Immunizations and Medication: Before You Travel

on Saturday 16 March 2013


Immunizations and Medication: Before You Travel

Immunizations and Medication: Before You Travel | When traveling to other countries, you're often likely to encounter health-related issues that you won't usually face at home. In order to minimize your chances of becoming ill whilst traveling, it's important to find out beforehand if any particular immunizations and medications may be required before traveling to the region you plan to visit. Here are a few tips to help you enjoy a safe and healthy trip:

Make an appointment with your doctor: Visit your local health centre or doctor before you travel for the most current information and medication options. Ideally, you should schedule the first appointment for immunizations and travel health advice around five to six weeks before traveling. This is mainly because you generally need to wait for a couple of weeks after the last dose of your immunization program before you're completely protected.

Know which immunizations you need: Knowing which immunizations you require won't depend on your travel destination alone. Your physician will also take other factors into consideration including the duration of your stay, whether you plan to stay in rural areas or stick to the resorts, your vaccination history, any medicines you're taking and any allergies you may have. Regardless of your travel plans, it's important to make sure that you're up with routine immunizations such as polio, tetanus, influenza and childhood diseases including mumps, rubella and measles. In addition, overseas travelers may also need immunization against cholera, hepatitis A and B, rabies, meningococcal meningitis, typhoid, tuberculosis and yellow fever.

Special considerations to keep in mind:Remember that immunizations may not be suitable for everybody. For instance, if you're pregnant, it's better to avoid some immunizations. Children and babies too are a special case for whom you need to consult your doctor. Other special considerations to keep in mind include any reactions that you may have had in the past to immunizations, or if you're immunocompromised (i.e. you're HIV-positive or taking steroids) for some reason. In such a situation, it's advisable to avoid some immunizations. You can talk about this with your doctor before traveling.

Learn about the side effects: Like any other form of medication, immunizations may have unwanted side effects. These are usually unpleasant as opposed to being dangerous, though serious allergic reactions may occur occasionally. There's no medical evidence to suggest that they can affect your immune system by any means. Some of the most common side effects include soreness in the injection area, sometimes with swelling and redness, and maybe a mild fever or a feeling of not being well.

Many people traveling overseas are worried about the possibility of getting sick. With a bit of advanced planning and preventative measures, you can significantly improve your chances of having a wonderful travel experience.

Benji Leggate - Owner of The Margaret River Guide, follow this link to visit the guide and read more on Margaret River, in South West Western Australia and all other local attractions.



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Johor - State And Attractions

on Thursday 14 March 2013

Johor - State And Attractions

Johor - State And Attractions | Johor is a Malaysian state, located in the southern portion of Peninsular Malaysia. It is one of the most developed states in Malaysia. The state capital city and royal city of Johor is Johor Bahru, formerly known as Tanjung Puteri (Malay for Princess's Cape) and Muar respectively. The old state capital is Johor Lama.

Johor is surrounded by Pahang to the north, Malacca and Negeri Sembilan to the northwest, and the Straits of Johor to the south which separates Johor and the Republic of Singapore. The state also shares a maritime border with the Riau Archipelago from the east and Riau mainland on the west by the South China Sea and the Strait of Malacca respectively, both of Indonesian territories.

Johor is also known by its Arabic honorific, Darul Ta'zim, or "Abode of Dignity", and as Johore in English.

Johor Darul Takzim Flag


Johor District

The State of Johor is divided into the 10 districts
1. Johor Bahru
2. Batu Pahat
3. Muar
4. Kluang
5. Segamat
6. Kota Tinggi
7. Kulaijaya
8. Pontian
9. Mersing
10. Ledang


Johor Attractions


 Gunung Ledang National Park

1. Gunung Ledang National Park

Mount Ophir, or more commonly known by its Malay name, Gunung Ledang, is a mountain situated in the Gunung Ledang National Park located in Ledang District (northwestern Johor), Malaysia. The summit is located between the border of Muar and Malacca. Standing at 1,276 m (4,186 ft), with a clear trail leading to the peak, the mountain is a popular destination among amateur climbers. Mount Ophir is also the 64th highest mountain in Malaysia and arguably the most climbed mountain in the country.

Tanjung Piai Mangrove Natural Park

2. Tanjung Piai Mangrove Natural Park
Tanjung Piai is a cape in Johor which is the southernmost point of Peninsular Malaysia and thus the most southern point of mainland Eurasia. The skyline of Singapore is visible across the Johor Strait from the point. It features seafood restaurants, perched on wooden jetties that are surrounded by a rugged and rarefied coastline of unspoiled mangrove forests.

 Legoland Malaysia

3. Legoland Malaysia
Legoland Malaysia is a theme park that has opened in Nusajaya, Johor, Malaysia on September 15, 2012 with over 40 interactive rides, shows and attractions. It is the first Legoland theme park in Asia upon its establishment. The official opening of Legoland Malaysia was made by Sultan Ibrahim Ismail, Sultan of Johor on September 22, 2012.[2] It is the centrepiece of a 5,500,000 sq ft (510,000 m2) integrated complex in the Nusa Cemerlang industrial park, within the Iskandar Malaysia economic region, consisting of a lifestyle retail centre, offices, hotels, service apartments and residential units.

Pulau Tioman

4. Pulau Tioman

Tioman Island (Malay language: Pulau Tioman) is a small island located 32 km off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia in the state of Pahang, and is some 39 km long and 12 km wide. It has eight main villages, the largest and most populous being Kampung Tekek in the north. The densely forested island is sparsely inhabited, and is surrounded by numerous coral reefs, making it a popular scuba diving spot. There are also a lot of resorts and chalets around the island which has duty free status. Its beaches were depicted in the 1958 movie, South Pacific as Bali Hai. In the 1970s, TIME Magazine selected Tioman as one of the world's most beautiful islands.


5. Mersing
6. Tanjong Sedili
7. Tanjong Leman
8. Endau-Rompin Johor National Park
9. Teluk Buih Beach
10. Mount Lambak Recreational Forest
11. Mount Belumut
12. Kukup Fishing Villange
13. Johor Baharu Heritage Trail
14. Kota Tinggi Waterfall
15. Puteri Harbour Family Theme Park





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article source - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johor
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Ophir
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legoland_Malaysia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tioman_Island

7 Reasons To Spend Your Money Travelling

on Wednesday 13 March 2013


7 Reasons To Spend Your Money Travelling
7 Reasons To Spend Your Money Travelling 

Reason #7: Culture
Mopeds zoom up and down busy streets beside me. My head jerks back and forth. I'm looking side to side, trying to find a gap in traffic. But it seems like it won't ever come!

Traffic honks loudly, cyclers pedal fiercely, and food stall workers buzz around prepping for yet another busy night. Stand still for one moment and multiple tuk-tuk drivers are there to greet you, offering everything you may need. Move too fast and you'll miss that chance to cross the road in that gap of traffic to get to that restaurant where your newest group of friends has agreed to meet.

That's rush hour in Asia, only to be experienced by standing right in the middle of it. There's no other way to learn about a culture, but to submerge yourself in it. No books, no videos, no media back home will really show you what it's like to be part of another culture. So get out there and be part of one!

"People travel to faraway places to watch, in fascination, the kind of people they ignore at home."
-Dagobert D. Runes

Reason #6: Get Perspective

Getting tired of waiting for the newest fancy gadget to come out? The one everyone wants to be the first to get, even though, within a week, everyone will own it anyways.

Why not put all that in perspective by trying your hand at travelling somewhere different? Away from the comfort of your own vehicle, or the public transportation system you already know inside out. How about somewhere without high speed trains that easily zip you around to anywhere you'd like to go.

Try Thai time for a change. Where afternoon means any time from eight in the morning to a few hours after sunset. Here, buses are never on time, but no one is stressed or phased by it. Nothing other than the traffic seems to be urgent. Bring a deck of cards, and enjoy your hour long wait for dinner. Enjoy a good book and a few naps while waiting indefinitely for a bus that was supposed to have picked you up five hours ago.

In Asia you never know what's going to happen, so relax and live a stress-free life like the locals. Kick back, relax and enjoy it!

"The voyage of discovery lies not in discovering new lands, but in seeing with new eyes."
-Marcel Proust

Reason #5: Eat and Drink!

Ahhh, a world where food means more then a can of Alphaghettis, or a pre-packaged microwavable dinner full of chemicals. Europe has fresher tasting ingredients than North America. In Asia they're even fresher. The land where even I like to have extra vegetables in my stir fried dinner.

How about some pasta? Head down to Florence and see how the Italians really cook it up. Think that Guinness beer tastes good back home, try it fresh on tap at the Guinness factory in Dublin Ireland. Or head back to southeast Asia and get yourself a fresh fruit smoothie, with locally grown fruit!

Food and drink always tastes way better in its country of origin! Find out where your favourite food was first served, then go discover how it really tastes. As well as what other wonderful dishes they might also serve.

Eat your tripple A steak and beef back home, but save the French baguettes for Paris, Pad Thai for Thailand and Couscous for Morocco!

"Eat well, travel often."
-unknown

Reason #4: Adventure

Not getting enough from your weekend outings to visit the mountains? Time to go further than the next town down the road? Do you need to find yourself that new and better camping get-away?

Are you always looking for a bigger adventure? Then a trip around the world is the perfect thing for you! Take to the night markets of Asia, go trekking in Nepal, ride a camel at sunset in the Sahara desert, ski the swiss alps or take a boat to an island in Thailand. You'll always be about to set foot on another adventure, as soon as your finished the one your currently on!

"The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page."
-St. Augustine

Reason #3: Opportunities and Connection

If the most exciting opportunity of your daily life is getting to do that new task at work that only arises once a month, maybe its time for a change.

When you're on the road, great opportunities arise nearly daily. From that awesome day trip spending time hanging out with locals in their own village, to meeting someone new and exciting to travel with for a few days, to the chance to see your favourite band live in a foreign country with a group of new friends, you never know what's going to happen next on the road. Embrace it and make as many connections with others as you can. The rest will work itself out. Drop off your laundry to a local cleaner instead of having to do it yourself, and jump on that opportunity to rent a bike and explore a foreign land by cycle.

"The use of traveling is to regulate imagination by reality, and instead of thinking how things may be, to see them as they are."
-Samuel Johnson

Reason #2: No Frowning Faces

Don't like hopping on that same bus every Monday-Friday morning and being surrounded by hundreds of frowning faces? Are you becoming one of these frowning drones? Sadly, this is common in the Western world, but there's hope!

The rest of the world isn't like this. Take a look at the Khmer locals and they'll always be flashing a smile at each other. Right back at you too. Here, smiles are contagious! You will catch their case of the "smiles" before you have a chance to realize you're no longer frowning.

"A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step."
-Lao Tzu

The #1 Reason to spend your money travelling: No Routine, No Stress, No Worries

Wait, what's that? It's 11:30am Monday morning and I'm still in bed. Something's funny. I'm not sick. I didn't sleep through my alarm. Oh yeah! That's life on vacation. No job to attend every morning, nothing to stress about. No relationships and drama to deal with. Just me, myself and I.

So turn that frown upside down and get out there and enjoy life as a backpacker, stress free!

Backpacking is much cheaper then most people believe. Almost every backpacker destination is cheaper than home, and this will be apparent in your daily budget. Accommodation can be found for as low as one dollar a night. Prices for meals are just as low. Transportation is cheap and great activities normally range from free-$10.

Of course it's easy to splurge on everything, but if you are determined, your budget can be as low as $10 a day in Asia. A more comfortable budget will set you around $25 a day depending where you are. To compare, that means one tank of gas back home equals four days of travel!

Still not convinced? Being a world traveller also looks great on your resume!

The next opportunity you get, take that leave from your job, and go out to explore a world unknown to most Westerners. You'll meet tons of other like-minded Westerners all smiling and having an exceptional time.

"Not all those who wander are lost."
-J.R.R. Tolkien

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Here you can find more articles, plenty of photography including a photo blog my photo portfolio. I've also included a list of everywhere I've travelled including a few recommendations!



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Kedah - State And Attraction

on Tuesday 12 March 2013

Kedah - State And Attraction

Kedah - State And Attraction | Kedah Darul Aman is located in the northwestern penisular Malaysia. Kedah borders the state of Perlis and shares an international boundary with the Songkhla and Yala provinces of Thailand to the north. It also borders the state of Perak to the south and Penang to the southwest.

Alor Setar is a capital state for Kedah Darul Aman.

Kedah Map - Attractions Kedah


Kedah District

1. Baling
2. Bandar Baharu
3. Kota Setar
4. Kuala Muda
5. Kubang Pasu
6. Kulim
7. Pulau Langkawi
8. Padang Terap
9. Pokok Sena
10. Sik 
10. Yan


Kedah Attractions

Kedah mainly for tourism is at Langkawi island, Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) takes place every 2 years near the airport. Heres some places for tourism activity at Kedah Darul Aman.

Langkawi Island - Kedah Tourism


Beach And Island

Pantai Cenang
Pantai Merdeka
Pulau Langkawi
Pulau Payar
Tanjung Rhu

Gunung Jerai


Mount

Gunung Perak
Gunung Bayu
Gunung Jerai
Gunung Tok Bidan
Gunung Bokbak
Bukit Hijau Waterfall
Lembah Bujang Waterfall
Puncak Janing Waterfall
Telaga Tujuh Waterfall
Lata Mengkuang Waterfall
Taman Rekreasi Bukit Wang

Pulau Payar


Another Attractions

Muzium Negeri Kedah
Lembah Bujang Archaeological Park
Balai Besar negeri Kedah
Balai Nobat negeri Kedah
Balai Seni negeri Kedah
Batu Hampar Waterfall
Ulu Muda Eco Park
Masjid Negeri negeri Kedah
Muzium Padi negeri Kedah
Wayang Kulit Seri Asun
Ulu Paip Recreational Forest] Junjong Waterfall
Kota Kuala Kedah

Tasik Pedu
Pekan Rabu

Lembah Bujang Archaeological Park


Source
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kedah
http://ms.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelancongan_di_Kedah

Sabah - State And Attractions

Sabah - State And Attractions

Sabah - State And Attractions | Situated on the beautiful island of Borneo, Sabah is one of the thirteen states which Malaysia is made of. Sabah is the second largest state in Malaysia and shares the island of Borneo with Sarawak, Brunei, and Indonesian Kalimantan.

Sabah is richly blessed with nature diversity, unique cultures, fun adventure, beautiful beaches, and fantastic cuisines for the adventurous taste buds. We have it all, from the world’s largest flower - the Rafflesia, one of the highest mountains is South East Asia - Mount Kinabalu, to one of the world’s top dive sites - Sipadan Island.

Not only will you be amazed by the places to see and things to do here, you will also be treated with unique Sabahan hospitality. Explore the unique culture and tradition of Sabah and get ready to experience sweet memories to last a lifetime!

Sabah Map For Tourism



Travel Tips

Sabah is a state with a democratic political system with universal suffrage. Here, the Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Head of State of Sabah) sits on top of the hierarchy, followed by the State Legislative Assembly and the State Cabinet. A general Election takes place every five years for both the State and the Federal level officials.

Sipadan Park

Sabah’s economy was traditionally lumber dependent. However, with the increasing depletion of natural forests as well as ecological efforts to conserve the rainforest; palm oil has proven to be a more sustainable resource.

Other than that, Sabah’s economy is highly dependent on agricultural products such rubber and cocoa. Sabah also exports other produces such as vegetables and seafood. Tourism, particularly eco-tourism, is presently the second largest contributor to the economy.

Kinabalu Park

Urban centres and ports


There are currently 7 ports in Sabah: Kota Kinabalu Port, Sepanggar Bay Container Port, Sandakan Port, Tawau Port, Kudat Port, Kunak Port, and Lahad Datu Port. These ports are operated and maintained by Sabah Ports Authority. The major towns and city are:

1 Kota Kinabalu
2 Sandakan
3 Tawau
4 Lahad Datu
5 Keningau
6 Semporna
7 Kudat

 Tanjung Simpang Mengayau

Places of interest in Sabah

1. Kinabalu Park – the highest mountain in Malay archipelago (excluding New Guinea) and the 10th highest mountain in political Southeast Asia, with an altitude of 4,101 metres (13,455 ft).

2. Tabin Wildlife Reserve - Stronghold for rare large mammals like Bornean elephant, Sumatran rhinoceros, Bornean banteng and Bornean clouded leopard.

3. Danum Valley Conservation Area - another important reserve for large mammals of Borneo, including Bornean orang-utan

4. Turtle Islands Park – conservation efforts for endangered sea turtles

5. Tunku Abdul Rahman Park – A national park consisting of five islands off the coast of Kota Kinabalu

6. Sipadan Park – Located near Semporna, the oceanic island of Sipadan has a very rich underwater ecosystem.

7. Pulau Tiga Park
8. Crocker Range Park
9. Tawau Hills Park
10. Poring Hot Spring 
11. Up Side Down House
12. Tanjung Simpang Mengayau
13. Sabah Tea Garden, Ranau
14. Sepilok Sandakan
15. Taman Pertanian Tenom
16. Taman Hutan Hujan Sandakan
17. Maliau Basin Lost World

Sepilok - Orang Utan


source: Sabah.Gov
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Penang - State And Attraction

on Monday 11 March 2013

Penang - State And Attraction

Penang  State And Attraction | Pulau Pinang or Penang is a state located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The state is divided into two parts by the Strait of Malacca.

This state was the first British settlement in Peninsular Malaysia. Penang name is taken from the name of the island tree nut (Areca catechu). It also called Tanjung Penang Bidara before known.

Located near the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Separated between the state of Kedah in the North and East, Eastern Province in the south and the Strait of Malacca and Sumatra (Indonesia) in the West.

Penang consists of the island and the mainland known as Province Wellesley. Area of ​​285 km2 island is completely separate from the Province.

The two halves are connected by a ferry service and the length of the Penang Bridge, 13.5 km. Penang has a population of 1.6 million people (based on the estimated random).

Penang Map - State And Attraction

Penang District

The state is divided into five administrative regions, each headed by a district officer.

Penang Island:
North-East Penang Island District (Daerah Timur Laut)
South-West Penang Island District (Daerah Barat Daya)

Seberang Perai:
Northern Seberang Perai District (Daerah Seberang Perai Utara)
Central Seberang Perai District (Daerah Seberang Perai Tengah)
Southern Seberang Perai District (Daerah Seberang Perai Selatan)

Penang Attractions

1. Penang Bridge (Janmbatan Pulau Pinang)

Penang Bridge

This bridge is the heart of Penang. This is where the beauty of Penang door will start from here.
This bridge was once ranked among the world's longest - 13.5km, indeed offers an exciting location.
To find out what these privileges, please shoot photos of this bridge during the evening or early morning.

2. Bukit Bendera
Bukit Bendera

Bukit Bendera is one of the relics of British history in Penang. Highest peak here is at an altitude of 833m (2.723 feet) above sea level. To reach the top you can use the train type 'Funicular'.

Before you go there make sure you check the website or contact the Penang Bukit Bendera Corporation in number 04-8288880 for sometimes the Corporation will cease operations railway railway to make periodic maintenance.

3. Penang Butterfly Farm (Teluk Bahang)

Penang Butterfly Farm (Teluk Bahang)


The park is recognized as the Butterfly Sanctuary and Tropical Insects the first in the world.

The park contains thousands of butterflies of 50 different species. This place also houses scorpions, frogs and various insects.

4. Fort Cornwallis

The fort was built in the yard touchdown Francis Light in 1786. So this is a historical legacy that is still intact. Now, it serves as a theater, historic galleries and shops selling handicrafts.

It also houses the historic cannon belonging to the Netherlands, which was presented to the Sultan of Johor, who had previously stolen by Portuguese colonists.

5. Botanical Garden
6. Penang Peranakan Mansion
7. Batu Feringghi
8. Georgetown UNESCO World Heritage Site, Penang
9. Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
10. Sleeping Buddha Temple
11. Pulau Jerejak
12. Penang Museum
13. Pasar Chowrasta
14.Muzium Islam Pulau Pinang (Syed Al-Attas Mansion)
15. Penang National Park
16. Floating Mosque

Pahang - State And Attractions

on Sunday 10 March 2013

Pahang - State And Attractions

Pahang - State And Attractions | Pahang Darul Makmur is the 3rd largest state in Malaysia. Bandar Kuantan is a capital city for Pahang Darul Makmur.

Pahang - State And Attractions

Pahang bordered to the north by Kelantan, to the west by Perak, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, to the south by Johor and to the east by Terengganu and the South China Sea.

According to the old story, in the old days in Pahang River opposite the village Kembahang, there is a large tree that fell Mahang wood horizontally across the river. Mahang tree derived from the name of the so-called state of Pahang's.

Old title for the state of Pahang is Inderapura, called Inderapura Pahang. Famous royal city until now the town and the state capital in ancient times, Kuala Lipis. Before the conquest by the Malacca Sultanate is known as Pura.


Districts in Pahang

1. Kuantan
2. Pekan
3. Rompin
4. Temerloh
5. Maran
6. Bera
7. Bentong
8. Raub
9. Jerantut
10. Kuala Lipis
11. Cameron Highlands


Pahang Attractions

1. Cameron Highland
Cameron Highland Map


Cameron Highlands was well known as a highland resort in Malaysia. Located in southwest Pahang, this resort is rich with natural treasures and unique flora and fauna. Cameron Highlands beauty never fades even continues to amaze everyone.

Cameron Highlands got named after a British officer, William Cameron highlands discovered while doing the mapping survey in 1885.

2. Bukit Fraser (Fraser's Hill)


Bukit Fraser (Fraser's Hill)
Rising 1,500 meters above sea-level on the Titiwangsa mountain range of Peninsular Malaysia is Fraser's Hill. Named after a solitary Scottish pioneer, James Fraser, who set up a tin-ore trading post in the 1890s, it actually consists of seven hills.

Fraser's Hill is truly an idyllic place for one to rest and to escape from not only the heat and humidity but also the hustle and bustle of city life. It is perhaps the prettiest of the Malaysian Hill resorts.

3. Genting Highland
Pahang - State And Attractions-Genting Highland
Genting Highlands, otherwise known as Resorts World Genting, is a hill resort in Malaysia developed by Genting Group.

It is nestled on a mountain peak (maximum elevation about 1,860 metres (6,100 ft)) within the Titiwangsa Mountains on the border between the states of Pahang and Selangor of Malaysia.

4. Taman Negara National Park
Taman Negara National Park
Taman Negara is indeed one the oldest rainforests in the entire world, estimated at 130 million years old. The abundance and diversity of nature is phenomenal in Taman Negara, one of the world's most complex and rich ecosystems. A veritable treasure of the planet.

5. Pusat Konservasi Gajah Kebangsaan (PKGK) Kuala Gandah

The center is located 15 km from the town Lanchang, Temerloh district, Pahang and visitors can drive comfortably to NECC in Kuala Gandah. temapat parking is also available for visitors.

Centre National Elephant Conservation funded by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks Peninsular Malaysia. Various efforts are being undertaken to improve the existing facilities either for research and development or for visitors to the center.

6. Pulau Tioman (Tioman Island)

Pulau Tioman (Tioman Island)
Tioman Island (Pulau Tioman) is a small island located 32 km off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia in the state of Pahang, and is some 39 km long and 12 km wide.

Most visitors arrive by ferry from Mersing on the mainland. Bluewater Express operates the ferry services and its boats are fast and comfortable taking approx 1 hour 20mins to the first jetty.

7. Cherating - Beach area
8. Taman Rimba Kenong
9. Gambang Water Park
10. Bera Lake
12. Chini Lake



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