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Why Luang Prabang is the Prettiest Hidden Gem in Southeast Asia

Luang Prabang may not be a top-of-mind city when you talk about Southeast Asia travels, but this ancient town in Laos has an overwhelming beauty that sets it apart from its popular neighbors like Bangkok or Hanoi. It may not be as populated, but it is perhaps due to this fact that Luang Prabang has the best preserved natural wonders and cultural townscape, making this UNESCO World Heritage Site one of the most exotic heritage destinations in the world. So what makes Luang Prabang a romantic haven? Apart from its ancient traditional architecture and the unique European colonial influence, here are five experiences that give the heritage town its charming character, making a visit there a captivating yet memorable getaway.

Pay Tribute to Sacred Buddhist Culture

The people of Laos practice Buddhism as a way of life - more significantly in Luang Prabang, where sacred temples and religion rituals prevail. Some spectacular places of worship to visit include Wat Xieng Thong, a beautiful temple featuring a graceful sloping roof and glass murals, as well as Wat Chomsi to catch a glimpse of the Mekong River. The Sai Bat, an old Buddhist practice of morning alms, is also a sight not to be missed if you wish to make offerings to the devoted monks.

Tranquil Waterfalls at Kuang Si Falls

Buried in the lush tropical jungle, the Kuang Si Falls is the biggest and grandest waterfalls in Luang Prabang. The water takes a bluish hue during the dry season and turns to a deep green in the wet season. With three tiers of cascading waters leading to breathtaking azure pools, the fall offers spectacular views and provides as great swimming spots.

Bustling Market Life with Local Flavors

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What makes Luang Prabang so lovable is the friendly community that makes any visitor feel welcomed and accepted, and what easier way to get a taste of the bustling Laotian life than to step into their busy local markets? Indulge in the shopping haven of Dara Market, the city’s oldest permanent market where you can get anything from traditional skirts to household items and handcrafts. Don’t miss out the chance to sample some staple traditional dishes, such as sticky rice and grilled chicken, tangy papaya salad, and fresh fish - steamed or grilled.

Magnificent Cave Explorations by the River

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Take a river excursion on the serene Mekong River and you will arrive at Tam Ting, a pair of centuries-old cave temples breaking through the limestone cliffs. Also known as the Pak Ou caves as they are located across from the mouth (Pak) of the Ou River, this pair of caves are home to hundreds of small wooden Buddha images, making it a sacred religious site for centuries. The lower cave is where the majority of images sit, while the deeper and darker upper cave resembles more of a temple structure.

Mesmerizing Sunsets at Mount Phou Si

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Watching the sunset is one of the most romantic ways of spending an evening, and you cannot get a better view of the evening sun anywhere else in Luang Prabang than the great Mount Phou Si. Rising from the heart of the town centre and leading 328 steps up to Wat Chom Si, this is where you get to witness the stunning sunset panorama surrounded by great green mountains, graceful rivers and nestling rooftops - truly a must-do in Luang Prabang!

Getting to the mysterious land of Luang Prabang is easy as a breeze, as AirAsia now offers new routes to Luang Prabang 4 times a week, conveniently from Kuala Lumpur! Book your flight now till 25 September 2016 to enjoy further promotion benefits of ZERO base fare (travel period: 21 Nov 2016 - 28 Oct 2017).

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How to Roam Like A Champion Without Worries

International roaming when traveling overseas has slowly become a necessity than a luxury. But oftentimes, many travelers shun away from opting in for a roaming plan due to the roaming complications and sky high rates. In reality, roaming is often misunderstood and can actually be very affordable as long as you are aware of how to select a package and configure your settings.

Breaking down the complexities of roaming, U Mobile makes it easy for travelers to stay connected overseas using your mobile devices without worrying about piling up charges. Here are some tips that will help you roam like a champion in your next trip:

1. Know where you are headed to

Most service providers have different roaming rates for different destinations. If you know where you will be traveling to, always check out the rates applicable to your destination to secure the best rates. Among all service providers, U Mobile offers the most affordable unlimited data roaming plans at either RM10 or RM36 per day for your favourite destinations like Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan, Canada and more. Check out for the full country list for Data Roam 10TM and Data Roam 36TM here!

2. Plan your trip and estimate the charges A daily roaming rate may seem low and manageable, but when you are traveling for a long period of time, these daily charges will accumulate and you may be caught with a huge sum to pay after your trip. When considering a roaming plan, it is always encouraged to do an estimate of each plan based on the duration of your trip. You can always rely on U Mobile to provide affordable roaming plans with the lowest daily rates among major service providers - because the last thing you need is coming home to a bill shock.

3. Choosing a destination SIM / traveler pack versus using your current number

Many countries offer a traveler SIM for a temporary period of 7 days for a small amount of fee, but it is always more convenient if you get to keep your number without changing the SIM card and risk losing your original number. If you are on U Mobile’s postpaid plans Hero P70, i90, i130, UD95 and UD135, you can even bring your plan abroad in 12 destinations with Data BackpackTM and use your phone as you would at home without any additional charge.

4. Recognize which roaming operator to choose

The most unfortunate mistake a traveler could make is signing up for the right plan but not choosing the preferred roaming operator of your plan. This may result in rocket high charges depending on the rates of the operator you get automatically connected to. Be sure to activate roaming before your trip and select the correct roaming operator.

5. Tailor your plan to your mobile activities… or enjoy worry-free roaming with unlimited data usage

Your mobile activities dictate the way data is consumed, which in turn affects your roaming charges. If you’re on a strict roaming plan, actions like tracking your data usage, closing inactive applications that consume data, setting email from push to pull are all good practice to control your data. The easiest way to roam like a breeze is getting unlimited data plans to roam without worries. Both the U Data Roam 10TM and U Data Roam 36TM are available with unlimited data usage at low rates so you won’t break your budget even when you’re video calling or Snapchatting throughout your vacation.

To learn more about U Data Roam 10TM / U Data Roam 36TM or other roaming options by U Mobile, log on to http://www.u.com.my/plans/roaming-idd/data-backpack?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=DataBackpack_StreamAd_EN&utm_campaign=RoamingTotality

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ROAM FOR FREE WITH U MOBILE DATA BACKPACK WHEN YOU TRAVEL TO THESE 12 DESTINATIONS

Mobile connectivity is becoming increasingly important for travellers, but piling roaming charges can easily turn into a nightmare if users aren’t cautiously watching their usage abroad. Now U Mobile makes roaming so much easier now by introducing their latest Data BackpackTM roaming plan, allowing users to use their postpaid plan data in 12 countries without any additional charges! No more traveller passes, temporary SIM packs or even sky high roaming charges – because now you can take your data plan abroad with you!

Starting from April 14, users on these postpaid plans Hero P70, i90, i130, UD95 and UD135 will get to use their existing data allocation in the following overseas destinations: Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.

How does it work? For example, if you’re on Hero P70 that currently comes with 15GB Data and let’s say you have used 2GB of your monthly data before travelling to Melbourne, you will get to continue using your remaining 13GB in Melbourne. During your trip, you probably would have used another 3GB, leaving you a balance of 10GB to be used when you are back home. It’s this swift and simple.

All you have to do is make sure you activate international roaming with U Mobile by visiting their service centre or call 1318 before you travel. When you’re at your destination, connect to U Mobile’s preferred roaming operator to make sure that you are on Data BackpackTM to avoid being charged by other telcos. Different phone operating systems may require different settings so be sure to check out the instructions before you go.

This revolutionary plan makes roaming so much easier and more affordable. Most importantly, it gives users a hassle free experience. When you are on Data BackpackTM, you are technically using data from your existing plan so there is no subscription fee or limited period to use. Keep in mind though that Data BackpackTM only enables the usage of data from your postpaid plan. If you plan to make phone calls or send text messages, the roaming rates still apply for different countries and destinations. You can check out the rates here.

Even when you have used up your data allocation by busy Instagramming and Snapchatting your vacation moments, there will be no bill shock when you return to Malaysia, as a top-up booster plan is just as affordable at RM10 for 1.5GB data valid for 3 days use within these 12 destinations. Not one of the eligible plans? Don’t feel left out. Depending on the country you are visiting, you can enjoy UNLIMITED internet usage with the U Data Roam for either RM10 or RM36 per day – the lowest rates in the market.

When you are traveling, the last thing you want is paying extra for unnecessary charges and hassles. With U Mobile’s Data BackpackTM, you can literally bring your data plan abroad and roam like you’re at home, saving you all the cost and trouble for the best travel experience. Learn more now at www.u.com.my/data-backpack?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=LT_Article_EN&utm_campaign=RoamLikeHome

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How to Save More on Phone Bills for You and Your Other Half

Many people would find it accurate that when you’re in a relationship, you tend to spend more than when you’re being single. You tend to eat out more often in nicer restaurants, go on weekend dates at the movies or cafes, buy little thoughtful gifts for each other, or go overboard on your phone bill due to the endless talking or Snapchatting throughout the night. While communication is key in a relationship, there IS a much more efficient – and economical – way of practicing it. That’s why U Mobile’s newest Hero + plan is here to the rescue of your wallet(s) so that you don’t have to skimp on dates!

U Mobile Hero +, an upgrade to P70

When U Mobile launched their literally Hero Postpaid P70 plan, it has shaken up the entire telco industry with its unbeatable value offering unlimited calls to all networks and 7GB internet for only RM70 per month. If you’re not already on the plan, you definitely should get on board because now your other half gets to share the goodness too with the new Hero + sharing plan.

Through their latest introduction of Share 50, you can add a supplementary line to the primary P70 line for RM50 per month. While the existing P70 plan already has a generous amount of 7GB internet, the share line also brings in an extra 3GB to the pool, adding up to a whopping 10GB of data to be split among two lines for a total of RM120 per month. This should be able to cover most of your daily Whatsapping, Snapchatting or even Facetiming!

Even better for those who prefer to talk their hearts out, the share line also gets to enjoy the unlimited calls to all networks as the primary line does. Now not only you get to talk with your other half all day all night, you can also call their family and friends, and so do they to your loved ones.

While the share plan doesn’t include unlimited SMS, it is believed that the extensive amount of data is sufficient for the usage of many basic texting apps such as iMessage, Whatsapp, Wechat, Line etc. If you really have to go old school and do the SMS, it still bears a minimal cost of 3 sen/SMS for U Mobile to U Mobile numbers and 8 sen/SMS for U Mobile to other networks.

The Ideal Plan for Couples

We’ve learned the bulk of the plan, but is it really the one that most suits a couple? Well, there is no doubt other sharing phone plans out there, however no one could really defeat Hero +’s extreme value for money. While Telco C and Telco D’s price-per-line in a two-line plan are very comparable with Hero +, RM65 and RM63 respectively, what is included in their plans are way below par. Although Telco D offers the same unlimited calls to all networks for the principal line and a great 6,000 minutes for the member line to call between family lines, the scarce 2GB + 1GB data will be good enough to start a fight between any couple.

Telco C is not anymore idea for a couple looking for a sharing plan. It may seem like the principal line has 8GB of data to splurge, but half of the quota is only usable for weekends only. To make things more undesirable for couples, the member line only gets a mere 500MB on its own.

In terms of product features, perhaps the closest match to Hero + is Telco M’s RM158 + RM48 package, coming up to a total of RM206 for two lines, RM103 per line, for 5GB of shareable data, unlimited calls to all networks and SMS. The offerings are really similar, but on a dollar-for-dollar basis, Hero + is still the plan to go with. You and your other half actually get all you really need from U Mobile for almost half of what you pay Telco M.

If you are a couple looking for a practical money-saving strategy but don’t want to sacrifice the romance, getting a good value phone plan is a great way to start. To sum it up, no other phone plans out there answer more to your collective needs than U Mobile’s Hero +, which gives you unlimited calls to all networks and 10GB of shareable data for only RM60 per line. Interested to subscribe already? The Hero + plans are now readily available at all U Mobile outlets nationwide. Or you can visit U Mobile to find out more.

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The Force That Drives

You don’t have to travel to a galaxy far, far away. Just hit the closest Toyota showroom to experience the Star Wars mania.

Everyone, everywhere seem to be all buzzed up about the seventh movie in the epic saga, Star Wars. And how can they not be when it is cited as one of the best movie series of all time!

But here’s some great news that’s sure to get the force within you all pumped up. Toyota has paired up with Star Wars: The Force Awakens to not just make your intergalactic dreams come true by giving away cool freebies but also amazing year-end deals on Toyota vehicles. And can we just add that the force is strong with these deals.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a working single lady or a family man of five - the featured models in the Intergalactic Specials caters for every personality and character. For the fun, thrill seekers type there’s the Vios, the Hilux for those who seek for an adventure, the Camry, Alphard, and Previa for those who with a penchant for luxury and the Avanza and Innova for those who travel in a pack. Each one of Toyota’s vehicle that’s known for its quality, durability and reliability comes with either free accessories, attractive cash rebates or both.

So back to that bit about making space dreams come true. What would you say to an all paid expense paid trip for 2 to Pinewood Studios in the United Kingdom? Yeap, Toyota is giving 10 lucky buyers a trip to the location set of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. All you have to do is purchase any of the Toyota vehicles under the intergalactic deals between now till December 31st.

But if you’re still a little on the fence about getting a new drive, you can still go for the Ultimate Test Drive and book a session from now until 6th December at your nearest showroom to stand a chance to win movie passes to Star Wars: The Force Awakens releasing in cinemas 17 December.

You can also feel the force at the Toyota Weekender that will be happening around on these dates at showrooms nationwide:

14th - 15th November, Peninsular Malaysia & Sarawak

21st - 22nd November, Sabah

5th - 6th December, Nationwide.

Keep your eyes peeled for exclusive Star Wars: The Force Awakens merchandises, test drives, refreshments and more!

So go on and join the awakening by logging on to www.toyota.com.my/highlights/toyota-year-end-promotions.html

or facebook.com/ToyotaMalaysia now.

May Toyota be with you.

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2015 WTA FINALS — THE ROAD TO SINGAPORE

THE ROAD TO SINGAPORE

BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global returns. Experience a tennis tournament unlike any other in Southeast Asia!

It is every tennis player’s goal to strive for victory every season, but the road to the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global is not easy. Only the top eight female singles players and doubles players will make the cut, so every point they earn at each WTA tournament counts.

When they qualify for the season-ending WTA Finals in Singapore, they come with only one thing on their minds: to give it all they’ve got — and end the season in style!

This means avid and casual tennis fans alike will be in for a treat from 23 October to 1 November when Singapore again plays host to the WTA Finals, featuring only the top players in the game. And with US$7 million prize money on the line — one of the highest in the tennis world — the stakes don’t get any higher than this.

ONE GAME TO RULE THEM ALL

One aspect of the WTA Finals that stands out from other championships is its round-robin format, so fans get to see their favourite players, such as top stars Maria Sharapova or Simona Halep, compete in several matches before the final. It is entirely possible for winners to recover from a defeat in an earlier match to eventually take home the trophy — making every match as exciting as the next.

Last year’s champion Serena Williams recovered from a defeat by Simona Halep in the round-robin match, to emerge victorious in the finals. Williams, the current world number one, will again feature in the WTA Finals 2015, qualifying in a record-setting 109 days.

ONE PLACE TO SEE THEM ALL

Apart from the heart-stopping rallies and high velocity serves, all attendees can look forward to myriad activities outside Centre Court.

Look out for the first-ever Singapore Tennis Evening at Marina Bay Sands on 30 October, when fans will see tennis royalty celebrated for annual achievements alongside award-winning UK singer Paloma Faith, who will be performing in Southeast Asia for the very first time. Fans will also get closer to the action than ever before, with scheduled player practice sessions to catch the stars off-court and the outdoor Fan Zone featuring interactive games, sports challenges and daily opportunities to meet the players.

With all the thrills and spills planned for this year’s WTA Finals, don’t miss your chance to attend one of THE best tennis events of the year!

Singapore turns 50 years old this year and you are invited to join in the celebrations. There are a slew of exciting flight, hotel, dining and retail deals lined up just for you, so there is no better time to visit the Lion City. For more of what’s in store in Singapore, check out www.yoursingapore.com/goldenjubilee

BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Tickets from RM56 available on TicketCharge: www.ticketcharge.com.my/en/current-events/bnp-paribas-wta-finals-singapore

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