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Jerejak Island Resort, Penang’s Staycation Gem

July 22, 2019 by Vanessa Workman 16 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 […]

Discovering Penang’s Traditional Trades

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 […]

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 […]

Top 3 Penang Hotels For Budget Minded Travelers

May 25, 2016 by Vanessa Workman 2 Comments

For anyone heading to Penang, Malaysia, the accommodations available are plentiful. But for budget travelers or digital nomads, finding inexpensive Penang hotels with lots of perks and at affordable prices, may be hit or miss. My recent discovery of the GoodHope Hotel has now given me three excellent options for places to stay, ensuring that […]

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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