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Popular Brands that you can find around the world

Travel makes you modest, confident, a decision maker, happy, and a storyteller, it also changes your behavior and brain but has ever travel left you confused. Yes! We are serious. It did the same to us in Sri Lanka, when we wanted to have our favorite Choco Chip dessert from Kwality Walls (Unilever) after dinner and we couldn’t find it. We came back to our room with a puppy face at APA Villa Illuketia and later after researching on internet and reading analysis by Data Label, we found; that the brand is known in the country as Magic rather than Kwality Walls. Oh really! It was an eye opener for us and there we realized that some brands are present all around the world but with different brand names.

Magical Evening in Sri Lanka - Brands around the world

So, what is a brand name?

If I go by simple dictionary meaning; Brand Name means the words that identify not only the products but also its manufacturers or producers such as Coca Cola, Sony, Kodak etc. But then why the difference of name here.

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Answer we got was

  1. Different countries have different languages, different slangs, different sense of humor and different cultures. The same word may sound like a pride in one country whereas in other it can mean the war or boycott or something else. For example, the Chevrolet Nova might be a good word in English, but for Spanish, the translation of “no va” is “doesn’t go”. So, it isn’t the best option for a new car.
  1. Then is the Language Laws – For example KFC the initials for Kentucky Fried Chicken or the appellation for Finger Licking Food does business all around the world by the name KFC except at Quebec in Canada where they are known as PFK. And the reason for same is that Montreal has super strict Language Laws. If you are a business with English name you need to have a French Equivalent in the country and “Kentucky Fried Chicken” became “Poulet Frit Kentucky”. Hence, PFK was born.

KFC & PFK - Around the world

  1. Already Existing Brand Name and Trademarks – Burger King, the American global hamburger chain operates both nationally and Internationally. But while expanding to Australia they faced a certain issue in their branding. There was already a fast food store named as “Burger King”. So the American Burger King, asked the Australian franchise i.e. Jack Cowin to choose the name form its pre- existing trademarks. He chooses Hungry Jack and to make it more controlling, he added an apostrophe to it. So, the Australian Burger King brand came up as Hungry Jack’s.

Burger King & Hungry Jack - Around the world

  1. International Brand Names –Some brands make no attempts to keep the same name and make changes according to their international audience. For example – Lay’s a famous potato chip brand is known by different names in different countries. It is known as Walkers in UK and Ireland, Smith’s in Australia, chipsy in Brazil, Sabritas in Mexico, Chipsy in Egypt and Elma Chips in Brazil. However, PepsiCo created some unity between all these brands by making their logos appear visually similar.  All these brands logo have a red wavy banner just as that of Lay’s. So, Lays is available all around the world.

Lays - Around the World

  1. Started off as Independent Businesses and later Acquired – In this case, the bigger brands acquire the other reputed brands and keep selling them with the original respective name. For Example – Dove Chocolate Bar available worldwide is not available in UK, India, Ireland and middle east by the same name. Indeed, it is available as Galaxy. The story is both Dove and Galaxy both started off as independent companies. Dove was Chicago-based and Galaxy was a UK firm. Later, the Global confectioner Mars Inc. acquired both these companies and unified their product lines. Although today, the packaging design for both the products is almost identical but still it is sold as Dove in some countries and Galaxy in others.

Dove & Galaxy- Around the World

  1. Previous Connotations – If you are a Diet Coke Lover, you won’t find the same in Europe, Malaysia and Mexico. The reason is that it is available as Coco Cola Light here as the people of these countries associate Light with lesser calories as compared to Diet. But the Branding and Logo is same everywhere making it easier to spot.

These reasons, helped us in understanding why brands are available in different countries by different names. Hopefully they will help you too around the world and next time you can order or buy some of your favorite brands by just looking at their logos or referring to this cool infographic made by Data Label.

Popular Brands Around the World

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Malaysia Travel Guide – where to stay, eat and travel

Malaysia, a beautiful and underrated country; has a wide array of unique travel experiences to offer to its visitors. The country boasts of its pristine beaches, amazing Islands, huge national parks and even dense urban jungles. So, there is tons to explore and fun things to do here for every visitor. To know what to do and where to stay in Malaysia, Truly Asia; log on to  Traveloka Malaysia. They provide a one-stop amazing, rich experienced Malaysia travel guide.

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia Travel guide

Stay:  Malaysia Travel Guide

There are a number of alternatives for accommodation in Malaysia. One can choose from dorms, hostels, budget or luxury hotels, as per their preferences and pocket. In particular, we suggest book Pangkor Laut resort online that makes for an affordable and great stay with all the facilities and amenities.

Pangkor Laut Resort, Malaysia Travel Guide

So, whether one is planning a trip to the immaculate beaches of Penang or the cosmopolitan chaos of Kuala Lumpur, there is a range of accommodation to suit everyone.

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Food: Malaysia Travel Guide

When in Malaysia, expect to pay about 10-20 MYR for a meal at a mid-range restaurant. If you are on a budget then stick to the local cuisines only. This will help you to understand and get immersed in the traditional food culture of the island Malaysia. Here, the western specialties can disturb your budget for food and grocery. But to be on the safe side just ask the locals where their favorite hawker stalls are, and they will guide you to the best street extravaganza.

Apam Balik - Malaysian Pancakes: Malaysia Travel Guide
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Do try out some favorite Malaysian foods like steamed fish curry, oyster omelet, Chinese congee, and the char koaykak. One can also find Chinese, Indian and Malay fare at the island’s numerous hawker centers.

Traveling in Malaysia

One can choose to travel by bus, cabs, trains or ferries. The bus is the cheapest mode and for about an hour it costs in between 5-15 MYR. Even there are long-distance buses and coaches that run within Malaysia. The taxis here are way expensive, and the other good option to explore the country is by trains.

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Best is the different points in Malaysia are well connected with ferries too. Even the luxury cruises run from Singapore. So overall, the country has a good highway network. And out of all transport means, the bus is cheapest.

Shopping: Malaysia Travel Guide

Malaysia Truly Asia will leave your mind boggled with the myriad of shopping varieties in fashion to electronics. Whether one is looking for luxury brands or is into street style, Malaysia can surely please everyone in every sense. There are plenty of famous malls as well as flea markets where one can enjoy and shop at competitive prices.

Petaling Street in kuala Lumpur: Malaysia Travel Guide
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Langkawi is good for the duty-free shopping scenario. Some of the best places for shopping consists of Petaling Street, Central Market, Suria KLCC, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and more.

Tourist activities in Malaysia

There is a lot to do and see in this beautiful country. One can enjoy plenty of adventurous activities such as diving, trekking etc. And here are some of the activities one must try in Malaysia.

  • Visit the famous Petronas Twin Towers that are impressively 1,500 feet tall. And do walk across the bridge connecting the two towers.Petronas Twin Towers: Malaysia Travel Guide
  • Dive at the Perhentian Islands what are immensely popular with snorkelers and divers.
  • Explore the Mount Kinabalu National Park and hike the National Park that is well known for its outstanding universal values. Indeed, the Mount Kota Kinabula is the fourth tallest in Southeast Asia.
  • Visit Sarawak Cultural Village, a living museum that showcases the heritage racial groups in Sarawak comprising of Malays, Chinese, and Indians. %CODE3%
  • Spot wildlife in Malaysia and you are likely to come across Sumatran Rhinos, Orangutans, Malaysian tigers and Monitor Lizards, which are now endangered animals.
  • Enjoy Sipadan Island with its crystal-clear waters filled with barracudas, whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, manta rays and hawksbill turtles.

Sipadan Islands: Malaysia Travel Guide

  • Must visit the Cameron Highlands, covered in lush tea plantations. Learn about the tea production process as you relax with a hot cup of tea.
  • Discover the Islamic City- Kota Bharu and spend the day there checking out museums, royal palaces, and some back-alley markets.

If we have missed anything do let us know. Please share it with your friends and family for a wonderful vacation.

Malaysia Travel Guide