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  • Snakes versus Snakes Exhibition
    Sep 4 - 31 2010 - Meet up-close 100 venomous and non-venomous snakes such as the Banded Sea Snake from Bangladesh, Thailand and Malaysia at the National Museum. Visitors will also get a chance see live snakes or their preserved remains in an exhibition by Universiti Sains Malaysia?s Poisons Centre, Institute of Medical Research Malaysia and the National Museum.
  • Hari Raya Aidil Fitri
    Sep 10 - 11 2010 - After fasting from dawn to dusk for a month, Hari Raya Aidilfitri is a day that signifies victory for Muslims everywhere. On this special day, Muslims attend special morning prayers in mosques and visit the cemeteries of their loved ones. Decked in their traditional finery, friends and family from near and far come together to celebrate this joyous occasion. There will be lots of tasty delicacies to make the celebration memorable!
  • Lantern Festival
    Sep 18, 2010 - Celebrated in the eighth month of the Chinese Lunar calendar, the Lantern Festival is a delightful event for visitors of all ages. The highlight will be a lantern procession where children and adults carry lanterns in various shapes and sizes. Don't miss the chance to savour tasty mooncakes which are baked specially for this occasion.
  • Malaysia Open Kuala Lumpur 2010
    Sep 25 - 3 2010 - Visitors can enjoy great action at this tennis tournament. Catch the slick moves of the players as they vie for the coveted medal. Make your reservations early to watch it live!
  • Fabulous Food 1Malaysia - Malaysia International Gourmet Festival
    Oct 1 - 31 2010 - Savour delicious culinary creations in this fabulous festival. Be here in Malaysia as gourmet restaurants and top chefs whip up a variety of dishes and delicacies using the finest ingredients from the four corners of the world. Tempt your taste buds with a myriad of flavours and enjoy the remarkable culinary journey!
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Festive Seasons Greetings
Written by hamirudin   
Monday, 16 August 2010

To all our Muslim members,

 Selamat Menjalani Ibadah Berpuasa dan Selamat Menyambut Hari Raya Idil Fitri yang akan menjelang tiba pada 1 Syawal nanti.

 Maaf Zahir dan Batin.

Salam Ikhlas dari Presiden dan Barisan EXCO HI-Malaysia 

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INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FORUM- QATAR
Written by Lionel Louis   
Wednesday, 11 August 2010

QATAR INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FORUM

Qatar Youth Hostels Association are inviting 1 participants from Malaysia aged between 18 years to 25 years through Hostelling International-Malaysia to join in their forum in Qatar on November 17th – 22nd, 2010. All meals, lodging, domestic transportation during the stay for the Qatar Internatioanl Youth Foum will be provided by the YHA Qatar HI-Malaysia members will have to pay RM 120.00 registration fee inclusive of 1  complementary HI-Malaysia collared t-shirt and non members will have to pay RM 190.00 to join the programme, which includes:

1 Senior (2 Years) Membership Card

1 Hostelling International Guide Book

1 Complementary HI-Malaysia Collared T-shirt

Please take note that if you get a sponsor for the flight ticket for these programme. HI-Malaysia will issue them a tax refund receipt.BANK in DETAILSBANK: HSBCACCOUNT NO: 101-547867-101NAME in ACC: MYHA TEAM S/B

QATAR INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FORUM17th – 22nd

November 2010 

Introduction:

The Concept of Qatar International Youth Forum comes from coexistence between young people and cultures on all continents of the world. It is also based on peace, transparency, understanding and mutual respect.

Our goal is to encourage youth people to make effort to be the best ambassadors for their countries during their friendships gathering

 Participating Countries:

85 Countries from International Youth Hostel Federation.

 Place of Residence:

Qatar Youth Hostel Association

 Dates of Forum:

17th – 22nd November 2010, including the arrival and depature dates.

 The Number of Participant:

100 participants, one from each country.

 Rules for Selection of Young People
  •             The participants could be male or female
  •             To be in the age group of (18 – 25) years.
  •             Speaking of the English language.
  •             To have enough experience to enrich the dialogue and debate
 Event in General:

1.         Youth Forum

2.         Visit to the heritage and cultural landmark in the State of Qatar

3.         Leisure and recreational programs

 

Notes:

* Qatar Youth Hostel Association provides accommodation, living expenses, inland Transportation and medical assistance.

Each participant shall cover the cost of international transport to Doha and back.

Expected temperature during the dates of the forum is between 20 – 25 degrees Celsius

 Qatar International Youth ForumThe Proposed Program17th – 22nd November 2010 
DateMorning HoursEvening Hours
Wednesday, 17th  November

Delegation Arrivial in Doha

Thurday, 18th   November10:00

Ice Breaking session. Members to discuss the program

Diaogue session

19:00

Opening Ceremony

Friday, 18th November10:00

Visit to Museum of Islamic Art

16:00

Dialogue session

18:30

Visit to the Pearl (man made island)

Saturday, 20th November10:00

Visit to ASPIRE (Academy of Sport Excellence in Performance)

17:00

Visit to Girls Creavity Centre

19:00

Visit to Souq Waqef (Traditional Market)

Sunday, 21st November10:00

Dialogue session

19:00

Closing Ceremony

Monday, 22nd November

Delegations Depature

 

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Last Updated ( Sunday, 15 August 2010 )
 
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME-KOREA
Written by Lionel Louis   
Wednesday, 05 May 2010

HOSTELLING for PEACE and INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING

Korea Youth Hostels Association are inviting 7 participants from Malaysia aged 18 years to below 30 years through Hostelling International-Malaysia to join in their programme 2010 WORLD YOUTH RALLY theme "HOSTELLING for PEACE and INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING" on August 9th till 14, 2010 in South Korea.

All meals, lodging, domestic transportation during the stay for the 2010 WORLD YOUTH RALLY will be provided by the YHA Korea 

HI-Malaysia members will have to pay RM 100.00 registration fee and non members will have to pay RM 170.00 to join the programme, which includes:

1 Senior (2 Years) Membership Card

1 Hostelling International Guide Book

1 Complementary Enviromental Day theme Round Collar T-shirt

Please take note that if you get a sponsor for the flight ticket for these programme. HI-Malaysia will issue them a tax refund receipt.

BANK in DETAILS

BANK: HSBC

ACCOUNT NO: 101-547867-101

NAME in ACC: MYHA TEAM S/B

 

2010 World Youth Rally

Youth Hostelling for Peace and International Understanding  

INVITATION

9 – 14 August 2010

 INVITATION TO

The 2010 World Youth Rally August 9-14 in Korea  

Participation is on the bases of first come, first service. Be sure to register by the deadline, Saturday, July 31, 2010  

1. Dates: 9 – 14 August 2010 

2. Host: Korea Youth Hostels Association 

3. Accommodation:

Olympic Parktel Youth Hostel in Seoul

88 Bang-I dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Korea

Tel : 02-410-2114Fax : 02-410-2101Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Web : www.parktel.com

Seorak Mt. Youth Hostel in Gangwon      

Seorak-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwon , Korea

Tel : 033-636-7116Fax : 033-636-7107Web : www.serakyhostel.com

Transportation for Incheon Int'l Airport: The Limousine Bus Number 6006
(You can take bus leave every 15 minutes at the bus stop station. 5A or 11B)
 
Incheon Int'l Airport Seoul Olympic Parktel
 
Term (minutes) The necessary The First The LastStationPrice(Won)
159005 : 3023 : 005A, 11B9,000
 
Seoul Olympic Parktel Incheon Int'l Airport
 
Term (minutes) The necessary The First The LastStationPrice(Won)
159004 : 15 21 : 00The front gate9,000
  Transportation for Gimpo Int'l Airport:  (You can take bus leave every 20~30 minutes at the bus stop. Gate No. 5)
KAL Limousine Gimpo Int'l Airport Lotte Hotel World
 
Term (minutes) The necessary The First The LastPrice(Won)
20~306008 : 0022 : 406,500
 
Lotte Hotel World Gimpo Int'l Airport
 
Term (minutes) The necessary The First The LastPrice(Won)
20~306005 : 4019 : 006,500

*You can take taxi from Lotte Hotel World to Seoul Olympic Parktel

Take subway Line Number 5 from Gimpo Int’l Airport to CheonhoTake subway Line Number 8 from Cheonho to Mongchontoseong
Term (minutes) The necessary The First The LastStationPrice(Won)
68205 : 3400 : 41Gimpo Int'l Airport1,400

 *We will not be providing a pick-up service.  Participants will have to arrive at the Olympic Parktelon their own. 

4. Participants: We wish to invite 5 to 7 participants from each National Association in the World, including 1senior staff from your Association as leader of your delegation. 

5. Visas: All participants must comply with the Visa Regulations of the Korea that are relevant to each participant’s citizenship and nationality. Citizens of some countries will be eligible for “Visa Exempt Entry”. Please refer to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs http://www.mofat.go.kr/english/visa/apply/index.jsp and to your countries’ nearest Korea Embassy or Consulate if you have further Visa-related questions. 

6. Expenses &Fees: All expenses for accommodation, meals and transportation during the Youth Rally will be covered by our Association. 

7. Language: English will be a working language. 

8. Weather: The hot months of summer last from June to early September. Half of the annual rainfall occurs during the monsoon season from late June to early July. Mid-July through mid-August is the hottest period and the most popular time for Koreans to go on vacation. 

9. Insurance: Please make sure that you have adequate travel insurance before leaving your home country. Remember that travel insurance costs just a few dollars, but it could save thousands if things go wrong. 

10. Local Currency:  Name: Won, Code: KRW, Symbol: (1USD = 1,121won as of 7 April 2010)

11. Electrical Plugs: 220V 60Hz

12. Languages Spoken Official: Hangeul (한글), Korea’s official language  

*KoreaTravelPhone1330
Wherever you are, Korea Travel Phone will help with all your travel needs. Simply dial 1330 from either your cell phone or public telephone to have all your travel questions answered. 1330 is a travel information phone service provided exclusively for foreign tourists traveling throughout Korea. A friendly multilingual operator (English, Japanese, and Chinese) is available to assist with any information you need 24 hours a day. Also linked to the Emergency Phone 199, it provides foreign tourists with an emergency language translation service. If you get in trouble in Korea, simply dial 1330 so that you can get the help you need as soon as possible without time-consuming language barriers.
 

13. Time Zones: Seoul, Tokyo (GMT+9) / No daylight savings time 

14. Country Dialing Code: From out of Country: +82(Country Code)-2(Area Code)-

                                                                                       725-3031                                                                                                                                 From within Korea:   02(Area Code)-725-3031  

15. ProgramOpening Ceremony
- This is a formal ceremony to announce the opening of the event. It has the special meaning of opening the youths rally.

Cultural Performances by Country / Ice Breaking (Making Friends with Group Members)
- Understanding each country’s culture through their prepared performances
- In groups, introductions and various games will be used to from bonds among the hostellers.

Hostelling
- A part of the Youth Hostel Movement, hostelling is a program that tours the surrounding area to experience the importance of the natural environment.

 “My Earth, I Love You!”
- This time is to learn about the foundation of the purpose of the Youth Hostel Movement is to awaken the world to the seriousness of environmental contamination as well as methods to protect the environment.
- There is a fun lecture given by an expert that researches the topic, as well as experience, discussion and presentation.

 Green Growth Education / Making Environmentally Friendly Goods
- Precise understanding through Green Growth Education
- A time to make souvenirs that are useful in everyday life out of environmentally friendly materials that have no negative effects on the environment.
(Natural Soap, Environmentally Friendly Batteries, Naturally Dyes Handkerchiefs, etc.) 

 Creative Group Presentations
- With the theme of, ‘A clean Earth towards peace,’ groups will create a short advertisement, skit, or song. After discussion within the group, each group will present their finished piece.

Enjoying UCC
- The friends assisting the management of the event, our “Helper” friends, have produces some UCC (Universal Copyright Convetion), which we will view.

 Brainstorming “Green Growth”
- Connecting with the contents of “My Earth, I Love You,” groups are allowed to discuss possible solutions to environmental problems as well as have discussions in groups about, “Green Growth” and possible suggestions for society.

 Traditional Korean Culture Experience
- Experiencing how to make traditional Korean pottery

 Campaign to Save the Environment and Recreation
- Program to inform the common citizen information learned through education and discussion
- Tour of the famous Korean tour destination, Cheong Gye Cheon, as well as visiting and experiencing the “Green Growth” of Seoul.
- Enjoying the famously beautiful Korean mountain, Mt. Sorak, and the East Sea

 Visit an Environmentally Friendly Business
- Field trip to the Yang Ti Mok Jang (Sheep Ranch) in Dae Gwan Ryung maintained by the Samyang Corporation to experience wind generated energy

 Candlelight Ceremony
- A ceremony distinct to Hostellers, the Candlelight Ceremony is a time provided for all participants to join together and pledge world peace. Closing Ceremony
- This is a time to declare the closing of the event, sign an environmental oath and present it

 16. Program Schedule

 Monday, August 9, 2010   

1400 Arrival and Registration   

1500 Orientation1600 Opening ceremony

1700 Introductions / Ice Breakers (Promote Friendship among Team Members)

1800 Dinner1900 Performances and Group Presentations

2100 Team Meetings / Sleep 

Tuesday, August 10, 2010   

0700 Reveille and Exercise0800 Breakfast

0900 Lecture I1000 Hostelling (Mini-games)

1200 Lunch1300 Movie: The Day After Tomorrow

1500 Team Debates1600 Brainstorm: Green Energy

1800 Dinner

1900 Performances and Country Presentations

2100 UCC Appreciation2200 Team Meetings / Sleep 

Wednesday, August 11, 2010   

0700           Reveille and Exercise

0800 Breakfast0900 Lecture II

10:00            Green Growth Training

1200 Lunch1300 Seoul – Cheonggye Stream: Experience Green Growth (EGG) Hall

1800 Dinner

1900 Team Presentations

2200 Team Meetings / Sleep 

Thursday, August 12, 2010  

0700 Reveille and Exercise0800 Breakfast

0900 Travel to Seoraksan in Gangwon Province

1200 Lunch

1300 Conservation Campaign and Sports Festival

1800 Dinner1900 Team Presentations

2200 Team Meetings / Sleep 

Friday, August 13, 2010   

0700 Reveille and Exercise0800 Breakfast

0900 Daekwanryung Sheep Farm Visit

1200 Field Trip: Wind Power Plant / New Energy Museum

1300 Travel to Seoul

1800 Dinner

1900 Closing Ceremony

2100 Candlelight Ceremony

2200 Team Meetings / Sleep 

Saturday, August 14, 2010  

0700             Reveille and Exercise

0800             Breakfast

0900             Environmental Manifesto

1000             Official Closing

7. Language: English will be a working language. 

8. Weather: The hot months of summer last from June to early September. Half of the annual rainfall occurs during the monsoon season from late June to early July. Mid-July through mid-August is the hottest period and the most popular time for Koreans to go on vacation. 

9. Insurance: Please make sure that you have adequate travel insurance before leaving your home country. Remember that travel insurance costs just a few dollars, but it could save thousands if things go wrong. 

10. Local Currency:  Name: Won, Code: KRW, Symbol: (1USD = 1,121won as of 7 April 2010)

11. Electrical Plugs: 220V 60Hz

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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 07 July 2010 )
 
MOTION FROM THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Written by Lionel Louis   
Monday, 03 May 2010
MOTION FROM THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEThe Executive Committee would like to move a motion to be passed at the Extraordinary General Meeting to be held on Sunday 9 May 2010 as follows:The EXCO at its meeting on Friday, 30 April 2010 agreed to sell both properties in Melaka in the event that the loan from the federal government is not approved by Aug 2010.

The main purpose is to settle the outstanding debts with Hostelling International as the debts has been outstanding for many years.  HI has also withdrawn all the Malaysian Hostels in the hihostels.com effective 9 March 2010 and loss of

voting rights at the International Conferences.  Whatever balance will be placed in fixed deposits for hostel development.

rights at the HI International Conferences.

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HI-MALAYSIA E.G.M.
Written by Lionel Louis   
Monday, 26 April 2010
 26 April 2010

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATION WILL BE HELD AT WIRA HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR JALAN THAMBOOSAMY OFF JALAN PUTRA KUALA LUMPUR ON SUNDAY 9 MAY 2010 AT 10.30 AM AGENDA   

1.         TO RECEIVE THE AUDITED STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DEC 2009

2.         TO APPOINT AUDITORS OF THE ASSOCIATION 

3.         TO RECEIVE THE REPORT ON "PERSATUAN ASRAMA BELIA MALAYSIA (MALAYSIAN YOUTH

             HOSTELS ASSOCIATION)"

4.          DISCUSS  ANY OTHER MATTERS    

BY ORDER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

MOTION FROM THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 

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Last Updated ( Monday, 03 May 2010 )
 
NOTICE OF MOTION
Written by Lionel Louis   
Monday, 12 April 2010

NOTICE of MOTION from MS.BESSIE CHEAH, VICE PRESIDENT of HI-MALAYSIA 

I would like to move a motion to be passed at the AGM to amend the
Constitution that the post of Deputy President to be removed/deleted
from the Constitution.  The reason being as follows:
a.    HI-Malaysia is a small Association
b.    There is no strong reason to have a Deputy President and the 2
Vice Presidents can act on behalf the President during his absence.

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HI-MALAYSIA 39th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Written by Lionel Louis   
Wednesday, 31 March 2010

 

 

31 MARCH 2010

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE 39th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATION WILL BE HELD AT WIRA HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR JALAN THAMBOOSAMY OFF JALAN PUTRA KUALA LUMPUR ON SUNDAY 25 APRIL 2010 AT 10.00 AM

AGENDA

1.                  TO RECEIVE MINUTES OF THE 38th   AGM HELD ON 18 JULY

             2009 AND TO DISCUSS MATTERS ARISING

2.                  TO RECEIVE THE ASSOCIATION REPORT 2009/10 AND

             AUDITED STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED

             31 DEC 2009

3.                  TO ELECT MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE  AS

             REQUIRED UNDER ARTICLE VIII OF THE CONSTITUTION AS

             FOLLOWS:

a.                  President

b.                 Deputy President

c.                  Two Vice Presidents

d.                 Three Committee Members

4.                   APPOINT AUDITORS OF THE ASSOCIATION

5.                  TO CONSIDER NOTICES OF MOTION SUBMITTED

6.                  TO TRANSACT ANY OTHER BUSINESS FOR WHICH DUE

             NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN

BY ORDER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Note:

a.                  Only Senior members who have paid their membership fees

             for 5 consecutive years and Life members are entitled to

             vote and to be elected to hold office(Article VII a)

b.                 Senior members who are in arrears of their membership fees,

             Senior and Life members who joined after the date of notice

             of the AGM shall not be entitled to vote or to hold office

             (Article VII j)

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TOUR PACKAGE TO GUANGZHOU, CHINA
Written by Lionel Louis   
Tuesday, 02 March 2010

 

TOUR PACKAGE-KUALA LUMPUR GUANGZHOU, CHINA

07 June 2010 to 12 June 2010

We are pleased to inform to all on our proposed trip to Guangzhou and Hong Kong for 6 days and 5 nights. The cost of this package is RM 1000.00, which includes:

a) Accommodation 5 nights in China YHA Hostel
b) Visa China- double entry
c) Hostelling International Malaysia membership card for 1 year (this card is applicable to all Youth Hostels /Hostelling International (YHA/HI) hostels world wide.
d) Tour guide and interpreter
e) Transport Intercity NOT including MRT interstation in Guangzhou and
Hong Kong
f) Tranfer from Guangzhou YHA to Baiyun Airport
g) 1 Free Dinner

PLEASE BE INFORMED THAT AIR TICKET FROM KUALA LUMPUR TO GUANGZHOU IS NOT INCLUDED

Tickets may be purchased individually or in group. Briefing will be made one week before depart to Guangzhou and payment must be made before or at 08 May 2010

TOUR ITTENARY

Day 1
07/06/10 (Monday)
KL-Guangzhou
Check in China YHA Hostel
Free n Easy- Beijing Lu

Day 2
08/06/10 (Tuesday)
Guangzhou Biz Tour with guide (Textile, leather, photography, toys,
electronics etc)

Day 3
09/06/10 (Wenesday)
Guangzhou Biz Tour with guide

Day 4
10/06/10 (Thursday)
Tour to Hong Kong (Victoria Peak/ HK Disneyland/ Ocean Park)
Overnight in Hong Kong YHA- Mt Davies YHA

Day 5
11/06/10 (Friday)
Hong Kong Explore
Back to Guangzhou Hostel

Day 6
12/06/10 (Saturday)
Free n Easy Guangzhou
Depart to Kuala Lumpur

For more information, please contact Hostelling International Malaysia National Office for further information 6 03 22736870/1 

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Special Umrah Package for Members
Written by Administrator   
Thursday, 04 February 2010

Dear members,

 

This is an invitation for a special umrah package to our members for the month of June, July and August 2010 at a sum of RM 2500 only. Seats are limited. For more information, please contact Hj. Othman bin Hj Ahmad at 019 2600336 immediately. Thank you.

 

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Kepada semua ahli persatuan,

 

Tawaran istimewa pakej umrah pada bulan Jun, Julai dan Ogos 2010 pada harga RM 2500 sahaja. Tempat adalah terhad. Sesiapa yang berminat sila hubungi Tuan Hj. Othman Bin Hj. Ahmad di talian 019 2600336 dengan kadar segera. Sekian, harap maklum.

 

 

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Last Updated ( Thursday, 04 February 2010 )
 
Int. Programme
Written by Lionel Louis   
Saturday, 23 January 2010

 

THE 2nd SESSION of YOUTH TREKKERS WANTED

Sponsored by the National Youth Commission, the "2nd Youth Trekkers Wanted" activity is underway until February 28, 2010. The activity is open to all young adults 18 to 30 years old from Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Macao who enjoy traveling and photography, as well as being creative and sharing experiences with others. Eligible participants are encouraged to plan a Taiwan travel itinerary that is at least 10 days long and highlights a particular theme. The 15 best entries (three entries from each country or area) will be selected for an award of US$2,000 each to help fund a dream trip to Taiwan. All entrants are also eligible to take advantage of discount airfares to Taiwan on China Airlines. Winners also will have a chance to win an all expenses paid five-day, four-night trip for two to Youth Travel Spots in Taiwan so they can share their travel experiences with all of their young friends.

The NYC is sponsoring the "2nd Youth Trekkers Wanted" activity to encourage more young international backpackers to visit Taiwan, take advantage of in-depth tourism opportunities, and interact with the society, culture and environment of Taiwan. The event aims to encourage the recording and sharing of youth travel experiences from the perspective of youth travelers using the NYC's youth travel service network and visiting NYC youth travel destinations in Taiwan. Related travel service items include the Youth Travel Card with over 700 special travel offers, free use of the NYC Digital Tour Buddy (mobile phone) service, budget-priced accommodations, TR Passes, and the "Tour Buddy" free guide service to ensure a hassle-free visit to Taiwan.

Between February and May last year, 11 participants in the "1st Youth Trekkers Wanted" event carried out their winning travel itineraries, taking back fond memories of their discoveries in Taiwan. Kaori Hiramatsu, a young Japanese visitor with an interest in international youth cultural exchange, came to Taiwan to experience the daily life of local students. In addition to visiting different schools and interacting with students, she spoke to classes about schools and student life in Japan. Another winner was Chan Lip-ming, a youth teacher from Malaysia with a good knowledge of Taiwan's travel hot spots from four years as a student here. During his trip to Taiwan this time, he used the Youth Travel Card to visit community education organizations around Taiwan and enjoy the special travel offers available to card users. The experience earned a thumbs up from the Malaysian youth, who described his trip to Taiwan as a "bargain and a blast!"

South Korean An Yun-Cheol, a university student and experienced backpacker, took a 25-day bicycle tour around Taiwan on a professional road bike. In addition to circling the island, the energetic visitor cycled across the Central Range, later sharing his travel stories with backpacker friends back home. Luk Ka-Yan from Hong Kong also took a bicycle tour of Taiwan, exploring the local culture with visits to the cities, towns, and out-of-the-way corners of the island on a folding back, using train, bus and boat transportation as well. The Hong Kong native also made many local friends on the way.

Belinda Lin from Singapore and Liu Ting-ting from Macau both arrived from compact geographically small cities to discover the culture and natural beauty of Taiwan. Belinda is a fan of the Taiwan rock group Sodagreen and Ting-ting fell in love with the scenic offshore islands of Taiwan. Both were confident that, anyone who visits Taiwan will take home lasting memories.

Until February 28, 2010, young adults aged 18 to 30 years old from Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Macao are invited to imagine and share their dream trip to Taiwan, with a chance to make that dream come true. For more information please visit the event website at: http://youthtravel.tw/youthtrekker

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