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Kangaroo Island and the Red Centre in Australian summer

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in Kangaroo Island South Australia, Experience the Red Centre like never before with an Aboriginal guide. The highlight of the Great Ocean Drive, the

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ERIENCE THE RED CENTRE Heading into Australia’s outback is magical at any time of year. However, during the height of summer, visitors should just be wary of soaring daytime temperatures (highs can reach up to 45 degrees Celsius). Pack sun protection (hat, suncream and

sunglasses), lots of water and bug spray if you plan to visit in summer. The Red Centre can be experienced year-round in comfort with stay at luxury lodge Longitude 131, helicopter tour over Uluru and Kata Tjuta, and sunset dinner in view of Uluru STAY COOL IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA In South Australia, summer is all about the sea.

The clear blue waters will tempt you to dive in, and offer up an abundance of seafood to satisfy after refreshing dip. Swim with sea lions, dolphins or even great white sharks in the Eyre Peninsula, or head to Coffin Bay to eat freshly shucked oysters. Kangaroo Island is wildlife and food lover’s paradise, so spend few days discovering the cheese and honey before having close-up encounters with sea lions, kangaroos, koalas and echidnas. TAKE IN THE STUNNING DESTINATIONS AROUND MELBOURNE In Melbourne, summer is full of excitement and nothing beats the sporting event of the year the Australian Open. Held at the end of January, it brings in the world’s best tennis players for an exciting two-

week festival of sport, music and events. It’s also

great time to escape the city for few days to explore

the Great Ocean Road or hike the stunning trails of Wilsons Promontory. Pay visit to the adorable koalas and penguins on Phillip Island and besure to stay around until dusk to watch the penguin parade

(the procession of penguins returning to their

burrows after day out hunting at sea)

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Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2020 Jan-Feb, pages 34-36. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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Airport details for Melbourne and Brunei Darussalam

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MELBOURNE (MEL) TULLAMARINE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Currency Australian Dollar (AUD) Language English RB OFFICE 45 William Street, Level Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia CARGO CONTACT DETAILS Level Menzies Cargo Building, Apac Drive, Tullamarine, VIC 3043, Australia kelly(61) @gsacargo.comau39334 2623,

Brunel DARUSSALAM BEGAWAN (BWN) BRUNEI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AirportBus BNDITaxASEAN:Taxi BND25BND12, Others: BND20 Currency Brunei Dollar (BND) Language Malay, Mandarin, Hokkien, English GMT RB OFFICE RBA Plaza, Jalan Sultan, Bandar Seri Begawan, BS 8811 CARGO CONTACT DETAILS RB CARGO RB Campus, Liy Building, Jalan Kustin, Berakas, BSB, Brunei Darussalam T:(673)(673) 23622405007632 xt2785/6

CHINA Hi ING (HKG) CHEK LAP KOK AIRPORT AirportHong KongTaxHKD120 Currency Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) Language Cantonese, Mandarin, English GMT GENERAL SALES AGENT hkgres@rbacom.bn, CARGO CONTACT DETAILS AVS GSA HK LTD Room 1506, 15/F, Metroplaza, Tower 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Fong, NT., Hong Kong SAR. China aroon@avs-gsacom GUANGZHOU (CAN) BAIYUN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Airport-City 28 kms AirportCurrencyTaxChineseCNY9OYuan (CNY) Language Cantonese, Mandarin GMT GENERAL SALES AGENT DEKS AIR (CHINA) LTD.

Room 1218, Tower Landmark

HANGZHOU (HGH) XIAOSHAN INTERNATIONAL ‘AIRPORT Currency Chinese Yuan (CNY) Language Mandarin

CARGO CONTACT DETAILS MEGACAP West, Shanghai China NANNING (NNG)

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Airport-City‘Approx. Fare from30 kmsAiportto Airport*Bus CNY20TaxCNY50Taxi Currency Chinese Yuan (CNY) Language Cantonese, Mandarin CARGO CT Guangzhou City, Guangdong T:(86)Province,20China8370 1065 angelhu@megacap.com.cn. PUDONG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Airport-Cityus CNY50Fare from35Tekms Airport Tax CNY90 Currency Chinese Yuan (CNY) LanguageGialects includeChineseMandarin, hanghainese) GMT PASSENGER SALES AGENT BELJING LONGWAY INTERNATIONALRoom 22nd Floor, Zhiyuan Building, No.768 Xietu Road, hasales@rba.com bn. No. 899, LingLing Road, Shanghai

215150 6262 Ext12 bwu@ecsgroupaero oonesia BALI NGURAH RAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Airport-City approximately 16 kms Approx. Fare from Alport ity Bus IDR25,000

Indonesis GMTis GENERAL SALES AGENT PT DEKS AVIATION INTERNUSA Suite Lobby Level, Kuta Paradiso Hotel, JI Kartika Plaza, Kuta, Tuban Bali (ID) pstba@rbacombn, CARGO CONTACT DETAILS PT AVIATION SOLUTIONS INDONESIA_ECS GROUP Denpasar, Bali evin@avs-gsacom JAKARTA (JKT) ‘SOEKARNO-HATTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Airport-CityFare from50 kmsAiportto City Language Bahasa Indonesia, English GMT GENERAL SALES AGENT PT DEKS AVIATION INTERNUSA Wisma#668, JalanTamara,Jend6thSudirmanFloor Kay 24, Jakarta 1290, Indonesia

CARGO CONTACT DETAILS PT AVIATION SOLUTIONS INDONESIA_ECS GROUP Wisma Soewarna 3rd Floor, 19110,(62)Indonesia215591 1834 SURABAYA (SUB) JUANDA INTERNATIONAL ‘AIRPORT eurLanguage MadureseBahasa Indonesia, GENERAL SALES AGENT Jalan Pemuda No: 60-70, Surabaya(63) 3153560271,6377Indonesia CARGO CONTACT DETAILS PT AVIATION SOLUTIONS INDONESIA_ECSCargo Area,JuandaGROUPAirport Terminal Blok Sedati Siodarjo, Surabaya 61253 indonesia (japan TOKYO (NRT) AIRPORT. Airport-City‘Approx. Fare 60fromkmsAirportto City Bus JPY1000 Currency JPY (Yen)

Japanese GENERAL SALES AGENT DISCOVER7th Floor, HighwayTHE WORLDBuilding 116-7, Dogenzaka, Shibuyarku Tokyo, Japan 150-0043 (Resealesvation/Teketing)/@rbi mataysia KUALA LUMPUR (KUL) KUALA LUMPUR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Bus Luxury RM25 Taxi Budget MYR70-80, Language Malay. English, Cantonese, Tamil, Mandarin Lot25 26, 1st Floor, UBN ‘Tower (Shangtila Shopping Arcade), Letter Box 99, Jalan Ramlee 50250 Kuala Lumpur AVS GSA SERVICES SDN BHD No. Jalan Subang Taman Darul Ehsan KOTAINTERNATIONALKINABALU AIRPORT Language Malay, Mandarin, English GMT RB OFFICE Lot BG 3B Ground Floor, BlockKaramunsing,Komplex8000KWSP,Kotaalan Kinabalu, Sabah skkoff@rba.com bn

CARGO CONTACT DETAILS ‘AVS GSA SERVICES SDN BHD No. Jalan Subang Taman Darul(60)Ehsan8023227 an@avs-gsacom Miri (MYY) MIRI AIRPORT

95 kms Approx Fare from Airport ity «TaxiTax MYR24~via TransitBrunel CurrencyMYR20 Malaysian Ringet (MYR) Language Malay, Mandarin, English GMT GENERAL SALES AGENT. Land District, Kubu Road, Centre Point Commercial PHILIPPINES MANILA (MNL) NINOY AQUINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Bus PhP13 Taxi Airport Tax Currency Philippine Peso (PhP)

English GENT AVIA-RHINC 4/F Le Rose Building, 832 ‘Amaiz Avenue, San Lorenzo Village, Makati City, Philippines. CARGO CONTACT DETAILS AVIATION SOLUTIONS GSA PHILIPPINES, INC. SAUDI ARABIA, JEDDAH (JED) KING ABDUL AZIZ INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Airport-City 25 kms (from North Terminal); 15 kms (from ‘Approx.South Terminal)Fare from Airportto City Taxi SAR5O Airport Tax SAR5O except Hal Senseimrah pax, diplomats and Currency Saudi Arabian ELAF AVIATION ABDA CARGO SERVICES SINGAPORE (SIN) CHANGI INTERNATIONAL, AIRPORT Airport Tax SGD21 ‘Currency Singapore Dollar (SGD) Language Malay, English, Mandarin, Tamil GMT RB OFFICE 81 Clemenceau Avenue, sinrba@rbacombn

GLOBECARGOAIRCONTACTCARGODETAILSPTE LTD 105 Airport Cargo Road, SATS#02-245/246/247,Airfreight TerminalCore Singapore(65) 6546819462,58859867 3327 soutH KOREA SEOUL (SEL) INCHEON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT KRW65,000 Currency Korean Won (KRW) Language Korean, English GMT GENERALMEEBANGSALESAIR AGENCIESAGENT

Seoul, 04534, Korea (Reservation Ticketing) 775 7676 (Sales) SelE:SeoulRB@rbacombnbacombi CARGODAN AIRCONTACTSERVICEDETAILSINC.

Room 301, Doobee Building, 35 Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu Seoul,109005(82)Korea232715663 0039 E:helenkang Tawan-cHina TAIPEI (TPE) TAOYUAN INTERNATIONAL, AIRPORT ‘rox*Bus NT125Fae romTaxi NT1000ty Airport Tax NT500 Dollar‘Currency(NT)New Taiwan Language Mandarin GMT GENERAL SALES AGENT GSA EXPRESS TRAVEL SERVICE CO. LIMITED 7F-2, No. 220, Sung Chiang, Road, Taipei 10467, Taiwan- China Etpesales@rbacombn 13F-1, No. Zhong Shan 2nd Road Qian Zhen Dist, Kaohsiung 806, Taiwan-China E:khhsales@rba.com bn BANGKOK (BKK) SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT Bus Taxi BHT200-250 Airport Tax LanguageCurrency BahtThai,(BHT)English GENERAL SALES AGENT DEKS AIR THAILAND th Floor, CP. Tower, 313 Silom Road,Bangrak 10500, Thailand

CARGO CONTACT DETAILS AVIATION SOLUTIONS CO.,LTD.42, 5th Floor, Soi Soonvijai Bangkapi, Hui Khawan,Thailand UNITED ARAB EMIRATES DUBAI (DXB) DUBAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Airport-City kms Language‘Currency DirhamArabic,(AED)English

(971)UAE04 334 4884 (Reservation/Sales) 686 (Accounts) 06 507 4570 Call(971)Centre.04 334 4585 E:dxbres@rbacombn COZMO TRAVEL TOURISM LLGBuilding),TowerShop400 (UNE7-10, Al Soor ‘Area,(971)Sharjah,06 507UAE4444 COZMO TRAVEL TOURISM LLC, Oman Road, Nakheel, Shaikh Sagr Bin Mohammad ‘Al Qasmi Street, Ras Al Khaimah,(971)07UAE297 2847 COZMO TRAVEL TOURISM UCC, No.207,Al Fahim building. Ground Floor Shk, Rashid Bin Saeed Street, ‘Abu(971)Dhabi,02UAE815 3444 04 (Reservation) E:auhsales@rba.combn M-201, Paris Gift Palace Building, Zayed Bin Sulthan Street,(971)Al-Ain,03764UAE1410 auhsales@rba.com bn, CARGO CONTACT DETAILS ‘ABDA CARGO SERVICES DMCC601/602, 6th Floor, Palladium ‘Towers, Jumeirah Lakes, Towers, Dubai, UAE KINGDOM LONDON (LHR) HEATHROW AIRPORT GBPE0; Class Pax: GBP4O; RB OFFICE 49 Cromwell Road, London SW7 2ED, England, United kingdom lonrba@rbacombn, GLOBECARGOAIRCONTACT DETAILS Ist Floor, Building 550, Shoreham Road East, Hounslow, TW6 3UA, ecsgroupaero tuksales@ecsgroup aero

(SGN) GMT GENERALGround FloorSALESCitilightAGENTTower, 45 Vo Thi Sau St., Dakao Ward, District Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Sghres@rba.com bn CARGOGLOBEAiRCONTACTCARGODETAILS VIETNAM 2FL, TCS Cargo Terminal 46-48 Hau Giang Str, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2019 Jan-Feb, pages 71-71. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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Pyeongchang’s Goblin filming sites and the 2018 Winter Olympics

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Joeng Gang Wong, Hanmi bookstore. In Pyeongchang where the Goblin was filmed at the Daegwallyeong Samyang Ranch and Woljeongsa Temple Fir Forest Path, among others, visitors to the area can also witness the preparations underway for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games. rural county few hours’ drive east of Seoul, Pyeongchang residents are truly proud of their third-time-lucky winning bid for the Olympics. The area has long been favourite training ground for professional marathoners and skiers who take advantage of its 800-metreabove-sea-level altitude serving fresh mountain air and ample seasonal snow.

The DMZ, just under 65 kilometeres away, makes for an interesting conversation for visitors but, if that’s bit too unnerving, then there is always the zen-like Fir Forest Path to calm the senses. Also in PyeongChang, Joeng Gang Wong, the Institute of Traditional Korean Cuisine, is anotable place worthy of exploring.

Set up with the purpose of researching and preserving food culture, the institute has managed to avoid the

trappings of being tacky visitor centre with its dedication to maintaining age-old traditions. The grounds house different buildings that include culinary hideaway where visitors can have hands-on experience cutting rice cakes and mixing bibimbap. In one dedicated area, jars containing cooking sauces and pastes processed on site in onggis (Korean earthenware) can be seen arranged neatly in rows. Onggis are used to store and ferment gochujang (chilli paste) and doenjang (fermented soybean paste). Back in Seoul, the traditional Bukchon

Hanok Village becomes the starting point for Goblin fans in search of the various quaint little alleys that made it to

the film. There’s the Seoul Jungang High School, the Yoon Boseon-gil (stonewall street) and the back alley of Jeongdok Library, all accessible on foot from Anguk Station. In one alley, local resident Jinny Kim walked thoughtfully towards an artisan coffeehouse, the Coffee Mill. This creative space, run by artisanal roaster,

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Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2017 Sep-Oct, pages 28-30. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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Greenland’s other famous experience is dog sledding

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in winter for drive out into the endless, snow-covered mountain landscapes. Sled dogs territory is in towns

above the Arctic Circle, in Greenland’s west coast, and in all towns in the east coast. The season starts in February and lasts until April. Dog sledding takes place in several countries in the Arctic, including Sweden and Norway, but no other destination can match Greenland when it comes to authenticity: the dog sled and sled

dogs are in fact deeply embedded in Greenlandic

is just as much part of the country’s

history as the kayak. The important role today as

dog sled continues to play an means of transport for hunters

and fishermen. Visitors can also opt for hunting

excursion that can be anything from day trip to weeklong sled trips with cosy cabins for accommodation.

Finally, no visit to Greenland will be complete without immersing yourself in the local culture. And the best way to do that is to meet its locals. Greenlanders are

welcoming and energetic people, who have lived off nature and in the middle of it for respect for the elements that is admirable. In many ways Greenland is country that has managed to retain its identity as an “original” country with an indigenous people.

On the whole, people’s attitude opportunities can come to for coffee

hospitality in Greenland is the foundation of any home. It rubs off on towards the country’s guests and in many towns there are good to get close to people. If you want to visit Greenlandic home, you “Kaffemik” in many towns and settlements. Kaffemik is Danish word get-together. In fact, it is not coffee that is the focus, but being together.

The hosts serve homemade cake with coffee and tea, and then you can talk about

your daily lives and the local community

in books nor tourist guides.

an insight that can neither be read about

Royal Brunei Airlines flies London daily via Dubai for connections to Nuuk.

scenes and hidden gems. Because of this, we often take that beauty for granted, forgetting to look around and take it all in.

Every aspect of life can be unique, beautiful and surprising in its own way, but sometimes we need to take fresh look from

unique perspective for us to truly appreciate it.

Dubai makes an study.

playground, first time visitors may be forgiven to think Dubai is just skyscrapers and shopping. For many, the city’s landmarks are all too familiar; but when armed with

determination to seek out the novel and unique,

everyday life can unfold and play out like new storyboard.

Here, ten of the Middle East best social media

influencers, in association with Gulf Photo Plus, give

glimpse of Dubai like never before. From the rustic lanes of Bastakiya in Bur Dubai to the chic and funky Box Park along Al Wasl Road, the awe-inspiring iconic skyline of Sheikh Zayed Road to the vibrant Deira fish market, everyday Dubai scenes are given microscopic twist. The results will make every guest to the city and perhaps even the locals less-than-obvious intricacies.

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2015 Nov-Dec, pages 37-41. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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Portmeirion, Cardigan Bay and the Causeway Coast

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On the far stopping) the Italian-style Williams-Ellis.

side of the park (anh without lies the curious village of Portmeirion

vision of architect Sir Clough Stay in luxury at Castell Deudraeth

Hotel and enjoy matchless views across Cardigan Bay. Driving back via the north coast, you soon reach

Porthmadog where you can board steam train tide on the

Britain Visit Bal bel GIANTS, AND CASTLES Two days gives you plenty of time to explore Northern Ireland’s breathtaking Causeway Coast from Belfast to Derry/ Londonderry. The fine vistas begin just outside the former with the soothing Belfast Lough shoreline at the mouth of the River Lagan. Half an hour away, stop off at the pretty seaside town of Carrickfergus, dominated by its 12th century Norman castle, then head 15 minutes inland to the dramatic Glenoe waterfall, torrent flowing down from the majestic Glens of Antrim. Northern Ireland’s famous Ulster Fry breakfast should set you up for the next day, so stay at B&B, such as the beautifully restored Shola Coach House on the edge ofPortrush, just over an hour away.

You’re also stone-throw to the unforgettable Giant’s Causeway.

UNESCO world heritage site, you can imagine the astonishing basalt columns leading out to sea were built by mythical figure Finn MacCool to reach Scotland. Only 10 minutes west, yet way from the crowds, lies the romantic ruin of Dunluce Castle, sible only by stone bridge and offering its own sweeping views. For visual feast and exquisite food, it is 20 minutes to Harry’s Shack on the beach at Portstewart (its chef learnt under celebrity restaurateur Heston Royal Brunei Airlines flies London daily via Dubai.

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2015 May-Jun, pages 46-47. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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A four-day journey through the Lake District and Northumbria

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TREEHOUSE ALL MOD This four-day journey shows off the best of northern bracing countryside. From Manchester, you are only an drive from the Lake District National Park, magical landscape that has inspired everyone from the Romantic poet William Wordsworth to children’s author Beatrix Potter. At the heart of this unique region, Surprise View near Ashness Bridge offers hidden panorama of picturesque Derwent Water before you reach the spectacular vistas displayed below Honister Pass.

and half’s drive takes you through the wild open spaces of the North Pennines into Northumbria. You will know you are near Scotland (but not quite) when you hit Wall, the

WITH CONS best preserved boundary of the Roman Empire. See how legionaries coped at the most complete British fort, Housesteads.

For more tranquillity, head further north for an hour to the Kielder Water and Forest Park. Take advantage of light-free skies at its Observatory (booked events only; prices vary). You will find many cool places to stay nearby, though nowhere as unique as the Sky Den, contemporary take on treehouse. It takes two anda half hours to head south into the softer scenery of the Yorkshire Dales, though you still find photogenic locations such as Hardraw Force, England’s tallest single-drop waterfall. Retire for the evening and enjoy your well-earned rest in one of the cute, hand-crafted shacks nearby at The Bivouac.

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2015 May-Jun, pages 41-43. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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Driving holidays along Britain’s less travelled roads

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Countr Driving holidays in the British countryside. SURIANI ARIFF OO With chic places to stay and

cuisines that make the most of fresh, local produce, now is the time to take driving tour of the British Isles. Here are selection of itineraries that cover the length and breadth of the nation.

Whether you prefer dramatic mountain passes, rolling hills or stunning cc drives, you will find suitable route here.

Southwest England NEW OREST AND

long weekend or three-day jaunt that offers

Within couple of hours, heading south-west takes you into the New Forest with its eponymous ponies that roam freely among heaths and ancient woodlands. In under an hour’s scenic drive from there, you’ll find yourself in the rolling Dorset hills of Thomas Hardy country, named after the novelist inspired to write his Wessex series of books about this gorgeous region Among the many quaint thatched cottages, you can visit the one where Hardy himself was born.

Drive on for further hour through Dorset’s Beauty before crossing into Devon. Unwind in style at the Salutation Inn venerable hostelry

JURASSIC COAST with contemporary features and elegant dining at Topsham on the River Exe. Devon is home to more than rugged vistas, including the brooding expanse of Dartmoor. Head south for half an hour through rolling farmland to the county’s

estuary location is home to many fine restaurants, none more stellar than top chef Mitch Tonks’s The Seahorse. Head back along the winding Jurassic Coast roads that link east Devon and Dorset, perhaps England’s most scenic route, with natural features such as the phenomenal shingle bank known as Chesil Beach and the limestone arch of Durdle Door. full day with

stops to take in all the views.

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2015 May-Jun, pages 38-40. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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Yong Siak Street cafes and a day at Changi Village

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Katong Laksa at East Coast Road Ifyou are history buff, you will be impressed by the restored Peranakanstyle shophouses along East Coast Road in an area called Katong. Hailed as the cradle of Peranakan culture in Singapore. you can stroll along the road and check out some of the best food in town, including the famous Katong laksa served at 328 Katong Laksa (328katonglaksa comsg), Over at Chin Mee Chin Confectionery (204 East Coast Rd) you can savour traditional toast bread with kaya (coconut jam) and eggs at one of the oldest coffee shops in town Then head to Rumah Bebe (rumahbebe com) to learn more about the unique Peranakan culture Colbar Cafe at Wessex Estate Atthe lealy Wessex Estate area, you can see several black and white houses typical of quarters built during the colonial days for British troops based in Singapore. While most parts of Singapore have modernised and moved on, Colbar (9A Whitchurch Road), short for Colonial Bar, seems to be trapped in time warp. The coffee shop, housed in semi-wooden structure, is considered remnant of the past and is now haunt for locals looking for simple and cheap fare like fish and chips, poached eggs and chicken curry with bread

Yong Siak Street Cale Row In the residential suburb of Tiong Bahru, short drive from Orchard Road, cafe culture is quietly brewing. Along Yong Siak Street, you can find row of cafes and bookshops with creative streak Drop by for lunch, dinneror tea, starting with the popular Forty Hands cafe (www.40handscoftfee. com) that some say serves the best coffee in town, before hopping over to the other shops

Changi Village Changi Village deserves full day in your itinerary if you love the outdoors with dose of nostalgia Start the day early with nasilemak (traditional rice cooked in coconut milk and served with condiments) ateither Hjh Salbaiah (#01-04) or Mizzy Comer (#01-26) located at the hawker centre. But be prepared fora long queue. After breakfast. hop across to Mr Bikes to rent bicycle to cycle to the beach or around the neighbourhood. Head towards Halton Road for collection of beautifully conserved colonial buildings. IF you feel adventurous, take one of the bum boats headed towards rustic Pulau Ubin to cycle around the island. At Chang} Point Boardwalk, you can see pseudo Kelong structure made on stilts) and catch beautiful sunset

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2014 Mar-Apr, pages 26-27. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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Driving the Sydney to Melbourne coastal route

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For city-to-city adventure, consider driving yourself to Sydney, Choose from three distinctive travel routes Sydney-Melbourne Coastal Drive, Sydney-Melbourne Heritage Drive and the Great Alpine Road with each offering unique experiences toremember. If you opt for the Sydney-Melbourne Coastal Drive, you’ll discover that the coastline between Sydney and Melbourne provid some of the most spectacular scenes in Australia; with tranquil coves, long, golden beaches and wild, rocky shorelines carved by the mighty Pacific and Southern oceans Here, there’s no end tothe fun that can be had on the water from surfing, sailing and snorkellingto seeing dolphins, penguins and whales in the wild.

nbers Garden ippstand Buchan Caves, Bathing Boxes, Mosnington Peninsula

Vast stretches of the coastline have been preserved as national parks, teeming with native flora and fauna, including kangaroos, koalas, emus and native parrots.Walk on pure white beaches at Jervis Bay, learn about Aboriginal bushfoods on guided tour, or cruise, waterski or kayak around the Gippsland Lakes The route also offers many opportunities to explore the coastal hinterland, including historic hamlets such as Walhalla and Central Tilba, or the Mornington Peninsula’s fabulous food, golf and spa offerings. At Illawarra Fly visitors can literally walk through the treetops, while at Buchan Caves you can enter 400-million-year-old limestone wonderland. With so much to see and do, the Coastal Drive is an essential Australian touring experience

The Sydney-Melbourne Heritage Drive is an inland route between Melbourne and Sydney and journeys through Australian history.

From Melbourne, you’ll be driving to the gold rush region around Bendigo. You can plunge down old goldmines, see Chinese Dragons and dine in ornate civic buildings now refashioned as cool bars and restaurants.

Then it’s on to the mighty Murray River, where paddlesteamers offer fun way to get downstream and the many farmgates that offer fresh produce for sale. Barmah National Parkis the place to see giant river redgums native wildlife such as koalas and kangaroos, and Aboriginal scar trees.

political hub that is home to some of the country’s most New South Wales offer lush green vistas and quaint villages, including Bowral, the birthplace of cricket legend Sir Donald Bradman

Your route drive can also take you over the

stunning Victorian Alps. The Great Alpine Road lets you drive mountains, into valleys and past rivers to the ocean. Along the way have an outdoor adventure experience rock climbing hang-gliding or whitewater rafting and snow sports in winter.

Sample gourmet delights at welcoming towns along the way. includes three beautiful regions the Yarra Valley and From Melbourne, you drive towards the Yarra Valley, famous for its collection of luxury boutique hotels and wildlife. Say hello to the wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary and meet their devils, kangaroos and wallabies. Not far away, in the fairytalelike forest ofthe Dandenong Ranges, travellers can jump travel through 25 kilometres of cool fern gullies, The route then leads to Phillip Island, famous for its up-close experience of the Penguin Parade. Further along the route on the Mornington Peninsula is where you’ll be able to sample some of the region’s best fresh produce, The Mornington Peninsula is home to the first natural hot springs and day spa centre in Victoria. The region is also renowned for outstanding golf courses, spectacular gardens and perfect place for aquatic adventures, including dolphin and seal swims and

scuba diving around one of Victoria’s many shipwrecks.

provides you approximately five hours driving time for more through the Yarra Ranges to the small towns of Powelltown and Noojee. It then travels across to the spectacular summit of Mount Baw Baw, taking in the sub-Alpine villages of Walhalla, Rawson and Erica and passes through Moe and Yarragon before returning to Melbourne, Guided by interpretive roadside signs, the drive highlights West trees and waterfalls, as well as the region’s great lacal food and boutique eateries. All these routes can be downloaded as free app for iPhone and iPod at wwwvisitvictoria com.

Royal Brune Airlines fights to Melbourne operate daily from Bandar Seri Begawan.

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2013 Jul-Aug, pages 58-63. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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From cherry blossom to winter snow in Japan

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Summer brings different light to Japan. In Nagano Prefecture, visitors enjoy travelling back in time to the Edo period at Tsumago Post Town. The town still retains many historical buildings of the Edo period, but it is the walk from the train station to the town that often excites visitors, with towering cedar and Japanese cypress along the path creating pleasant ambience for leisurely stroll

OL Hirosaki Castle Sherry blossoms 05. Nagiso-chou museum

In Autumn, no other place beckons more than the town of Kyoto with its blazing red

foliage that dresses up many important structures. In the autumn leaves is called

of the town’s Japan, viewing ‘Momiji-gari’

Similar to the cherry blossom season, families will come in drive to various public parks to view nature’s colourful display.

And when all the colours leave the land.

Japan still has one more final card to play: Winter. While thoughts of winter often conjure up images of cold darkness and trees heavy withice, in Japan, it’s the season for spectacular ice and snow showdowns.

Taking place all across the land there is but only one place that perhaps sums up the romance of this land and its people at the picture-postcard Shirakawa-go in Gifu Prefecture. UNESCO World Heritage Site, you’ll fall in love with the dreamy backdrop of stunning village thatched roof hous: collection of traditional Shirakawa go homes built almost 300 years ago.

Submerged in snow, these picturesque farmhouses look even more enchanting when they light up for the evening, lending an air of tranquillity to the village that seemed to have withstood the test of time.

The intense and ever changing facet of Japan’s landscape never ceases to delight and surprise visitors. There’s always unique Japanese encounter to discover.

So no matter what season you visit, be prepared to have the ultimate sensorial adventure greet you. Royal Brunei Airlines operates daily flights from Bandar Seri Begawan to Singapore and Hong Kong where there are connecting flights to Tokyo.

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2013 Jan-Feb, pages 43-45. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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