DIAMOND JUBILEE TOUR : DAY V - 14 September 2012

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent their day touring the Borneo Rainforest in Sabah on their final day in Malaysia.

They travelled to Danum Valley where they visited the Danum Valley Field Centre Lab before going on a tour of the rainforest.

New Zealand Winter Trip

13/6/2022-24/6/2022

North and South Island

***long post***

1.Preparation to enter NZ

2.Flights /cars and budget

3. Lists of activities and price, attractions

4.Hotels/homestays and price

5. Routes

6. Itinerary by date and time 😂

***harga sudah dibundarkan ke perpuluhan terdekat 😂

Preparation to enter NZ

1.NZETA: rm130( traveller pass to NZ) -apply online, ada apps NZETA

2.Health Declaration form - to fill before check in

3.Rtk 24h before fly/ PCR 48h before fly

4.Passport

5.Travel Insurance - rm544/2pax(for spouse) - etiqa ( price depends on which company, what activites covered/covid coverage)

6.international driving permit-online (rm200++)

Flight

-Malaysia Airlines - price depends on your date of puchasing

-JetStar ( auckland to queenstown, queenstown to auckland) ours ~rm500 per pax including baggage allowance 20kg

Car Rental

-auckland: discover car - rm 650 for 2days ( suzuki swift 4 seaters)

-christchursh to Queenstown - economycarrental.com (moto car rental) rm 1400 for 8 days (mitsubishi suv)

**price is cheaper if pickup and return at the same place. Ours is different location of pickup and drop off. Pick up at christchurch, drop off at queenstown.

Gas: full tank around rm400-550 per car. Depends on gas station

**fill in full tank before drop off ur car, or u will be fined 🥹

Parking: please google, i still x faham until today. Certain place has free parkings, certain place need to pay.

Activities/ tourist spot

-skydiving : to choose height: 9000/12000/15000 ft. Refer NZONE for full price. Boleh book from klook/bookme/ viator/ nzone.com. Boleh pilih location mana mau skydive. Ours is in Queenstown, price ~rm1800 per head for 15000 ft plus pictures and videos.

—skiing lesson at cardrona. Rm 850 perpax. Whole day skiing including gondola rides/ equipments rentals.

-gondola and luge rides: may choose place and how many rides. Ours is in Queenstown, 3 rides. Price ~Rm 199.

*book from klook/bookme . May get cheaper price if u book earlier!

-shotover jet at queenstown. Rm 370 per head

-puzzling world at wanaka rm70 per head.

-easy hike at hooker valley track. Free.

-stargazing at Lake Tekapo. Free.

-Cruise at Milford sound. RM185. Book from bookme.

-hobbiton tour rm285. Book from klook/bookme.

-hiking mount eden at Auckland. Free

-tour at Manukau light house. Free

- Putaruru blue lake. Free

- Mirror Lake Te Anau

- Peter’s Lookout

Others to consider (google please)

-helicopter ride at franz joseph glacier

-hot balloon

-snowboarding

-glowworm cave

-grand canyon swing (please do!)

Depends on ur budget and your wishlist! 😁

Homestays: ( price per night- for 3 person)

Auckland:

13/6: airbnb (peter’s house ) rm72 *cheapest and central location.

14/6: SO/ hotel rm 1000++(5star hotel)-from accorhotel membership* (cons no free parking/ parking lot 🥲)

15/6: choice backpacker ( backpackers hotel- sharedtoilet,4bed room rm300)-booking.com

Lake Tekapo

16/6: Snowpine Apartment rm660 ( 3 bedrooms)(booking.com)

Wanaka

17/6: Fairway motel and apartment rm 360 (booking.com)

Queenstown

18/6: Breakfast at Tiffany’s rm395 (booking.com)- at the hillside in queesntown, nice view, nice breakfast area u are so gonna love it! 😁

19/6: Breakfast at Tiffany (rm395)

20/6: Holiday inn rm340 (agoda) - near queenstown central and airport

22/6: Melbourne Lodge rm535 ( 2 bedrooms, can accomodate 5 people)

Te Anau

21/9:Lakeview kiwi holiday park- rm319 booking.com ( just near Te Anau lake and Jetty)

Route

Auckland-manukau light house-hobbiton-putaruru-Auckland

Auckland —christchurch ( by flight)

Christchurch to Lake Tekapo (via scenery road)

Lake tekapo to mount cook ( hooker valley track ) to Wanaka

Wanaka to Queesntown

Queenstown to Te Anau to Milford sound to Queenstown

Itinerary summary

12/6:

-flight twu to kl (MAS 5pm-730pm)

-overnight at Sri Langit KLIA

13/6

-5am: checkout to KLIA

-flight kl- auckland depart 830am

11pm arrived in auckland airport

Buy simcard at airport ( we bought vodafone, with free insta/fb/ whatsapp - price 43NZD)

shuttle bus to take car rental - paid another 280NZ for bond

Check in at airbnb (peter’s)

14/6

9am-checkout and breakfast + sightseeing at Auckland CBD - to viaduct harbour/Winyard Quarter

11am- shopping and lunch at Queen street.(evan’s FISH kebab is amazing 😁)

4pm- check in at SO/ hotel

5pm- evening walk around CBD

6pm- hiking mount eden ( free - dont do this! 😂 consider to go in the morning or earlier before dark)

9pm- dinner and rest

15/6

8am- drive to manukau light house (2hrs plus from Auckland. Then to Hobbiton (2hrs plus drive)

3pm- hobbiton tour

5pm- drive to putaruru, but already dark. Unable to take pictures 🥲

**consider to go earlier or abandon manukau 😁

7pm- dinner otw back to auckland- halal nandos at cambridge

10pm:self- check in at backpacker’s choice hostel

16/6

730am: self-checkout, to Auckland Airport, drop off car, (dont forget to fill ur tank)

930am: flight to christchurch by jetstar

1055: arrived at christchurch, shuttle bus to pick up car. (Moto car rental)

12pm- tour around christchurch by car

( city centre, shopping and groceries- consider christChurch tram)

4pm- drive to Tekapo. (Go earlier as the route is sooo cantik rugi klu dah gelap 😂)

8pm- check in snowpine apartment

9pm- take night pictures at church of good sheperd. Consider stargazing if weather permissible. Dinner and rest.

17/6

830am: check out. Drive to mount cook.

10am: hiking at hooker valley track ( 10km return track)

3pm: driving to Wanaka.

5pm : check in Fairway motel. Small tour by car around wanaka city.

Dinner and rest.

18/6

9am: supposedly skydive at wanaka. But it was cancelled d/t low cloud. (Given new date on 20/6)

Tour around wanaka lake/ glendhu bay/ puzzle world. Snacking at Charlie’s brown. ( their crepe is soo gooood )

1pm- drive to queenstown. Stop by any scenery lookout. ( sepanjang jalan cantik, so do stop anywhere permissible!)

3pm: arrived at queenstown, to gondola skyline and luge rides.

7pm: check in homestay ( tiffany’s breakfast). Dinner at Fergburger (must try!)

Explore queenstown nightlife and rest.

19/6

7am: go to cardrona for skiing lesson. (10am-4pm)- 1hr+ drive from queenstown, snowy road up to the mountain.

4pm: go back to queenstown. Dinner and city tour. ( try patagonia- ice cream and churroz, cookietime- hot cookies sedap, erik’s fish and chips, go for any cafe tour! 😁/ buy souvenirs. )

*shops mostly close after 7-8pm in queenstown, but not their cafe/ restaurants.

20/6

830am: go to city centre (nzone)for skydiving. Check in our details, and they will bring us to skydive point- near queenstown airport.

10am-12pm: skydiving!

1pm: lunch and mini shopping . ( kindly do more activities! 😅) in winter all activities close at 4pm. Planned for bungee jumping/ canyon swing but no slots available. *arrange and plan ur trip properly 😅

3pm: check in at holiday inn.

Dinner and rest.

21/6

9am- drive to te anau. te anau tour. Cooking and picnic ( we planned to milford, but didnt make it. Last cruise at 1pm) so we stay at te anau the whole day. Rest day for us 😂

Check in at lake kiwi holiday park. Groceries and take pictures. Stargazing at night. Take picture at Te Anau Jetty! Consider to go to the Divide, 30mins away from Te Anau.

22/6

7am: drive to Milford Sound around 2 hours. View is amazing.

930am-1130: cruise at milford. )Bring ur lunchpack!)

12: drive back to queenstown. Stop by at Te anau for lunch. Also stop by at mirror lake for pictures.

6pm: arrived in queenstown. Shopping and shopping and eat! 😂

Check in at Melbourne lodge. (Consider gondola ride at night! Good place for stargazing!)

Rest and packing to go back.

23/6

10am: checkout

Plan for shotover jet. Available at 1pm.

Tour at arrowtown-15mins from queesntown. It’s a small Oldtown. (Like a cowboy town 😁)

1230: to shotover jet.

130pm: headback to queenstown. lunch at fergburger again 😂

3pm: drop off luggages at airport. Drop off car.

5pm: flight back to auckland:

630pm: arrived at auckland.

Go to international airport by shuttle bus.

24/6

1230am: flight back to kuala lumpur.

10am: arrived at kl

1230pm: flight back to tawau.

Plan earlier.

Suggested route for u all

North island:::

Auckland - hobbiton, putaruru, taupo, huka falls, rotovegas( i want this tapi drg turup selasa rabu, so sad. Plan baik2, pegi main game dekat rotovegas. Cheap and nice!)

South Island:

Christchurch - stay one day, then early morning drive to lake tekapo.

Lake tekapo and mount cook. If nasib baik, please bergambar at mount cook road yg background nmpk mount cook. ( kitorang x nmpk sebab foggy 🥹)

Go to franz glacier by heli! - save more money please 😁

Wanaka skydive!

Queenstown/ glenorchy/ dunedin/ te anau/ milford

-go to cardrona, but no need skiing lesson. Go take pictures and all the gondola rides 😂. Unless mmg suka skiing or snowboarding, go for it! (We need to experience them once in a lifetime kan 😂)

Kurangkn shopping. Penuhkan activity jln. I had less time to travel, thats why banyak shopping and city tour! Tempat jln d nz jauh2, need 3- 5 hrs drive(one way 🥹). So,plan properly!

**mcm best tgok caravan. But i personally x mau, homestays look good and reasonable too. Also x susah mau park at cities. Mau cari tempat charge lagi. 😅 unless mmg mau activities picnic sentiasa, go for it! Boleh dpt harga murah klu plan awal.

***jgn lupa, minyak diorang mahal amettt 😂

For more tips, do ask! 😗😆

In Focus: Malaysian Badminton Star Lee Zii Jia Rises Again

Badminton is a game of grit, dedication, and finesse, even in the face of adversity. And one player who truly embodies the essence of badminton is Malaysian shuttler, Lee Zii Jia. Even though he has had a challenging year, he believes in the champions-never-quit approach. Let’s understand how this child prodigy is rediscovering his game and becoming a formidable player.

Career Profile:

1. Men’s Singles World Rank: 11 2. Men’s Singles World Tour Rank: 13 3. Career Best Ranking: 2 (on 25th October 2022) 4. 2022 Men’s Singles Asian Champion 5. 2019 Men’s Singles SEA Games Champion 6. Part of the Team that won the Bronze Medal at the 2023 Sudirman Cup

Personal Information:

1. Birth Date: 29th March 1998 (Age 25 as of 19th October 2023) 2. Country: Malaysia 3. Height: 1.86m (6 ft. 1 inches) 4. Handedness: Right 5. Independent Coach: Wong Tat Meng Liew 6. Assistant Coach: Darren Liew

A Quick Glance at the Wins of the Malaysian Star Shuttler

Lee Zii Jia held the World No. 2 rankings in 2022. However, after his career-best performance, his form suffered in 2023. It led to his rank slipping away. However, he is dedicated to his craft and working on his skills.

1. Victor Denmark Open 2023 (Odense Denmark): In the recently concluded Denmark Open on 22nd October 2023, Lee secured the silver and won the second position.

2. Clash of Clans Artic Open 2023 - Powered by Yonex (Vantaa, Finland): On 15th October 2023, Lee won the first position against NG Tze Yong in two straight sets.

3. 19th Edition Asian Games (Hangzhou, China): Lee Zii Jia lost in the quarter-final against Indian shuttler HS Prannoy in a well-fought match. The match lasted for 78 minutes.

4. Sathio Group Australian Open 2023 (Sydney, Australia): Lee Zii Jia was on a roll in the Australian Open but lost the semi-final to Chinese badminton player Weng Hong Yan. He secured the third position in the tournament.

5. Yonex Swiss Open 2023 (Basel, Switzerland): Lee won three matches in the tournament and reached the semi-final. He was third on the podium after losing the semi-final to Japanese player Koki Watanabe.

6. Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships 2023 (Birmingham, England): He secured the third position in the HSBC BWF World Tour Super 1000 event after losing the semi-final to Chinese ​​Y.Q. Shi.

A Worthy Successor to Malaysian Legend Lee Chong Wei

Badminton fans consider Lee Zii Jia as the next Lee Chong Wei. He has all the potential, talent, and skill to become the next badminton champion. He has a mantra, “Dare to Dream”. He says, “What I am trying to show them (the youth) is, I hope that they can dare to dream (of) whatever they want to become, and then decide to become (it) one day.”

Born in Alor Setar, Lee Zii Jia’s parents were former international basketball players. His parents introduced him to badminton at the young age of six. Considering his potential and performance in under-12 competitions, the Bukit Jalil Sports School quickly selected him.

Lee Zii Jia began his career with the Junior Championship in the 2015 Perak and Selangor Badminton Open tournament. His achievement secured him a seat at the big table. In the following year, he won a bronze medal at the World Junior Championships. In 2017, Lee won his first senior title at the Polish International Tournament.

2018 was a memorable year for the Malaysian player because he won his first BWF World Tour title against Riichi Takeshita. His victory brought happiness across Malaysia because Lee became the only player other than Lee Chong Wei to win a BWF title since 2013. Lee Zii Jia also reached the finals of the Korean Masters in the same year.

In August 2019, Lee reached the semi-finals of the Thailand Open. He secured the world No. 11 in the BWF World rankings and ended the year on a high with a gold medal in the men’s singles tournament at the SEA Games. He also helped the national men's team win the silver medal at the SEA Games.

Lee Zii Jia was a semi-finalist in the 2020 Malaysian Masters. Under his captaincy, the team won a silver medal at the Asian Team Championships. Owing to his incredible performance at the All England Open in 2020, he entered the coveted list of the top 10 badminton players.

Lee won his first-ever Super 1000 tournament at the 2021 All England Open Championship by defeating world no. 1 player and defending champion Viktor Axelsen.

When Lee decided to quit the national badminton team in January 2022, the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) banned him for two years. However, the ban was lifted quickly in the same month. In May 2022, Lee won the Badminton Asia Championships and BWF World Tour Super 500 title at the Thailand Open. He also reached the final of the Denmark Open against Chinese shuttler Shi Yuqi.

In 2023, Lee was part of the Malaysian team that won the bronze medal at the Sudirman Cup. He had decided to take a break from badminton in 2023 and only returned to competing in July with the 2023 Korea Open. He ended his drought by winning the 2023 Arctic Open against another Malaysian player Ng Tze Yong.

A Change in Playing Style: Lee Zii Jia’s Latest Strategy

Currently, Lee Zii Jia is in a transformation phase where he is changing his strategy from being an aggressive to a control player. Smashing used to be his biggest strength, but he needed a transition because other players were figuring out his game effortlessly.

His athleticism is top-notch, and his aggression is second to none. Each of his badminton fans hopes his transition is successful and he soon becomes the international player he deserves to be.

Lee’s Favorite Badminton Racket and Other Equipment

Lee has always favored an attacking racket and still prefers the Victor Thruster Ryuga (flame red) badminton racket. He was also associated with Thruster Ryuga II in the past.

Recently, fans noticed that he used a different racket at the BWF Arctic Open 2023 in Vantaa, Finland. Many think it is a new racket in accordance with his changing playing style. However, it might be a yet-to-be-released version of Ryuga itself.

Did you know around two years ago (around the time of the Tokyo Olympics), he wielded the Astrox 100 ZZ Kurenai and then the Astrox 99 Pro Cherry Sunburst?

Currently, Victor has exclusively signed him. He uses the Victor A970 Ace badminton shoes, the BR5610LJZ racket bag, and the BR5010LZJ backpack.

The Phoenix Will Rise

Lee Zii Jia had a devastating year, but ever since his return from the hiatus, he seems to be enjoying the game and winning titles. His recent achievements are a testament to his never-say-die spirit and his motto of “Dare to Dream.”

Lee’s journey to reaching the world no. 2 rankings, the subsequent losses, and the comeback make him a true phoenix. Truly, his story is of grit, dedication, and commitment against all odds.

The EU tour in the summer of 2023 was a great success. The next stop will be in Tokyo on Thursday, September 14, for the first time in 7 months. http://hakogallery.jp/ryosuke-kiyasu-solo-live/ The next day, September 15 through October 3, we will tour Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and Malaysia, and from October 20 we will play several shows on the East Coast of the U.S. From Sunday November 5 through Saturday November 11, we will tour the Czech Republic, and from December 8 through 12, we will tour the Philippines.

The next European tour will be a month long from March 16 to April 13 in 2024. We will be working on specific dates and bookings from now on, If you have any offers, please contact me at the email below.

Booking contact: [email protected]

Holidays 1.18

Holidays

Anniversary of the Founding of Lima (Peru)

Bobby Vinton Day (Chicago, Illinois)

Dia de la Divina Pastora Bank Holiday (Venezuela)

Field Hockey Day

Four an' Twenty Day (Scotland)

Hair Dryer Appreciation Day

Heroes’ Day (Congo)

International AHC Day

Internet Freedom Day

International Laughter Day (Portugal)

Jazz Day

Lay Awake and Whisper in the Dark Day

Maintenance Day

Metric System Day

National Disc Jockey Day

National Forest Day

National Michigan Day

National Sanctity of Human Life Day

Royal Thai Armed Forces Day (Thailand)

Sandwich Islands Day

Thaipoosam (a.k.a. Thaipusam or Thaipoosam Cavadee; India, Malaysia, Mauritius)

Thesaurus Day

UFO Day

Waking Day (Elder Scrolls)

Winnie the Pooh Day

World Day of the Snowman

Food & Drink Celebrations

National Gourmet Coffee Day

National Peking Duck Day

Unsliced Bread Day

3rd Wednesday in January

Museum Selfie Day [3rd Wednesday]

Weedless Wednesday [3rd Wednesday]

Independence Days

New Scireland (Declared; 2010) [unrecognized]

Feast Days

A.A. Milne (Humanism)

Amy Carmichael (Church of England)

Athanasius of Alexandria (Eastern Orthodox Church)

Chair of St. Peter (Roman Catholic)

Confession of Peter (Eastern Orthodox, some Anglican and Lutheran Churches)

Cyril of Alexandria (Christian; Saint)

Deicolus (Christian; Saint)

Egg Juggling Day (Pastafarian)

Feast of Neith (Goddess of War & Hunting; Ancient Egypt)

Feast of Women as Cultivators (Persian)

Jacob Bronowski (Humanism)

Juggling Day (Pastafarian)

Mahayana New Year (Buddhism)

Margaret of Hungary (Christian; Saint)

Martin Luther (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Peter-Paul and Marilou (Muppetism)

Prisca (Christian; Saint)

Robert Anton Wilson (Humanism)

Theocrats of Tibet (Positivist; Saint)

36 Companions in Egypt (Christian; Sains)

Ulfrid (Christian; Saint)

Volusianus of Tours (Christian; Saint)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Tomobiki (友引 Japan) [Good luck all day, except at noon.]

Premieres

Bend It Like Beckham (Film; 2002)

Blood Simple (Film; 1984)

The Cherry Orchard (Play; 1904)

Cloverfield (Film; 2008)

A Fistful of Dollars (Film; 1967)

Jeepers Creepers, recorded by Louis Armstrong (Song; 1939)

The Jeffersons (TV Series; 1975)

The L Word (TV Series; 2004)

The Nose, by Dmitri Shostakovich (Opera; 1928)

Today’s Name Days

Margitta, Ulfried, Uwe (Austria)

Atanas, Atanaska (Bulgaria)

Biserka, Margareta, Priska (Croatia)

Vladislav (Czech Republic)

Prisca (Denmark)

Lauli, Laura (Estonia)

Laura (Finland)

Gwendal, Prisca (France)

Margitta, Prisca, Ulfried, Uwe (Germany)

Athanasios, Kyrillos, Thanasis (Greece)

Piroska (Hungary)

Beatrice, Leonardo, Liberata, Prisca, Priscilla (Italy)

Akselis, Antis, Antons (Latvia)

Gedgaudas, Jogailė, Jolita, Liberta (Lithuania)

Hild, Hildur (Norway)

Bogumił, Jaropełk, Krystyna, Liberata, Małgorzata, Piotr, Pryska (Poland)

Atanasie, Chiril (Romania)

Bohdana (Slovakia)

Faustina, Margarita, Prisca, Priscila (Spain)

Hilda, Hildur (Sweden)

Cyril (Ukraine)

Faustina, Faustine, Fraser, Frazer (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 18 of 2023; 347 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 3 of week 3 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Beth (Birch) [Day 25 of 28]

Chinese: Month 12 (Dōngyuè), Day 27 (Bing-Zi)

Chinese Year of the: Tiger (until January 22, 2023)

Hebrew: 25 Teveth 5783

Islamic: 25 Jumada II 1444

J Cal: 18 Aer; Foursday [18 of 30]

Julian: 5 January 2023

Moon: 14%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 18 Moses (1st Month) [Theocrats of Tibet]

Runic Half Month: Peorth (Womb, Dice Cup) [Day 9 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 29 of 90)

Zodiac: Capricorn (Day 28 of 30)

Holidays 1.18

Holidays

Anniversary of the Founding of Lima (Peru)

Bobby Vinton Day (Chicago, Illinois)

Dia de la Divina Pastora Bank Holiday (Venezuela)

Field Hockey Day

Four an' Twenty Day (Scotland)

Hair Dryer Appreciation Day

Heroes’ Day (Congo)

International AHC Day

Internet Freedom Day

International Laughter Day (Portugal)

Jazz Day

Lay Awake and Whisper in the Dark Day

Maintenance Day

Metric System Day

National Disc Jockey Day

National Forest Day

National Michigan Day

National Sanctity of Human Life Day

Royal Thai Armed Forces Day (Thailand)

Sandwich Islands Day

Thaipoosam (a.k.a. Thaipusam or Thaipoosam Cavadee; India, Malaysia, Mauritius)

Thesaurus Day

UFO Day

Waking Day (Elder Scrolls)

Winnie the Pooh Day

World Day of the Snowman

Food & Drink Celebrations

National Gourmet Coffee Day

National Peking Duck Day

Unsliced Bread Day

3rd Wednesday in January

Museum Selfie Day [3rd Wednesday]

Weedless Wednesday [3rd Wednesday]

Independence Days

New Scireland (Declared; 2010) [unrecognized]

Feast Days

A.A. Milne (Humanism)

Amy Carmichael (Church of England)

Athanasius of Alexandria (Eastern Orthodox Church)

Chair of St. Peter (Roman Catholic)

Confession of Peter (Eastern Orthodox, some Anglican and Lutheran Churches)

Cyril of Alexandria (Christian; Saint)

Deicolus (Christian; Saint)

Egg Juggling Day (Pastafarian)

Feast of Neith (Goddess of War & Hunting; Ancient Egypt)

Feast of Women as Cultivators (Persian)

Jacob Bronowski (Humanism)

Juggling Day (Pastafarian)

Mahayana New Year (Buddhism)

Margaret of Hungary (Christian; Saint)

Martin Luther (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Peter-Paul and Marilou (Muppetism)

Prisca (Christian; Saint)

Robert Anton Wilson (Humanism)

Theocrats of Tibet (Positivist; Saint)

36 Companions in Egypt (Christian; Sains)

Ulfrid (Christian; Saint)

Volusianus of Tours (Christian; Saint)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Tomobiki (友引 Japan) [Good luck all day, except at noon.]

Premieres

Bend It Like Beckham (Film; 2002)

Blood Simple (Film; 1984)

The Cherry Orchard (Play; 1904)

Cloverfield (Film; 2008)

A Fistful of Dollars (Film; 1967)

Jeepers Creepers, recorded by Louis Armstrong (Song; 1939)

The Jeffersons (TV Series; 1975)

The L Word (TV Series; 2004)

The Nose, by Dmitri Shostakovich (Opera; 1928)

Today’s Name Days

Margitta, Ulfried, Uwe (Austria)

Atanas, Atanaska (Bulgaria)

Biserka, Margareta, Priska (Croatia)

Vladislav (Czech Republic)

Prisca (Denmark)

Lauli, Laura (Estonia)

Laura (Finland)

Gwendal, Prisca (France)

Margitta, Prisca, Ulfried, Uwe (Germany)

Athanasios, Kyrillos, Thanasis (Greece)

Piroska (Hungary)

Beatrice, Leonardo, Liberata, Prisca, Priscilla (Italy)

Akselis, Antis, Antons (Latvia)

Gedgaudas, Jogailė, Jolita, Liberta (Lithuania)

Hild, Hildur (Norway)

Bogumił, Jaropełk, Krystyna, Liberata, Małgorzata, Piotr, Pryska (Poland)

Atanasie, Chiril (Romania)

Bohdana (Slovakia)

Faustina, Margarita, Prisca, Priscila (Spain)

Hilda, Hildur (Sweden)

Cyril (Ukraine)

Faustina, Faustine, Fraser, Frazer (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 18 of 2023; 347 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 3 of week 3 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Beth (Birch) [Day 25 of 28]

Chinese: Month 12 (Dōngyuè), Day 27 (Bing-Zi)

Chinese Year of the: Tiger (until January 22, 2023)

Hebrew: 25 Teveth 5783

Islamic: 25 Jumada II 1444

J Cal: 18 Aer; Foursday [18 of 30]

Julian: 5 January 2023

Moon: 14%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 18 Moses (1st Month) [Theocrats of Tibet]

Runic Half Month: Peorth (Womb, Dice Cup) [Day 9 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 29 of 90)

Zodiac: Capricorn (Day 28 of 30)

CATHERINE'S STYLE FILES - 2012

15 SEPTEMBER 2012 || The Duchess of Cambridge along with Prince William visted Borneo rainforest on their final day in Malaysia while on their Diamond Jubilee Tour.

10 Top Activities & Attractions in Langkawi

Planning your holiday in Langkawi? Scroll down our list for the best activities to do and must-see attractions in Langkawi!

Paradise 101 Langkawi

Pamper yourself to a one-of-a-kind beach getaway at Naam’s Paradise 101 in Langkawi. The private island, located in the Andaman Sea, offers a variety of exciting activities that will make your visit worthwhile!

2. SkyCab Langkawi Cable Car

Climb aboard the highest cable car ride in Malaysia and embark on a journey through the eastern cliffs of Mt. Machinchang and its summit. Have the option to choose a standard designed gondola or level up your sightseeing experience with a glass bottom gondola!

3. Underwater World Langkawi

Discover all the wonders that lie underneath the deep blue waters of Malaysia’s oceans with a visit to Underwater World Langkawi, one of the largest aquariums in the country! The park is a must visit for all nature lovers, as well as those who wish to obtain an understanding of aquatic life.

4. Langkawi Island Hopping Tour

Visit Langkawi's popular islands on an exciting half-day island hopping experience. Admire the Lake of the Pregnant Maiden - a mythical lake and unique hill shaped like a woman lying on her back. Explore crystal clear waters and sweeping views of the ocean at Pulau Beras Basah. Witness magnificent eagles feeding right before your eyes at Pulau Singa Besar. Choose between Shared or Private Langkawi Island Hopping Tour to suit your itinerary

5. Langkawi Mangrove Tour From Tanjung Rhu

Maximize your vacation days with this relaxing half-day cruise of the Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark! Discover Langkawi’s hidden gems; a mangrove forest home to bizarre animals, bat caves that are home to fruit bats and a serene aquaculture farm. Recognized as a UNESCO Geopark, it offers the chance to gaze at the flora and fauna that are unique to the wetlands. You will also visit a bat cave, a crocodile cave and a fish farm where you will observe aquaculture activities and also enjoy a lovely meal at the only floating restaurant in Langkawi

6. Splash Out Langkawi 

Splash Out Langkawi is the first water park in the legendary isle of Langkawi, where you can enjoy a fun-filled day with family and friends. Spread across 12 acres, the water park features 12 exciting rides and water attractions: Wild Water, Sprinkle Island, River of Life, Ragin’ Racers, Splash Twister, Poseidon’s Revenge, Perfect Storm, Splash-Tacular, Shipwreck Falls, Rainbow Rider, Splash-Python, and Big Splash Kingdom. The water park also features 3 dining outlets.

7. Langkawi Adventure & Xtreme Park 

A day at the Langkawi Adventure & Xtreme Park is guaranteed to supercharge your holiday! Try out over 12 fun and exhilarating activities like ATV and go karts, horse riding, flying fox, paintball, archery and Langkawi’s only Sky Bike!

8. Langkawi Car Rental

What’s the best way to explore Langkawi? With your own vehicle! Rent a car and explore Langkawi at your own pace and time. Enjoy the freedom of crafting your itinerary and drive a well-maintained and air-conditioned vehicle. So what are you waiting for? Book now and discover what Langkawi has to offer with your own private vehicle

9. Crocodile Adventureland Langkawi

Experience the unique flora and fauna of Malaysia with a visit to Crocodile Adventureland. Designed with beautiful vegetation and lush greenery, the farm gives all visitors a wonderful opportunity to see fascinating crocodiles in their natural habitat. See over 1,000 different crocodiles as you explore the farm and take in stunning sights of the trainers interacting with massive crocodiles.

10. Langkawi Wildlife Park

Be sure not to miss Langkawi Wildlife Park, the first fully-covered wildlife park in Asia! With its lush vegetation and more than 150 different animal species inside, this is a must-visit for all animal lovers and nature buffs!

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Visa Requirements For Visiting China

Healthcare plans designed specifically for expatriates and native nationals dwelling in China. The rush utility is just legitimate in chosen countries and for dire emergencies as accredited by the Chinese Consular. The Chinese Consulate Officer needs further data, supplementary paperwork, an interview, and so on. Foreigners who want to completely reside in China want to use for this visa. Here is a breakdown of the processes involved in making use of for a Chinese Visa. This article will shed mild on every thing you want to find out about China Visa, including the applying methodology and numerous classes of visas obtainable. If it's the first time you’re getting the Taiwan Entry and Exit Permit, you possibly can apply for it online. Once you may have already entered Taiwan with the Permit once, you'll find a way to then get hold of it by way of a simplified methodology online or upon arrival to Taiwan. You might apply for a Taiwan visa extension at an area office of the Taiwan National Immigration Agency earlier than your current visa expires. From 15 June 2017, Argentine candidates are eligible for multiple-entry L and M visas legitimate for 10 years. Hong Kong everlasting residents are eligible for a 3-year visa if they have obtained no less than one 6 or 12-month multiple-entry visa up to now. Non visa-exempt nationals of ASEAN countries listed beneath can visit Guilin and not using a visa for a maximum of 6 days if they journey with an accredited tour group and enter China from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport. ABTCs are also issued to permanent residents of Hong Kong, nonetheless everlasting residents with Chinese nationality are required to make use of their Home Return Permits instead. Only holders of non-Chinese passports can use the card to enter Mainland China. With regard to resident playing cards or visas which have expired lower than 10 years ago, because of this the time between the expiry date of the resident card or visa and the date of arrival in Taiwan may not be longer than 10 years. China In addition, you will need to totally review all information on the specificEmbassy or Consulate Visa Section websitefor local procedures and instructions, corresponding to the method to make an interview appointment. Embassy and Consulate web sites will also explain any extra procedures for students, trade visitors and people persons who need an earlier visa interview appointment. China Discovery is an professional and experienced travel companion who provides high-value and worry-free excursions for you. We not only design ideal itinerary overlaying sightseeing, dining, transfer and resort, but also can provide Invitation Letter to assist you obtain Chinese Visa. If it’s your first time travel to China, Beijing, Shanghai, Xian and Guilin are the top beneficial locations with best consultant tourism sights of. Unlike a standard visa, there isn't a have to go to an embassy or consulate to finish the application. The Malaysia visa grants a quantity of entries and is valid for 3 months. The visa purposes might be submitted at Malta High Commission in Canberra, Consulate of Malta in Melbourne or Consulate of Malta in Sydney. For the most up-to-date info on visa timelines and costs, please refer to the International Office's website. So for now, hundreds of Europeans will remain caught in place, at the equal time as America reopens to vaccinated European tourists and guests. We did traveled by group of 4 to Shanghai between May 19 and 31, 2019. Fingerprints usually are not a problem – you will be fingerprinted in China in transit space before enter the nation. After staying within the metropolis for couple days we get on cruise to Japan. So , because the group visa valid for only one visit, on the means in which back Chinese authorities contemplate us as a transit guests, which mince we now have a proper to stay in China for no more then 24 hours. So we get a taxi to the downtown, freely stroll there for couple hours and received another taxi to the airport. If you are applying through the consulate in Los Angeles, they've their own application form that they use, so ensure you use their model quite than the standard one. If you would possibly be applying via a Chinese Embassy or Consulate, there isn't a must make an appointment. You just need to show up on the workplace during their submission hours and hand over your software and supporting documents. Those permitted to enter China will be required to submit a well being declaration, and supply unfavorable PCR results, no older than 72 hours before travel. Maximum validity refers back to the interval over which you're allowed to enter a given nation. These estimates do not include time required for administrative processing, which may have an effect on some functions. Taiwan Work Visa And Permit They are charging HKD $310 + HKD $240 payment for a single entry visa. Such a great way for them to earn extra money for what is actually the same service. I marvel if the consular still accept application if you show up at their office. Their website is very misleading, with schedule of charges still listed there despite now not offering service. Consular Officers decide on whether or not a visa is to be issued or not, what type of visa is to be issued, the visa's period of validity, period of keep and variety of entry in the light of China's legal guidelines and rules. The applicants shouldn't take the gathering date specified in their pickup forms as a right. If you want to get a head start on the process to get a visa for China, you'll be able to apply as early as ninety days prior to your departure date. Once you've established everlasting residency you presumably can start the process of applying for citizenship. If you decide you want to turn out to be a Chinese citizen, you’ll need the federal government to approve you as a everlasting resident first. In order to apply for everlasting residency, you must meet no less than one of many residency necessities. If you plan to review at a Chinese college or college, there are two forms of scholar visas. Unless you’re from theUSor St. Pierre and Miquelon, you'll need to show you have a sound passport which permits you to return to your country of origin after your course is complete. Other supporting documents which assist your emergent or humanitarian causes. The applicant should be in Finland while making the applying for a Chinese Visa. Issued to those that intend to go to China for exchanges, visits, research tours and other actions. As an various choice to qualifying when it comes to one of many above mentioned lessons, candidates can qualify for the class B or class A by way of a factors system. Foreigners with members of the family who're Chinese residents can apply for the Q visa to visit their relations. Also, foreigners with Chinese Spouse who want to visit for no matter purpose can apply. Americans with U.S. passports wouldn't have to use for a visa to go to Hong Kong. However, when you plan to visit China’s mainland, you need to apply for a visa to journey from Hong Kong to China. It’s often a single-entry visa whose typical length of keep is days. The a name for participation is a crucial document that's written by an entity in China showing why you plan to go to the nation. Taiwan Visa Utility Air New Zealand, which flies day by day from Heathrow via Los Angeles to Auckland, says there are presently “strict necessities for travellers” in transit at LAX. Through passengers to Auckland on flight NZ1 or Heathrow on NZ2 must apply upfront for an ESTA although they have no intention of staying within the US. They also have to bear screening by the Transportation Security Administration. Diana Markosian, a contract photographer for Bloomberg Markets journal was denied entry to Azerbaijan final week by authorities who cited her ethnicity as a purpose, worldwide news reviews said. On June 27, border guards at the Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku detained Markosian on arrival from the Latvian capital, Riga, then expelled her the next day, in accordance with press stories and CPJ interviews. Markosian informed CPJ that the border guards took her passport, saying that she had an Armenian last name and that they "needed to clarify something." Then they put her in the airport's transit zone the place she spent sixteen hours till she was placed on a flight to Tbilisi, Georgia. Your alternative must be the one that is suitable for your situation. For occasion, individuals on a enterprise go to need an M visa. You can submit the a name for participation as a printout or copy. China visa sort F is obtainable to those who need to go to the nation for non-commercial causes on behalf of their employer. Valid causes for such visits embrace cultural exchanges, scientific analysis, study visits , attending lectures, etc. To get hold of a piece visa , you must have an employment license or a piece allow issued by the Chinese government. But you have to apply to get a Residence Permit within 30 days of entry into China. China visa sort M is available for foreigners who intend to visit China for trade and business activities on behalf of their non-Chinese employer. You must also receive an invite into the nation by a China-based business to get this visa. It’s normally a single-entry visa whose typical length of stay is days. Please submit your visa application well prematurely to insure your visa is permitted in time. This can embrace a duplicate of their legitimate driver’s license or authorities issued photo ID. A valid signed passport with no less than six months validity remaining and no much less than two blank visa page. We are a privately owned organization that simplifies government-related passport info throughout all states. We created this mega-resource not because we love getting a passport, but as a end result of we grew bored with standing in long lines on the passport companies. China Travel Company, Small Group & Private Tour Service There are some stuff you simply can’t see (or don’t know to see) by yourself, which is one of the advantages of tour groups vs solo journey in China. Finally, I’d like to the touch on one other rising section of journey in the nation – China meals excursions. Here are a quantity of of one of the best China tour operators who can show you around southern China. It is one of the prime 10 enterprises in the tourism business in China. In 2006, the corporate set up a new division—“Traveling Bestone”. The division reshaped our tourism merchandise and channels with the way of “internet +,” which up to date the standard tourism enterprise in China. The firm owns greater than 5000 business retailers in 23 areas all through the country.The variety of teams in the yr amounted to six million passengers,annual gross sales of 6 billion. We are located where we need to be to support your travellers – with offices in all main cities in Vietnam and Indochina. We offer a various range of journey itineraries with much less touristy attractions, and more immersive local experiences. If you would possibly be mentally bored with the search for the over quite a few hotels in Beijing, you are welocome to verify "Where to remain in Beijing" for more information. After a very tough period suffered by China, more points of interest, tourists' activities as properly as resorts are open to vacationers again. China Tourism Administration observed on July 15, 2020, to resume the home cross-provincial journey. Foreign visitors who have the required paperwork (ID card, passport, green well being code, etc.) might also travel in China. Unlike different journey agencies, they offer personal, all-inclusive excursions hosted by what they call a “personal Explorer” who drives, guides, hosts and facilitates your experience. Taiwan Passport Visas Express.com is prepared to get you to the Canton Fair post-haste with all your China visa wants. We supply expedited China visa software services in as fast as 2-business-day-turaround. Once your Chinese visa has been issued we’ll FedEx your passport again to you over evening. Chinese tourist visas value $140 regardless of whether you require a single or a quantity of entry visa. If you suppose you’ll be getting into China more than as soon as then you've the choice of double or multiple entry visas . 6.1 The Application Centre, in its sole discretion, could change, amend, cancel or withdraw any or the entire terms and situations talked about herein at any time without any prior discover. If a client is dissatisfied with the changes being made, the client's sole and exclusive treatment is to refuse the companies which the Application Centre provides. 5.6 All terms hereof are governed by legal guidelines of the respective state or province where the Application Centre is situated. But if police typically imagine that your automotive incorporates proof of a felony offense, your automotive can be searched with out your consent. An immigration officer can not arrest you with out “probable cause.” That means the agent will have to have facts about you that make it probable that you are committing, or dedicated, a violation of immigration regulation or federal legislation. If you are detained by ICE or Border Patrol, you've the best to hire a lawyer, but the authorities doesn't have to offer one for you. If you would possibly be on probation with a search condition, regulation enforcement is allowed to enter your house. Remember your immigration quantity (“A” number) and give it to your beloved ones. In some states, you have to present your name to legislation enforcement if you're stopped and informed to establish your self. The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to or overseas residents of China. If you propose to work in China, remember to acquire the correct visa. Working in China is not permissible on a pupil or tourist visa, and may end in detention, criminal costs and deportation. Read the nation information web page for the PRC and the country info web page for the Hong Kong SAR for additional data on journey. The National Security Law additionally covers offenses committed by non-Hong Kong residents or organizations outdoors of Hong Kong, which could subject U.S. citizens who've been publicly critical of the PRC to a heightened danger of arrest, detention, expulsion, or prosecution. PRC safety forces, together with the new Office for Safeguarding National Security, now function within the Hong Kong SAR and usually are not topic to oversight by the Hong Kong judiciary. Examine Overseas Pupil Visas & Entry Therefore, you should be clear in explaining that your purpose is not to find a job thereby emphasizing you utterly perceive particular visa limitations. The stage of earnings of the father or sponsor ought to demonstrate to the official their capacity to cope with your journey and keep prices abroad for the planned interval of stay. You may clarify truthfully the method in which you heard concerning the university, such as from the web, pal, household, local informative companies, or different types. Indicate your curiosity within the particular study area that the chosen university offers. Do some research in regards to the university and talk about distinguishing potentials that the establishment has, in comparability with different alike institutions. In case you have the scholarship to check at this university, show it with the letter of scholarship. However, the individual will need to a get a brand new visa for subsequent re-entry to the United States. The F status does not explicitly acknowledge Leave of Absence. Rather, if somebody intends to take a lengthy go away of absence, then their establishment terminates their SEVIS document for "Authorized Early Withdrawal". There is a 15-day grace period to depart the United States on such a terminated record. If the student then returns in 5 months or fewer, the F-1 status could be reactivated with the identical I-20 and with none impact on OPT/CPT eligibility . Yes, you’ll have the power to apply for a Q1 visa after which a residence permit for household reunion. And “work in China without acquiring an employment license or work-type residence permit” is unlawful. So, if you would like to work, you'll find a way to then discover a work unit to sponsor you for a work-type residence allow. Work items that employ international nationals should report related info to native exit-entry administration workplaces. Relevant information includes termination of employment, change in the location of employment, that the foreign nationwide has died or gone lacking, or violations of the exit-Entry administration laws. Consulate Common Appointment System Calendar But for candidates who require an in-person appointment in order to get a model new passport or renew a minor's passport, for example, the issue has been discovering a way to apply in the first place. The division has been underneath hearth in current months because of the separate however associated problem of tremendously lengthy processing instances for passport applications. As has been widely reported, it now takes as much as 18 weeks for "routine" passports to be returned and up to three months for the dearer expedited service. If you're contained in the United States, you presumably can now not schedule an appointment on-line using InfoPass for domestic workplaces. However, you can check your case status, see our case processing occasions, change your handle, and use different instruments on our web site. Department of State shut down its on-line appointment system for passport applicants citing scammers who had been grabbing appointments in order to promote them to determined would-be vacationers for tons of, sometimes thousands, of dollars. Meanwhile, travel restrictions remain in place for overseas nationals traveling to Kuwait. Only in a few exceptional cases are visitors permitted to enter the country under current regulations. If 台胞證過期 're a nationwide of a rustic aside from the Kingdom of the Netherlands, you might want to consult the Visa Reciprocity Tables to find out when you should pay a visa issuance reciprocity charge. Use this number to examine the standing of your utility if it has been accepted to travel to the united states If you propose to visit the U.S. underneath the VWP, you must get an approved journey authorization earlier than your journey. Authorization approvals are decided utilizing the Electronic System for Travel Authorization . Email your appointment requests to the Cayman Consular Agency Other U.S. authorities companies work with Jamaica, with workplaces in the Embassy.