Many people like to vilify large corporations but I think small businesses can be equally bad. Just before our lockdown, I went to our local neighbourhood greengrocer. Broccoli was $6 and cauliflower was $14 per head, while prices were normal at the nearby supermarket.  I will remember this when choosing where to shop in the future. […]

I was meant to fly out tonight.  But nope.  It would been pure dumb.  But it would also have been impossible with various legs of my itinerary cancelled.  It was a bit of a process to get everything cancelled and refunded.  Timing was critical as I wanted, as much as possible, the provider to initiate […]

I have friends and family who are wondering what to do with their travel plans, especially flights, in the coming months.  They have been asking my view on what to do.  No one knows how long this pandemic will disrupt travel for. First of all, if your travel is not imminent, don’t do anything hasty!  […]

In the meantime, Malaysia, Australia and New Zealand had all closed its borders to foreigners.  Covid-19 cases climbed rapidly in many countries. Travel was no longer wise.  Travel restrictions and low demand meant that many flights had been cancelled.  The risk of getting stranded was very high, in addition to the risk of getting an […]