New York! New York!

I bring you the great New York City! Lots of firsts here, this is my first holiday in a year, my first trip out of the UK which isn't work related which also means my first trip where I can actually walk around the city instead of being cooped up in an office!I absolutely love New York City. I don't know what it is, but the vibe you get from the city that never sleeps is amazing.Now I am an avid fan of lists, I like...

Las Vegas, USA

Thanks to CSI, I've always considered Last Vegas to be a city with plenty of drunk hooligans on the streets. Not the type of place for a family holiday. I'm glad I was wrong. During summer, Las Vegas is flooded with families, children and old folks enjoying their holiday break. Yes Vegas is ALL about gambling, but there's plenty of other things to do as well...   Getting there... Budget airlines like US Airways...

United States of America - Planning Your Trip

I was very fortunate last year to be sent to Chicago for training. And I took the opportunity by taking a week off after that to check out Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Before I rave about how great the trip was, here are some tips I would like to share :     Book your flight and apply your visa early, especially during summer (mid year). The visa application can be a...

Beijing, China

Tadaaaa! A big *muaks* to the Monkee for inviting me to contribute here. I simply love traveling too and last year was THE highlight of my traveling adventures. I'll start with Beijing, my most recent trip early this year. But please never ever visit China during the winter season. If it wasn't a free trip there (the few perks I get from being a corporate slave), I would prefer to avoid sub-zero weather. ...

Shen Zhen, China

Shen Zhen is a train ride away from Hong Kong. You would need a separate visa to get into Shen Zhen and if you're not local, you are deemed as an 'alien'. Look closely to your entry slip. I guarantee you, that's what it says you are: an alien - and will be so for the length of your stay.I'm not a fan of China. But I'll keep my prejudices to myself. It's a personal thing. Like I said, it is a train ride away. You can...

Sovereign Hill, Ballarat

Sometime last year I did a story for Going Places, the in-flight magazine for Malaysian Airlines about Sovereign Hill in Ballarat, Victoria. It was a really fun piece to do and even though it was my second visit to Sovereign Hills, I still enjoyed the atmosphere.To those who has been there, you will remember it as the oldies town. Mainly because the whole place is set back in the gold mining days. The whole place is...