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Jerejak Island Resort, Penang’s Staycation Gem

July 22, 2019 by Vanessa Workman 14 Comments

Jerejak Island Resort

Where Penang may have dibs on being the ‘Pearl of the Orient’ there is another nearby island jewel which often goes unnoticed. Located on the eastern coast of Penang Island, Malaysia is the historic island of Pulau Jerejak; a jungle clad, 362 hectares ‘hidden gem.’ Many people are not even aware of this island’s existence […]

Palace of the Golden Horses: One of a Kind Hotel

April 25, 2019 by Vanessa Workman 18 Comments

Palace of the Golden Horses

The front entrance of Selangor’s Palace of the Golden Horses hotel is unexpected to say the least. New arrivals are greeted by the hotel’s golden namesake statue/art instillation of gilded stallions racing full speed ahead across the property. Pulling behind them the golden cart of a young girl. The girl appears anxious to get to […]

Touch of Luxury at Centara Hotel Hat Yai

October 10, 2018 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

A Touch of Luxury at Centara Hotel Hat Yai

Hat Yai, Thailand, with all its hustle and bustle, may not be everyone’s idea of a relaxing vacation spot. And for many it’s simply a transit city. However, Hat Yai has much more to offer than meets the eye, which a growing number of travelers are finding out. And like any popular city, the accommodation […]

Feeling the Love at Lipe Beach Resort

May 31, 2018 by Vanessa Workman 22 Comments

Finding an affordable Koh Lipe accommodation during ‘high season’ can be a challenge, especially if a waterfront location is at the top of one’s preferred amenities list. But taking advantage of the seasonal Langkawi to Koh Lipe direct ferry service means travel to Koh Lipe during their busiest and most popular time of year. Did […]

Five Great Places to Stay in Kota Kinabalu

July 26, 2017 by Vanessa Workman 2 Comments

As diverse as Kota Kinabalu is when it comes to sightseeing and things to do, it’s even more so when it comes to accommodations. I nearly pulled an eeny, meeny, miny, moe in making my initial ‘where to stay’ decision. But I must have good hotel karma because I picked from hundreds and thankfully they […]

5 Foot Way Inn Changed My Opinion Of Hostels

July 3, 2017 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Hostels are not for everyone and I’m pretty sure I fall into that ‘everyone’ category. Or at least I was sure. I had written hostels off years ago after a brief uninspiring experience. But you can indeed teach an old dog new tricks and sway their opinions as well. My recent stay with 5footway.inn showed […]

Leave Boring Behind with Hotel Jen Penang

February 13, 2017 by Vanessa Workman 2 Comments

When a hotel offers themselves, not only as a top-notch accommodation, but as enthusiastic tour guides as well? That’s a hotel that thinks outside the guest services box. Hotel Jen Penang has raised the bar when it comes to making guests feel at home by also recommending plenty of local sights, activities and food to […]

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