Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Saturday, April 19, 2014
Royal Brunei Airlines: New Aircraft B787 and Service to Bali
I was so happy to hear the news that Royal Brunei now flies to Melbourne with new better schedule, and will resume Royal Brunei Airlines service back to Denpasar, Bali.
Little about Royal Brunei Airlines.
Royal Brunei Airlines is a flag carrier of Sultanate of Brunei. Royal Brunei Airlines hub is Brunei International Airport.
From Brunei International Airport, Royal Brunei Airlines currently flies to Asia, Australia Middle East, and to the U. K.
Royal Brunei Airlines destinations are included Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Mulu, Kota Kinabalu, Jakarta, Surabaya, Hong Kong, Sydney, Jeddah and London Healthrow.
- Pinnacles in Mulu National Park
- Jeddah at night
I liked their service. Cabin crew were very attentive and always smiling. they also spoke good English, since Brunei is English speaking-country despite their national language is Bahasa Malayu.
As a matter of the fact, cabin crew of Royal Brunei is multiracial. Since Brunei is such a small country and they can not fill their employees only with locals, they hire cabin crew countries, such as the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia.
- Royal Brunei Airlines cabin crew new uniform
One thing I noticed during the flight was a gorgeousness of business class toilet.
I was surprised that sink of the bathroom is made with real gold.
- Business Class Toilet on Royal Brunei Airlines
The seats of Royal Brunei Airlines was comfortable. Even in coach class, there was an enough legroom.
OK now it is about Royal Brunei Airlines new aircraft, B787 Dreamliner.
Royal Brunei Airlines started their service to Melbourne with newest aircraft in the business, Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Royal Brunei also revamped the schedules of their services to and from London and Melbourne, so that Royal Brunei can offer better connection in Brunei for Royal Brunei passengers who fly from London to Melbourne v.v.
some other Airlines which operates B787 Dreamliner are United Airlines, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Aeroflot, and Air Canada.
- Royal Brunei Airlines 787 cabin view
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49HWSVc7td4
(courtesy of Royal Brunei Airlines)
Another good new of Royal Brunei Airlines is that Royal Brunei Airlines will resume their service back to Bali on July 26th, 2014.
So this will make it possible to fly Royal Brunei Airlines from their destinations to fascinating Bali.
I am going to Bali this summer, so if by the change I would like Royal Brunei Airlines to Bali and see how good the services in the air and on the ground.
- Balinese Dancers of Kecak Dance
- World famous sunset at Kuta Beach, Bali
Ok, I am so glad that Royal Brunei is growing again with its new B 787 Dreamliner service and adding new destination to Bali.
Hope someday Royal Brunei will fly over to the U. S. with B787 Dreamliner, so that I can experience Royal Brunei Airlines friendly service again.
Ok guys, Bon Voyage! ã‚ã‚¿━━━ヽ(ヽ(゜ヽ(゜∀ヽ(゜∀゜ヽ(゜∀゜)ノ゜∀゜)ノ∀゜)ノ゜)ノ)ノ━━━!
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Cash, Traveler’s Check or Card? Secure Your Money When Traveling in Asia
- Siam Commercial Bank money change at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok
- RHB Bank and UOB Bank Currency Exchange At Changi Singapore Airport
Not only to travel in Asia, but also to any international destinations, you may wonder how you can secure your money while traveling in Asia?
"Cash, Traveler's Check or Card?" is always the question when you think about securing your money while you are traveling in Asia.
In general, in most of the countries, it is pretty safe to travel. But if you are not that lucky, you may be a victim of crime in overseas.
So the question is always, "cash traveler's check or card?" Which method is the best way to secure your money?
- Money exchange in Fascinating Kuta Bali, Indonesia.
CASH, TRAVELER'S CHECK OR CARD?
Which one is the best one to secure your money during your trip to Asia?
- President Aquino of the Philippines with currency of the Philippines, Pesos
I,who is writing this article do not really know which is the best way to secure your money. Cash, Traveler's Check or Card?
So I decided to have comparison among cash, traveler's check or card, and I picked up the pros and cons of Cash, Traveler's Check and Card.
So Let's have a comparison among Cash, Traveler's Check and Card.
- Example of Japanese Yen
I believe, cash is the worst method among cash traveler's check and card, to secure your travel money.
Among cash, traveler's check and card, cash is the only thing that does not chose who they belong to.
If your source of money is only cash when traveling in Asia, you may be in a big trouble.
Just because that reason alone, I would not recommend you to bring all the cash when traveling to Asia.
Still you wanna carry your cash? There is a way to bring your cash or even traveler's check and card on you.
May backpackers bring passport neck pouch to secure their cash, traveler's check or card, even their passport.
- Sample of Travel Neck Pouch
Usually, you can keep several of cards and passport together. For some Japanese backpackers, this is a necessity.
I do not really like to carry travel neck puoch because it is not fashionable, and sometimes it is obvious that you are carrying something important. So it may attract a crime. But many people told me it is useful.
So what if you lost your money and you do not have no cash, traveler's check or card on you at all?
If you are U. S. citizen, go to nearest Embassy of the United States or Consulate of the United State.
They will not lend you money, but instead, they may arrange your return flight to the U. S. and keep you safe within their premise.
They will also issue a one time only passport for you to back to the U.S.
Will you get mad that you cannot continue traveling? Remember, without money, traveler's check or card, it is impossible to continue your journey. Your SAFETY is most important when in Asia, or in overseas.
I have an impression that the many banks and currency exchange places in Asia and the rest of the world stopped accepting Traveler's checks.
Among cash, traveler's check and card, traveler's check is pretty safe way to secure your money while traveling in Asia and the rest of the world.
In U. S., you can go to your local back you have your account with, or at nearest American Express office to purchase traveler's check.
I believe, in U. K. and throughout Europe, Thomas Cook Travelers Check is very popular.
- Thomas Cook Travel in London
Good thing about traveler's check is that even if you loose it, the issuing company, they can reissue your traveler's check.
For example if your travelers check is American Express traveler's check, you can visit or call your nearest American Express Traveler's Check office to report the loss and reissue your traveler's checks so that you can keep on traveling.
Even you need to pay about 2 % of the fee to purchase traveler's chekcs, among cash, travelers check and card, this is the distinct part about traveler's checks.
- American Express Currency Exchange Counter at Birmingham Airport, U. K.
- AMEX counter at Copenhagen Airport
The can about traveler's check is that, in order for you to check your traveler's check, you need to bring your passport with you. Basically, they take any IDs good on international levels, but most of all the time, unfortunately passport is the only good ID when you are in Asia, and in overseas.
Finally, it is time for CREDIT CARDS. Among cash, traveler's check and card, CREDIT CARD seems to be the most popular ways to being your travel money on you while you are traveling in Asia or the rest of the world.
Surprisingly, you can find ATM anywhere you go in Asia, and mos of all the time, you can withdraw your money on ATM suscessfully.
- ATM machine in Yangon Myanmar
- ATM Machine in Tokyo, Narita Airport
- ATM machines in Jakarta
- ATM machines in Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City
You can also bring your prepaid card or Bank Debit Card with Master or Visa logo on it, and you can use it at ATM machine in your destination.
- Chase Liquid Debit Card with Visa Logo
I know that American Express has debit card, as well and I can be used in Asia and overseas, as well.
You can also make a travel debit cards.
Travelex is famous for currency exchange, but they also have travel money or card called Cash Passport.
This card is not available in the U. S.. but in countries,such as, U. K., Japan, Australia and Canada, you can make Cash Passport, load your money on your card, and use it as credit card and debt card.
- Bank of America Travel Rewards Card with chip and pin (see above the card number starting with 4000)
I noticed that in South East Asian Countries, such as, Singapore and Malaysia, if you want to withdraw your money on ATM machine, your card need to have a chip and pin on it.
So what if your card does not have "chip and pin?"
Don't worry, you can always do CASH ADVANCE at any bank that deal with Visa, Master or American Express.
Overall, I would say CARD is the best way to secure your travel money among cash, traveler's check and card.
So, cash traveler's check or card, which ever your travel money method is, enjoy your trip and Bon Voyage!
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