Travel
Flying To The Philippines Without Going Through Manila
Most people think of Manila as the place to fly to when they want to go to the Philippines. The thing is, Manila is in the northern island of Luzon and would require connecting flights to the middle island of Visayas and the southern island mass of Mindanao. The schedules of these connecting flights are … Continue reading
Hotel Ambassador, Istanbul: Boutique Hotel With A Breathtaking View
For some reason or another, I’ve always prefer staying somewhere other than the usual international hotel chains. I throw caution to the winds and book a stay in a Swiss farmhouse near the French border or a boathouse that’s just a tram ride away from the centre of the endless party of Amsterdam. And if … Continue reading
Of Carabao Rides, Climbing The Harbour Bridge & Other Regrets
It’s 9.46pm KL time and the Malaysian Airlines flight crew have just cleared away the remains of the in-flight meal. I’ve finished browsing the newspaper, have read the in-flight magazine from cover to cover, and am now nursing my second cup of mineral water. I peer through the double-paned pressurised window but can’t see anything … Continue reading
How To Avoid An ‘Ambush’ By Customs Officers At Jakarta Airport
If you are traveling to the Jakarta, the last thing you want to do is to be asked by Indonesian Customs to open up your luggage and endure a 100% check of your personal stuff and unmentionables. The Preliminaries: Just before exiting Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, everyone must fill up a Customs Declaration Form and hand … Continue reading
3 Cities In 3 Days
New year, additional responsibilities, more travelling in the horizon. For starters, 3 cities in 3 days: Singapore yesterday, Batam today, Jakarta tomorrow. Batam is an Indonesian island which is a 45-minute ferry ride from Singapore Harbour Centre. Adult one-way ticket costs S$24, can be bought online, and can be paid for using a credit card. … Continue reading
