My Express Bus Blog

E-commerce has come a long way since the early days when most of us are sceptical about the security of our credit card  information and the authenticity of the merchants. Nowadays, we are so used to booking air tickets and hotel reservation online for our holidays that we do not think twice when making online payment via credit cards or Paypal. Why? Because it's convenient and we save time. However, it was not until 2 or 3 years ago that bus operators decided to accept booking and payment online. Even then, only the bigger bus companies offer online ticket booking option. Now, with the bus ticket booking engines such as Easibook and BusOnlineTicket , even the smaller and more traditional bus operators can offer their bus seats online. You can book bus tickets from Singapore to KL or Genting Highlands and also popular routes between KL-Malacca, KL-Penang and even KLIA-Ipoh. Here's a copy of the press release on the new online bus ticket service submitted to We...

Besides Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or ‘KL’ is also popularly known as a haven for shopaholics especially during Malaysia Mega Sale. Kuala Lumpur is about 50km from the airport. A reasonably priced airport taxi, (around MYR100 for a comfortable sedan or MYR80 for a budget ride) will take less than forty minutes to jet one into the heart of KL. As one approaches the city, it is hard not to notice the pinnacle and pride of Malaysia – the Petronas Towers. The towers stand like ancient temples overlooking a well spread city below them. As one draws close to the city, it will become apparent that Malaysia is indeed a blend of a number of Asian countries. It will be noticeable in the architecture, the cuisine as well as the names and faces. Crowne Plaza KL - hotel near monorail The trick in shopping in KL as a tourist is to get a hotel which is close to one of the monorail circuits to save cost and time travelled on a taxi. Keeping that in mind, I booked a 5-star hotel, Crowne Plaza ...