Protest In Bangkok

If you are thinking of taking a weekend trip to Bangkok this weekend - you better cancel your trip even though I know some would love to see the Golden lighting there but the authorities fear that things might turn violent during the weekend.   It looks like a civil war is about to start and I haven’t seen one of this in a long time now.   But yes it can turn ugly - and I was in one in Vietnam some 20 yrs ago - and had to be evacuated out of there by a special group - so my advice - better be safe than sorry.

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Cuba Here I Come !

Cuba here i come at the end of March !  i refused to go during the March break because it is so expensive !  and very crowded too in Cuba - just about anyone i know from my small town is in Cuba suntanning and making a fool of themselves.  But did you know that WestJet has a sale on for it’s flight as well as 7 nights for as little as $999 - so I’m taking advantage of it .. and packing my best wrinkle cream for this trip.

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Narita Airport

If you are at the Narita Airport and looking for some noodles at the noodle bars, just so you know that the noodle bar is currently being refurbished.  But don’t worry you can still head up to the ANA lounge for some other food.  So armed with my equestrian apparel i propped myself in the lounge chair and  enjoyed a beer on them.

For those who are not aware of this, there are three ANA Lounges at Narita Airport.  One is right after the security checkpoint while the other two are at the end of the airport with one being ANA Lounge First and the other ANA Lounge.  ANA Lounge First are restricted to Star Alliance Gold members flying First class while the other lounge are for Star Alliance Gold.

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Norway

A friend who had just returned from Norway - sent these awesome and breath-taking pictures of his trip on a hike in Norway to tempt me into promising that the spouse and I would join him and his for his next trip.  i joked with the spouse who was reading on relacore reviews that the view was so spectacular even if i were to shiver and my knees goes jello - it would be worth it.

My friend dared me to stand on the edge when i reach Kjerag and look down 1000 meters at Lysefjord.  It is legal to skydive from these mountains if you didn’t know by now.  So if you are into all this heights and adventure - power to you.    Lysefjord, a fjord located in Forsand in south-western Norway and yes - i was there in 2005 to watch U2 concert.

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I Love Taiwan

Need I say more?  hehe!!  greeted at Taiwan airport with this - can only make one laugh - who needs anti wrinkle cream when you can see something like that right?  I’ve always loved Taiwan - not only is the food great - the shopping is even better.

The first thing we did was to go to the Shihlin market of course!  See these jellies ! yums! supposed to give you a cooling effect for your body.  Good for those who have had lots of fried food and curries.  When visiting the Shihlin market be prepared to eat standing up.   For some the Shihlin Market can be quite exhilarating - the amount of things on sale displayed and all sorts of food - and not only food we are talking about here  - it’s pretty darn good food.

The famous betel nut ladies selling betel nuts in skimpy outfits.

Mullet roe or Karasumi - quite expensive mind you..! but super yuummmyy..!!

Old district in Taipei

Some chicken feet found in Shihlin Market

A bean curd place

A place famous for its croissant in Taipei.

This is how the croissant looks like in Taiwan.

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Traveling First Class

Traveling so much for work, you would think that a cross country moving wouldn’t defeat me but as i waited in the airport from Hong Kong back home a good 18 hours flight with transit in Alaska, i cannot but thank my lucky star taht I’m traveling first class and in one of the best airline - Singapore Airlines.  Known for its hospitality and beautiful gals in kebaya - their signature uniform.  But truth be told, the hostesses are always nice on first class even on Malaysian Airlines.   We flew in United Airlines first class too - but the matronly looking hostess weren’t as nice as the asian counterparts.  So what do you think ..??  are the Asian airlines a lot better ..?? when it comes to hospitality?  well, don’t make comparison if you are taking economy class though - because i remember taking Cathay Pacific from Hong Kong to Singapore and the hostess weren’t even there as soon as we boarded the plane till we landed.

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Dragonfly Inn, Annapolis Valley

Dragonfly Inn reminds me of Gilmore Girls, so being a huge fan of that show, we just had to check out this inn.  More like a bed and breakfast and like almost all B & B .. they did not disappoint at all. If you are passing thru’ Nova Scotia on the way up to Halifax, you might just want to spend a nite at this cozy and lovely inn.  We brought our  xbox 360 since they have high speed internet and dvd machines in the rooms. You can also try the Coach house if you have kids .. as they have microwave ovens and a fridge for you.  I absolutely love the cozy rooms .. although i could use a bigger bathtub ..and a jacuzzi in the room would be even better.  The rates are very reasonable.. at $149 Canadian..  for the suite rooms and breakfast included as well.  Check out time is 3pm .. which is very rare in the hotel industry.. and check in is as early as 11am.  You would love that the inn is located at the heart of the Evangeline Trail and only a short walk to Fort Anne and the Historic Gardens.  There are cafes and markets as well as specialty stores in the valley, and we will go back there when we get the chance.

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Vacation During Winter

Many had asked me about where to go for winter, truth be told, i would love to fly to Perth, when we have winter here.  But Perth is the other way around and planning for  orlando vacations like most people would in this part of the world, would be a lot more feasible.  Why..?? well, first off .. Orlando is a lot closer, so the airfare .. and accommodation is so much more cheaper.. and value for money.

Some choose Cuba.. and i love Cuba and Mexico too.. but once you are there.. it’s like the whole of Canada.. and US residents are there.  And a vacation is a time where you wanna get away from everything familiar right..??  so just imagine.. bumping into someone you know from your town…  now that can’t be that fun.  hahhaha!!!   So where do you go for your winter vacation..??  which spot is your favorite..?? some i know goes back to the same place year after year.  Are you like that..??

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Traveling During The Flu Season

So you have a business or vacation trip.. and now you not only have the flu season here.. there is the H1N1 swine flu, you have to be afraid of.  So do you cancel your trip..?? and stay home.. and wait for the flu season to be over.. ??  Or can one travel.. since you’ve heard .. the swine flu is quite deadly..?? So the question again..  can one travel .. during all these outbreaks.. or do one stay home and do alli reviews instead.

Experts said.. that if you are on the high risk list - then you should try to avoid traveling. So who are the high risk group..??  If  you are a pregnant woman .. or adult over 65, babies and a kid under 5 and if you have chronic illness .. then you should speak with your family doctor first.

Health screening in other countries.. are not guaranteed .. but at this time.. in the USA .. they are saying they will not be screening.   Wearing a mask may not prevent you from catching the flu or H1N1 .. but washing your hands.. with soap and water.. plus not putting things in the seat pockets of your flight.. may save you the hassle of seeing a doctor during your vacation or business trip.

Note that.. you will not be guaranteed a refund.. even if the hotel or the country you are going to .. has an outbreak.. just before you leave for your trip.  But you can always ask.. and the hotel or travel agent .. may be able to compromise. Make sure you by travel insurance.. because they may not refund you for the canceled trip.. you will always be reimburse .. when you get sick during the trip.. or vacation.. and need medical care.

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LifeTime Of Free Flight

We’ve often heard that when you have a baby on board a plane, you and your child gets a lifetime free flight with the airline.  But one wonder how you can get on the plane.. when you are about to give birth right..?? plus if it was an emergency delivery.. which woman in the world would want it.. at 10,000 feet high in the air..  with no doctors right..?? one could die .. of complication even in the hospital.. so in the air.. with no proper medication .. and proper facilities..  even if you have an online backup like a doctor on speaker.. or online.. it’s still not the same.  Anyhow, someone .. mother and son are gonna have free flights for the rest of their life..  from AirAsia.  Mother gave birth to a baby boy on flight from Penang to Kuching .. and lucky for her..  there was a doctor on board.  Would you wanna hav a lifetime of free flight?

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