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1 asialife Cambodia note from the editor Muna Khan I stopped making new year’s resolutions when I stumbled upon this quote by the writer Anais Nin: “I made no resolutions for the New Year. The habit of making plans, of criticising, sanctioning and moulding my life, is too much of a daily event for me.” However, in the spirit of a new beginning in HCM City, at AsiaL- IFE, I have vowed to reduce the number of vices to a respectable number in a bid to take greater care of myself, be a better person. I have been thinking of this for some time and the lead up to this resolution resulted in the birth of this Slow Issue (What, me Modest). It is a reminder of sorts to make good on the promise we make to ourselves to slow down, relax more, spend quality time with the family, nature, less with the bartender. It’s a mistake, as Dr Rafi Kot points out in the lead story, to assume that our lives in Southeast Asia are easier, slower, not as hectic because of the luxuries at our disposal (domestic staff, job perks, lesser accountability). Find out how and why daily stresses can lead to exhaustion or depression and ways to help combat that. And to help you in that direction, we also guide you to destinations that are best suited for slowing down and for the truly stressed “I have no time for a holiday” person, we highlight restaurants in town where you can leave your troubles behind and enjoy a leisurely meal without worrying that the wait staff will spit in your face if you don’t vacate your seats 30 seconds after settling your bill. Where we don’t slow down is in our travel feature on Mumbai, a city that rarely sleeps and is a real jewel in the subcontinent, not to mention the nerve centre of the film industry known as Bollywood. There are two new sections I would like your feedback on: "Dear AsiaLIFE" and "Two of Us". To start "Dear AsiaLIFE" we asked former managing editor Tom DiChristopher to dispatch us a postcard from New York City and tell us how he’s readjusting to life from Vietnam. It was great to hear from him. Expect to hear more tales of re-adjustments from newbies who’ve bid Vietnam adieu. In “Two Of Us” we shine the spotlight on a relationship between two people, fairly straightforward stuff here but prepare to be moved by our first ‘couple’, a teacher and her blind student. If you’d like to recommend relationships of note, or send us a postcard, get in touch. Finally, a special mention of Ny the elephant who we hope will find joy and love in her new home when she retires from the circus. No one deserves freedom and happiness more than her. Except maybe me, for ridding myself of nasty habits and negative thoughts. Guy Gonyea Guy Gonyea is an award-winning photographer based in Vietnam for over six years. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona in the U.S., Guy first travelled to Vietnam in 2002 doing landscape photography and eventually moved to HCM City and set up Guy Gonyea Photography in 2004. Guy has received awards for his commercial work in London, Cannes & Singapore. His client list includes Samsung, Honda, Coca Cola and Vietnammobile. Next time you're across the border, check out the latest issue of AsiaLIFE Cambodia or download it from www.asialifeguide.com. 012011 ISSUE49 Vinz Sebastian With just a stroke of his brush, Vinz Sebastian can transform you from ordinary to extraordinary. Breezing through beauty school, Vinz lectured in an academy before joining The Body Shop as its Senior Make-Up Artist/Trainer. Being involved in countless shoots, spreads, bridal makeovers and runways, he has become one of the most sought after make-up artists. Vinz is also very active in running make up workshops. www.asialifeguide.com Find AsiaLIFE articles on 4 asialife HCMC
Including: . 1 night stay at Evason Ana Mandara Daily Breakfast Buffet . . Refreshing welcome drink & fruit basket Round trip shuttle Bus Airport transfers Free internet facilities FESTIVE PACKAGE US$ 196++/ night for Garden View Room US$ 249++/ night for Superior Seaview Room US$ 300++/ night for Deluxe Seaview Room US$ 353++/ night for Deluxe Beachfront Room US$ 377++/ night for Ana Mandara Suite (It is subject of 5% service charge and 10% tax) . . Terms & Conditions: Stay validity from 16 Jan 2011 to 28 Feb 2011 Based on twin share and minimum 2 nights Applicable for Vietnamese nationals, Expatriates & Asian residents only Surcharge US$ 50++ per night on 03-08 Feb 2011 Tel: +84 58 3 524 705 - Fax: +84 58 3 524 704 Email: reservations-nhatrang@sixsenses.com
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