4D3N at Haven Seton Sands Holiday Park

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We went to Scotland for 4 days and 3 nights from 18-21 August. We stayed at Haven Seton Sands Holiday Park. It’s a different kind of holiday accommodation from what we would normally book. It’s not a hotel or inn or Airbnb or a typical resort. Instead, we were staying in a static caravan. This is definitely a very different experience.

Haven Seton Sands Holiday Park
The Caravan

It was summer and it was the summer holiday season so there were many many staying here. We rented one that could fit 8 of us (2 children and 6 adults). It’s a good thing we managed to secure one with a toilet and a bathroom with a toilet attached. Otherwise, it might cause a problem if someone needs the toilet while there’s someone in the bathroom.

We had to bring our own towels, soap & shampoo, hairdryer, kitchen towel, dishwashing liquid, hand soap, coffee & tea, water jug with filter from home as it’s not provided. We also brought our own toilet paper in case we ran out since there were so many of us. We cooked our own breakfast there. That’s why we brought some kitchen items with us. Therefore, do plan what you want to bring by contacting them otherwise there will be charges for those things or you might need to get them from the nearest supermarket.

By the way, no Wi-Fi was included. You’ll just have to use your own phone data or mobile internet. They use gas for heating and cooking.

We did visit some show caravan units. You can even invest in one or buy one for your own stay.

The Beach

The summer is not your typical summer. It was too windy and chilly for us hahaha! Don’t expect to wear a bikini or anything for the typical beach. No way to do that! Unless you are used to the strong cold wind from the sea *LOL* Look at the photos below. Seton Sands is not the white and sandy beach that you’re expecting. It is a rocky beach to the east of Port Seton, East Lothian, Scotland.

Haven Seton Sands Holiday Park
Haven Seton Sands Holiday Park

There are paid and free activities in the holiday park. However, you must book it in advance on their website. Be sure to turn up on time so that others won’t be waiting for you and delay everyone.

Haven Seton Sands Holiday Park

That’s pretty much about it. Overall stay here wasn’t too bad. Just be prepared to keep yourself warm because of the wind from the sea if you can’t stand the cold.

Going Places, Land of Unicorn - Scotland

A Day Trip to Durham

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Arrived in Newcastle, UK

We arrived in Newcastle, UK on 14th August 2023 at noon. Then, it was about a one-hour drive to my sister’s place from Newcastle International Airport. We just stayed home to rest for 2 days.

Durham Day Trip

Then on the 4th day, 17th August, we went for a day trip to Durham after we got the van for 8 of us for the weekend. We started our journey around 10 a.m. It was about a half-hour drive. Not too far. Here’s the summary I made on Instagram Reel:

Before we started our walk in Durham, we had an early lunch at Zen Durham. Since it was still a working day and it was still too early for lunch, we managed to get a good seat inside. Here’s what we had there:

Overview of Durham’s Street

After lunch, we leisurely walked around the hilly city. The following are some views that greeted us during our walk:

Durham
Durham
Durham
Durham
Gaia at Durham Cathedral

The highlight of the day was the Gaia in Durham Cathedral. I’ve seen the Museum of the Moon at Borneo Cultures Museum by the same artist. Didn’t expect to see the other art installation by UK artist Luke Jerram in the UK. I did not plan the trip so it was a surprise for sure. So, I can proudly say that I’ve seen the moon and earth by Luke Jerram in two different countries in the same year less than 2 months apart.

Durham
Durham

Look at how big the building is!

Durham

There are many graves in the surrounding. It was quite cloudy when we were there and the vibes sure were quite different. It felt “dark”. However, with people around and the greeneries, the “darkness” wasn’t that “dark”.

Durham Markets

After visiting the cathedral, we went to Durham Markets. We just walked around and window-shopped. Since it wasn’t a weekend, it’s not that happening but still with a good crowd. I’m sure it will be packed on a weekend.

There you go. My day trip to Durham. Sure took me a long while to complete this post.

Next, to Scotland we go…

Driving All the Way - England, Going Places

EXPLORE THE FUTURE OF TIMEKEEPING AND BEYOND AT THE HUAWEI LAUNCH EVENT ON 5 OCTOBER

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Pushing the boundaries between tech and fashion with the next generation of WATCH GT 4

Huawei GT4

KUALA LUMPUR, 28 SEPTEMBER 2023 – Huawei has announced an exciting lineup of cutting-edge technology set to launch on 5 October 2023. This impressive array of new products includes the HUAWEI WATCH GT 4, HUAWEI MatePad 11” PaperMatte Edition, HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 3 and more.

Embodying the “Fashion Forward” proposition, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 4 represents a significant milestone in Huawei’s journey to unite technology and fashion expression. Designed to be the centerpiece of every conversation, it introduces inventive design elements while retaining the modern geometric aesthetics of its predecessors – creating statement pieces that complement each of the users’ style and preferences.

Available in 46mm and 41mm sizes, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 4 series reflects meticulous craftsmanship in every detail. The 46mm takes inspiration from brilliance diamond cuts and aerodynamic silhouettes found in performance cars while the 41mm exemplifies a harmonious blend of fashion forward elegance, with its intelligently designed pendant form elevating it to the status of statement jewelry. The HUAWEI WATCH GT 4 is more than just a smartwatch; it’s a fashion statement that seamlessly integrates technology into daily life, enhancing the overall look of its wearers.

SOMETHING REMARKABLE IS COMING AS WELL!

Following its recent successful launch in Europe and China, a new generation of Huawei devices is set to redefine wearable fashion and workspace to empower users to personalise their health, sports journey and workflow without compromising on style and functionality.

Along with this new generation of WATCH GT, Huawei will also be launching a line of products which is set to bring a new perspective not just on your look, but also your lifestyle. This upcoming launch will feature the latest HUAWEI MATEPAD series – HUAWEI MatePad 11” PaperMatte Edition, Huawei’s first PaperMatte Display Tablet that will provide users an unprecedented paper-like reading and writing experience. Moreover, Huawei will also be introducing the all-new HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 3 – giving you an elevated crystal-clear listening experience. Make sure to keep your eyes glued to the screen and stay tuned for the official announcement on Huawei Official Website and HUAWEI Official pages on Facebook or Instagram.

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Mooncake Festivals in Kuching 2023

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It’s that time of the year again. Mid-autumn Festival is around the corner. With that, there are two Mooncake Festivals happening in Kuching now. One at Carpenter Street and the other one at Batu Kawah.

I don’t understand why they called it “Mooncake Festival” instead of “Mid-autumn Festival”. There is no such thing as “Mooncake Festival” elsewhere except in Kuching LOL!! Do not expect to see mooncake showcases in the Mooncake Festivals. There’s none. Even the festival in Chinese is called mid-autumn and not mooncake. Go figure…

I’ve visited two of them. The following are the posts I made on Instagram.

Kuching Intercultural Mooncake Festival, Carpenter Street

Date: 20th-29th September (Evening)

Batu Kawa Mooncake & Lantern Carnival

Date: 23rd September – 1st October (Evening)

Anyway, you still have a few more days to visit the festival. There’s no harm in having a look and feeling the fun of the festival. I would say to go early. As early as 5 pm if you want to avoid the crowd and to get a better parking spot. However, Kuching people seemed like no need to work haha! They will show up even by 4.30 pm ;p

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Four Easy Frozen Puff Pastry Ideas

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Frozen puff pastry is so versatile. There is no need to make it yourself. It’s a lot of work. Just take it out of the freezer and defrost it to use. Quick and easy. Bake in oven or air fryer. You can make anything with it. Here are some ideas for you that you can try out for yourself.

Rainbow Sprinkles Puff

If you do not have sprinkles, just use sugar. You can never go wrong with sweet and buttery pastry. So simple and easy to make. Shape it to any shape you like.

One-ingredient Mini Croissant

If your pastry sheet is of a bigger size, you can make the standard-size croissant. Of course, you will have to adjust the baking time and temperature for it. Bake till it’s golden brown and you are good to go. Eggwash it if you want. I’m just too lazy to break the egg for it haha!

Tuna Puff

I was trying to clear the canned tuna that was opened. So I made tuna puff with it. Eggwash is optional.

Nian Gao Puff

This is great for the Lunar New Year. No messy oil splatters, no need to deal with deep frying. Just wrap the nian gao in the puff pastry and bake or air fry it.

Lastly, have fun trying! Check out my YouTube channel and My Kitchen for more baking and cooking adventures.

Oh! In case you do have XiaoHongShu 小红书, feel free to follow me there at 艾艾倪 . The language I used on this platform is exclusively Chinese using Simplified Chinese.

By the way, I just started Lemon8, feel free to follow me there at Lovebellbelle. The language used here is a mixture of English and Malay.

I only share food & beverage-related topics in these accounts. Hope to see you there!

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