! If you're already awesome as you are, stay awesome! Haha. Here's a little vanity of mine. I don't usually take selfie(s) but when I do, I do it on the beach, HAHAHA!

If you have any enquiries on the resort, do not hesitate to ask us! You can do it via Facebook or e-mail. You can also contact them directly. 2 thumbs up for great hospitality and cleanliness. 

As always, thank you so much for supporting our site. We've reached milestones thanks to all of you. Stay tuned for upcoming posts of Richqi's getaway, Youtube channel announcement and Blue Tongue Skink Care Guide. 

If you haven't watch our first Youtube video, go check it out! Bearded Dragon's Vacation. 

Be nasty, stay happy!

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Anniversary in Kasih Sayang Resort like Stars!

Sup peeps!

You don't need to be a millionaire to throw a good anniversary for your partner. All you need is RM5000. Kiddingggg joke joke haha!

Jokes aside, proper planning and time is all you need. We've been together for 6 years now and I guess it is time to do something we don't usually do. Forget about fine dining in an expensive restaurant, candle light dinner (eating candles) or giving presents.

So, we've decided to celebrate our anniversary in a local resort known as Kasih Sayang Resort. Normally, we travel to nearby countries. This year, we're looking for a place far away from the city.
Just being away from hectic work schedules, pollution and other negativity for a day is all we need.

"Kasih Sayang" is a Malay word defined as love. It would be a great theme for anyone who wants to celebrate their anniversary here. To those who are reading this using your mobile device, there's like 30 pictures all together in this post so I apologise if it might be laggy for you to load.

Kasih Sayang Resort is located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. It is easy to navigate your own way there. All you need to do is make your way to Menggatal town and you'll see that there is a road by the name "Kokol".

From Kota Kinabalu International Airport, it is approximately 25KM to Menggatal town. You then need to drive uphill for about 11.5KM. You'll eventually come across Kokol Haven Resort on your way up. Keep going uphill until you find Kasih Sayang Resort.

Kasih Sayang Resort is surrounded with mother nature's tropical forest. Standing at 2400 feet above sea level, Kasih Sayang offers you fresh and cool breeze so you can rejuvenate you body, mind and soul. The temperature here is between 18°C to 23°C.

Kota Kinabalu's city can be seen clearly from up here. Besides that, the view of the sea, sun and mountain will make you feel that you are in heaven. It was on a bustling Saturday noon, packed and ready to go.

Super clear view of Mount Kinabalu

The winding road of Kokol Hill

Nature-ish design of the Resort

Le co-writer 

Ngeeeekkk

The Gong where you whack to announce your arrival

The sun was blazing hot but the cold air soothes my skin nicely. If you think the first few pictures were lovely, wait till you see what they did to our room! EPICNESS. I felt like a friggin' VIP. Seriously, like a friggin' star! I've never had roses' petals dazzled all over my bed, my tub, or even on the floor and it smells utterly aromatic.

Bed-dazzled with roses' petals

Note: Camera doesn't work well in low light. Sorry :(

Still think this is nice enough? Wait, I've got better ones. There was a nicely decorated coffee table for two on the balcony. Mix it up with the view and nature's sound, DOPE-NESS. Plus, we have complimentary coffees, tea bags and mineral water. There are robes for us too!

DOPE!

The resort's restaurant is amazing! I could grab a cup of coffee and literally sit there for hours just dazing at the scenery. Breakfast set was good too. Oh, there is a rabbit pen right under the balcony and is viewable. Like, how close can you get to nature right.. Heh! 

Dem wabbittsss

Here's what we had for our dinner and night out.. I had uhmm, I think it was sliced lamb with rice and Stephenie had mushroom chicken chop.

Night view from the restaurant. Amazingly beautiful.

I seriously need to get some sleep. It is close to 1 in the morning now sheeeesh. Anyway, if you're planning on making a trip here, check out Kasih Sayang's Website and make sure you give em' a call for more enquiries or reservations. Thank you Kasih Sayang Resort for the wonderful experience!

As always, be nasty stay happy peeps! Cheers! :)

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