Welcome to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, or better known to the locals as KL, lies along the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It is the heartbeat of Malaysia and serves as a cultural, commercial and transportation centre. This can be seen in the vast number of developments that have been cultivated in the past few years, and...

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Thumbs Up for Malaysia Airline mobile portal

I first read about this new service from MAS I do not really bother to search further. I thought it is just another service that is just "melepaskan batuk di tangga". Well, I was 100% wrong.First, I found the URL is damn easy to remember, http://flymas.mobi I landed at the home page. Very simple and...

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Disruption internet services in Malaysia

There is a disruption in Malaysia's Internet services due to circuit faults on the submarine cable network linking Malaysia and Europe, and said the services would be completely restored by Dec 31. Customers using its Internet services may experience slow browsing.Access to websites hosted in Europe...

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Malaysia products in Harrods London

The day may come in the not-too-distant future when London’s iconic department store might be selling Malaysia’s traditional herbal Viagra, or its famed teh tarik.Themed “Malaysian Craft at its Best,” the event will be Harrods’ biggest promotion of Malaysian arts and craft. It will be held from the...

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Ritz-Carlton won the Best Hotel in South East Asia

THE Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur won the South East Asia’s Hotel of the Year 2011-2011 under the Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards (HAPA) - Regional Series. The hotel was recognised for its commitment to excellence, flawless facilities and personalised care.It was a finalist in five categories — Hotel...

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Where to stay in Bangkok?

What are the best areas of Bangkok to rent? What facilities and services can I expect from a Bangkok serviced apartment? What are the best and worst serviced apartments in Bangkok? Read on to learn the answers to these questions and much more in my simple and easy guide to renting a serviced apartment...

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Vietnam Airline resumed service to Bangkok

Vietnam Airlines (VNA) Saturday resumed its service to international Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok as the Thai airport recommenced full operations after a long shutdown due to antigovernment protesters.Twenty stranded Vietnamese passengers were brought home on the first flight that landed in Vietnam...

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MAS airline new ticketing office in KL Sentral

Malaysia Airlines will integrate ticketing operations for the Klang Valley at KL Sentral in Brickfields from Saturday. Operations at its former head office in Jalan Sultan Ismail will cease.The move was part of ongoing efforts to consolidate direct distribution channel operations for ticketing and related...

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Quran in Hotel room in Malaysia

A copy of the Quran and its intepretation will be made available in most hotel rooms in the country to allow both Muslims and non-Muslims to have “access” to the Holy book.A pilot project recently where a copy of the Quran’s intepretation was placed in several five-star hotel rooms in the Klang Valley....

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Koh Samui Private and Resort Villas - Which one?

When staying on Koh Samui, what are the main differences between booking a resort-owned villa or a privately owned villa?Socialising: On a resort you are not isolated from other people as you are when staying at a private villa. On resorts you get to meet other relaxing holidaymakers with whom you can...

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Malaysia is among world’s best-value destinations - Lonely Planet

LONDON: Malaysia is among world’s best-value destinations, according to travel guide firm Lonely Planet.The British-based company, in its Best In Travel 2011 guide, said Malaysia “is a clever choice for travellers on the lookout for a bargain”.Thanks to the economic crisis, Iceland and London were also...

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Tra Co Beach Vietnam

Tra Co Beach is located in the Northeastern extreme of the “S-shaped Vietnam”, in Quang Ninh province. It is by the border with China, and around 8 kilometers from Mong Cai mountainous town and some 170 kilometers far away from Ha Long. With its advantages in terms of location, the beach is the destination...

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Coconut festival in Sabah

I found this interesting article from mysabah.com. It is about coconut festival held every year in Kudat, Sabah. I must say it is very interesting. From the photos, it is as good as fashion show in Paris or Milan.Please visit this link for the full sto...

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Beca - trishaw

Beca is the Malay word for rickshaw or trishaw here becasue of the commonly found three wheel variety. Trishaw was a common form of transportation right up to the late 80s and some still preferring them in the 90s. While it is a relic of the past, the trishaw is making back these days as a tourist attraction...

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Kuala Lumpur Railway Station

Built in 1910, this was the central hub for the nation's rail transportation before the modern KL Sentral Station. The building has great influences of North Indian Islamic design in its architecture such as beautiful arches, domes, spires and minarets which gives the building a majestic and romantic...

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Satay - Must try food while in Malaysia

Some say satay has Turkish roots due to its similarities to shish kebab but some say it began with Chinese immigrants selling it on the streets. Whatever its origins, staya is almost synonymous with Malay cuisine.Satay is usually marinated beef, chicken or mutton in slightly larger than bite size pieces...

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Sentosa View Hostel in Singapore

If you want to stay in a hostel which is quite nice, clean and affordable then Sentosa view is a nice option. This hostel is located in spottiswood park road. It is close to Outram park MRT & Tanjan pagar MRT. Lots of food courts and shopping markets nearby. Also the hostel is near to the city area.You...

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Smoking and drinking in Thailand

If you arrive as a tourist in Bangkok, you may initially be puzzled as to where to find cigarettes or tobacco. The reason is that tobacco wares are not allowed to be displayed in public and no advertising is allowed.Smaller shops will usually sell cigarettes (which are not expensive, even the imported...

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The Gayana Eco Resort, Sabah Malaysia

Recently reopened in July after major renovation, the Gayana Eco Resort is located in the wilderness of Gaya Island, just a 10 minute boat ride from the city of Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, East Malaysia.True to its name, the resort located on the largest of the five coral reef islands that make up the Tunku...

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Singapore Cheap Hotels & Kampung Glam

Singapore is liked by tourists is an open secret. There are many reasons why tourists across the world like this place. One of the reasons is the top class services provided by the hotels in Singapore. Amenities and services in the Singapore cheap hotels are comparable to the best of the world and what...

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Mekong Delta, Vietnam

The Mekong is one of the major rivers in the world. Starting from the Tibetan Plateau, it flows through China, Burma, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, before joining the South China Sea at the Southern-most tip of Vietnam. The Mekong Delta is the rice-bowl of Vietnam, and also an important aquaculture...

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1Borneo Rainforest, Sabah Malaysia

The first and largest lifestyle hypermall in Malaysian Borneo is offering visitors the unique experience of journeying backwards through time. Now, you can teleport yourself out of the modern world and into the ancient Borneo civilization at the 1Borneo Rainforest.Explore the world of atavistic Borneo...

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Thailand Tourism Recovery Plan

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has embarked on an immediate tourism recovery plan and is working closely with the Thai tourism industry to restore confidence in the destination. TAT has been conducting random interviews with individual tourists at various popular tourism sites around Bangkok,...

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Reviews on Wwoofing in Korea

Despite some uncomfortable experiences that I encountered during wwoofing in Korea, I can't stress enough how wwoofing has taught me about Korean culture and their lifestyle. The farming is unquestionably tiring but self-redeeming at the end of the day. As I'll be going to Korea again, I can't...

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How to Purchase Tickets from T'Way Airlines for Jeju Island

After becoming a member, let's book a flight ticket to Jeju Island!Go to T'Way Airlines website: http://www.twayair.com/Follow the steps below. To become a T'Way Airlines member, check the post here. Choose LoginKey in user nameKey in passwordClick Login to go to the next page.Once you successfully...

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How to Register for T'Way Airlines

I've been comparing and searching every nook and cranny of all available flights in South Korea for the cheapest flight ticket to Jeju Island this November and found T'Way Airlines to be the cheapest! ^^At the time of search; 15,000 won for one way. Before we book the ticket, let's go the steps to become...

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Taman Narmada in Bali, Indonesia

Located just 11 km east of Mataram, Taman Narmada is a beautiful water garden which was constructed by the King of Mataram in 1805 as a replica of the summit of Mount Rinjani and its Crater Lake, Segara Anakan, when he was no longer able to climb the 3,726 m-high Mount Rinjani to make offerings to...

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If You Only Have One Day in Seoul

I hope it's not too late to wish Selamat Hari Raya!! I know that Ramadhan is finally over and we could gorge as much festival food as we can but do mind your waist line okay? This is a reminder for myself as I need to put off some weight before November as winter will come pretty soon and...

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SIA Promotion in India

Singapore Airlines, the world’s most awarded airline introduces its latest fare promotion to Singapore.In collaboration with Singapore Tourism Board’s “Uniquely Singapore Weekend” campaign, travellers in group of 2 or more can now avail all-inclusive return economy class airfare to Singapore at only...

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Thousands stranded after Thai airports close

Bangkok: Thousands of tourists were stranded in Thailand on Saturday, a day after anti-government protests forced airports to close. Phuket and Krabi airports became targets of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) after thousands of its supporters clashed with riot police on Friday.Hundreds of...

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Interesting places in Indonesia

Nangro Aceh Darussalam:There is the mosque am most beautiful in Indonesia that is the Great Baiturrahman mosque that has 5 turrets, Sabang has the busy port.In Sabang have the Island of the Laot Lake that is very beautiful and have the Island Marine Park Rubiah.At the Lhokseumawe area has the international...

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Happy Birthday, Malaysia

Today 31st August 2011 is Malaysia 51th birthday. To all Malaysian, Happy Birthday and may Malaysia stay peaceful and harmony forever!!!!!...

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Vacation in Philippines

A vacation in the Philippines is almost not fair- most tourists don’t have enough time to visit all the places they’d like, and definitely won’t have the time to explore the many attractions the Philippines holds. For those on a limited time schedule, there are a few attractions that shouldn’t be missed...

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Best time to visit Thailand

Thailand's monsoons arrive around July and last into November (the 'rainy season'). They can be uncomfortably, unpredictably sticky. This is followed by a dry, cool period from November to mid-February, followed by much higher relative temperatures from March to June.By far the best time to visit is...

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8 interesting places in Bali, Indonesia

DenpasarThe capital city of Bali, Denpasar has many community temples called "Pura". One is the Museum called Pura jagatnatha which is dedicated to the Supreme God, Sang Hyang Widi Wasa. The statue of a turtle and two dragons (prevalent in all temples) signify the foundation of the world.The Museum...

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New Long Term Pass card

The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) is introducing the new Long Term Pass (LTP) card - for all foreigners residing in Singapore on a long term Visit Pass, Student's Pass, Employment Pass and Dependant's Pass.The card seeks to replace the Visit Pass endorsement in the passports of all long-term...

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Direct flight from Hanoi to Nagoya

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines (VNA) launched its direct service from Hanoi to Nagoya, the third biggest economic hub of Japan, on August 12, announced the carrier.This is the parnering route between the Vietnam Airlines and the Japan Airlines.The direct flights linking Hanoi and Nagoya...

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Spheredivers Homestay, Mabul Island Sabah, Malaysia

Spheredivers Homestay provides accomodation for Divers and Non Divers. Diving packages varies upon guests request whether to dive in Sipadan Island or hunting for small critters around Mabul and Kapalai dive sites. As for snorkelers, its all free to snorkels around Mabul Island.They also provide Discovery...

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Shin Ramen

Picture from Nongshim Ramen.Min Young brought some ramen for me when she visited Malaysia, Shin Ramen products. But I couldn't eat it as I found there is 돈지(돼지고기) in the ingredient. I know what is 돼지고기 dwaejigogi - pork, but I don't know what is 돈지. So, I brought all the ramen and gave it...

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Thailand's Best Party Beaches

Thailand is the place to go if you enjoy lively holidays. It has some of the most visually striking beaches in Southeast Asia and a focus on nightlife. While it also comes with quieter, more laid back beaches, the majority of tourists that head for Thailand are here for the buzz.Partying in PattayaWhile...

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Tourist Attraction get clients from Google

How to get Clients from Google ? Every people from Tourist Attraction business want to get clients from google, but most of them don't know how to publish their profile on google. Today I am going to write article on "How to get Clients from Google without a website".  Just came from ...

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Tourist Attraction in Odessa Texas

Odessa Tourist Attraction Are you looking for Tourist Attraction ? If your answer is yes then you are on the right track to get Tourist Attraction in Odessa of Texas in the United States of America (USA). This website provides excellent resources on  Tourist Places, Ttop 10 axi Service , Budget...

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Let's Learn Korean Traditional Instruments

I enjoyed watching Korean traditional music performance occasionally while traveling around Korea a lot! It's quite different compared to Malaysian traditional music but kinda similar to Chinese or Japanese. Among the instruments, gayageum and haegeum are my favorites. One of the best...

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