By far, my Most Epic Winning Trip (Switzerland)
I am still over the moon as I’m writing this. Goosebumps creeping in still, the chilling crisp air of the Swiss Alps still linger into my bones and the mesmerizing snowcapped mountains ignite my soul. I am thrilled to share to all of your my fellow blog readers that I am the sole winner of Malaysia that get the chance to snowboarding down the slope with a winter Olympian champion , Gian Simmen organised by Klook.
Pinching myself with excitement
Flash back on how I get to win this was one fine day I saw Klook update a post on a contest of money-cant-buy experience on instagram. I saw the contest and the winning prize was all expenses paid to Switzerland and get the chance to snowboarding down the slope with Gian Simmen. The minute I saw the contest, I kinda said to myself this contest was meant for me to win. haha.. say it manifesting or dreaming but I was game on. I set an alarm on my phone so that I do not miss the chance to join the contest as I have long hours of work and it was really super busy with zoom meetings during the night, occasionally working on weekends and shortage of manpower. I made it a point to join just few days before the due date. I need to submit an entry telling why I want to win this with a video entry. So I wrote a short emotional story with a video of me snowboarding at South Korea in 2023.
Just few days before Christmas 2024, I received an email from Klook that I won and I was estastic. I replied immediately and so many things were running in my mind at that time. But finally after all the crazy things that happening around my life, finally the day that I was waiting for finally arrived.
It was me, myself and the amazing view of Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau mountain .Simply gripped my soul with anticipation and mixed baggage of emotions. Snapshot using my drone - DJI NEO .
I didn’t have chance to extend my leave so it was just short 20-26 Jan 2025. Klook has purchased my flight tickets with Malaysian Airlines flying me from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Zurich, Switzerland, 8-day Swiss Travel Pass, 3-day Ski pass, luxury accommodation at Spinne Hotel plus a VIP curated experience to snowboard down the slopes of the Swiss Alps with an Olympian Champion Gian Simmens. Thank you so much Klook and Jungfraujoch for this money-cant-buy experience. I’ve posted a video about this experience at my instagram page HERE .
This was more than an adventure. It was a priceless experience, a reminder that sometimes, the most extraordinary moments happen when you least expect them. The energy, the vibe, the emotions—I still can’t put them into words. But one thing is certain: I’ll carry this feeling with me forever.
I took a red eye flight with total of 18 hours journey (transit at Doha). Then another 3 hours train ride from Zurich to Grindelwald. By the time I arrived the hotel it was already almost 530pm. I quickly get myself to Intersport Kaufmann to rent my snowboard boots and snowboard as the rest of the gears I already had it with me. The renting gears shop usually closed by 6pm. Some of the items I bought was waterproof winter wear that I managed to find really good deals and function well. I’ve purchased them from Shopee and if you are like me love winter sports or activities, can use the link below as reference:
Waterproof Jacket (2 in 1) come with fleece jacket to keep you warm
Goggles (I bought the kid size)
Waterproof Mittens - I prefer mittens than gloves because it keeps my hands warmer
DJI NEO - by far this is one of the best ‘investment’ i’ve made for my travel’s gadget to have.
A snippet of my Switzerland trip with my DJI Neo drone.
From Grindelwald to Interlaken to Spiez to Zurich. It was just magical. Switzerland has captured my heart in its own unique and mysterious way. I’ll be back.
Thank you Klook for choosing me as the winner for this contest because it is by far one of the most epic winning trip i’ve ever won. I’m just beyond grateful with this opportunity and experience that I would carry it forever.
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