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How Mega Water Sports Made Me Love Jet Skis

March 9, 2016 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

I’ve never been a big fan of jet skis, but thanks to Mega Water Sports, I now have three jet ski tours under my belt and a new found love for the water sport. Jet skis often get a bad rap from beachgoers (including me), because there’s nothing more annoying than having one’s quiet beach […]

My Dirty Hotel Room Epiphany

February 13, 2016 by Vanessa Workman 2 Comments

Last year I passed through Kuala Lumpur quite a number of times and thought it would be a great opportunity to add a few Kuala Lumpur hotel reviews and recommendations to my blog. I was also fortunate to have discovered three nearly perfect, affordable and conveniently located options. All three had great customer service too. […]

10 Reasons to Stay at AoNang Cliff Beach Resort

February 1, 2016 by Vanessa Workman 6 Comments

Krabi province is no stranger to the revolving door of year round visitors, and they arrive in mass by land, sea and air. But for first time visitors (like me), the Krabi expanse may not be as simple to negotiate for some as for others. Having, at the very least, an accommodation to initially head […]

KL’s Hop-On Hop-Off Rockstar City Tour

December 30, 2015 by Vanessa Workman 4 Comments

The KL Hop On Hop Off bus is a must for new visitors to Kuala Lumpur. I’m embarrassed to confess that I have had little actual ‘sightseeing’ experiences in Kuala Lumpur, beyond seeing the obvious can’t-miss-them Petronas Twin Towers and a few other skyline icons. But on a recent trip to the capital city and […]

Unique Things to Do in Langkawi for Under 50-Ringgit

December 20, 2015 by Vanessa Workman 8 Comments

Langkawi can be as expensive as any other vacation hot spot, but if you’re counting ringgits and still want to have some Langkawi sightseeing fun, not a problem! When it comes to things to do in Langkawi, the island has plenty of interesting and budget-friendly places to visit, beyond the usual free beaches and waterfalls, […]

Rua Rasada Hotel, My Port in the Storm

December 14, 2015 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

The thought of stopping in Trang, Thailand seemed like a great idea at the time. Located smack in the middle of my Bangkok to Langkawi road trip,  it would be the perfect spot to catch my breath. I had envisioned exploring the National Parks and those gorgeous beaches of nearby Hat Yao. Perhaps tossing in […]

The Unique Charm of Asia Hotel Bangkok

November 10, 2015 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Bangkok is one of those absolutely must-visit places that I personally know very little about. It’s big and very busy, but an exotic destination that should be on everyone’s bucket list. You name it and Bangkok probably has it. Until recently, it had been at least five years since I had visited Bangkok, but even […]

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