The tourism success of Malaysia is something we can all learn from. According to the latest data from the UN World Tourism Organization, it is the second most visited country in Asia after China. Boasting of 24.6 million arrivals last year, it ranks No. 9 globally among countries with the most number of tourists, next only to the UK, Turkey & Germany. Hard to believe, but this is only because "in Malaysia, we treat tourism as a serious business." These words were uttered by no less than Malaysia's Minister of Tourism, YB Dato’ Sri Dr. Ng Yen Yen, who met with the ... Continue Reading...
Cafe Noriter, Taft: design inspirations
If you're a student of De La Salle University and DLSU-College of St. Benilde starting in 2009, you'd probably relate to this place. Perched atop the Tapa King on Taft Avenue (Manila), Cafe Noriter is a favorite hang-out of La Sallians. And for good reason, it's simply one of the most wonderfully-designed places I've seen. Cool, laid-back and casual..it perfectly epitomizes the phrase "kick back and relax!" The regulars call Noriter their playground where they can unwind after school, pore over books or stoop doing their assignments. You can even sit on the ... Continue Reading...
Kids fly for free with Qatar Airways while Malaysia Airlines bans babies
I've never ridden the award-winning Qatar Airways but I thought this is a great promotion and it would be a sin not to share with my readers: an adult booking a flight to the Middle East by August 27, 2011 pays zero fare up to two kids. Only travel taxes and surcharges shall apply. The promo, meant to encourage family holidays, is good to use in the following destinations: Abu Dhabi, Aleppo, Amman, Bahrain, Beirut, Damascus, Doha, Dubai, Kuwait, Muscat and Riyadh - all in the Middle East. Here's the complete fine print: (via Qatar Airways website) Ticket holders ... Continue Reading...
Henann Resort at Alona Beach, Bohol
It's a shame that I've travelled out of the country these past few months MORE than visiting the islands. Beach bumming is one thing I truly miss, and I don't want to be in Phuket or Bali for that because the Philippines has some of the world's most beautiful beaches! My envy meter has escalated because my media friend Jingjing sent me these photos of her recent vacation in Henann Resort, the latest luxury resort to open in the booming island of Bohol. Henann is formerly the Alona Palm Beach Resort which has now been acquired by the Boracay Regency Group of ... Continue Reading...
Australian tourist visa application & requirements
I almost gave up on travelling to Australia. That's because I got all my documents ready less than a week before my scheduled date of travel. In its website, the Australian Embassy in Manila says processing time for tourist visas is five to seven working days (emphasis on working). I thought to myself " how can I possibly do this?" But my sponsor encouraged me to just try. And so I did! :D Let me say I had a very good experience dealing with the Australian Embassy (as opposed to the US Embassy Manila where horror stories abound). I did not meet anybody from the ... Continue Reading...
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