Read more about the article For Malaysians – Which country would you need a travel visa?

For Malaysians – Which country would you need a travel visa?

I remembered the time when I had to apply for a Visa because Air Asia wanted to send me to India.

It was one of the very few times that I had to go through the process of figuring out the Visa application process and to my dismay, India’s Visa was one of the most complicated ones to obtain.

Australia was fairly simple and I had it done online. For China, I got it sorted via a travel agent.

So, as you can imagine, getting a Visa could be fairly straightforward or thoroughly vexing!


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Vago, The Baggage Compression Device

Did you hear about the brand new travel tool, now available in Malaysia (and also sold internationally)?

It’s the ultimate baggage compression device perfect for travelers, called Vago!

I’m sure we’ve all experienced that one travelling dilemma: packing.

It always come down to having to make sacrifices to leave out some of your favourite tops just because your luggage is full. Or practicing mindfulness while vacation-shopping because you know you can’t bring back too much or you won’t be able to zip your luggage.


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Read more about the article Novotel Phu Quoc Resort, Phu Quoc night market, shopping in Phu Quoc, sightseeing

Novotel Phu Quoc Resort, Phu Quoc night market, shopping in Phu Quoc, sightseeing

I set foot on Phu Quoc without expectations and was just looking for a good time drinking beers at the inaugural Phu Quoc Beer Festival.
My friends and I arrived late evening – excited but hungry after a transit from HCMC. Even in our fatigued state, we noticed our clean and efficient the Phu Quoc airport was.
It helped that the immigration took less than 15 minutes and we got our luggages almost immediately after. There were a few shops selling refreshments so I grabbed a quick drink while waiting for my shuttle to Novotel Phu Quoc.

The shuttle arrived punctually and in 15 minutes I stood in the lobby of Novotel Phu Quoc waiting to check in.


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Read more about the article Windsor Plaza Hotel Vietnam: Exploring District 5 for shopping, food and culture

Windsor Plaza Hotel Vietnam: Exploring District 5 for shopping, food and culture

I was told that there is a a popular saying in Vietnam that goes “Eat in District 5, Live in District 3, See in District 1“.

Well then, I’m obviously in the right place since my hobby is eating! 🙂

I was coddled and cosseted in the comfortable 5 star hotel – Windsor Plaza Hotel (review HERE), located within District 5 and spent my daylight hours exploring its surroundings.
The best part of the hotel (to me) is its proximity to 2 wholesale haven – An Dong Plaza (air-conditioned) and An Dong Market (dry/wholesale produce market).

An Dong Wholesale Market

On one morning I went shopping as early as 6:30 am at An Dong wholesale market which is akin to Pratunam Bangkok with its grubby exterior, tiny lots and narrow aisles which are mostly blocked by the shopkeepers sitting in the aisles as they have nowhere else to sit.

Local products are the top priority here with a plethora of messy, winding stores offering shoppers Vietnamese candied fruits, clothes, local produce and handmade items.


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