Tiger Airways Promo

Something deep in my heart ( call it a travel freak's oracle) tells me that Tiger airways is going to announce some unbelievable air fares in the next few days ( during Chinese new year long weekend).

Why ? Afterall, the coming year is the year of "Tiger" and Tiger airways' marketing machine wouldn't want to miss that bus(zz). I am all prepared - will fly wherever they will fly me free ( or close to it).

Dances of Bali - Photo Album

Back from Sanya, China

I am back in Singapore after a three day trip to Sanya, China. Sanya was beautiful and truly deserves the epithet - " Oriental Hawaii". Though I was on a business trip, managed to get some time for sightseeing.

Photos & Travel diary to follow soon.

P.S : No access to Blogger & Twitter for the past three days since both are banned in China.

First trip to mainland china

I am going to Sanya, Hainan today. I will be speaking at a technology summit tomorrow. Really look fwd to this trip.

1. Though I have been to hong kong, Macau before, this will be my first trip to the mainland.

2. Sanya is known as china's Hawaii. There is plenty of fodder for my touristy eyes !


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Geography Trivia

Which country switched to the right hand driving system in the 70's, despite being a former British colony, at the behest of advise from astrologers & soothsayers. The head of state made this switch despite the fact that most existing vehicles were from Britain & Japan ( Both LHD countries).

In fact, Virtually all vehicles are driven with a passenger in place to watch the oncoming traffic and inform the driver as to whether it is safe to overtake or not, as the driver cannot see this from the RHD position!

Masala Dosa - An interview with the winner

With the Outlook magazine announcing " Masala Dosa" as the national dish of India through a nation wide survey of 1000 people (!), there is no dearth of drum beating by the south Indians. I thought its better to interview the winner ( Masala Dosa) on this historic win which could have deep repercussions for the future of culinary scene in India. Here is an exclusive interview with Masala Dosa ( only on our blog) :

Q: Did you expect this win?

A ( By Masala Dosa): Honestly, I did. I knew in a country like India, the votes would be split with very little consensus. I was counting on my southern brethren to contribute to my win.

Q: Were you surprised by the support that you got from North Indians?

A: Not actually. Most North Indians know little more than Masala Dosa in South Indian cuisine. In addition, the fact that I have "Aloo" and Idli doesn't , tremendously helped me.

Q: What do you think about more women preferring you than men?

A: Is this going to be telecast on National TV or Cable? My response would depend on it !

Q: How do you plan to ensure your lead against competition ( Mainly Mutton Briyani, Tandoori Chicken, Idli Sambar)?

A: Between you & me, I am trying to garner some political support against the mutton, chicken camps. Since the foreigners can't vote, I am safe against competition from " Tandoori Chicken". Idli could hardly be considered as a competitor to me, it is not even available throughout India.

Q: Heard that a certain politician is trying to rile up protests against you since "Vada Pav" didn't win the polls.

A: You & I know the truth. Even people in his city eat more Masala dosa than Vada Pav. I have nothing against Vada Pav, if you think about it, he is a very close cousin of me.

25 Authentic Asian Tourist Experiences

We all love doing the "touristy" things - " been there , done that". Here are 25 "non-touristy" things to do in Asia. Nice list.

My pick : Sheep rearing @ NZ, Komodo Island in Indonesia, Bicycle racing in Japan, Hiking up the Penang Hill ( Can't believe that I have actually done this one !).