I wanted to go somewhere beautiful and warm. What better place to go than Thailand right? It’s an affordable travel destination for most of us and is also one of the most popular tourist destinations. Everything there is cheap – hotels, food, shopping – you name it.

Besides that, I heard Thais are such nice people, all the time smiling and trying to help whenever they can. Friendly people makes me smile, when I smile it makes me happy, when I’m happy means my holiday travel is a great one!

All these factors just makes me wanna travel so badly; haven’t gotten to travel outside Malaysia (and Singapore) for quite a long time already because I could’t afford an overseas holiday as often as many other fortunate ones. If I were to, I would have to save up my own

But then again, I found out that VISA wants to bring people over to Thailand! They’re giving away a holiday trip in Thailand, just by entering the contest!

1. Check out this video of Matt Harding in Thailand:

2. Visit the contest site: HERE, click on the Enter Contest button, fill in the form, answer a simple question related to the video then tell them where is your favourite destination in Thailand and why.

It’s so easy that I’ve already joined it before I wrote this post… So, how about you?

Head on to HERE for more details!

May the last lucky man standing wins!

Hey everyone, how was your Chinese New Year celebration?

Not sure if you’ve read my past post regarding Petronas CNY event? I did mention that in line with its TVC as shown below, a photography contest themed ‘Reimagining Energy’, in collaboration with Leica Camera AG is also ongoing.

Here’s 4 extended version of the Chinese New Year TVC showcasing the casts from different countries coming home for CNY:

India

England

China

Malaysia

Back to the contest… Contestants have the chance to win exciting cash prizes and have their photographs exhibited at Galeri Petronas in KLCC. All YOU have to do is to submit snapshots of Chinese New Year celebrations that best portray the spirit of ‘Reimagining Energy’.

I had submitted mine! Did you spot it in the Petronas Photography Contest Facebook page? :p

The picture was actually taken during last year’s Chinese New Year, where I spotted a dragon dance troupe and I happen to have my camera with me. Took some snapshots here and there, who knew that I would be able to use one of the pictures I had taken for this Petronas CNY Photography contest? It suits the theme pretty well I’d say!

So, have you submitted yours?

Petronas has launched its CNY festive commercial with this year’s title being ‘Coming Home‘. Shot in Malaysia, England, Belgium, China and India; it tells the tale of six individuals who have come far in life but are still true to their roots.

“For centuries, mankind have migrated from one place to another, in hopes of finding better opportunities. But no matter where they are, or how far they have come in life, they will always come home. This Chinese New Year, let’s celebrate the virtues that bind us all together — the spirit of resilience, determination and adaptability in turning challenges into opportunities and seeing the positive in the negative.“

Among others, the stories revolve around a dentist in India celebrating the new year with his family in his home country via Skype, and a young woman forced to celebrate the festival while working two jobs to make ends meet in London.

The story of the young Chinese girl in London celebrates the Lunar New Year with the customers she serves, is arguably the most heart warming of the bunch! The feeling of ‘coming home’ to your loved ones on special occasions is like no other, as many who will be battling the horrific traffic to reach their respective destinations this upcoming holiday weekend can attest to. In that regard, ‘Coming Home’ encapsulates the very core of any holiday season which is the simple warmth of home.

Let me know what do you think of the commercial?

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This Petronas commercial was actually being released during their launch event held in KLCC just few days ago.

Petronas Group Senior General Manager Corporate Affairs Division, Datuk Mohammad Medan Abdullah said this year’s commercial would bring a breath of fresh air into Petronas’ approach to the festive campaign.

“We have moved away from the narrative approach that we had adopted in our past commercials and this time, we want viewers to understand the underlying messages through visual poetry. TVC also incorporates the spirit of perseverance, adaptability and determination captured in each of the stories. This energy is something that should inspire us all as we navigate through life.“

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In line with its TVC, a photography contest themed ‘Reimagining Energy’, in collaboration with Leica Camera AG is also ongoing. Contestants have the chance to win exciting cash prizes and have their photographs exhibited at Galeri Petronas in KLCC. All YOU have to do is to submit snapshots of Chinese New Year celebrations that best portray the spirit of ‘Reimagining Energy’.

For more info, check out the photography contest page on Facebook HERE

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I’d like to end this post with a pleasant CNY holiday wish to all my readers, especially those ‘silent’ ones who doesn’t comment or anything but I still see you visiting my site even though it’s not being updated frequently haha.

Happy Chinese New Year & have a great holiday everyone!

Gong Hei Fatt Choi, Ang Pao Kia Lai! :p

Now here’s the thing… I’m sure most of you have seen these TINGE bottles displayed in various shops, hypermarkets, kedai runcit and so on but never got the chance to try out, right? At least that’s what I experienced; I noticed the TINGE bottles but never did grab one and try it out.

Little did I know that TINGE is a mineral water, but with extra flavours! It comes with either Lemon of Fruit Fusion taste, so no more drinking boring plain water taste anymore. In fact, if you’re thinking it’s just another carbonated flavoured drink then you’re wrong. I thought so too, but found out that TINGE is non-carbonated, non-coloured, mildly sweetened mineral water drink! Now, this is the drink that all of you should start trying out now if you haven’t, simply exciting and trendy!

If that doesn’t brings up any interest for you to try out TINGE, here’s something…

Participate in the TINGE Save The Stars contest and stand a chance to win awesome prizes! They’re giving away THREE (3) Samsung Galaxy Tablet as well as SEVEN (7) Canon Ixus 115 HS as prizes!

All you need to do is to

1. Join Spritzer TINGE Facebook Page
2. Purchase and enjoy your bottle of TINGE
3. Try your luck in the TINGE Save The Stars flash game
4. Key in the serial number of your TINGE label (eg: 12345678)
5. Start saving stars! Lol.

Just try to save Gary or Shila by controlling their movements to help them escape the bouncing balls while gaining as many points as you can. Get to the top 10 highest scores, and you stand a chance to win a fabulous prize!

Contest ends on 4th December 2011, so hurry before it ends! Let me know what’s your score so that I can beat you hehe!