Monthly Archives: February 2012

Roller Coaster Rides for a Business Trip


In the Kuala Lumpur business district, also known as the Golden Triangle, you are surrounded by mega shopping centres. We’re talking massive centres. Large enough to host its own indoor theme park – YES! A gigantic indoor theme park holding 133,000 square feet of thrilling rides including a 7 story high roller coaster! In between meetings, this was a ride too good to pass up.

 

If you come to Kuala Lumpur business district (also the Golden Triangle), you will see mega shopping centres all round you. I’m talking about massive centres which are large enough to host their own indoor theme park. A giant indoor theme park can hold 133,000 square feet of thrilling rides, including a 7 storey high roller coaster! This was a ride too good to pass up between meetings.

 

Standing in our business attire, my boss and I entered the Cosmos World Theme Park in the Time Square shopping centre like 2 gladiators ready to conquer this man-made beast.

But first, we needed tickets. Lining up and looking completely out of place with these young, tiny children, who may have been teenagers, we asked the lady behind the ticket counter for two seats on the monster ride. Taking one look at my boss, she calmly informed me there was an age limit to this ride as they would like to avoid heart attacks. My boss, hard of hearing due to the crazy theme park music and flashing lights (not his age) smiled sweetly at the girl while I convinced her that this ride will not be the end of him.

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Spainish Culture


Made up of 17 separate communities each with a unique culture and feel, Spain is known as a geographically large country which a common thread runs throughout all different regions. Certainly, coming to Spain, don’t miss a chance to experiencing Spanish culture. Here are some guides for you.

 

Language

Castellano is the official Spanish language of Spain and is spoken across the country. There are however several regional dialects as well as officially recognised languages in Galicia, Catalonia and the Basque country. Castillian Spanish is, however, spoken in these regions too, so learning Spanish ensures you will be understood wherever you travel in Spain.

 

Food

Eating and drinking is an integral part of Spanish culture.

Lunch is the most important meal of the day and is usually eaten any time between around 1.30pm and 3.30pm. Traditionally, Spanish people leave their place of work at lunchtime to eat with the family, something that still happens today.

 

The evening meal is Spain is generally eaten at around 10pm or later. In bars and restaurants, Spanish people often share a selection of small plates (tapas), which would typically include cured hams and meats, regional cheeses, perhaps some seafood and a slice of tortilla (Spanish omelette).

 

Drink

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Best Cape Town accommodation for business trips


If you are visiting the so-called Mother City on business, then you will need to find just the right Cape Town accommodation to act as a comfortable base for the duration of your trip. With world-class conference facilities to be found across the city, Cape Town is a hub for many industries and each year brings thousands of visitors to the Cape for a wide number of conferences, seminars, meetings, functions and other business events. The Cape Town International Convention Centre is just one of the many world-class conference facilities to be found in the city, hosting a large number of national and global events throughout the year. There are also many other international companies represented in Cape Town, with offices based in the CBD and beyond.

Finding the right accommodation in Cape Town for your business needs should not be a challenge if you consider the following tips:

Make your accommodation bookings as soon as you have finalised your travel plans. As a major holiday destination, Cape Town accommodation prices fluctuate during the peak summer travel season (November-March). Last minute bookings can also become tricky during the peak season, so planning ahead is the best way to ensure that you find accommodation in due time.

 

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Green Packing and Online Travel Insurance


The wise eco-traveller knows that there is only one tourist destination and preserving it for future generations is pertinent. As a world trekker, it is our responsibility to prevent or minimise the negative effects we make on the wherever place we visit here on Earth. Going around places takes more than just taking chances of budget airline sales and economical online travel insurance.

Below are some tips on how to make your trip more earth-friendly and meaningful. Your travel insurance Australia agent will definitely approve these guidelines and will be proud of you.

Be prepared to accept the different cultures along your routes. Study their customs and you’ll probably understand that they’re more sensible than you think. One way to do this is to make your trip a cultural immersion rather than a simple photo-op affair.

Try to read about the places you’re going to visit.

There are many guidebook and travel tips that can be found in many bookshops and on the internet. Browsing through these materials also helps you plan a much more specific itinerary and lessens unexpected costs.

In researching about the places to visit, be aware of the local history. A friend once told me that this is important to keep you from committing political faux pas and save your embassy from a lot of unnecessary work. Learn to say common words such as simple greetings, please and thank you.

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