Anyway, if you're here just for the Redang Island travel video you can just skip this whole chunk of text as I rant about the past two boring and not so exciting months of my life. I mean, how exciting can school be?? Not at all!!

So many things have happened over March and April. Well, they're all mainly school related but I also turned 22. Hmm not so sure how I feel about my second year into adulthood cause it seems like I barely have my life together still. :')
Anyhow, I had a great 22nd celebration, though a low key one. Guess the whole 21st birthday hype just dies as you age LOL. Also, I did quite a number of photoshoots here and there so I'll update this space with them as the days come along.



Now onto the real stuff!! Since the holidays began, I prompted myself to finally work on my Redang travel video that's like, 10 months due?? If you haven't read about Redang Island, you can check out the old post here.

First time experimenting with underwater shots!! All thanks to GoPro (Hero Black 5) 21st birthday gift from my friends. This video won't be possible without you guys. :')


As you can tell... I tried to experiment a little more with this video this time. Cue anamorphic crop, write-on text, fading transitions and underwater-like audio lol. They all took so long to do?? But my amateur colour correcting and grading skills just make this video so meh ): Anyone has any tips on how I can improve my colour grading?? Please hmu!

Okay enough about the technical stuff. Once again, I would highly recommend any couple to visit Redang Island if they are planning on a short weekend getaway.

1) It's inexpensive.
Especially if you compare the flights and stays at other beach islands like Maldives. Redang Island's resorts can range from SGD$80-$350 per night, depending on whether or not you want to budget or be a baller and splurge on a jacuzzi villa with a seaside view. We went for Taaras Beach Resort, which was one of the higher rated resorts alongside Laguna Resort. I would recommend these two if you want a nice resort/sea view.

2) It's only at Malaysia.
You can get there via coach to Terrengganu, and then a jetty to Redang Island. You can book coaches that depart from Singapore or from Johor's Larkin Terminal. Of course, departing from Singapore would be the most convenient (pick-ups are usually at Golden Mile Tower or so), but departing from Larkin Terminal is much more cost savvy. Prices are about SGD$60/pax for the former, and RM60/pax for the latter. Consider the night coach to save more time!

3) It's so damn beautiful.
They have the cleanest beaches and crystal blue waters. And if you went for snorkeling (which most resorts will offer at a relatively decent price of +-$25/pax), you'll get to see and interact with their marine life!! Just watch the video and you'll know just how beautiful the reefs are. There are even turtles which a friend of mine and her boyfriend got to play with during their snorkeling trip. Sadly me and Han didn't have that luck haha.


Well, I think Redang Island is quite a good alternative to places like Batam and Bintan, especially if you've been there before. They also have other water sports available, such as diving and jetski. As Han and I wanted to take a breather when we planned this trip, we were also hoping to find a place that's not too overcrowded or busy. Redang Island is just that!

Hopefully all these information have been helpful to any couple who's planning on their next getaway over the upcoming holidays. :)

On a side note, I'm currently working on the Thailand trip videos and will be heading to Bali very soon!! More travel visuals coming your way heh.

Check out my other travel posts:
▶ Taaras Beach Resort at Redang Island

Didn't mean to leave my blog to die but... Life gets in the way sometimes. Work and other life commitments have begun to take priority over updating my social media spaces. :')
I've started blogging in an attempt to archive some memories that I'd like to reminiscence on and share some of my personal works, but lately, this past time of mine has become more of a chore than a hobby. I don't know how long I'll keep this platform up... But I'm gonna try.

So just about two weekends ago, Han had his block leave so we decided on a short getaway to Redang!! It was AMAZING.




It was a little tedious to get to Redang cause it's on the other far end of Malaysia, but transport was pretty cheap so we've got no complaints.

Getting there

You can take a coach to Terrengganu, and then a ferry to Redang Island. You can either book a coach that picks up from Singapore, or at Larkin Terminal. But prices are SGD$60 for the former and RM60 for the latter.
The jetty from Terrengganu to Redang Island is priced at about 55RM for a return trip.

Accommodation

There are a number of resorts available, from budget ones at $80/night to the more expensive ones with jacuzzi and a seaside view at $350/night. It all depends on how much you're willing to spend!

Before you book your accommodation, however, make sure you check if your resort is located at the beachside. Otherwise, you'd have to arrange transport to go to the beaches or do your water activities every time.

We stayed at Taaras Beach & Spa Resort. Their beach is so clean with seawater so blue and clear!! I think the resort we stayed at was the best (and probably the most expensive) but the price tag ($200/night for a garden deluxe room) was worth it because we were given free water activities at different hours of each day, and our stay included breakfast. So it's almost like we're paying for the food/activities upfront?

After we arrived at the resort, we also found out that two of the best seafood family-run places were within walking distance from our stay (5-10min walk), so it was definitely worth every penny!! Nothing beats local food!!












We spent most of our days chilling by the beach, kayaking, snorkeling, drinking at their beach bar and hunting for food outdoors! Their coral reefs were super stunning. Oh and of course, we also got ourselves a good massage haha. Twas was a good breather from his army and my work schedule.

Honestly, it's a great spot for couples looking for a short getaway that's relatively far off from civilisation, with almost little to no crowd. Well that also means that you're hardly connected to the Internet or your social media platforms (their wifi is bad). But hey, that also means more quality time spent with each other right!!

Anyway, Redang captured our hearts during our short stay there. We wished we had a little more time (maybe four days instead of three?) on that quaint and peaceful island.





The total breakdown for our 3D2N trip (for two pax):
Accommodation - $400 (two nights, breakfast included)
Transport - $180 (coach and ferry)
Food - $100
Water activities - $50 (snorkeling, kayaking)
TOTAL: $730

That's about $365 per person, but you can probably cut down on the food cause we splurged a lot on food (like seven dishes per meal lol). Otherwise, you can easily get a plate of scrumptious fried rice at 10RM!! All of the dishes you can find out of the resort ranges between 6RM - 12RM.

We also spent quite on sum at the beach bar... We learnt that the locals tend to bring their own cartons of beer there to save on money. I guess we know now :')

Anyway, I brought my gopro to Redang and it was my first time trying some underwater shots!! They turned out pretty cool so I can't wait to get started on video editing. But that'll have to wait till my schedule is less tight.

Been a great break and it's back to the grind! More about that soon!!

Check out my other travel posts:
▶ Redang Island - Video Travelogue