This is what happens when you assume the world is your oyster

I almost went to Japan tomorrow. I don't know if that is even possible but the key word here is "almost". I made the decision today, got a confirmed flight to and fro, ETA Tokyo 7 July and back to KL 9 July.

I called my Japan counterpart to help out with hotel accommodations, which they willingly agreed.

And then I remembered the crucial element: my entry visa. It takes 3 days to get one.

I ended up scrambling for the phone to get the office ot cancel the flight booking and apologising profusely to the Japanese for giving them a heart attack.

So much for global travel.