Anastasia Fiatmita

As they say, ‘one trip to Bali is never enough'. Vast, seemingly endless beaches, beautiful tropical landscapes, the fascinating culture, amazingly hospitable people and shopping for local crafts continue to attract repeat visitors to Bali, time and time again. However, as I have been discovering in my recent trips, there is more to this tropical paradise than meets the eye.

What could be more relaxing than hearing the waves rolling onto the beach from your hotel bedroom than perhaps hearing the waves rolling underneath you or around you? Floating hotels have become a trend in recent years, and here's the list of the top 10 floating hotels, or hotels on water, that are already open or that are being planned.

WHEN travelling, it's often better to carry credit cards instead of cash. This way, if the cards are stolen, you can call and cancel your cards. With stolen cash, you'll not be able to get it back and will then be stranded without money. Before you leave on your trip, especially to a foreign land, call your credit card company or bank to tell them about your trip and that you'll be using your card there.

SCIENTISTS have discovered a more effective way of treating stomach cancer and boosting the long-term survival rate of patients. They have found that, instead of a "one-size-fits-all" method of treatment, they can possibly tailor treatments according to what caused the cancer. To do this, they have first come up with a way of classifying stomach cancers by the signals the cancer cells give off when they grow and spread.

I created this dish using Lazy Gourmet’s Mushroom Alfredo Sauce to compliment my Gratin main course. This rich & creamy classic sauce contained generous portion of bit-sized button mushrooms, which was a great addition to the seafood ingredients. Water chestnuts were also used to add crunch to the Seafood Rolls. If possible, get the “ready-made” ones in vacuum-packed or cans if you dislike handling mud. I couldn’t find it in the supermarkets, hence the mess.

IF YOU buy a slice of papaya for 60 cents, not much can go wrong. You could get a rotten papaya or it might be sliced too thin, but you can always check before buying. The worst that can happen is you lose 60 cents. 'Buyer beware' works well with papaya. When it comes to financial products, there are more places to hide the real risks, returns and costs. The stakes are also higher since people invest their life's savings in financial products, but not papaya.

Even when the flight is domestic, many fliers behave as if etiquette is a foreign notion. Professional model, Anastasia Fiatmita of Elite Models Management, gives her take on how to handle tricky in-flight situations at high altitude.

Strolling down a vast expanse of beach in ultimate seclusion can be consummated reality rather than wishful thinking on the islands of the Great Barrier Reef. After all, the world's greatest coral reef spans a whopping 348,700 square kilometres in area, with over 600 islands, 25 of which have resorts on them.

THERE are many ways to enjoy Kuala Lumpur and the best thing is, there are lots of things you can do for free. Here are our top three free things to do in the capital city.

HAVE you ever set out to buy a backpack only to return home empty-handed? Yes, buying a backpack can be a headache. There are so many aspects involved and it can get pretty technical too.