Sunday, February 2, 2014

Vietnam Travel Guide


Saigon Survival is a travel guide on Ho Chi Minh City and Vietnam in general. Whether you are going to Vietnam for a short trip or an extended period of time, this is a valuable guide on how to streamline your experience.
In this guide, I'm gonna teach you basic Vietnamese, how to save money on visas, airfares and accommodation before you even get to Vietnam.
Once there, I give you all the information you need to get a Vietnamese driver's licence, how to survive on the street and how not to get overcharged for everything.

Saigon Survival (Vietnam Travel Guide): A Counter Intuitive Guide to Surviving the Streets of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)

Monday, December 16, 2013

Expatriate to Asia


Expatriate-to-Asia.com is Dan Pickens' blog for new or considering expats with a focus on Asia.

Dan writes about Asian culture and language from an expat perspective. He will help you understand how moving to a new culture is like getting a new phone. Uncomfortable at first, but after you get used to it, you won't know how you ever lived without it. He explains how to deal with this uncomfortable feeling and avoid the notorious 'Shell Trap".

Dan also writes about learning new languages. It's important to understand the value of social learning such as strengthening your new language over the dinner table. Linking language learning to entertainment is also very powerful. This includes such things as finding local music that you like and even playing locally made computer games.

Dan's blog can be found at: http://www.expatriate-to-asia.com

There's also a direct link here to an article on his blog that I wrote with tips for expats thinking of going to Vietnam.

Saturday, December 7, 2013

Flight Tips - Introducing ITA Software Matrix


ITA Software is a division of Google that focuses on travel industry software. It is effectively an air fare search and pricing system.

By using their matrix, here, you can find the cheapest deals on air fares all over the world. Although you can not buy tickets directly from ITA, you can email the itinerary to a travel agent to ensure you pay the cheapest fare. In any case, the ITA Software Matrix is a useful reference tool when comparing flights.

Thursday, October 24, 2013

The Perfect First Date



Like anything, practice makes perfect, including dating. In this easy to read guide, RedpoleQ expresses unique thought on the concept of dating. It includes tips to make your dating experiences more interesting and fun for both people. The book has a focus on dating in Asia.

Now available from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Perfect-First-Date-Asian-Girls-ebook/dp/B00ENOV7I8/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Wednesday, June 27, 2012


Pierpoint Group launched a new online store last week. This store specialises in biometric locks. More specifically, these locks use fingerprint scanning technology to allow the user to open the door.

Currently, there are two main types of locks available. The Nextbolt line are the most simple and function just by applying a registered user’s thumbprint to the scanner. These locks are suited to homes.
The Relitouch line are more sophisticated and include a keypad for extra security and tracking. These are suited more to corporate environments, hospitals etc.



Please note: NO fingerprints were harmed during the making :P

www.futurelocks.com.au

Friday, June 15, 2012

F2 Small Eco House Co.

F2 Small Eco House Company p/l (F2) is a dynamic new company that sees the changing face of the global domestic building industry. Our focus is on environmental sustainable small houses. We aim to achieve a minimum 7 star energy rating on all of our projects with a direction of continual improvement and a mindset on environmental impact that ”less is more.”
Our modular dwellings are designed in collaboration with the client in order to eliminate wasted space, resources and expense to the client. The open designs create spaces that feel larger than they are.
Passive solar principles to design and orientate the house on the site to take full advantage of natural light and reduce or eliminate the amount of mechanical heating, cooling and ventilation required.
Environmental impacts are reduced by integrating the latest innovations in energy efficiency and sourcing our materials from local regions.
The owner, Vance Smith, is passionate about sustainable building systems and has been honing his craft through fourteen years of building and carpentry experience. He has put together a team of talented and dedicated professionals to deliver successful results on every project.

Vision Statement
F2’s vision is to provide compact, functional and sustainable housing solutions to the highest level of architectural and construction standards. Client collaboration is utilised to ensure creation of a space that meets usage and design expectations. F2 will deliver exceptional value and a product that reflects the care, time and consideration the client has invested.
Mission Statement
F2 will achieve its vision by focusing on client, contractor and supplier relationships with attention to clarity and satisfaction. By engaging an experienced, highly motivated and focused team, we will remain flexible with the ability to adapt to Victoria’s economic and physical environment.
F2 will pay attention to every detail, working in a straight forward and streamlined approach with careful consideration and appropriate time for planning and preparation. In doing so, F2 will deliver the finished product efficiently and expertly with minimal impact on to the site and surrounding area.
At F2 we take pride in our work at all times.

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Pierpoint business shirts are the latest in clothing technology.

Made from a very specialised, high-tech synthetic with an extremely high thread-count, Pierpoint business shirts are designed to never wrinkle and to never require ironing.

The technology behind these shirts ensures that dirt and grime molecules are unable to attach themselves, which means that you’ll never have to worry about spills and stains again; This includes the dreaded “under-arm stain” side-effect from using anti-perspirant.

Pierpoint business shirts are also designed to wick sweat away from your body, keeping you cool and dry. Say goodbye to unsightly underarm sweat patches.

Pierpoint business shirts will be available from our online store during March 2012.