Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort & Spa Koh Phi Phi

Hotel :	Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort & Spa Koh Phi Phi	Star Rating :
Location :	Koh Phi Phi, Thailand	Number of rooms :	-
Address :	49 Moo 8, T. Ao Nang, Koh Phi Phi, Thailand 81000

Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort & Spa Koh Phi Phi - Hotel Description
Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort & Spa, a 4 star tropical resort nestled amidst an atmosphere of natural tranquility surrounded by lush vegetation. Overlooking the spectacular scenery of the Andaman Sea lay the world renowned Phi Phi Islands.

Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort & Spa Koh Phi Phi - Location Description
Transfer from the Tonsai Pier to the Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort & Spa is by traditional 30 minute long tail boat ride.


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Malaysian Famous Food - Nasi Lemak

The iconic Nasi Lemak is considered by many to be the national dish of Malaysia. If you don't try it during your trip to Malaysia, you may as well have stayed home! Usually served during breakfast & sometimes at night :)

Travel Tips in Malaysia

Here are some general travel tips to help you prepare for your trip.

• As a rule, tipping isn't practiced in Malaysia. While tips may be accepted at some upper-tier resorts and hotels, tipping taxi drivers or waiters is not common or expected.
• Tap water should not be drunk - bottled water is cheap and readily available almost everywhere.
• Malaysian electrical outlets utilise the same three flat-pronged plugs as Britain and operate at 240v/50Hz. You'll need to bring a converter to charge/power your electronics.
• All prices displayed will be in ringgit (RM). While the term "dollar" is still occasionally used as an English translation of "ringgit" (the ringgit was officially called the dollar before 1975 and may still be casually referred to as such), do not be fooled by any claims that prices are displayed in American or Australian dollars.
• Shoes should always be removed before entering homes as a guest.
• Vegetarian options are available at most restaurants in Malaysia, although diners should be aware of belacan (or "belachan"), a shrimp paste which is used in many dishes throughout the country
  
  Dishes with "no meat" may still contain animal ingredients in sauces. Restaurants which serve Indian and mamak food may offer the best choices. 
• Bootlegged clothing, accessories and electronic media are quite common at markets. While gray market buying and selling is tolerated in Malaysia, do not be duped into thinking that you are purchasing authentic, licensed merchandise.
• Social mores are more conservative in Eastern Malaysia. Conspicuous consumption of alcohol and immodest clothing may be frowned upon, especially in more remote and rural areas.
• Being an Islamic country, homosexuality is still a taboo subject in Malaysia. 
• Drug trafficking can be punishable by death in Malaysia. Don't even think about it.

Thanks Travel Tips Malaysia for this info.

What happens to visa if passport is lost or stolen?

Losing a passport does not affect the visa granted to you. Your passport contains evidence of the grant of the visa rather than the visa itself. The visa is the permission that is given to you to travel to, enter and/or remain in that country.

You should obtain a new passport from the country that issued it, and present the new passport at the country's visa office for re-evidencing of the visa. There is a fee for re-evidencing some visas. Picture courtesy of http://ramanandhisperceptions.blogspot.com

Fish pedicure?

What is fish pedicure?

Fishes gnaw away the dead skin in a person's feet thereby cleaning the feet - this is called fish pedicure. Garra rufa, also popular as the doctor fish, are used for fish pedicure. These fishes were initially popular in Turkey and slowly made their way into Asian countries and rest of the world. Since these fishes are toothless they can gently gnaw into the dead skin and clear away the unwanted top layer of the soles of the feet.

They cannot bite into the live skin as they are toothless. This procedure is harmless and completely safe. These fishes can wonderfully work on calluses and other tough growth on the feet. They just nibble into them and soften the feet. Obese people, people standing for long hours at work, dancers and athletes can benefit immensely from fish pedicure.

Singapore Emergency Phone Numbers

In Singapore offers first-rate infrastructure services that have kept the tiny island state one popular for travel and tourism in Southeast Asia. Provided below is the list of Important Phone Numbers in Singapore that can be quite useful on your trip.

Emergencies

Fire/Ambulance 995

Police 999

Transportation

24-hour Emergency Road Service 748 9911

Automobile Association of Singapore 737 2444

MRT Information Center 1800 336 8900

SBS Passenger Relation Center 1800 287 2727

Trans-Island Bus Services Ltd 482 3888

Taxi Services

City Cab Pte Ltd 552 2222

NTUC Comfort 552 1111

TIBS Taxis Pte Ltd 481 1211

SISTIC Tickets Outlets

Ginza Plaza 348 5555

Jelita Cold Storage 440 6784

Telephone bookings 348 5555

Fax bookings 440 6784

Tickets Charge Outlets

Telephone bookings 296 2929

Fax bookings 296 9897

Credit/Charge Cards

American Express 299 8133

Diners 294 4222

MasterCard 533 2888

Visa 1800 345 1345

Singapore Tourism Board 1800 738 3778

Flight Information Inquiry 1800 542 4422 

Malaysia Emergency Phone Numbers

As a tourist in Malaysia, you might encounter grave situations wherein you’ll need help from local people or administrators. It is always handy to know the emergency numbers of Malaysia.

Malaysia’s telephone directories are easily available at telecom offices and even with travel agents. However, it is good to remember a few emergency numbers of Malaysia, especially during your tour.

Emergency services, hospitals, airlines, Malaysian hospitals, local authorities, government offices, transportation services, banks, public complaint forums, mobile operators, foreign embassies in Malaysia, and other general helplines can be easily reached through these emergency phone numbers in Malaysia.

Given here is a list of Malaysia’s emergency phone numbers and other important numbers. It is advisable to keep this list with you all through your stay in Malaysia.

Emergency 
Police & Ambulance 999
Fire 994
Civil Defense 991
From Mobile Phone 112

Telecom
Fault Report 100
Operator - Domestic 101
Directory Enquiries 103
Telegram Service 100
Operator - International 101

Local Authorities
DBKL 03 2693 4531
MPAJ 03 4296 8000
MPK 03 3371 6044
MPPJ 03 7956 3544
MBSA 03 5510 5133
MPSJ 03 8026 3131

Airlines
Aeroflot 03 2161 3231
AirAsia 03 7651 2222
Air India 03 2614 2166
Berjaya Air 03 2145 2132
Cathay Pacific 03 2078 3377
Garuda 03 2162 2811
Japan Airlines 03 2161 1700
MAS 1 300 88 3000
Qantas 03 2167 6000
Royal Brunei 03 2070 7166
SIA 03 2692 3122
Thai Airways 03 2031 1900

Public Complaints
Biro Pengaduan 03 8888 7777
CAP 04 229 3571
FOMCA 03 7876 2009
MCA Hotline 03 6258 9323
MCA PSC Dept 03 2163 2305
Malay Mail Hotline 03 2282 1002

Mobile Operators
Celcom 03 3630 8888
Digi 016 221 1800
Maxis 03 7492 2123

Helplines
1 Stop Crisis Center 03 2615 3333
AWAM 03 7877 4221
Befrienders 03 7956 8144
Buddies of Ipoh 05 546 7633
HAWA 03 2693 0095
Talidera 1 800 88 3040
WAO 03 7956 3488

Hospitals 
Ampang Puteri 03 4270 2500
Assunta 03 7782 3433
Damansara 03 7722 2692
GHKL 03 2692 1044
Gleaneagles 03 4257 1300
HeartScan 03 2287 0988
Institut Jantung 03 2698 1333
Mont'Kiara 03 2382 3500
Pantai Cheras 03 9132 2022
Pantai Medical 03 2296 0888
Selayang 03 6136 7788
Sentosa 03 4043 7166
SJMC 03 5634 1212
Sunway Medical 03 7491 9191
Tawakal 03 4023 3599
Tung Shin 03 2072 1655
Tun Hussein Onn 03 7956 1511
University PJ 03 7956 4422

How To Select Best Backpacks?

When considering the purchase of a backpack you should keep several things in mind:

• Your backpack should be comfortable enough to allow you to carry at least 20-30 pounds.  When trying out different styles ask the sales person for weights to put inside pack so that you'll have an idea of what 30 pounds feels like on your back.
• Your backpack should be proportional to body size (your pack shouldn't be so large that you and couple of your closest friends could fit inside).  People under 5'6" inches should try to make sure their backpack in no taller than 22 inches--taller backpacks will hit the back of your head. Try to limit yourself to a pack that is between 2,800-5,000 cubic inches/45-80 Liters, unless you and Godzilla are the same size.
• Shop around.  Try out as many different styles as you can before you make your decision.  In other words, don't buy a pack simply because it comes in your favorite color and don't avoid  trying on a pack simple because it isn't aesthetically pleasing. The fashion statement you'll be making with your "stylish" but uncomfortable pack will be one that only masochists will appreciate.
• The most expensive backpack is not necessarily the best. Unless you plan to do quite a bit of backpacking over the next twenty years or so, that $300 pack will be a waste of money; many moderately priced packs ($100-$200) will suit your purpose just as well, if not better, than those high priced packs.
• If possible, get a pack that you won't have to check in at the airport (size requirements vary, but a good rule of thumb is to make sure L x W x H doesn't add up to more than 45 inches).  Not having to waste your time checking and claiming your pack is one of the best things about traveling light. If you plan on bringing a Swiss Army knife or something similar, ignore this because only checked luggage may contain pointed/sharp implements.

Official launch of my travel site

This is my first official post on this Grand Tourism blog. The main reason for this blog is to record all my travel logs and experiences. Hopefully all of us can share any tips and exchange ideas on travel tips.