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Out of Town Blog COVID-19: How To Travel Safely to Avoid Infectious Diseases Traveler’s guide to avoiding infectious diseases Coronavirus excuses no one. It has caught everyone off-guard, which makes staying at home the only way to avoid and contain the virus. It has taken its toll in our daily lives, from going to the mall, go to work, catching up with our friends, and also traveling. But […] COVID-19: How To Travel Safely to Avoid Infectious Diseases Melo Villareal

This post is written by Ashley Yap, the Director of Business Development here at Be My Travel Muse. I remember sitting in an open-air cafe in Bali, Indonesia, ordering yet another glass of iced matcha latte while working on my laptop. It had been a year since I worked full-time as Kristin’s virtual assistant. Around me were people of my kind – graphic designers, video editors, and freelance writers, all working on their laptops. I thought to myself, what a cool world we live in! Working remotely has been such a blessing. Whenever I get asked “so what do you do for a living”, I often have to explain what in the world a virtual assistant is, and how I managed to score a job a million girls would kill for (Devil Wears Prada, anyone?). So, what is a virtual assistant? Many entrepreneurs and independent businesses employ virtual assistants to complete tasks they need support with, but do not need their employee to be on location. The job scope of a virtual assistant varies...

Out of Town Blog Yeo’s Delivers Nutrition Drinks to Support the Singapore Community SINGAPORE, April 27, 2020, /PRNewswire/ — Yeo Hiap Seng Group of Companies (Yeo’s) is collaborating with the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation, the family foundation of the majority shareholder, to deliver 75,000 cans of H2O to the Alliance of Guest Workers’ Outreach and 120,000 cans of Yeo’s nutrition drink to migrant workers receiving treatment at hospitals in […] Yeo’s Delivers Nutrition Drinks to Support the Singapore Community Melo Villareal

Out of Town Blog Nayuki Accelerates Digital New Retail Transformation with New Flagship Online Store Hitting Top 3 Catering Brand on Tmall SHENZHEN, China, April 27, 2020,/PRNewswire/ — The COVID-19 crisis has further reshaped the worldwide shopping habits with millions of global customers in quarantine going online for their daily purchases. To adapt to the current social distancing measures, Nayuki, a leading new-style tea drink brand based in China, has announced its strategy to accelerate digital new retail transformation with […] Nayuki Accelerates Digital New Retail Transformation with New Flagship Online Store Hitting Top 3 Catering Brand on Tmall Melo Villareal

Out of Town Blog KFC to Test Plant-Based Chicken at Select Stores in China SHANGHAI, April 27, 2020,/PRNewswire/ — Kentucky Fried Chicken (“KFC”) China, operated by Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the “Company” or “Yum China“) (NYSE: YUMC) has become one of the first national Western QSR (quick-service restaurant) brands to introduce a plant-based meat product to China. For a limited test period between April 28-30, KFC Plant-Based Chicken Nuggets […] KFC to Test Plant-Based Chicken at Select Stores in China Melo Villareal

Out of Town Blog Travel Advisory: AirAsia cancels all PH flights until May 15 AirAsia cancels flights as PH government extends enhanced community quarantine Manila, Philippines — Following the Philippine government’s directive of extending the community quarantine period in Luzon and parts of the country, AirAsia is canceling all domestic and international Z2 flights until 15 May 2020. All affected guests will be promptly notified via email or SMS. […] Travel Advisory: AirAsia cancels all PH flights until May 15 Melo Villareal

Pin me! What’s the power of an affirmation? Is it true that our thoughts become our words and then our actions? I had this question when I embarked on my personal development journey to better deal with difficult thoughts and emotions. I wanted the freedom to choose my own thoughts and inner dialogue, rather than letting my mind run me . But how does one achieve that? For me, much of the power of positive thought comes from writing, saying and meditating on affirmations. When my inner dialogue is pleasant, I can trust life and myself. These are some powerful words of affirmation I sometimes use: On Body Positivity I deserve to feel safe, comfortable and confident in this body. I accept myself the way I am. My body is perfect the way it is. I am at peace with my body. I allow love to fill every inch of my skin, and I will embrace the warmth this love gives to me. I am grateful to be living in this divine female body. Even though I’ve felt ashamed of (body part), I co...

Out of Town Blog Cebu Pacific Advisory – Cancellation of May 1 – 15 Flights Manila, Philippines — All domestic and international Cebu Pacific and Cebgo flights remain canceled from May 1 to 15, 2020. This is in line with the extension of Enhanced Community Quarantine imposed over much of Luzon, and implementation of General Community Quarantine over other provinces. Restrictions are also implemented by local governments across the Philippines. […] Cebu Pacific Advisory – Cancellation of May 1 – 15 Flights Melo Villareal

Beaming with natural beauty, tasty food, welcoming locals and historical sites, Aomori has a little something for everyone — there are numerous things to do in Aomori to keep you busy! Located at the northern tip of the main Honshu Island in Japan, the Aomori prefecture surprised and delighted us at every turn, and left us wanting more.  With easy transport options from the capital city of Tokyo, and relatively untouched nature, it’s easy to see why the Lonely Planet listed the Tohoku region as one of their “Best In Travel” destinations for 2020!  In this post, I’ll list the top 12 things to do in Aomori, plus details on getting around the prefecture, what to expect, where to stay and more.  An Introduction to Aomori The Tohoku region is comprised of Aomori and 5 other prefectures (which are similar to states/provinces) — Akita, Iwate, Miyagi, Fukushima, and Yamagata. But, the capital city of the Aomori prefecture is also called Aomori. It’s a little bit confusin...

Out of Town Blog TAUZIA Hotels Supports Healthcare Professionals with Meal Donation Initiatives for Hospitals across Indonesia JAKARTA, Indonesia, April 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Given the current COVID-19 global issue, TAUZIA Hotels is committed to assist the community in need during this pandemic, particularly the healthcare professionals who are working on the frontline to contain the disease. The company is working to support the medical professionals and hospital workers with distribution of ready-to-eat […] TAUZIA Hotels Supports Healthcare Professionals with Meal Donation Initiatives for Hospitals across Indonesia Melo Villareal

Out of Town Blog Flight Updates: AirAsia mounts special recovery flights in the Philippines Manila, Philippines — Following respective local government and foreign embassy requirements, AirAsia will be mounting special recovery flights for those affected by the enhanced community quarantine situation in Luzon, as well as in different parts of the country. These special recovery flights are in response to requests from various organizations, including local and international government […] Flight Updates: AirAsia mounts special recovery flights in the Philippines Melo Villareal

As with anything, remote work has both pros and cons. In this article, I’ll give you my best tips for working remotely — either from home or while travelling.  While not everything is perfect, there are some major perks to working outside of an office. Things like: reduced daycare costs, no commute, wearing pyjamas all day, increased productivity, and the freedom and flexibility to be available for family and friends whenever they need you. Ultimately, the ability to work remotely allows us to establish and achieve a better work-life balance, which is essential for those who value both a career AND a life. Whatever your desire is for working remotely, just understand that there is a learning curve to being productive and getting your work done — especially if you are a full-time traveller moving from place to place, or are new to working from home.  I’ve been a remote worker for 2 years now and in this article, I’ll share my best tips for working remotely, which will h...