Summer is really a great time to have fun. In fact, it’s a perfect time for travelling and going on a vacation. But with money still being tight in many places, financing your trip might become quite challenging. Worry not though, for we listed down some ways on how you could save extra bucks and still go on your well-deserved vacation.

Book Free or Cheap Flights

Travelling requires a good amount of money, but with enough researching, booking a flight won’t have that much of an effect on your savings. If you’re resourceful and disciplined enough, then you’ll be able to find discounts and deals that could help you travel even if you’re not earning a good amount of cash yet.

Travel Off-Season

Ever tried visiting a particular place during its peak season? Sure, it was fun but the congestion is just unbearable. Aside from large groups of people touring the place, businesses also tend to jack up the prices of their products during peak seasons. So if you want to avoid overspending for your travel, schedule your trip when it isn’t peak season – you’ll also be able to spare yourself from the headache.

Plan Before Leaving the House

Spontaneity might be great when you’re going on a road trip, but it won’t be that good of an idea if it’ll only cause you to end up driving in circles in Singapore. To keep that from happening, ensure that you check out all the spots you want to see first before you start exploring your chosen destination. This won’t only keep you from wasting too much time, it’ll also reduce your gas expenses.

Opt for Dorm-Style Accommodations

Unless you’re planning to have an amazing hotel staycation, you’d likely spend most of your time touring your destination. What you really need is just a place to get some good shut-eye, and most of the time, you’d feel so beat that you’ll just past out instantly. For that reason, you don’t need to sleep somewhere fancy when you’re travelling. Dorm-style hostels are a perfect choice if you plan to spend more on meaningful experiences and not on hotel accommodations.

Stop Being a Picky Eater

You won’t be able to imagine just how much money you’ll save by filling your tummy with local street food. If you really want to dine like a queen, however, the trick is to splurge only on one meal. Research about one restaurant that’s worth splurging on, then eat to your heart’s content.

Going on a vacation while saving money is possible if you just use your resources right, and meticulously plan out your trip. Simply putting the aforementioned tips to work will help you do just that, so all that’s left for you to do is enjoy your much deserved break.

You are a foodie and you are searching for that unique gastronomic delight. This is your lucky day because Dinner in the Sky Malaysia is fully operational. This unique experience will surely take you 45 TO 50 metres off the ground. Many Singaporeans tried and were extremely satisfied of this experience. The feel is there from the food, sight and fireworks.

The Dinner in the Sky Malaysia is a first in Southeast Asia and what is the best thing? It is near Singapore so you can just go there anytime you like (but do not forget to book first). If you are not familiar with this experience, here are some things that you need to know about it:

Safety

Even if you are a foodie, knowing that you will dine in the sky sounds frightening that is why the first thing that comes to your mind is the safety. The table can go as high as 50 metres off the ground however the actual height of the table will depend on the discretion of the organizers since there are different factors to be considered like wind conditions.

For your safety, the design is agreeable to German norm (DIN 4112). The table is created in Belgium. The simulations and calculations on the other hand are TUV tested and passed. The strict safety standards is the reason why Dinner in the Sky is present in more than forty countries in the world since its launch in 2006. Dinner in the Sky Malaysia follows strict guidelines provided by Malaysia’s Department of Occupational Safety & Health Malaysia.

Food

A dinner experience will not be complete without the four-meal course. The dinner will take about one hour. There are only two schedules given every day – 7PM and 8:30PM. Before purchasing tickets online, make sure to decide what time since it is non-transferrable and non-refundable. There is a standard menu offering different selections for the main course but you are not allowed to change or demand anything not in the menu.

The official caterer is Double Tree by Hilton. Rest assured that the foods are carefully selected. The foods being served are all Halal and certified by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia. No foods bought from the outside are allowed in the dining.

Guests

The table can hold at least 22 people in every session. Only guests who are above 18, not more than 150 kilograms and at least 145 centimetres are allowed. Guests with conditions like high blood pressure, pregnant, neck and back problems, broken bones and the like are not allowed.

When you finally decided to travel alone, everyone is just looking at you and thinks that you are out of your mind and travelling alone is madness. Let them think whatever they want but no matter what happens, you have to pursue with your plans. For others, travelling alone may be madness but for you, it is self-discovery.

Indeed it is hard to travel alone and you do not know what will happen but you can only hope that you will go home a different person with renewed perspective. If you travel alone, you have to ensure your safety. No one can do that for you except yourself. You only need to rely on yourself. Here are some safety tips when travelling outside Singapore alone:

• Make friends. Just remember that there is safety in numbers. If you have to go to a place, it is always good to make friends but you need to be careful since not all tourists have good intentions. You also need to make friends with yourself. If you do this, you will not feel alone. You are your own best friend and you won’t feel lonely in a foreign land.

• Be open to experiences. Doing new things might scare you but the point in travelling alone is to eliminate those negative feelings and be happy with everything around you. If you see someone smiling at you, smile back. Eat local foods and spend time doing local activities.

• Choose hostels. You will meet a lot of people when you stay at hostels. Yes, hotels are safe but where is the fun in meeting new people? Forget about staying in fancy hotels and just book a hostel. Chances are you will find someone who has the same likes among hostel guests. That brings more vibrant to your trip. If you are kind of constrained, you can always choose couchsurfing. Couchsurfing can give you opportunities to stay with locals and meet other travellers.

• Smile a lot. Now the most important thing that you can bring with you is your smile. Smile can make a great difference at the end of the day so it is important that you smile. Remember to smile and the whole world will smile back at you.

• Make friends with locals. Your smile can give you many friends, even local ones. If you want to get first hand recommendation from a local, you have to make friends with them. It won’t hurt you to strike a conversation first and who knows, you will have fun.

Travelling alone can be scary but with the things mentioned above, you will have a safe trip.

Most people do not know that they are entitled for compensation for late flights. Due to the fact that only a few of us know about this, we often suffer the consequences of having our flights delayed or cancelled without receiving just compensation. Our time is among the most significant things we should value in life. Therefore, when we are delayed, it must have a reasonable cause. If not, then we have to be compensated for the time we wasted due to the unreasonable delay or cancellation of flight. Get more information about this by reading this article up to the last part.

Check-In At Airport

If you are interested in claiming flight compensation in case of delayed or cancelled flights, you must check-in on time. When you purchase a flight ticket from a certain airline company, this means that you have entered a contract with this firm. One of the potions in your contract is that you must be prepared to depart on the date of your flight at a pre-specified time. You should show them that you have complied your part. Once you have done this and your flight has been delayed or worse, cancelled, you are now entitled to certain benefits. Among these benefits is the right to claim a compensation and make phone calls.

Delayed Flights

You have to keep in your mind that only because your flight is delayed does not mean that you are automatically eligible for compensation. There are certain criteria to look for to qualify for missed flight compensation. As a matter of fact, the rules and laws differ from one country and another.

In the case of European countries, among the determining factors before we can consider a flight as delayed are the duration of delay and the distance of the flight route. A good example of this is when your flight is delayed for two hours and the flight route has to travel 1,500 kilometres or even less. In cases like this one, you are certainly eligible for claiming flight compensation.

In situations wherein you will need to spend one more night before you can take your flight, the airline company need to arrange your accommodation. They are entitled to offer you hotel stay until your flight departure. Also, you will also be given some free meals.

One thing you have to remember is that there are times when you can’t claim for compensation. One example is when the airline company can prove that the delay is due to extraordinary circumstances that are beyond their control, including extreme weather conditions. Nevertheless, if the delay is more than three hours, the airline company offers their passenger a full refund of their flying ticket.

Rules And Regulations

There are a lot of laws regarding air travels. If you want to claim compensation for late flights, you must know some, if not all, rules about it. However, we all know that it is impossible for a person, who is not an expert of travel laws, to know every single piece of information about air travels. This is why it is recommended for you to seek help from the experts. If your flight is delayed and you are unsure whether you are eligible for compensation, it is best to work with delay flight compensation specialists.

These flight compensation claim companies are knowledgeable and skilled in helping passengers get the right compensation for them. They have been doing this for quite some time now. Therefore, they will be a big help. Also, you no longer have to worry about anything when claiming for compensation. It is them who will take care of all the things that need to be processed. However, they will still need your cooperation for them to seek compensation on your behalf.

You do not have to worry as well. Why? It is because there are a lot of flight compensation firms that offer “No Win, No Pay” service. This means that you do not have to pay anything to them if ever they fail to get missed flight compensation on your behalf. Once they have successfully helped you get the just compensation you deserve, they will only be asking you for a portion of your compensation. This means that it is definitely a win-win kind of situation for you. If you get nothing, then you pay nothing. If you get something, then you will only pay a small amount, an amount smaller than the amount you will receive from the airline company.

Travelling is not an exact science. There are no systems or standards behind a successful one but the good thing is that you learn. You have to know though that there are certain mistakes that you are making when travelling and if you avoid these mistakes, your travel will be smoother and a lot easier.

You make mistakes when traveling and it is perfectly normal. The important thing here is you thought of something and correct it before it can totally destroy your vacation. If you are planning to travel outside of Singapore, you have to be conscious of some mistakes and try to correct it. Here are common mistakes you make when travelling:

1. Packing many shoes. There is nothing wrong if you want to look good outside but it is just wrong if you pack too many shoes. You only need two shoes when travelling – one casual and one fancy. You do not need to bring your rubber shoes, sneakers, stilettos and the like. Settle for at least two shoes.

2. Flying blind. Just like in school, when you anticipate an exam or quiz, you prepare beforehand so you will not get zero. Travelling is like that. You need to study before or you may fly blind. You are wasting your time if you are wandering around a neighbourhood because you do not know where to go. You have to make an itinerary and research on routes.

3. Changing money. Here in Singapore, ATM is everywhere so you can withdraw anywhere. If you are travelling outside, you have to know that most foreign countries do not have ATMs in every corner with your currency. You have to change money before embarking.

4. Not dressing properly. You do not climb Mt. Kilimanjaro or go on a safari wearing high heels. You wear proper clothing so you can travel comfortably. You have to research the proper attire if you must. Factor in the weather so you will not get too cold or too warm.

5. Forgetting your chargers and converters. If you want to stay connected while travelling, do not forget about your chargers and your converters. If you are confident that you can just buy a chargers in a market, you have to think twice. To be safe, do not forget to pack your chargers and your converters.

6. Forgetting the sunscreen. You can enjoy the rays by simply applying your sunscreen. Sometimes, umbrellas are too inconvenient while walking. If you want to enjoy the place as it is, you only need to apply sunscreen and just walk.

The New7Wonders Foundation is an initiative of Bernard Weber. The foundation was established in 2001. It seeks to protect the man-made and natural heritage of the planet. The foundation seeks to cultivate respect for the diversity. The New7Wonders has many campaigns to include New7Wonders Cities, New7Wonders of the World and New7Wonders of Nature.

For this specific period, the results for the New7Wonders Cities were announced. 7 cities were proclaimed magnificent cities in the world. Actually, there were 1200 nominees from across 220 countries but the list was narrowed to 28 cities. The qualified countries were carefully selected and online voting took place. It did not end there because of the 28 cities, only 7 were hailed the seven magnificent cities in the world. The results were announced by the founder, Bernard Weber in Dubai.

The seven magnificent cities in the world include:

• La Paz: La Paz is in Bolivia and it is the third most populous city there. La Paz holds important cultural infrastructure in Bolivia. It has several cathedrals like San Francisco Cathedral and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Other attractions include museums, cultural centres and Murillo Square.
• Havana: Havana is the capital city of Cuba. It is famous because it is located in the Caribbean region. Many people consider Havana because it is near United States. For more than twenty years, Havana has been a famous health tourism destination.
• Beirut: Beirut is the capital city of Lebanon. It was considered one of the magnificent cities because of its education, culture, and heritage and of course, tourism. There are museums which speak of Lebanon’s history. In fact, Lebanon was considered top place to visit piled by The New York Times (2009) and Lonely Planet’s one of the ten liveliest cities in the world.
• Doha: Doha is the capital city of Qatar. It is famous because it is located in the coast of Persian Gulf. In Doha, you will see different things from their culture to modern buildings like the Khalifa Stadium, Aspire Dome, Marina, Emiri Diwan, Centre Mall and many others.
• Vigan: Vigan is in Philippines. Though it is not the capital of the Philippines, it offers many things. Vigan is in the province of Ilocos and it faces South China Sea. It is famous in the Philippines being a Hispanic town. The structures remained intact with cobblestone streets.
• Durban: Durban is the largest city in South Africa. The city is known for its port. The city’s beaches and subtropical climate.
• Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia. It is also the seat of power of Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur is considered the sixth most visited city in the world. The diverse culture, shopping experience and gastronomic treats entice many.

Singapore was not included but in the hearts of Singaporeans, the city-state is number one. If you want to know why these cities were chosen, you have to visit and see it for yourself.