Sharing Saturday: Seven Great Reasons To Travel With An Auditor

NOTE: Eventually, I came across this article shared by Kaki Berangan and being as ex auditor myself, I found out majority of the points here are indeed so true. After granted permission from the owner herself - Phebe Bay, hereby are the "Seven Great Reasons To Travel with An Auditor". 

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Mention the word “auditor” and the image of a number-loving office worker punching numbers into the calculator until the wee hours of the night comes into mind. You would think that the hectic schedules of auditors would make them less than ideal travel partners, compared to marketing folks who have the chance to wine and dine all over the world while pushing out their regional marketing campaigns.

But I had the good fortune of travelling with two auditors on multiple trips, and I must say, they’re a big asset to travel with. If you have the chance, do acquire them immediately.

With my unqualified opinion on this topic, I hereby present you, seven great reasons to travel with an auditor.

1. Travel with an auditor and you’ll never fear getting cheated by money changers. 

I’m not sure about you, but I’m a klutz when it comes to counting foreign currency denomination bills. It takes me a good three minutes to re-count the amount of money the moneychanger has given me, and it has been proven that my auditor travelling buddies effectively take half the time.

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MATTA Fair Sabah 2013

One of the event that I won't miss out if I am around Sabah - non other than MATTA Fair, the no.1 travel and tourism fair in Malaysia. I went two years ago (click HERE) but as for last year, I didn't went because I was away for my trip. Fret not, cause MATTA Fair is happened annually and this year, it happened again for three days this year, starting from 5th of July until 7th of July at Suria Sabah.

#1: Most of the booths are located on basement floor

I can see this year MATTA Fair Sabah is mostly dominated by Malaysia Airlines. But as for AirAsia, Royal Brunei or even Malindo Air, I didn't spotted any of them this year. Wondering why?

#2: Impressive exhibition booth of the world class airline located at the ground floor

If you need advise, tips and guides, there are few booths of these tourim organisation to help in answering all your doubts and queries.

#3: Taiwan Tourism Organisation

#4: Korea Tourism Organsation

#5: Macau Tourism Organisation

#6: Wonderful Indonesia

Besides that, this year exhibition booth for cruises are getting more and more compare to last few years. Mainly because the well-known cruise operator, Genting Hong Kong's Star Cruises will soon to homeport in Kota Kinabalu in this coming November.
 

#7: Genting Hong Kong's Star Cruises

#8: Trafalgar Cruise

Besides cruises line, I also noticed that Muslim Packages in this fair are getting popular and offered by most of the travel agencies.

#9: Affordable and friendly Muslim Package


#10: Tabung Haji Travel Service - Never knew about this until now

Oriental countries like Taiwan, Japan, China, Hong Kong & Korea seems to be the most popular and almost everyone favourite travel packages like every other years. Whereas Indochina countries like Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar seems to be limited of choices. Eventhough most of the offers were focus on outbound packages especially, there are few inbound available but not as much choices compare to the outbound packages. 

#11: Borneo Rainforest Lodge - Adventure to Danum Valley

#12: Borneo Paradise Holidays for Borneo Hospitality

To be frank, I kinda prefer the one that held in Kuala Lumpur cause there are more booth especially on the  tourism board such as Japan and Thailand and even on the Korea Tourism Organisation booth itself, I tends to get more information, tips and guidance from them. My experience on MATTA Fair KL 2011 - click HERE.

So for all KKians, what are you waiting for? Head over to Suria Sabah within this weekend to search for your perfect and ideal getaway that comes in a great and best travel deals during this MATTA Fair.

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Amazing Journeys with MAS!

Today is the last day of Malaysia Airlines having great deals to destinations such as Phuket, Beijing, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Sydney, Maldives and more with the Amazing Journey's Campaign.  #MASAmazingJourneys

Besides the amazing deals above, you also got the chance to win a flight ticket from Malaysia Airlines flying to any destinations listed. How to win?

1. Like Malaysia Airlines Facebook Fans and once you're done, click on the MAS Amazing Journeys

2. All you need to do is enter with a slogan in 10 words or less and tag 50 of your friends. 

Hurry participate if you want to win yourself a fly ticket with Malaysia Airlines as it ends tonight. Even myself are participating this and who knows I might win? Try out your luck and I wish good luck if you choose to participate in this contest.

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Groupon Is Coming...

Finally, what I wish for will be turns into reality soon.

I ever talked about these in here:

"I think it is so fortunate for those who lived in around Peninsular Malaysia with all these online great deals where they offers varieties of discount vouchers, coupons and promotions around Peninsular Malaysia only. I hope they can expand to East Malaysia so more Malaysians can enjoy these great deals and offers."

And now, I am so hype to the max when I saw this:

It's been part of my daily routines to check out those great deals everyday via my e-mail. At first, I thought I will never got those great deals anymore since I am going back to KK soon but thanks God, they really do give me a huge surprise.

Hopefully they will provide and give more great and awesome deals especially on:

• Foods and cuisine - Can't deny that they really give a very good deals for this part.
  
• Tours and accommodation.
• Cinema movie tickets
• No idea at this moment because keep thinking when will they officially open in Sabah :P (Any idea for those in Sabah?)

Not only Sabahan will enjoy this, but to those in Sarawak too :D

Pray hard that the deals they will be offering soon will be what I'm looking forward to. Hopefully.


Sources from here and here.

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Matta Fair 2011 (12th-14th August 2011)

Date of Visited: 12 August 2011

Before I am going to Kuala Lumpur last month, I went and visit Matta Fair Sabah 2011 which held at Suria Sabah (click here). And on this Friday before I am going back to KK for a really short break, my housemate and I went to stroll around Matta Fair held at PWTC. My housemate, who has been in KL for 5 years has never been to this travel and tourism fair whereas my last visit to this fair is like 2006 ago where my classmates and I bought a tour package to Lang Tengah Island.

We reached as early as 10am in order to find parking.

A tour package by Reliance Travel to wherever you want to go from Asia to Australia, Europe and even including U.S.A. and Canada.

Exhibition from Turkey.

Before going to the main exhibition hall, we need to purchase entrance ticket of RM3 for each person. Upon purchasing this, we were given a orange tote bag filled with newsletter, fridge magnet, pen and more.

Local and domestic tour in Hall 3. Aiming for Star Cruise for so long but the travel date always not at the right time for my family.

Travel pricelist package for you to survey and search for the best travel package.

Europe anyone?

Seriously, at first my housemate and I thought that we might stroll around for less than 2 hours but end up more than 3 hours and we almost plan to look around until they close but unfortunately, I had class at 2pm to 5pm, then I will taking flight at 7 back to KK. Lots of best deal travel packages and more information and research you can get if plan for your upcoming trips.

Wonderful Indonesia

Planning to shop till you drop at Bandung, sightseeing for UNESCO World Heritage Site at Yogyakarta or even relax at the most amazing romantic beach at Bali, then look for Tourism Indonesia to find your preference.

Time for Taiwan

Taiwan is recent tourism spot for Malaysian nowadays. I still recalled when I went Taiwan last year, most of the local asked whether are we Malaysian. I was curious why they guess Malaysia instead of Singapore or other nearby countries, thus I asked the local. They said Malaysian had came and visit Taiwan for non-stop since from October until end of December. Oh ya! Not forgetting my friend cum blogger, Mei Tzeu who is going to Taiwan next week. Have a wonderful and enjoyable trip there.

Experience Macau

The Asia Las Vegas will be my target in coming years and plan to tag my mom along for their local delicacy such as Portuguese egg tart and pork chop bun.

South East Asia is in my current travel list - Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand.

Incredible India

Amazing Thailand, The City of Smile

Japan - Endless Discovery

A day before the Matta Fair, AirAsia is having promotion for the new route to Osaka, Japan. This makes me want to go Japan again for discover other cities such as Kobe and Nara but based on my previous experience, I need a huge sum of money again if plan to travel to Japan as Japan is one of the most expensive country.

Konichiwa from Mickey and Minnie Mouse.



Lots of goodies I got

With insanely I told my housemate if there is any MATTA Fair going on again next year in Kuala Lumpur, I will book my ticket and fly to there just to attend this largest travel and tourism fair. Hahaha... This event is more impressive and exciting to me compare to the nation mega sales. =P

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Biqque's July Lucky Follower

It's time for her monthly gift-away to her lucky Follower!

It's Biqque's July Lucky Follower!

Well, this is the first time I am joining this lucky follower contest in my blog. I had read Biqque's travel blog a few months ago and only recently I know how to add as her followers. Ok! I am bit lame =P.

She went to so many countries including USA and Australia. What I envy with her the most is that she has a loving and sweet husband with her wherever they go travelling. So sweet... How I wish my boyfie could do so. Anyway, support your blog, Biqque!

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Your Horoscope Destinations in Malaysia

Instead of reading newspaper, I always start my morning by log in to this Travel with MSN Malaysia website (besides facebook and my blog). And I saw one of this latest article which caught my attention. So, I decided to share with you all here. Consider part of my job right, as a so-so travel blogger.

Select your travel destinations by your star signs.

Photo: MSN Malaysia

Whether or not indulging in horoscope is your cup of tea, it's interesting to find out what your star signs have to say about your holiday destinations. We have carefully handpicked these horoscope locations in Malaysia to give you some travel insights into each Zodiac sign.

Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 19)

Photo: MSN Travel

Adventurous and eager, the Aries never holds back; their courageous and dynamic traits are what make them always ready for action!

>>WHERE: Lata Kinjang, Perak

Photo: Courtesy of Larra, Flickr.com

This majestic fall is one of the tallest in Malaysia! Only a fraction of the falls can be seen from the North-South Expressway while the entire cascade of waterfalls actually flows from 850m above. This trip will make a perfect one for the eager and dynamic Aries as getting to the falls itself requires a steep half an hour climb from the stalls where you can park your car at; the rushing waters and crisp air will be a wonderful award after the strenuous climb.

Taurus (Apr 20 - May 20)

Photo: MSN Malaysia

Material possessions and everything fine and beautiful never fail to attract the Taurus; they are noted for their strength and sensuality, they also appreciate fine linens and clothing.

>>WHERE: National Craft Complex, Kuala Lumpur

Photo: Courtesy of Malaysian Handicraft Development Corporation

Perhaps the idea of spending the day creating batik at the Craft Village here will be enticing for the creative Taurus who enjoys making things with their hands. Traditional handicrafts such as sculptures, pottery, wood carvings and ceramics can also be attained at the Karyaneka Craft Boutique. The Craft Museum, on the other hand, highlights Malaysian textile heritage and displays traditional Malaysian handicraft.

Gemini (May 21 - Jun 20)

Photo: MSN Travel

A Gemini is curious and mentally active; fun to be around, a Gemini also make good light hearted social encounters. The other one out of two distinctive sides of a Gemini would be the contemplative, more serious and indecisive one.

>>WHERE: Mulu National Park, Sarawak

Photo: Courtesy of Estetha, Flickr.com

Opt for cave or forest activities - take on the world's longest tree-based Mulu Canopy Skywalk to learn more about life in the forest canopy; alternatively, explore the extraordinary limestone and bat caves. The outgoing and communicative Gemini will also enjoy overnight group expeditions comprised of longboat rides and jungle trekking; versatility as part of a Gemini's trait will shine through here. Expect spectacular scenery and an eye opening experience amidst 52,000 hectares of equatorial rainforest.

Cancer (June 21 - Jul 22)

Photo: MSN Malaysia

A Cancer is sensitive and sentimental as well as intuitive. Their love is protective and while this love can become smothering, it can also be nurturing.

>>WHERE: Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary, Sandakan

Photo: Stock.xchng

These highly intelligent Orang Utans are an endangered Malaysian wildlife species that can be found in Borneo - devoted and empathetic Cancerians may find the rehabilitation efforts at the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre engaging. Amidst 5529 hectares of rainforest here, there is a board walk that leads to a viewing gallery and feeding platform. The more explorative Cancerian can also apply for a permit from the Forestry Department to trek 5km through a mangrove forest.

Leo (Jul 23 - Aug 22)

Photo: MSN Malaysia

Leos are dramatic and outgoing; they take the spotlight and are of a warm spirit. Fiery and creative, Leos are leaders whose charms could be hard to resist.

>>WHERE: Sungai Klah Hot Springs, Perak

Photo: Courtesy of Homestay Hot Spring Sungai Klah

Rest assured that the self-assured Leo will be surprised at the number of activities available at this natural hot spring. Apart from being able to boil eggs in wire baskets at a designated part of the spring, board walks, water reflexology, traditional massages and private Jacuzzis are also available. The magnetic charm of a Leo will make this trip a memorable one - be it with friends, lover or family.

Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 22)

Photo: MSN Malaysia

Virgos are dedicated creatures; delicate and gentle, they manifest a great sense of caregiving. Their competence and intense focus on current passions could be highly rewarding.

>>WHERE: Pulau Pemanggil, Johor

Photo: Courtesy of Kevin Poh, Flickr.com

Famed for its abundant marine life and clear sea waters, this remote island is also known for deep-sea fishing and diving. There is also a massive and sacred boulder known as the Batu Buau which lies in the middle of the island. The analytic and gentle Virgo will enjoy fishing here! It will be worth the travel just to be able to spend a few days basking under the glorious sun, quietly fishing in the midst of an unpolluted sea.

Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 22)

Photo: MSN Malaysia

The Libra seeks balance in every aspect of life. Sociable and peace loving, this sign enjoys being in the company of others. Libras have winning personalities and are effective strategists.

>>WHERE: Longhouse Tours, Sarawak

Photo: Courtesy of Tajai, Flickr.com

There are 27 different ethnic groups in the Sarawakian rainforest; some of the tribal groups being the Dayak, Iban and Bidayuh. Communal longhouse dwellers are welcoming and well known for their hospitality; the Libra will enjoy their welcoming traditional dances and ceremonial songs. A number of places for consideration - The Skrang River, the Lemanak River, Batang Ai and Annah Rais.

Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 21)

Photo: MSN Malaysia

Scorpios are passionate; they exude certain intensity but maintain a cool exterior. Beneath the exterior, however, lie deep and active emotions that a Scorpio may not want to express. Scorpios make great leaders and are resourceful.

>>WHERE: Colmar Tropicale Bukit Tinggi, Pahang

Photo: Stock.xchng

2,500 feet above sea level, Colmar Tropicale is a view of north-eastern 16th century French buildings. The passionate and penetrating Scorpio would love soaking in the ambience while being entertained by jugglers, bands and snake performances over an authentic French meal at Colmar Square - that which lies in the middle of the village.

Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21)

Photo: MSN Malaysia

The Sagittarius has a natural tendency towards travel, adventure and philosophy; they hold a broad-minded approach to life and are always on the lookout for deeper meaning - a seeker of knowledge and wisdom.

>>WHERE: Gua Tempurung, Perak

Photo: Courtesy of Nazir Amin, Flickr.com

Gua Tempurung is a magnificent world of stalagmites and stalactites; there are many spectacular rock formations here, some given names in accordance to the shape it takes - First Lady, Zorro eyes, Dainty Foot Lady amongst the many. The traveller trait in each Saggitarius will know how to appreciate the beauty of one of the longest caves of Malaysia. Choose from a variety of cave tours or expeditions according to desired difficulty and length.

Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19)

Photo: MSN Malaysia

Capricorns set high goals for themselves and hold to professionalism; they also maintain traditional values and attain self-satisfaction from personal accomplishments. These independent creatures are serious minded and practical.

>>WHERE: The Armed Forces Military Museum, Negeri Sembilan

Photo: Courtesy of Muzium Tentera Darat

Honoured with a Merit Award under the "Best Tourist Attraction" category by Tourism Malaysia, this museum is informative as well as interactive. Experience a showcase of tanks, vehicles, canons and artefacts dated from 1933. Capricorns will be able to provoke and harbour expanding thoughts through experiencing the Malayan Communist Party's underground tunnel and the Pepper Ghost illustrations.

Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18)

Photo: MSN Malaysia

This intellectual air sign is shy yet energetic; they are quiet and eccentric deep thinkers that hold interests in concepts and ideas.

>>WHERE: Pulau Dayang Bunting, Kedah

Photo: Courtesy of Tom Sawyer, Flickr.com

The direct translation of the island's name is "Island of the Pregnant Maiden" and behind this name lies the legend of how a man named Mat Teja fell in love with a beautiful fairy princess by the name of Mambang Sari; the princess gave birth to a son whom died shortly after, Mambang Sari then blessed the lake by putting her child to rest there. The imaginative yet eccentric Aquarius will experience rejuvenation as they take time out amidst legend and nature.

Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20)

Photo: MSN Malaysia

A Pisces is spiritual and gentle; this fish sign creatures are affectionate and perhaps the most understanding of all signs. Besides being accepting and emotionally expressive, a Pisces also has a strong and vibrant presence.

>>WHERE: Mabul Island, Sabah

Photo: Stock.xchng

A Pisces would thoroughly love this beach getaway. Set aside off the south-eastern coast of Sabah, this little fishing village is now also a popular diving spot. Go prepared with water proof camera casings for underwater shots of the marine life; note also that it is possible to explore the entire island on foot!

This article was by Travel with MSN Malaysia (click here)

I not sure whether it is accurate or not but I am certainly love with the answer for my horoscope. Mine is the last one, Pisces. Pisces is the icon of fish and guess that fish loves to swim. Hahaha...Hope you all enjoy reading this article.

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