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Farm-to-table and sustainability at a Ninh Van Bay resort

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Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2019 Jan-Feb, pages 29-33. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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Carefree luxury at Bawah Reserve private island

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Remote-and intimate, is-all about the experience.

It’s been called The Maldives of Asia.

New Eden. However way you cast it, Bawah Reserve is best described as fesson in blissful, wild abandonment.

Though it spans 300 hectares, much ‘Of it remains enveloped in lush tropical forest, hence why.since it opened in 2017, Bawah accolades for offering carefree luxury in the midst of tranquil private island, Bawah Reserve is part ofthe 255 islands in the Anambas clusterin the Riau Archipelago. Though 260km northeast of Singapore, Bawah’s existence was only.known to dedicated

sailors, which was how owner Tim Hartnoll found it through this twin passions. Determinedto preserve-as._ much of Bawah’s natural possible, it wilhtake five years for him and Singapore architectSim Boon Yang to réalise the Bawah of their vision.

This blueprint that woultforego heavy machinery, constructing by hand.and. using as much sustainable material could.

And this is why. Bawah is every explorer’s dream come true. Within its six islands, thtee lagoons and

»13 beaches that make up the luxury. retreat that is Bawah Reserve, guests

have every opportunity to explore

nature, appreciate the remoteness and bask in the intimate tranquillity in both: luxury and comfort. The adventure starts with the island transfer. Guests arrive into Bawah Reserve from Batam via an 80-minute private seaplane journey from Hang Nadim Airport. You know you’re off to laidback start when even the captain goes barefooted in the cockpit.

As the plane makes the approach to. the resort, it tips its wings just slightly for you to get your first glimpse of the feserve. And whata glimpse it is! Multi- -hued crystalline waters call out to you from beneath; their shallow water corals

mottled.carpet of moss green. And then you make.a’splash entrance.as the ‘plane lands on the waters, announcing your arrival te the awaiting resort team at the jetty. The resort’s tagline: “Do as much or as little as you wish” will béYoutr island playbook. With wifi limited’td room ‘only, Bawah éncourages you’to explore and to reconnectaTheré are to lookout points, where guides:can point out torthe local flora and fauna; private picnic to enjoy-at any two of the beaches, where access is strictly yours; sunsetisland cruises to seeksthe nique in all’ofBawah Reserve’s islands;‘daily pampering at the Aura Spa; water activities that range from kayaking NOVEMBER DECEMBER 2018 Pd

paddleboarding and snorkelling; irgazing at jaw-dropping, licorice- ‘black skies and snuggling up for er the star:

till worthwhile. At the 11 overwater villas, you can jump right off from the deck into the lagoon. for aswim every morning. The 21 beach fronting suites offer easy access to the ».waters while the three garden suites

erfect for familyor group of Aailivingroom and

35 intimate ehvillas you choose is:equallyie inviting. Each is Handbuilt,some.from

sustainable bamboo, others ‘bamboo and recycled teak. have his-and-hers vanity. ar

call you évery evening in their recycled

Everywhere you look, effort in which founde) painstaking! resort’s desigr

water, rainwateriscollected fromthe roof gutters and harvested and treated

water that runs in guests’ heated by solar energy,

is treated and recycled

“We are not just building resort, we are building town,” Hartnoll said as he gave back of the house tour of the resort, pointing out to the generator room, the water treatmentplant and sites where FErOU

underwater cables and pipes run the resort selfsustainable. is Still lot to do.

We hope to grow more of our fruit and» vegetables in the garden to rely less on

stuff coming we are working environment,” entirely on

from the mainland. And

towards he says. also run renewable energy microgrid

that harnesses energy from multiple sources solar, wind and hydropower.

In the rooms and restaurants, treated water is bottled in glass that can be washed afd’teused. Bamboo straws replace plastic ones, while amenities

shampoos, shower gels and body lotions ae stored in refillable bottles. Food waste and paper are composted and all otherwaste is recycled and sent back toBatam. Even guest bath towels weré specifically.” selected for its quick-drying and:quick Jaundering time against typical terrycloth towel (though this available should aguest one). So popular

with guests that they run out at the resort boutique as soon as they are stocked!

Bawah has four F&B outlets that, despite its remoteness that prove to be achallenge in supply logistics, celebrate the richness of the archipelago. At Treetops, the elevated main dining venue overlooking one of the lagoons, locally caught fish are always on the menu and Chef Roberto gives his own spin to bring the food up notch.

Tongkol, akin to tuna, is cleverly used in Bawah’s version of the nicoise salad while grilled Red snapper or Giant trevally is served with three local condiments, one of which is an Indonesian favourite sambal matah.

At the Boat House that overlooks the eastern lagoon, the vibe is more pub-style with fish and chips, burgers and chargrilled seafood served amidst swing chairs and wicker daybeds. At the Jules Verne Bar and the Grouper, tropical fruits such as honeydews and watermelons are turned into ice cold designer drinks that are perfect thirst quenchers in the island heat.

As Bawah Reserve is an all-inclusive resort, it does take the worry off you so you can enjoy everything the resort has to offer (meals, non-motorised water sports, non-alcoholic drinks, roundtrip transfers are all included).

This also means daily pampering at the Aura Spa, with foot reflexology, body massages and scrubs to enjoy.

There is still much Bawah Reserve

can offer, says Hartnoll. “We draw inspiration from all over the world in terms of sustainability and remote

locations, from places like the Green School in Bali to Richard Branson’s Necker Island. There is sustainable

learning across the globe and anything we can pick up and

implement, we will do it!”

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2018 Nov-Dec, pages 40-44. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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Rainforest Lumina spreads across half of Singapore Zoo

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photograph the animals along the way.

This year to mark Singapore Zoo’ anniversary, seasonal nighttime attraction has been introduced, the Rainfores Lumina. This time, virtual creatures come out to play along kilometre of trail that features interactive light and sound installation: Rainforest Lumina covers nearly half of the zoo’’s area with 11 mist-filled zones and is collaboration between Wildlife

ore and Moment Factory, multimedia entertainment.

The aim? To spread tt of wildlife ation using technology that is both fun and easily understood. The installation

December,

lalorea Cruises Aman takes luxury to the water.

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Known for its brand of intimate luxe and elevating the guest experience from Bhutan to Beijing and beyond Aman now entices guests to discover its brand over the deep blue seas of the Indonesian archipelago.

While major cruise lines are trying to win over the with trampolines and air bikes Aman’s Amandira is anything but off-the-rack.

The Amandira is crafted in ironwood

traditional wooden phinisi, handand teak by the Konjo tribe

on Kalimantan Island. It weaves its way among the UNESCO-protected islands of the Flores Sea while

bringing guests through waters filled with unique marine life. Measuring 52 metres from bow to stern, with two 36-metre masts and eight glorious, billowing sails, the

beautiful teak cruiser cuts sails past iconic landscapes

magnificent picture as it few are ever privy to.

What makes Amandira even more exclusive is the fact that it sails only few times each year. Each voyage is timed to optimise on Indonesia’s finest weather, though

Onboard, guests are encouraged to create their own odyssey. The master cabin on the main deck is simplistic with its minimalist interiors. Yet it emanates luxurious appeal with its glass walls that allow light to bathe the ensuite bathroom fitted with huge rain shower and double basins. Two more twin deluxe cabins and two cabins with single bunk beds on the lower deck provide accommodation for another eight. Each room is designed to reflect the Aman resort experience, except on the vessel, guests wake up to changing vista every day.

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Days onboard are-punctuated by scuba diving inthe picnicking on the pristine white beaches of Gili Lawa Island or trekking to see the namesake dragons of

as dining room and as bed of cushions where guests can watch shooting stars emerge in or enjoy the soporific motion of the ocean under the expert hands of the onboard masseuse. Some days,

magic happens and guests ~bays where tealights cast

are transported to secret surreal light from over

cliffs and bedrocks hosts everyone to

as the crew sets up the grill and seafood dinner. In short, there

are no schedules and guests are encouraged to do as

they please, weather permitting.

from all 14 of the Amandira crew who are always on hand yet politely discreet in their presence. When you least expectit, chilled towels conjure up. along with glass of cold, fresh juice after every dive, trek or snorkel. At any beach stop, parasols, towels and day beds (and more chilled towels!) magically appear

before your feet touches the sand. The kitchen crew too is equally amazing. Seafood spread is in abundance, but so too are local delights such as fried noodles and fried rice that celebrate the richness and

diversity of the Indonesian islands.

be sailed in tandem with its sister boat, Amanikan.

This 32-metre vessel pays homage to the history of Indonesian seafaring with rich wood and brass all the comfort and service of world-class Aman resort. It can sleep six guests in the three abovedeck cabins and the expansive foredeck, perfect for outdoor dining, makes Amanikan favourite for

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2018 Sep-Oct, pages 37-43. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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Inside Singapore Zoo on its 45th anniversary

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KEEPING As Singapore Zoo celebrates its 45th anniversary, it continues to reinvent itself to be the best open-concept zoo this side of Asia.

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the elephant was to time. Many children’s elephants

encl¢ them and wit years later, home, the same

animals are put more focused closer to leir feeding volunteering with sight of the addened me

Viewing the leopards during Night delight the Two-toed sloth at the Fragile Forest. Guests can have breakfast with the orangutans as part of the zoo’s activities,

The Douc langur at Primate Kingdom, The lemurs delight at Fragile Forest.

There remains today continuous debate on whether animals should be kept in zoos or allowed to live in the wild. like healthy debate. More importantly, do believe that the future generation needs to be able to the different species of wildlife for them to understand the importance of conserving their habitat. And one of the zoos that find is working hard towards this is the Singapore Zoo.

When Singapore Zoo first opened in 1973, it was among the pioneers of the open concept

zoos, in which the animals are housed in

open enclosures landscaped to resemble their natural habitats. In doing so, it breaks the barrier between visitors and animals while giving the animals room to roam freely. It was

the first zoo in the world to have free-

range orangutan habitat. Today, Singapore Zoo remains committed in providing these moments of connection, but it has also gone to invest in other ways, seeking to further conservation, education and scientific understanding of animals. Its Wildlife Healthcare and Research Centre,

that arranges special group visits to its viewing gallery for real-time observation of animal surgery, was set up to also provide better healthcare to the animals while promoting research. The facility, opened in 2006, is also one of the ways visitors get to discover firsthand the work of zoo vets.

Endangered animals also get new lease of life at Singapore Zoo. The zoo was the

first to successfully hatch the Komodo dragon in Asia, outside Indonesia where the dragon is native feat that was made possible through meticulous planning and some cutting-edge technology intervention.

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2018 Sep-Oct, pages 31-33. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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Keswick and Ullswater beyond the walkers’ paradise

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KESWICK ULLSWATER Keswick is close to the lakes of Ullswater, Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite, as well as the mountains of Grizedale Pike, Skiddaw and Catbells, yet it’s not just walkers’ paradise. Head

out onto Ullswater Lake on board Ullswater Steamers for

relaxed view of the beautiful scenery or, if you’re looking for an attraction (and also England’s last working slate mine). Climb the original miners’ route (the Via Ferrata Classic), an exposed adventure climbing course created from cargo nets and wire bridges strung 366 metres above the valley floor and, if you’re feeling particularly brave, take the bigger challenge by climbing the Via Ferrata Extreme! Keswick is also one of the Lakes’ cultural highlights. Professional producing theatre, Theatre on the Lake, close to Derwentwater on the edge of Keswick, is probably in one of the prettiest theatre settings imaginable and you can catch play here throughout

the year. And we mustn’t forget the most niche of museums; the Pencil Museum! It’s more than just pencils (although the collection does include gems such as secret WW2 pencils complete with hidden maps!); it also runs art workshops.

AMBLESIDE

fells and is home to one

town with an energetic vibe, yet it’s also. of the oldest standing buildings in the

Lakes, the quirky, picturesque Bridge House, which dates back to the 17th century, and true Lakes icon.

Ambleside has an energetic vibe. Take the boat around Ambleside for historic tour.

visit to Ambleside also means you’re very close to Hill Top House, the 17th-century farmhouse where Beatrix Potter lived, wrote and based many of her much-loved stories. When she left the house to the National Trust she left instructions about how it should be shown, so it stands exactly as she knew it

and lived in it.

Some of Potter’s works can also be viewed at the Armitt Museum, Gallery Library she was one of its earliest supporters which features the history of life, photography and fine art of the Lake District.

Or for slice of contemporary art, head to the jewellery, wall art and ceramics, which you can also buy. great way to spend an evening in Ambleside is at the Jazz Bar of Zeffirellis, where contemporary jazz and world music performances take place throughout the week.

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2018 Sep-Oct, pages 21-22. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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Celebrating the Sultan of Brunei’s 71st birthday

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SINGAPORE ONENESS Hosted at Aloft at Hermés, Oneness by Minjung Kim brings the mountains to the heart of Singapore, inviting visitors to experience sense of solidarity with nature. Mirroring the classical Chinese literati painters of the Song and Yuan dynasties, vibrant, hypnotic works reflect her Zen philosophy and is chance for visitors to experience art at its best. wwwondationdentreprisehermes.org Now til Jul

HIS MAJESTY THE SULTAN AND YANG DI-PERTUAN’S 71ST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS Join in the festivities as the citizens of Brunei Darussalam celebrate their beloved monarch’s 71st birthday. The celebration will include parade held in his honour and fly past by fleet of planes and helicopters. Over the next several days, His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Muizzaddin.

Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, will travel to meet and greet his subjects in all of four districts ‘Thanksgiving prayers will be held on 14 July at all mosques, suraus and religious halls nationwide.

The ceremonial parade will be held at Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien, Bandar Seri Begawanon 15 July. The meet-and-greet ceremonies with the rakyat will begin in the Tutong District on 18 July, followed by Temburong District on 20 July; Belait Districton 22 July and in the Brunei-Muara District on 23 July. www.bruneitourism.travel BRUNEI DARUSSALAM Jul AUSTRALIA

HOKUSAI One of Japan’s most influential artists, Katsushika Hokusai will have his works exhibited at Melbourne’s NGV International in collaboration with Japan Ukiyo-e Museum. Entitled Hokusai, the exhibition will span the artist’s entire career, featuring more than 150 works from woodblock prints, fare paintings on silk to hand-printed manga (illustrated books). www.ngv.vic.gov.au

DUBAI SUMMER SURPRISES If you are into health and fitness, you definitely want to check out the Electric Run. Happening at Anjung Floria Putrajaya, this annual nocturnal run will feature anew concept, Recharged, with runners running past eight different zones immersed in light and sound. wwwelectricrun.my

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It will be packed weekend this July at Silverstone Northamptonshire.

The Silverstone Circuit will see plenty of car racing while giving visitors sto the paddocks and grandstands. in uding displays of more than 10,000 cars from over 100 car clubs. Keeping the air festive will be air displays, vintage fun fair and shopping village for all to enjoy. www.silverstoneclassic.com

Fans of anime, comics and games, head over to Hong Kong Convention Exhibition Centre to up your game.

Join in the fun with thousands of other fans at the Ani-Com Games Hong Kong. Expect shows, cosplay contests and various exhibits to whet the imagination. wwwaani-com.hk HONG KONG

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2017 Jul-Aug, pages 72-73. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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Family camping and waterfalls in Nembilan, Raub and Hulu Yam

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How often have we heard the importance to

do itis to hit the road And, with the the rich outdoors is

as Lata Kijang in Neg

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or Sendat in Ulu Yam, Sel

known for their pristine nature. Day tripper:

ards the waterfalls or hold

For adults, camping is chance to de-stress, especially when the daily routine is typical nine-to-five. For kids, being in the outdoors lets them the chance to be explorers and seek adventure. What they see, smell, touch and listen along the way and during camping can be lifelong educational experience they could never get from classroom setting.

Family camping is becoming increasingly popular among Malaysians for many reasons.

Foremost is the various camp sites and destinations they can choose. Whether in Peninsular Malaysia or East Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak), there is no shortage to finding

that meets all your camping needs.

to enjoy the outdoo: not just mean tent

bac! dere you th you. Familiescan opt travelling with other families

carry everything for car campir ina 4WD and ith you (think tops and portable intimidating

tag along as st all the creature comforts within reach, and still be able to enjoy the outdoors. Of course, it is always more fun to camp. ven there is at least one other kid around.

Kids playing together oftenend up self-

entertaining themsel the adult can do whatever they needto get the

campsite ready.

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2017 Mar-Apr, pages 34-40. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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Connect with the aborigines

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There are many magical and to enjoy in Australia. But for

unique experiences holiday that really is

the best having you fact, in

of both worlds, you simply can’t go pe knowledgeable aboriginal guide showing te of At tralia you wouldn’t otherw see. In some Cases you’ll literally be given access tc

weas that youre an yr nature and insights

remain closed to regular adventureseeker, cultural lover, you’ll benefit from

tourists. Whether enthusiast, foody the knowledge

an aboriginal guide can provide

If you’re in the city of Melbourne but shorton time, you can enjoy guided cultural interpretive walk around the Royal Botanic Gardens just few minutes from the city centre. Here you’ll discover the plant lore of traditional foods, medicine and tools on site that was once traditional camping and meeting place for the Boonwurrung and Woiwurrung people.

For day tours, you can travel further of amazingplaces to discover. The heritage of the Great Ocean Road, Australia’s great touring routes, is from Melbourne. TowerHill Wildlife Warrnambool is the site of dormant where aboriginal people lived until than 30,000 years ago.

afield for plenty diverse aboriginal one of southern easily ac ible

Reserve near volcano crater it erupted, more

The amazing views of Tower Hill Lake. Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival, Queensland.

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Head over to the Gariwerd Grampians

National Park where you can join in range of aboriginal cultural activities including painting and boomerang throwing lessons, didgeridoo workshops, native food tastings, viewing some of the 180 rock art sites or getting up close to the local wildlife. Other cultural attractions include the remains of permanent Aboriginal village in heritagelisted Lake Condah and Geelong’s Aboriginal Centre and nearby cultural trail

Australia’s vast open spaces, endless horizons, blazing starscapes and ever changing landscapes makes it perfect for anyone to have unique outback experience. In what for many seems an arduous and challenging environment, aboriginal people excelled. The outback covers more than two thirds of Australia and in remote pockets, such as the central strong, readily blending with modern ways.

In selected places there are opportunities to gain an insight into traditional and contemporary aboriginal lifestyles as you the land through their eyes. Much of the outback is stronghold for the diverse and powerful art movement that has captured world attention. In many instances you can visit thriving community art centres and meet the artist and see their works first hand. In Central Australia, Alice Springs is the focal point for some of Australia’s quintessential outback experiences. Deep in the heart of the Western Desert, Uluru (Ayres Rock) and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) are two of the more well-known sites where aboriginal Australians’ cultural identity remains strong and intact. While youre in Alice Springs you can not only visit some of the local galleries and community art centres famous for bringing the aboriginal dot painting art movement to the world, but even join in an art workshop yourself. You can also get literal taste of the local life with bush tucker experience

Bush Tucker Yarn Tour at Ayers Rock Resort, Norther Territory.

Indigenous experiences, Western Australia

Boomerang painting at Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre.

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2017 Mar-Apr, pages 10-14. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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Dippy the Dinosaur at London’s Natural History Museum

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Partof Dippy the Dinosaur that greets guests at the Natural History Museum Inside the British Museum. Tate Modern’s new menu.

Tate Modern Switch House extension,

Britain Visit iii 08 For sightseeing, not many cities offer as many

world-class museums as London that can be explored for free. At the top of the list, kids and adults alike will have field time at

The Natural History Museum. The arresting Alfred Waterhouse building is home to over 70 million plant, animal, fossil, rock and mineral specimens. Come face-to-face with dinosaurs and other sealife, and don’t forget to enjoy the museum’s open-air Ice Rink for limited time this year end for bout of skating fun under the stars. With its fairy lights and fairground carousel on site, this certainly is an

enchanted place to be this season.

Modern, The British Museum, opened in 1759, was the

first national museum and remains free for

Tate all to visit. Here’s where visitors can marvel at

Come over and see if you can spot the actual locations used during the filming of the third installment of Night at the Museum. Meanwhile, for lovers of modern art, Tate Modern is the ultimate powerhouse on the subject. Spread over seven floors of former heavy-hitters such as Cezanne, Matisse and John Singer Sargent. Now, there’s even more reason to visit with the opening of the new

Herzog de Meuron-designed, 10-storey Switch House extension. Home to the Tate Modern Espresso Bar (Switch House, Level 150-cover Tate Modern Restaurant (Switch House, Level and Viewing Gallery (Switch House, Level 10), try not to miss the chance to explore these communal spaces and seek the panoramic roof terrace that overlooks the London skyline.

To catch the freshest London vibe, head over

to Shoredith, gentrified neighbourhood that is both low-key and cool. Walk around the area and soak up its laidback scene that boasts of hip cafes, quaint shops and vibrant art-and-exhibition areas. Boxpark is neat pop-up mall concept made up of containers with indie fashion labels. Just around the comer from it is Spitalfields Market where you can see the young crowd selling anything from organic produce to artisanal everything and fashion. As the day winds down, head over to Brick Lane Road, an area famous for affordable curries, vintage shops and other bric-a-brack stores. Don’t leave without grabbing cup of insanely chocolatey hot chocolate from Dark Sugars. At the store, this liquid gold drink is amped up with chopped milk, white and dark chocolate for finishing touch, making the end result simply luscious.

If the drink is bit too much, browse around the shop for handmade truffles flavoured with cardamom, ginger and chili. Or simply ask for samples. Round off your whirlwind London on shoestring with one final bow. Tour the city on, get this public bus. That’s right. Forget the touristy, four-frou set-ups. For only £1.50 using your Oyster Card, you can catch the No 11 from King’s Road in Chelsea to glimpse at the chic streets of Belgravia and marvel at the uniformed late Georgian estate of terraces, crescents and squares. Then get ready your camera as the bus takes you pass Big Ben and Parliament House in quick successions, before rambling through the Royal Courts of Justice, Fleet Street, Mansion House the official residence of the Mayor of London, and ending at Liverpool Street station, Royal Brunei Airlines flies London daily via Dubai.

Take the local bus for the bestsightseeing,

The Afternoon Tea Bus Tour drives around Central London while you nibble on luscious scone. At Dark Sugars, the hot chocolate is to die for!

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2016 Nov-Dec, pages 33-35. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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Bangkok’s Chao Phraya river enjoys a renaissance

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Vein Chao Phraya is enjoying renaissance.

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The Chao Phraya isn’t one of those rivers you can actually call “pretty”. It has muddy brown waters, complex; and the first time visitor can be easily confused by the melee with boats, barges and

sampans all converging in one space. But

revival of the river landscape is slowly converting

naysayers to realign their thinking.

Thailand’s River of Kings, the Chao Phraya, has always been the lifeline of Bangkok locals. Like many rivers around the world, whose cities were built at river mouths and fertile valleys, Bangkok the city arose from these waters, from the 18th century Royal district to Chinatown. Along its banks are stilts, and houses of worship. For the brave of hearts willing to explore the labyrinth of lanes and narrow streets, this is an exciting world waiting to be unraveled. So perhaps it is not surprising that in recent years, some locals are beginning to rediscover the pulse of says, “Downtown Bangkok is exciting. There is always anew mall to hang out in. But the river is becoming the place to be now. Places like The Jam Factory it’s breath of fresh air. You’re in Bangkok, but it’s calmer. Less harried.”

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boat to Klong hollow, waking up to throng of urbanites eager to seek the new.

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Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2016 Sep-Oct, pages 10-14. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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