Bismut.net » OnlyFive http://www.bismut.net My Thoughts on Life, Travels and Culture Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:50:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Do I Need Travel Medical Insurance? http://www.bismut.net/do-i-need-travel-medical-insurance/ http://www.bismut.net/do-i-need-travel-medical-insurance/#comments Sat, 01 Dec 2007 15:15:35 +0000 bismut http://www.bismut.net/do-i-need-travel-medical-insurance/ I have to say that travel medical insurance is my top priority to have whenever I am required to travel abroad. Last time, I was given an option by my insurance company to add optional coverage when traveling abroad but the rate was too expensive. I find that short term coverage travel medical insurance is cheaper because you will only buy when you need the insurance and according to the travel duration. An insurance company like MultiNational Underwriters do offer extensive coverage for as low as $1 a day. Even some extra coverage like Emergency Medical Evacuation, Acts of Terrorism and Complications of Pregnancy are given at no additional cost. For a FREE Quote click here.

]]> http://www.bismut.net/do-i-need-travel-medical-insurance/feed/ 2 I am Going To Bangkok by Train http://www.bismut.net/i-am-going-to-bangkok-by-train/ http://www.bismut.net/i-am-going-to-bangkok-by-train/#comments Sat, 17 Nov 2007 17:19:42 +0000 bismut http://www.bismut.net/i-am-going-to-bangkok-by-train/ Weather in Penang is now unpredictable where it can be hot in the morning and heavy rain in the afternoon for one or two hours and then back to hot condition again after that. I am hoping that Thailand will not have the same weather condition when I am there next month. It will be a short family trip to Bangkok by train from Butterworth. Even though there are direct flights by from Penang to Bangkok but I would prefer to use train instead of flying there because it’s cheaper. At the same time, I can enjoy the beautiful scenery of both country along the way from Butterworth to Bangkok.

I have selected Bangkok due to the limited five days period which I have and Thailand is the nearest to go with my family. Eventhough Thailand will hold their general election on December 23rd, I don’t see any problem going there. The other place which I have in mind beside Thailand is Australia. Australia is the perfect destination to go in term of budget and what they have to offer. I will be able to get cheap flights from Jetstar and AirAsia. Again, time is the factor for me not to choose Australia. Maybe next time when I am able to get off days for at least one week.

]]> http://www.bismut.net/i-am-going-to-bangkok-by-train/feed/ 3 Free things to see and do while in Britain http://www.bismut.net/free-things-to-see-and-do-while-in-britain/ http://www.bismut.net/free-things-to-see-and-do-while-in-britain/#comments Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:26:50 +0000 bismut http://www.bismut.net/free-things-to-see-and-do-while-in-britain/ The British MuseumWho says it’s expensive to spend your holiday in Britain when there are so many things which are cheap or free to see and do while there. In London for example, there are British Museum, National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, Tate Modern, Tate Britain, Science Museum and Natural History Museum. All of this world class museums are free to enter for visitors. In other city like Birmingham, you can visit for free the Barber Institute of Fine Art where you can find a world-class collection of European masters like Rembrandt, Ruben, Degas and Matisse from the 13th century onwards. And if you are in Manchester, you can experience for free the Victorian era of police in Manchester by visiting Greater Manchester Police Museum.
Old TraffordBarber Institute of Fine Art

On the other hand, accommodation is not available for free unless you have won a free hotel stays for hotels in London. So, a little sums of accommodation budget is required to be set aside. Whether you want hotels in Birmingham or hotels in Manchester, make sure you get the best offers available before arriving there.

]]> http://www.bismut.net/free-things-to-see-and-do-while-in-britain/feed/ 1 I am Back! http://www.bismut.net/i-am-back/ http://www.bismut.net/i-am-back/#comments Sun, 11 Nov 2007 17:43:27 +0000 bismut http://www.bismut.net/i-am-back/ I am back from my trip to Dubai. The trip was great as i have managed to meet a few serious clients who are keen to do business with us. Apart from that, nothing much to talk about Dubai. Now, I have to start planning for my trip to Paris in January. There will be a slight changes in the original itinerary because the trip will have to include my wife as well. Since she has not been to Europe before, I might be spending a few days in Barcelona and Amsterdam. So, one week extension is in my mind. I will have to make decision for that one week extension whether to stick with the tour agency or go on our own.

A friend advised me to go with the tour agency because they can get good rates for hotels in Europe. Four stars hotels in Amsterdam like Park Plaza Victoria Hotel or Golden Tulip Apollo are available for less than 100 Euro and the same goes with hotels in Barcelona. I hope what my friend said is right. So, I am going to check with the tour agency for that one week extension and after that only I will make decision.

]]> http://www.bismut.net/i-am-back/feed/ 0 Phone Card For Cheaper International Phone Calls http://www.bismut.net/phone-card-for-cheaper-international-phone-calls/ http://www.bismut.net/phone-card-for-cheaper-international-phone-calls/#comments Sun, 28 Oct 2007 06:20:36 +0000 bismut http://www.bismut.net/phone-card-for-cheaper-international-phone-calls/ Mobile phone roaming charges can be very expensive when I want to call home while abroad. So, in order to save expenses on mobile phone bill, I am using phone card as a cheaper option to call home. Before going abroad, I will usually try to find phone cards available in the country where I am going to visit. Website like PhoneCardsAvenue will help me to compare, find the cheapest rate and buy phone card online. I am not sure about other phone card company but PhoneCardsAvenue do have great offers like cheap calling rates and 3% cash back rebate program. The rebate program will give me 3% saving whenever I purchase phone card from them.

In term of savings, I have saved a lot of money by using phone card. Maybe, I can buy a new iPhone soon with the savings.

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HolidayHypermarket.co.uk is a travel website that lets you design your own package. You will have the option to build the holiday package according to your budget, preferences and schedule that fits you. Through the website, you can easily search, compare and book flights to your desired destinations worldwide. You can also find accommodations including hotels, apartments and villas in great location which suits nicely into your preferences. I can’t wait to go for my next holidays.

]]> http://www.bismut.net/i-need-a-holiday/feed/ 0 I Need A Pair Of Shoes http://www.bismut.net/i-need-a-pair-of-shoes/ http://www.bismut.net/i-need-a-pair-of-shoes/#comments Sat, 27 Oct 2007 14:59:21 +0000 bismut http://www.bismut.net/i-need-a-pair-of-shoes/ I was checking for a discount coupon at CouponChief.com for a pair of Timberland shoes when my wife came to ask me about my trip to Dubai. Actually, she was not asking me about Dubai but she specifically asked me to buy her a pair of DKNY sunglasses. I said NO to her request because I don’t have the budget for that. Right now I really need a pair of shoes and I have this Timberland Waterproof PreciseFit™ Outlier Rugged Oxford Brown in my mind. That pair of shoes will cost me $96.00 with free delivery if I buy online. Before that, I think I need to do some price checking first to make sure that I am getting the best deal. Like Last year, I have got 70% discount for a pair of Nike shoes which I bought during Dubai Shopping Festival 2007.

]]> http://www.bismut.net/i-need-a-pair-of-shoes/feed/ 0 Create Your Online Store With Ashop Commerce http://www.bismut.net/create-your-online-store-with-ashop-commerce/ http://www.bismut.net/create-your-online-store-with-ashop-commerce/#comments Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:11:34 +0000 bismut http://www.bismut.net/create-your-online-store-with-ashop-commerce/ Are you creating your first online store? Before you do anything, do check Ashop Commerce for revolutionary solutions in creating your first online store. Ashop Commerce, a leading provider of shopping cart software, internet programming and digital imaging, is providing solutions for small to medium size business in creating their online business presence.

One of great product from Ashop Commerce is web based shopping cart software. The software which can be managed from a simple to use web based admin panel does not require subscribers to have any html or special web skills to operate the software. Ashop Commerce has even come out with movie tutorials and free tech support through phone, email or online chat to provide help to subscribers. Other features being offered in the shopping cart software including flexible payment gateway setup, web optimisation, security which includes fraud protection, fully customisable web design and analysis report.

Ashop Commerce is offering 4 type of plans for shopping cart software with price starting from as little as $69.95 per month. As a start,10 days free trial with no credit card needed is now being offered by Ashop Commerce to evaluate the shopping cart software. That’s a brave move by Ashop Commerce to gain confidence in their ecommerce software.

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Last night I told my mum that I am going to France in January. My boss has asked me to attend an exhibition in Paris. As expected, my mum started to tell me on her wonderful honeymoon in Paris with dad 30 years ago. Yes mum, I know you and dad ‘made’ me when both of you were in Paris. I know because you told me since the first day I was born and you have never forgotten to repeat that same old story whenever you have the chance to do so. I have not been to Paris but I know a lot about Paris from you, dad and uncle Joe.

Preparation for the trip to France will only be started when I am back from Dubai.At this moment, I am quite occupied with preparation for my trip to Dubai. I think I should not be facing problems to look for hotels in Paris because there will be no big events held in January. Paris Fashion Week will only start a month after my trip. In spite of that, the tour agency has already given me a list of hotels in France to choose from. Even though the trip will only commence in January next year, I do have a few activities in my mind which I would like to do while in Paris like visiting museums and having dinner at some famous dining places.I hope I can fully utilized the short period which I have during my stay in Paris.

Mum reminded me to visit Uncle Joe who is staying in Nice. I would love to visit Uncle Joe whose house is near to the central market but I will not be staying at his house because I will have a few friends with me. So, he has promised to find nice hotels which located near to the beaches for me.Uncle Joe also promised to bring me to a few great restaurants in Nice to sample local cuisine.

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