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Discovering Penang Traditional Trades in Georgetown

November 24, 2017 by Vanessa Workman 4 Comments

Penang is one of those ‘Where do I begin?’ kind of places. With an absolutely endless selection of possible things-to-do available, it could easily take a month or more to explore all of Penang’s fascinating nooks and crannies. George Town alone is enough to keep the average sightseer hopping, that’s for sure. Especially for history […]

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 […]

The Colorful History of Jerejak Island

October 23, 2016 by Vanessa Workman 2 Comments

Penang, Malaysia has several islands scattered around their main island, but it is Jerejak Island which may have the most colorful history. It wasn’t until recently that I had the opportunity to venture out there to check it out.  I had been invited to join a group of curious Penangites after we had read an […]

Acappella Suite Hotel: Top Pick of Shah Alam

September 16, 2016 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Who doesn’t love the retro feel of a neon-lit palm tree? That particular tropical vacation icon has spanned the globe for generations! But there is nothing retro about the Acappella Suite Hotel or the Acappella Residences, with the exception of good old fashioned great customer service and the promise of a comfortable ‘home away from […]

9 Kuala Lumpur Hotel Picks Of Travel Bloggers

July 16, 2016 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Although there are plenty of Kuala Lumpur hotels to choose from, it can often be a hit or miss situation depending on the recommendation sources. Online travel or booking agencies? Advertorials? Who to trust, right? But you’re in luck! I asked a few travel blogger friends for their favorite KL accommodations, based on their own […]

Hotel Review: Olive Tree Hotel Penang

July 3, 2016 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Olive Tree Hotel Penang

The Olive Tree Hotel is the epitome of a business travel hotel, but it has a unique quality unlike similar hotels. The Olive Tree is a standout because of their superior customer service and surprisingly homey ambiance. Not in a perfunctory way, but with the sincere, honest attention and ambiance that one might expect from […]

Travel Bloggers’ Top Picks For Penang

March 31, 2016 by Vanessa Workman 10 Comments

Penang, Malaysia has heaps of sightseeing options. The selections of things-to-do, places-to-see and amazing foods-to-eat are seemingly endless! Add in their steady stream of local and international events and you have one of Malaysia’s most happening destinations. But for those visitors with limited time, it can be a tough choice in selecting one ‘not to […]

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