SINCE it is still not possible to travel physically due to the current pandemic, why not reignite the passion for travel and begin that "journey of a thousand miles" through the pages of a book.
Yes, you heard it right: let books take you to your dream destinations as we wait for the world to fully recover from the pandemic.
BookXcess invites adventure seekers to board the 'train of imagination' to discover places around the world and travel through reading about fascinating places and cultures in a virtual journey with books.
Book-lovers in Malaysia can embark on a journey through 'armchair travelling' and enjoy exclusive deals on travel-related books only at the BookXcess website, which has been redesigned into a Travel Fair theme.
Kicking off today (Aug 4), the website will be showcasing a host of book titles and themes that focus on topics such as food, culture, architecture, mythical experiences, fantasies, and so much more.
Check out the series of BookXcess 'travel deals' promotions featured on www.matafair.com, a specially created site that will later be 'unveiling' and redirecting visitors to the actual bookxcess.com page.
BookXcess co-founder, Andrew Yap hopes that the Travel Fair thematic experience can encourage Malaysians to enjoy and experience the joy of travel again through books.
"With people spending more time at home, the Travel Fair is meant to engage with people to create some buzz and get them to indulge in their travel fantasies while we wait for the day, to once again be able to cross borders," he says.
He adds that reading has proven to be therapeutic and is a perfect form of escapism, and therefore wants to ensure that books remain accessible to everyone.
"Through the act of reading, we hope readers can satisfy their wanderlust and remain positive until the travel restrictions are revised," he says.
BookXcess has also teamed up with Klook Malaysia, a one-stop platform for Malaysians to book the best attractions, activities, staycations, dining experiences, weekend things-to-do and more, not just in Malaysia but for more than 400 cities around the world - who has come on board as the 'Official Travel Partner' for the seven-day Travel Fair.