Travel Tips

Beijing, the cheap and IT way
Don´t worry if you don´t have deep pockets. Wowed by the technological conveniences available, JASON TAN shows how you can still have a good time in Beijing

English summer surprises
Chocolates, summer fairs and steam trains are but just a few of PEGGY LOH´s favourite things as she takes in the Oxfordshire countryside

Practise good hygiene
With good hygiene practices, you can avoid getting a viral or bacterial infection when on holiday overseas. LAVIINIA DHANAGUNAN looks at simple steps travellers can observe to avoid getting the bug

Bored no more
Restless children are the bane of travellers. LAVIINIA DHANAGUNAN has some tips on how to keep the little ones distracted during the journey

Little comforts in the air
For airline passengers, it´s the little touches that make flying a pleasant experience, writes LAVIINIA DHANAGUNAN

One charge fits all
Tired of carrying all the different chargers and adaptors when you travel? LAVIINIA DHANAGUNAN leaves them all at home now that she´s discovered a brand new gadget that does it all

Online security while on holiday -- 5 tips from Norton
As much as sunscreen and books are travel necessities, so are laptops and Smartphones. People are increasingly taking advantage of wireless (Wi-Fi) networks but Wi-Fi networks are also easy entry points for cyber-criminals looking to rob you of your personal information. Norton, from Symantec, has five easy tips to ensure your online information stays secure while on holiday.

Locked for inspection opening
Travellers to the USA have to use a certain approved lock for their checked-in luggage or risk having the locks cuts or bags slashed open for inspection on arrival, writes SHARON NG KOOI LIN

Bikes for long distances
The right motorcycle can make long distance touring a breeze. ARMAN AHMAD offers advice on choosing a motorcycle for your long distance adventure

Backpack the easy way
Don´t buy a backpack just because you like how it looks or its colour. There´s more to it than that. ZALINA MOHD SOM finds out

Top three free things to do in KL
THERE are many ways to enjoy Kuala Lumpur and the best thing is, there are lots of things you can do for free. Here are our top three free things to do in the capital city.

Wind in your face
Using a motorcycle to tour the country is fun and convenient. For a safe and enjoyable journey, ARMAN AHMAD has tips on what you should do before you set out

US Visa application: Step-by-step guide
There are no shortcuts to getting a visa to enter the USA. SHARON NG KOOI KIN, who has successfully obtained one, offers tips on how to ensure the experience is not too stressfulAFTER 9/11, applying for a USA tourist visa is not easy. But an all-clear will be given once you have met all the stringent requirements.

Safety in a life-jacket
ON a recent dolphin-watching trip overseas, I held on to the rails near the seat of the speedboat for dear life because I wasn´t wearing a life-jacket. It was only after the driver had killed the engine out in the deep blue sea that he asked us to put on the life-jackets.

Keeping it safe for kids
Dread travelling with young children? Here´s what you can do to ensure a relaxing family holiday, writes LAVIINIA DHANAGUNAN