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Credit cards de-demonised: Why you should use them
Credit cards. Those guys from the bank call all the time pestering you to take one. But you don’t trust them of course.
You wonder what charges they will add to it. And your parents have never used credit cards. Any kind of debts are bad… and the credit card is the worst of them! You’ve heard enough stories.
As someone who has used credit cards for years, I will in this post attempt to demystify and de-demonise credit cards for you. If you have never used a credit card, read on to understand how credit cards work and how you can use them to your advantage without the risk of losing a single rupee. Continue reading Credit cards de-demonised: Why you should use them
Scotland promotes itself as the place to be in 2019
November 15 (TravelAndy): Scotland’s tourism department is promoting the country as the place to be in 2019 with a host of new openings, festivals, events and anniversaries.
From Edinburgh’sHogmanay to the Glasgow Film Festival, Scotland is no stranger to staging huge international events. 2019 is set to be the year that the country strengthens its reputation as a top event destination as it welcomes the Solheim Cup for the first time, as well as an exciting new TEDSummit.
Read on to discover what’s happening in 2019, the latest food and drink news, impressive hotel openings and exciting new exhibitions to check out during the year ahead. Continue reading Scotland promotes itself as the place to be in 2019
This simple hack will bring your travel costs down
You come across all these articles on social media on how to spend less while travelling to various destinations.
I know I have. In fact, I’ve written several of them myself! But perhaps the biggest factor and most non-complicated way to get your costs down significantly is largely ignored.
What am I talking about? Read on. Continue reading This simple hack will bring your travel costs down
VietJet promotion with tickets from USD0
November 8 (TravelAndy): Vietjet is offering 500,000 promotional tickets priced from USD0 (excluding taxes and fees) in celebration of the upcoming year-end holidays.
Available from 8-10 and 14-16 November 2017 during the golden hours of 1 – 3pm (Malaysian time), travelers will be able to purchase tickets to a whole host of destinations on Vietjet’s network at affordable prices.
These include all international routes to Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia); Seoul, Busan (South Korea); Hong Kong; Kaoshiung, Taipei, Taichung, Tainan (Taiwan); Singapore; Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai (Thailand); Yangon (Myanmar); Siem Reap, Phnom Penh (Cambodia). Continue reading VietJet promotion with tickets from USD0
Let no one tell you how to travel
You’re out drinking with friends and discussing the wonderful time you had in Bali during your recent trip when one of them asks, “Did you go to Ubud?”
“No,” you say. “But I really liked my time at Sanur and Lovina.”
“What! Those are the boring parts of Bali,” he laughs. “Didn’t you party?”
“I did. I was in Kuta for three nights. It was so much fun. I especially liked Skygarden,” you say. That had been a great night. Continue reading Let no one tell you how to travel
AirAsia offers Kolkata-Bali tickets from INR5,999
August 18 (TravelAndy): AirAsia is offering Kolkata to Bali one-way flights from INR5,999.
The budget airline claims to have the fastest connection on this route even though the flight includes a change at Kuala Lumpur.
The flight AK62 departs from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International airport in Kolkata at 00:45 and reaches the KLIA2 airport in the Malaysian capital at 07:10. From there, the flight D7 798 leaves at 10.20 and reaches Ngurah Rai International Airport at Denpasar in Bali at 13:10. Continue reading AirAsia offers Kolkata-Bali tickets from INR5,999
Vietjet offers tickets from USD0
August 9 (TravelAndy): Vietnam-based Vietjet has launched a five-day promotion offering 200,000 super-promotional tickets priced from USD0, excluding fees and taxes.
This campaign is on and will continue till August 13.
The promotion is applicable on all of Vietjet’s international routes from Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang and Hai Phong (Vietnam) to Seoul, Busan (South Korea); Hong Kong; Kaohsiung, Taipei, Tainan, Taichung (Taiwan); Singapore; Bangkok (Thailand); Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia); Yangon (Myanmar); Siem Reap (Cambodia) for travels within September 1, 2017 to May 31, 2018. Continue reading Vietjet offers tickets from USD0
Koh Phangan beyond Full Moon Party: Bottle beach
Most people who go to Koh Phangan — an island in the Gulf of Thailand — for the (in)famous Full Moon Party.
I have no shame in admitting that the two times I have been there, I went for the party [Also read: Dos and don’ts at the Full Moon Party] — the first time solo, and the second time with an old friend.
But while at Koh Phangan, I have tried exploring the island beyond the Full Moon Party.
I had heard about Bottle beach on my first time on the island. Sandra, a friend I made there, had been to the beach which could only be accessed by water and had a lot of good things to say about it. Continue reading Koh Phangan beyond Full Moon Party: Bottle beach
GoAir: 24-hour sale with tickets from INR1014
August 1 (TravelAndy): Indian low-cost carrier GoAir is offering discounts on all-in one way fares with tickets starting from INR1014.
This is a 24-hour offer. Booking will open August 2, 2017, and remain effective till midnight.
This offer is valid for travel till September 30, 2017. Continue reading GoAir: 24-hour sale with tickets from INR1014
My best overnight train ride was in Thailand
In 2011 — the last time I had made the journey from Bangkok to Surat Thani — I had travelled by bus. The bus wasn’t uncomfortable, but this time — in 2017 — my friend and I chose to travel by train.
We made our reservations beforehand and got into our Second class AC (air-conditioned) coach on a wet June evening.
The problem with reserving seats on Thai trains is that their system is a little complicated and you can’t just go on their site and book a ticket. You need to email them beforehand and then on the day of your journey, collect the physical ticket from the station for a fee. And apparently, there have been instances when the railways have been really late in replying to emails. Continue reading My best overnight train ride was in Thailand
Qatar Airways to fly to Prague & Sohar
July 7 (TravelAndy):Qatar Airways is launching two new destinations by the end of August 2017, which are: Sohar, Sultanate of Oman and Prague, Czech Republic.
The airline has confirmed the start of its new service between Doha and Sohar with three-weekly flights beginning August 8, 2017, while the service between Doha and Prague will operate on a daily basis from August 21, 2017.
“We are accelerating our global expansion plans by expediting the launch of these two new destinations. Qatar Airways is committed to connecting more people to more places,” said Akbar Al Baker, group chief executive, Qatar Airways. Continue reading Qatar Airways to fly to Prague & Sohar
How to secure a China tourist visa
It’s not that I had never been to China. But, then you don’t really consider transit through somewhere as actually “going” there!
I have changed planes (and once, an airport) in China during two separate trips. But this time, I was actually intending to get into the country.
My quest for a Chinese tourist visa began at this website. Continue reading How to secure a China tourist visa