Duration of trip: Four days and three nights.
No of people: Seven.
Amount of money spent: RPH 4, 000, 000 (in cash) and RPH 320, 0000 (credit card) including lodging, transportation, tax, food, entry tickets, excess baggage and all the items bought.
Lodging: Progo Hotel, Bandung.
Mode of Transportation: Suzuki APV, we also did hire a supir to take us to places.
Day One: Right after we checked into the hotel, we went to three factory outlets, Rumah Mode, Anak Kechil, Heritage and Cascade.
Rumah Mode offers a lot of clothes for ladies and children, but less on men’s clothes. it also offers a comfy atmosphere with lots of trees and flowers and places for you to sit around if you are tired. There is also a restaurant and a bakery in case you feel hungry while shoping.
Things bought: An Espirit dress, a Ralph Lauren Polo t-shirt and a Guess blouse.
Anak Kechil offers clothes for children, right after they were born and up to the age of twelve. Some of the brands offered in Anak Kechil are Laura Ashley, Ralph Lauren and Gap. You could only go crazy here if you have young children.
Things bought: A checkered shirt and three Ralph Lauren Polo dresses.
Heritage and Cascade situated just behind the hotel that we stayed in. Both Heritage and Cascade offer ladies and men’s clothes. Cascade offers a wider range on men’s clothes as compared to Rumah Mode. Some of the items are also cheaper here. Ralph Lauren Polo t-shirts sold here are almost RPH 30, 000 cheaper than in Rumah Mode.
Things bought: An Espirit long-sleeved tshirt, a Nike collared t-shirt, two Ralph Lauren Polo t-shirts and p*nt**s.
Day Two: Went to Jonas Photo and then to Acik Ita’s friend’s place and had a taste of avocado juice. Not bad at all. Then it’s off to Pasar Baru and Toko Tiga. At night, some of us walked to The Summit and Oasis, another two factory outlets near our hotel.
Jonas Photo is a shop where they sells cameras, photo frames, photo albums and other miscellaneous items related to photos. The frames are beautiful and of course, they cost way cheaper than Malaysia.
Things bought: A photo album and a photo scrap book.
Pasar Baru is where you can get everything. Clothes for baju kurung, kebaya (the one with embroidery), curtains, batik, readymade kebaya and baju kurung moden, telekung, toys, leather goods, bedsheets, brooch and jewelleries, you name it. Do bargain when you are here and do be careful of your things when you are here.
Things bought: One kebaya, one baju kurung moden, one Thai Silk to be made into baju kurung, two cotton clothes to be made into baju kurung, one brooch and five telekungs.
Toko Tiga offers a wide range of original jeans with much cheaper price as compared to the ones we have in different jeans outlet.
Things bought: A pair of Levi’s jeans.
The Summit and Oasis are another factory outlets. However, I still prefer Rumah Mode, Heritage and Cascade.
Things bought: A Hugo collared t-shirt.
Day Three: A more relaxed day for all of us as we went to Gunung Tangkuban Parahu, Sari Ater Hot Spring, Kampung Daun and Bandung Supermall.. On our way, we did some strawberry picking.
Gunung Tangkuban Parahu is actually a dead volcano. We could still smell the sulphur and smelly gas coming out of the volcano. Along the path, there are stalls selling souvenirs. However, do be careful as they would put a very high price on all the item. Do bargain and do walk away if they hesitate to lessen the price.
Things bought: A batik patchwork sling bag and a Bandung Underground t-shirt.
Sari Ater Hot Spring are like Sunway Lagoon in Malaysia, but with hot water. There are pools for you to put your legs in and other different pools for you to swim around.
We had our lunch in Kampung Daun. A very serene, calming, romantic and beautiful place. Our table was at the top most and we have to walk up the hill to get there. Food served was also the most tasteful ones. Not only the place is beautiful, the journey to Kampung Daun is also pretty with nurseries on both left and right side of the road. Feels like walking in a field full of flowers.
We then went to Bandung Supermall, where all the expensive-some-items-are-cheaper-in-Malaysia are located. Still, money was spent there. Starbucks is way cheaper than in Malaysia. Four drinks, two cheese danish and a tuna puff cost roughly about RM 30. In Malaysia, RM30 will only get you two drinks.
Things bought: Another cotton clothes for baju kurung.
Day Four: Right after we checked out, we went into Kartika Sari to get some brownies, kerepeks and dodols to be taken home. We have to cramp in the van due to the luggages. Jaja Jane almost sat on the floor of the AVP. Off we went to the airport, paid almost RPH 1, 000, 000 for excess baggage and got to know that the flight is delayed for another two and a half hours right after we went through security and custom. Four cups of instant mee and a round of good laughter after that, we boarded the plane home.
Restaurants we went to: Sindang Peret, Restauran Sederhana Nasi Padang, Pak Che Met, Prima Rasa, Eaton and Kampung Daun (my fav). All offer tasty food and pastries.
Favourite Dish: Nasi Campur Komplit ala Sunda from Kampung Daun.
Favourite Drink: Teh Botol.
Funny Incident: Mak Cu fell down the drain right after I said, ‘Jaga-jaga, ada longkang.’ It’s funnier when Acik Ita did not notice the drain and walked past the drain safe and sound.
Another Thing Funny: We saw her at the airport. She boarded the same flight too. But, didn’t she noticed that her bag is of the same colour as her outfit?
Things went missing: I lost another jibbit. Yes, the fourth jibbit. I also lost my white gold ring. I did not noticed that it slipped off my finger when I was washing my hand. Huks.
What’s next? A food trip to Bandung. Anyone up for it?
I demand gambar Makcu jatuh longkang.
I demand gambar Makcu jatuh longkang.
Azwan:
Tak sempat amik. Kitorang sebok gelak.
Azwan:
Tak sempat amik. Kitorang sebok gelak.
Hi,
ade pic hotel progo x? cz next month i nk gi bandung & book hotel progo then just nk tau camne rupenye?hehe.. can u email me the hotel pic??
Hi,
ade pic hotel progo x? cz next month i nk gi bandung & book hotel progo then just nk tau camne rupenye?hehe.. can u email me the hotel pic??
Noriza:
Sorry sangat-sangat takde gambar hotel. Tapi I would say not a bad hotel lah. Sangat dekat dengan banyak factory outlet, boleh jalan kaki. Hati hatilah time jalan tu jangan masuk longkang. Haha. Cuma minuman panas tu bawak la nescafe 3 in 1 bagai semua, cause diorang tak sediakan dalam bilik. Air panas nak minum pon kene mintak. Bawak small bottles of toilettries, sbb diorang hanya bagi sabun. Tp service ok gak la. Beg diorang angkatkan bagai.
Noriza:
Sorry sangat-sangat takde gambar hotel. Tapi I would say not a bad hotel lah. Sangat dekat dengan banyak factory outlet, boleh jalan kaki. Hati hatilah time jalan tu jangan masuk longkang. Haha. Cuma minuman panas tu bawak la nescafe 3 in 1 bagai semua, cause diorang tak sediakan dalam bilik. Air panas nak minum pon kene mintak. Bawak small bottles of toilettries, sbb diorang hanya bagi sabun. Tp service ok gak la. Beg diorang angkatkan bagai.
Wonderful!
Wonderful!
owhh..thankx a lot 4 ur info… 🙂
owhh..thankx a lot 4 ur info… 🙂
How did you do the reservation for Progo Hotel and what are the rates? Thank You.
How did you do the reservation for Progo Hotel and what are the rates? Thank You.
Tim Kow:
A friend of my aunt did the reservation, so I cant help you much. Sorry!
Tim Kow:
A friend of my aunt did the reservation, so I cant help you much. Sorry!
Hi,
Just wanna find out about Progo hotel. Is it OK. Do you have photos of the hotel. What’s the rates like? Really need this info from you.
Thanks
Regards
Khalijah
Hi,
Just wanna find out about Progo hotel. Is it OK. Do you have photos of the hotel. What’s the rates like? Really need this info from you.
Thanks
Regards
Khalijah
Khalijah:
I’m so sorry that I cant help u much on this since a friend of my aunt who did all the reservations during our stay in Bandung. I didn’t take any picture of the hotel but what I can tell u is that the hotel is situated near many factory outlets. All are walking distance.
If you still want to have a stay in this hotel, do bring small bottles of toilettries as they only provide u with small soap as well as instant coffee/tea/milo. They do not provide you with any of that but if you bring the, if you can request some hot water to be brought into your room.
Although they do not provide u with all that, personally, i think this is not a bad hotel because you would only be in your room at night, to rest and to sleep. You wud be out shopping on most of the time, after all.
Khalijah:
I’m so sorry that I cant help u much on this since a friend of my aunt who did all the reservations during our stay in Bandung. I didn’t take any picture of the hotel but what I can tell u is that the hotel is situated near many factory outlets. All are walking distance.
If you still want to have a stay in this hotel, do bring small bottles of toilettries as they only provide u with small soap as well as instant coffee/tea/milo. They do not provide you with any of that but if you bring the, if you can request some hot water to be brought into your room.
Although they do not provide u with all that, personally, i think this is not a bad hotel because you would only be in your room at night, to rest and to sleep. You wud be out shopping on most of the time, after all.
Thank you for sharing a lovely post about my hometown, Bandung. I really enjoyed reading it.
.-= Dila´s last blog ..Antara Jakarta – Bandung: Wisata ke Bogor =-.
Thank you for sharing a lovely post about my hometown, Bandung. I really enjoyed reading it.
.-= Dila´s last blog ..Antara Jakarta – Bandung: Wisata ke Bogor =-.
nak g bandung n jakarta lagi.. tp ngn kamu!!
nak g bandung n jakarta lagi.. tp ngn kamu!!
Tqa:
Jom. Jom! Bawak kamera besau sekali.
Tqa:
Jom. Jom! Bawak kamera besau sekali.
salam..
saya baru saja baca blog awak. Nampak best sangat pegi Bandung tu. Boleh bagi suggestion itinerary untuk 3D2N ke sana coz saya pn tak tahu nak kemana.. hehehhe. Then boleh bagi pak supir punya contact eg: email or Hp no. Please email to me. [email protected]. thanks
salam..
saya baru saja baca blog awak. Nampak best sangat pegi Bandung tu. Boleh bagi suggestion itinerary untuk 3D2N ke sana coz saya pn tak tahu nak kemana.. hehehhe. Then boleh bagi pak supir punya contact eg: email or Hp no. Please email to me. [email protected]. thanks
Ieja:
Salam and hi. Saya dah hantar dua email to ur address pasal bandung tu. Satu tu list of places and lagi satu tempat yang saya rasa best la. Hope that will help. Semoga bergembira.
Ieja:
Salam and hi. Saya dah hantar dua email to ur address pasal bandung tu. Satu tu list of places and lagi satu tempat yang saya rasa best la. Hope that will help. Semoga bergembira.
Hello, i read your lovely post. It was very sweet of you to write about our hometown. I would like to introduce you to my shop in Bandung pasar baru. We have four shop there (d fashion) the largest and the most complete shop in pasar baru d fabric, d square and manggo. Please do drop by when you are in town. we have a facebook account too. you can see the pictures thr too. Thank you.
Hello, i read your lovely post. It was very sweet of you to write about our hometown. I would like to introduce you to my shop in Bandung pasar baru. We have four shop there (d fashion) the largest and the most complete shop in pasar baru d fabric, d square and manggo. Please do drop by when you are in town. we have a facebook account too. you can see the pictures thr too. Thank you.
Salam,Alin…
Boleh tak emailkan saya itinery juga sbb nak g akhir bulan Jan 2010.tapi tak tahu dan belum plan nak buat apa kat sana.email ke [email protected] yer.
TQ
Salam,Alin…
Boleh tak emailkan saya itinery juga sbb nak g akhir bulan Jan 2010.tapi tak tahu dan belum plan nak buat apa kat sana.email ke [email protected] yer.
TQ
Widurisha:
Email has been sent to you. Enjoy your trip.
Widurisha:
Email has been sent to you. Enjoy your trip.
Salam & Hi Alin,
It’s enjoy when reading your blog visiting Bandung. Simple, compact and fruitful. Saya plan nak bawa family to Bandung next week. Plan pun nak stay di Progo Hotel. Hotelnya cam mana? Agak-agak dlm berapa star? Untuk 2 adult + 1 3years old kid ok tak? Then, I’m still looking for ground transportation. Boleh share tak numbor @ email pak supirnya? Servicenya cam mana? Thanks.
Salam & Hi Alin,
It’s enjoy when reading your blog visiting Bandung. Simple, compact and fruitful. Saya plan nak bawa family to Bandung next week. Plan pun nak stay di Progo Hotel. Hotelnya cam mana? Agak-agak dlm berapa star? Untuk 2 adult + 1 3years old kid ok tak? Then, I’m still looking for ground transportation. Boleh share tak numbor @ email pak supirnya? Servicenya cam mana? Thanks.
Errr…also, can you email me your suggestion itinerary. I’ve plan to stay 4 days 3 night
Errr…also, can you email me your suggestion itinerary. I’ve plan to stay 4 days 3 night
Nazri:
Email has been sent to you. Enjoy your trip ye.
Nazri:
Email has been sent to you. Enjoy your trip ye.
Alin…
saya pun nak ur suggestion itinery…next month i akan g dgn my classmates…
so under bajet gak….so kena plan perjalanan nn cost….tq…
[email protected]
Alin…
saya pun nak ur suggestion itinery…next month i akan g dgn my classmates…
so under bajet gak….so kena plan perjalanan nn cost….tq…
[email protected]
hi alin, nak tanya condition progo hotel la…please email me…n num supir skali ye..n 1 more tempat2 yg u rs worth pergi.i’ll be there for 4 days.. thanks ye alin… 🙂
hi alin, nak tanya condition progo hotel la…please email me…n num supir skali ye..n 1 more tempat2 yg u rs worth pergi.i’ll be there for 4 days.. thanks ye alin… 🙂
Salam Alin,
Saya nak tnya ttg Hotel progo. How to make reservation, condition, distance to FOS etc.. If possible boleh u share ur itinerary..:))
[email protected]
Salam Alin,
Saya nak tnya ttg Hotel progo. How to make reservation, condition, distance to FOS etc.. If possible boleh u share ur itinerary..:))
[email protected]
Rohaya, Nadia and Huda:
Email have been sent to ur address respectively. Enjoy your trip to Bandung!
Rohaya, Nadia and Huda:
Email have been sent to ur address respectively. Enjoy your trip to Bandung!
wa…. alin bestnya acik ita baca cerita ttg trip ni. terang n jelas. promo hotel progo nampak…heheh
dpt komisyen ke??? rugi alin x amik pic depan otel tu….
wa…. alin bestnya acik ita baca cerita ttg trip ni. terang n jelas. promo hotel progo nampak…heheh
dpt komisyen ke??? rugi alin x amik pic depan otel tu….
Acik:
Acik tolong explain cemana nak buat reservation and contact no Progo Hotel tu boleh tak. Semua tanya cemana tp tak leh nak jawab sangat sebab tatau cemana acik buat booking hari tu.
Acik:
Acik tolong explain cemana nak buat reservation and contact no Progo Hotel tu boleh tak. Semua tanya cemana tp tak leh nak jawab sangat sebab tatau cemana acik buat booking hari tu.
salam..br bace ur blog. i nk pegi this 14.2.2010..unexpected probs..tiket flight sume da beli, tp problem bilik full plk..so sad =(, br je tau td…n berminat sgt2 ngn hotel progo.i pegi dgn family, 4h3m…need ur help.explain cemana nak buat reservation and contact no Progo Hotel tu boleh tak.Then boleh bagi pak supir punya contact eg: email or Hp no. Please email to me.TQ.
salam..br bace ur blog. i nk pegi this 14.2.2010..unexpected probs..tiket flight sume da beli, tp problem bilik full plk..so sad =(, br je tau td…n berminat sgt2 ngn hotel progo.i pegi dgn family, 4h3m…need ur help.explain cemana nak buat reservation and contact no Progo Hotel tu boleh tak.Then boleh bagi pak supir punya contact eg: email or Hp no. Please email to me.TQ.
Aiza:
Email has been sent to you. Enjoy your trip.
Aiza:
Email has been sent to you. Enjoy your trip.
salam alin..insyallah sy pun akn ke bandung 17/3-20/3…plan nk dok kat hotel progo, mcmana nk booking? blh bg contact no.? thanks
salam alin..insyallah sy pun akn ke bandung 17/3-20/3…plan nk dok kat hotel progo, mcmana nk booking? blh bg contact no.? thanks
Ayu:
Email has been sent to you. Have fun on your trip.
Ayu:
Email has been sent to you. Have fun on your trip.
Salam Alin,
really enjoy reading your post on bandung.
I also plan nak pi bandung mid this year.
boleh ke u email how to book Hotel Progo, itenary for 4 days 3 nites, places utk shopping and places of interest.Also the supir fon nombor hehe.
I nak bawa family
hope to hear from you soon!
Salam Alin,
really enjoy reading your post on bandung.
I also plan nak pi bandung mid this year.
boleh ke u email how to book Hotel Progo, itenary for 4 days 3 nites, places utk shopping and places of interest.Also the supir fon nombor hehe.
I nak bawa family
hope to hear from you soon!
Ash:
Email has been sent to you. Have fun and enjoy your trip!
Ash:
Email has been sent to you. Have fun and enjoy your trip!
Hy ALin, enjoy reading yr blog. boleh tak kalau alin email dekat i phone no. supir di sana.
thanks alin in advance for your help.
Hy ALin, enjoy reading yr blog. boleh tak kalau alin email dekat i phone no. supir di sana.
thanks alin in advance for your help.
Salam Alin, I nak g ngan family June 2010 ni. Appreciate so much klu Alin blh bg iteranary and tips. Tq ALin
Salam Alin, I nak g ngan family June 2010 ni. Appreciate so much klu Alin blh bg iteranary and tips. Tq ALin
Mye and Ayu:
Emails have been sent to respectively. Enjoy your trip to Bandung~
Mye and Ayu:
Emails have been sent to respectively. Enjoy your trip to Bandung~
hi…saya oun berminat nk duk kat progo hotekl ni buln 10 ni nk g..leh bgitau detail x…n mcm mna nk buat reservation tq..my email [email protected]
hi…saya oun berminat nk duk kat progo hotekl ni buln 10 ni nk g..leh bgitau detail x…n mcm mna nk buat reservation tq..my email [email protected]
Juliamika:
Email has been sent to your address. Have fun!
Juliamika:
Email has been sent to your address. Have fun!
hi alin. i ngn kwn2 nk g bandung awal april nih.. kitorg plan nk stay kat progo hotel. bole bg details and suggest tmpt yg best utk pegi dan budget skali? nak no supir skali…hehehe… terima kasih! email sy : [email protected]
hi alin. i ngn kwn2 nk g bandung awal april nih.. kitorg plan nk stay kat progo hotel. bole bg details and suggest tmpt yg best utk pegi dan budget skali? nak no supir skali…hehehe… terima kasih! email sy : [email protected]
Ina:
Email has been sent to your address. Enjoy your trip.
Ina:
Email has been sent to your address. Enjoy your trip.
hai alin, cam syok je bace ur blog. leh email cam na nk book progo hotel dan brapa ratenya. i nk gi 16 orang this 2-6 mei ni. leh bg iteranary and tips. tq alin
hai alin, cam syok je bace ur blog. leh email cam na nk book progo hotel dan brapa ratenya. i nk gi 16 orang this 2-6 mei ni. leh bg iteranary and tips. tq alin
Zuraida:
Email has been sent to you. Have fun in Bandung.
Zuraida:
Email has been sent to you. Have fun in Bandung.
cik alin…saya nak ke bandung 12-16 mei ni dgn member…6 org sume.boleh x email kat saye berapa rates utk progo hotel yg plg murah n rates utk suzuki APV+supir+gas…tq
cik alin…saya nak ke bandung 12-16 mei ni dgn member…6 org sume.boleh x email kat saye berapa rates utk progo hotel yg plg murah n rates utk suzuki APV+supir+gas…tq
hi..saya nak ke bandung may nanti..nak tanya camna ek nak booking supir? minta tolong kalau awak ada number kontek ke. and bayaran dia camna ek…
tq
hi..saya nak ke bandung may nanti..nak tanya camna ek nak booking supir? minta tolong kalau awak ada number kontek ke. and bayaran dia camna ek…
tq
Rosdi and Sue:
Emails have been sent to you respectively.
Rosdi and Sue:
Emails have been sent to you respectively.
Hi.. saya nak ke Bandung Nov nanti,nak tanya macamana nak booking bas (19 dewasa dan 3 kanak2)atau van dan supir sekali?
Nak mintak tolong email kan saya no telefon supir,hotel dan itenarary sekali.
Klu pegi Pasar Baru dari hotel..dekat tak?
Hi.. saya nak ke Bandung Nov nanti,nak tanya macamana nak booking bas (19 dewasa dan 3 kanak2)atau van dan supir sekali?
Nak mintak tolong email kan saya no telefon supir,hotel dan itenarary sekali.
Klu pegi Pasar Baru dari hotel..dekat tak?
Aida:
I dah sent email to ur email add. Have fun!
Aida:
I dah sent email to ur email add. Have fun!
Hai alin, best baca blog u,i nak tanya pandangan u kalo nak tukar duit rupiah, dkt money changer mane murah..nak tukar dkt malaysia atau dkt indonesia.please revert back.tq so much
Hai alin, best baca blog u,i nak tanya pandangan u kalo nak tukar duit rupiah, dkt money changer mane murah..nak tukar dkt malaysia atau dkt indonesia.please revert back.tq so much
email i ke [email protected]
email i ke [email protected]
Azulia:
Email has been sent to you. Sorry lambat ya.
Azulia:
Email has been sent to you. Sorry lambat ya.
hye,Alin…
nk tny kg daun dr progo jauh x?
n uols sopink @Pasar baru kan?..operation time start pkl brp ek?
if u can help..do email me k…thnx 🙂
hye,Alin…
nk tny kg daun dr progo jauh x?
n uols sopink @Pasar baru kan?..operation time start pkl brp ek?
if u can help..do email me k…thnx 🙂
Ivana:
I’ve sent u an email regarding this.
Ivana:
I’ve sent u an email regarding this.
hi alin..saya akan ke bandung pertengahan tahun ni.. boleh x tolong emel kan saya numb pak supir n rates nya sekali..thks ( ^_^ )
hi alin..saya akan ke bandung pertengahan tahun ni.. boleh x tolong emel kan saya numb pak supir n rates nya sekali..thks ( ^_^ )
Anis:
Sy dah hantar email kat Anis. Enjoy your trip to Bandung ye.
Anis:
Sy dah hantar email kat Anis. Enjoy your trip to Bandung ye.
hi alin.. boleh emel pada saya rate hotel progo.. dan cara booking.. contact number sekali.. nak ke bandung tengah mei ni la.. plss.. tq.
hi alin.. boleh emel pada saya rate hotel progo.. dan cara booking.. contact number sekali.. nak ke bandung tengah mei ni la.. plss.. tq.
alin enjoyed i baca ur trip n happening tol la….bley tlg emailkn ur pak supir email/hp no-thks n rgds
alin enjoyed i baca ur trip n happening tol la….bley tlg emailkn ur pak supir email/hp no-thks n rgds
Salam Alin,
Boleh bgtau tinggal dimana n brape rate x?sama jugak supir n ratenya ya?thanks so much, dear!
Salam Alin,
Boleh bgtau tinggal dimana n brape rate x?sama jugak supir n ratenya ya?thanks so much, dear!