Hippo x Salzburg, Austria Travel Blog

My first time in Austria, also my first visit in Salzburg.
Honestly, I knew nothing about Salzburg before my visit, and only got to know the Mozart's birthplace from my sister.
Then, I know there is a beautiful Mirabell Gardens from the world's famous movie of The Sound of Music through a friend.
Salzburg is the fourth largest city in Austria, and the city is not very big but with many hidden back streets to wander around.
My first impression about Salzburg is it looks like a fairy-tale-inspired with a fabled city of music, and also many splendid and majestic castles and palaces all over.
It's certainly one of the most romantic and beautiful cities I have ever been to.
I enjoyed every moments in this beautiful city very much!



Without further ado, let's discover this beautiful city through my Salzburg storybook now!





My day in Salzburg started with a great place, the Mirabell Palace & Garden.
It is one of the settings for the world's most well-known musical film "The Sound of Music".
Do Re Mi Fa So La Te, still remember peeps?! :)
That's also one of my all time favourite musical movie in my childhood, sooooo happy that I came here!





The Mirabell Garden is flown over the freshly cut green grass and colourful flowers everywhere.
It's a cute little garden to walk around and one of the must photo stop in Salzburg.



Though the garden is not very big, I love every moments in Mirabell Garden.
It's really a beautiful place, a beautiful place to capture beautiful pictures.



While walking towards to Mozart's birthplace, we crossed over the Makartsteg Bridge which connects the new and old city town.
The pedestrian bridge is very wide and nice to walk around, also a great spot with amazing views of the river and the bridge.





From the bridge, you can see an outstanding far view of the castle and palace.
Wish to go up!



There are so many wishes love padlocks in different colours that tied to the bridge barrier too.





From the Makartsteg Bridge, it's just a short 10-15 minutes walk to the Old Town of Salzburg, Getreidegasse.
It's one of the UNESCO World Heritage landmark to visit.
Inside the old town, there are many beautiful architectures and buildings with international fashion chains to wander around.
If you come here for Mozart's birthplace, you should take the chance to walk on this street.





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One of the must visit popular attraction in the old town is the Mozart's Birthplace.
I think it's worth a visit no matter if you are a fans of Mozart not.
There are numerous original items, like portraits, personal items back into the 18th century were kept inside the museum.



Mozart was born and stayed in this nice yellow building with his family.
The building looks pretty small from the outside, but it is much bigger from the inside, which covering several floors.
Well, I think Mozart and his family will never thought that their little tiny house can be such an attraction after so many years later.



No pictures and videos are allowed inside the building.
So, the best photo stop at the museum is with the Mozart painting right in front of the entrance.







Headed to the Hartlwirt Gesellschaft for our lunch with the must have dessert in Salzburg, Strudel.
Strudel is a type of sweet layered pastry with a filling of cream, custard and apple inside.
It's too sweet for me; but if you enjoy very sweet dessert, then I think you will love it!







Felt a bit sleepy after the lunch, but we managed to have a photo stop at the Lake Millstatt.
Maybe it was just a short stop, so I find nothing fancy about this place but the changing autumn leaves and weather condition were so perfect to create a beautiful scenes out of the ordinary landscape.



Before the sky turned black, we drove about 1 hour plus to the Lake Bled.
Lake Bled is located in the Northwestern of Slovenia, and the Bled Castle that stands above the lake on the north shore is one of the tourist destination to visit.



We crossed from the lake to the middle of the island with the traditional wooden boats, pletnas.
And these pletnas are operated by standing rowers, which known as pletnars.
No life jackets will be provided, but the ride is certainly safe. :)





You can see the Bled Castle and the Assumption of Mary Church are surrounded by mountains and forests.
The entire view from the river is so gorgeous!



After landing, we have to climb 99 stone steps to reach the top, the Assumption of Mary Church.





There is a legendary tales about this place.
It is said that your wishes will come true when you listen to the church bell and ring it yourself.
Unfortunately, I didn't get to ring the bell because the church was under renovation during my visit!. :(



The whole place is surrounded by beautiful nature.
It's quiet and peace while you are at the top of the beautiful scenery view.



That's all I want to share about Salzburg, and to be honest, we were having short time in Salzburg.
We only stayed there till after lunch, and had to catch the time to the next destination in Slovenia.
I believe there are so many places that I not yet visit in Salzburg, and hopefully for the next time again.


I hope you guys enjoyed reading this post, and don't forget to watch my Salzburg travel vlog! :)

Neutrogena® Capsule Sleeping Mask & Hydrogel Mask

Ever since I'm with Neutrogena®, I have never stopped using this brand because this is one of the most affordable brand at any pharmacies you can find, and also the pricing are affordable with worthy result.
I have used their facial cleanser, makeup remover, and face sheet masks for a year; indeed, I actually never thought that I would stick with this brand for so long, until I used and experienced it myself.
If you never try, you'll never know what is good for you. #youknowwhatImean
This month, I'm so happy that Neutrogena® has launched new face masks after having so many standouts in their product ranges.
So! Let's check out my personal experience with the newly launched for their Capsule Sleeping Mask and Hydrogel Mask.





Apparently, Hydrogel Masks are the face sheet masks and Capsule Sleeping Masks are formulated within individual one-use capsules.





The Capsule Sleeping Mask comes with 2 great selections, one of them is the
Neutrogena® Fine Fairness Capsule Sleeping Mask (red) and another one is the Neutrogena® Hydro Boost Capsule Sleeping Mask (blue).
Both Capsule Sleeping Mask can be purchased at any Watsons outlets @ RM12.90 (10ml)



The pack comes in 10ml size and I think it probably too much for one time use.
Well, you can share the amount with your mother or sisters if you would like to.
Otherwise, you can keep the balance in the fridge for next time use.
I personally love the packaging very much as it provides an on-the-go fix where you can use it anywhere and whenever your skin needs and instant boost.


Each sleeping mask packs with Niacinamide to make skin luminous and radiant looking.
Also, it is made with 100% natural origin Hyaluronic Acid to supply moisture continuously to your skin, and ensure your skin at an optimal hydration level as well as giving your skin an optimally hydrated, radiant, glowing and supple.
The texture is creamy but not in gel type.



How to use?
Step #1: After cleansed your ace, put on facial toner first or apply the capsule sleeping mask straight away.
Step #2: Not only apply on your face, the mask can also apply on your neck or any areas that you want to moisture such as elbows, knees etc.
Step #3: Apply for about 15 minutes to get all benefits just like doing a facial treatment.
You can also use the capsule sleeping mask as an overnight sleeping mask too.
After cleansing and toning your face, apply the mask evenly across your face and neck.
After the product is absorbed completely, leave it overnight and rinse off n the next morning.
The capsule sleeping mask is suitable for 1 mask 1 day.
For extra boost, you can keep the mask in the fridge before application.



My thoughts
Personally, I use a lot of sleeping masks, at least twice in a week or more than that if I came back home late and lazy to apply so many skin care steps.
This Capsule Sleeping Mask delivered a smooth and soft skin texture after using it.
I can instantly tell my face is more hydrated and moisturized.  
It has a very clear fresh smell like pure water.
The texture looks a bit creamy, but it's light when I applied it on my skin and also the creamy texture disappeared after some minutes application.
It's definitely great for dry skin to boost up your skin moisture level.



Neutrogena® Hydrogel Mask is the first to introduce Hydrogel Technology in Mask.
It's 100% paperless Hydrogel mask that delivers stronger efficacy from it's essence-gel making process and it's special obscuring effect.
It also comes with two different choices, which is Fine Fairness Hydrogel Mask (red) and Hydro Boost Hydrogel Mask (blue).
Both face sheet masks are avaiable at all Guardian outlets @ RM13.90 (1pc)



The difference between the 2 masks are the Fine Fairness Hydrogel Mask contains Niacinamide which leaves skin luminous and radiant looking, while the Hydro Boost Hydrogel Mask contains 100% natural derived Hyaluronic Acid, which replenishes moisture continuously, leaving skin optimally hydrated, radiant and supple.
It is said that one mask equals to one bottle of hydrating serum in 15 minutes!





The sheet mask is made of gel material, not a fabric or paper materials, so it is good adherence on skin which perfectly fit around your face.
When using Hydrogel recovery mask, the serum is absorbed into your skin as the hydrogel melts, and the gel can pack in much more nutrients, at least 50% more essence than a cotton sheet can.
Additionally, the hydrogel also helps to keep your skin directly in contact for longer with the nutrients without evaporating as quickly as a cotton sheet would.
Well, the dripping is less compare to paper sheet masks too.



Step #1: Tone your face after cleansing
Step #2: Peel white film backing from the mask sheet and discard
Step #3: Place hydrogel down on face and leave for 15-30 minutes
Step #4: Remove the mask and massage remainng products onto face and neck
Only use once a week.
Can be kept in fridge for extra instant cooling effect and refreshment.
 

My thoughts
After 15 minutes having the mask on me, I noticed my skin looked glowing, refresh, and also it plumping up my skin and leaving it feeling hydrated.
Even Lik noticed that as well.
I enjoyed the fragrance when it stayed very close to my skin, because it smells of some sweet fruits. :)
The mask design and material are comfortable which comes with 2 divided parts, whereby one piece is for the upper part (forehead) and the other piece is for the bottom part (chin).
It fitted properly on my skin, without falling off even I moved around with my housework.
Also, it is true that it is less dripping compare to the other cotton face sheet masks I use, the essence sticks very well on the gel sheet mask.
However, compare to the other face sheet masks I used, the package has very little essence left inside the bag, and also after the mask has been removed.



So, that's my personal experiences and sharing for the Neutrogena® Capsule Sleeping Mask & Hydrogel Mask.
If you are looking for good and affordable masks, you really need to try these products out for yourself!
Lastly, hope you guys enjoy today's beauty post!

Whoosh Eyewear @ 2nd Miss Whoosh Glamorous Event

Lately, there are quite a few different kinds of eyewear shops can be found at the shopping malls.
One of the famous brand that catches my attention is the Whoosh Eyewear, a sister brand of Focus Point.
The reason that Whoosh Eyewear attracts me is because of it's "Choose, Check and Collect" model operation.
When you walk into the shop, it has stated clearly the ordering process as well as the pricing.
The whole process from choosing a frame, testing your eyes, and getting your glasses is very simple and fast, with just 30 minutes and 3 simple steps.
Also, this eyewear brand offers fixed prices on their products and services.





Whoosh Eyewear has well over at least 10 outlets in Malaysia now.
It aims to satisfy trendsetters who value style, quality, and professional advice on-the-go with the concept of "Fast, Fresh, Forward" that perfectly describe the creation of Whoosh.





Whoosh Eyewear offers a wide range of fashionable frames all the way fro Korea, categorized under 5 distinctive styles, "Trendy, Urban, Vintage, Sunnies and Young" at four fixed affordable prices, from RM165 to RM265, with no hidden fees or fine-print charges.





Did you realize that glasses nowadays are treated as a fashion accessory too?
They can easily be an fashion element to spice up your outfit and style, and so here's the Whoosh Eyewear with their series of latest trendy glasses to suit any of your appearances and styles. :)



On the last Tuesday, Whoosh Eyewear has hosted the 2nd annual Miss Whoosh Glamorous event at Nu Sentral together with D'Touch International Sdn Bhd, who was the organizer of the Miss Tourism International World Pageant, to bring all the beautiful delegates from all over the world.









There are 48 stunning women from around the world sashayed down the runway decked in beautiful cocktail outfits and Whoosh's latest eyewear collection.
The new collection is a symbol of style, beauty and confident which dovetailing the brand's persona.
Lastly, the finalists were selected based on their beauty, grace.



This year, the panel judges included Dato' Michael Tio (the Managing Director & Group CEO of PKT Logistics Group Sdn Bhd), Datin Winnie Loo (CEO & Creative Director of A Cut Above), Ms Jojo Tan (Supermodel International 2016 World Winner), and Mr Key Ng (Malaysia Famous Designer).





Congratulations to Miss Netherlands who won the champion!
Not only she walked away with the ambassadorship by Whoosh, the parade Whoosh latest collection successfully, she also owned the much-coveted title of Miss Whoosh Glamorous too!



Once again thanks to Whoosh for the invitation to witness the Miss Whoosh Glamorous 2017. :)
For more information about Whoosh Eyewear, you can visit their official website at www.whoosheyewear.com and FB page at https://www.facebook.com/WhooshEyewear/ or follow them on IG at https://www.instagram.com/whoosheyewear/.