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Citarasa Danna: A Festive Ramadan Buffet at The Danna Langkawi

March 10, 2025 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Citarasa Danna: A Festive Ramadan Buffet at The Danna Langkawi

It’s time to celebrate Ramadan again with The Danna’s fabulous daily Ramadan buffet at Planter’s. The Danna Langkawi is no stranger to celebratory culinary adventures, and Ramadan usually tops the list of their festive annual spreads. This year, Citarasa Danna features a mix of traditional and Asian flavors, accompanied by an authentic Gamelan music performance. […]

Nyonya Peranakan Cuisine at The Danna’s Straits & Co Cafe

July 31, 2024 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Nyonya Peranakan

The Danna Langkawi has recently launched their new Nyonya Peranakan Cuisine menu at Straits & Co, making it Langkawi’s first Peranakan dining destination. This exciting new culinary experience is launched from a collaboration with Penang-born cookbook author and Peranakan cuisine aficionado, Dayana Wong. Straits & Co’s new Peranakan menu items are created from recipes in […]

My Excellent Tanjung Rhu Resort Staycation

June 11, 2024 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Tanjung Rhu Resort staycation

I used to think that Tanjung Rhu Resort was a bit off the beaten path for the average Langkawi ‘vacationer’ but now I get it. I spent 3 glorious days and 2 nights there and can now honestly say, that for folks who want a real Langkawi Island holiday, the location is perfect, and the […]

Duen Chay Restaurant, Songkhla’s Culinary Masterpiece

February 10, 2023 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Duen Chay Restaurant, Best Restaurant in Songkhla City

It’s not often that I am completely impressed by a restaurant, but Ban Duen Chay is the exception. Duen Chay Restaurant is absolutely amazing. Not only is the historic family home turned restaurant decorated with antiques and family heirlooms, the Thai-fusion food created at Duen Chay is stunningly beautiful. Delicious too! Tucked quietly on a […]

Review: Paya Beach SPA & Dive Resort, Tioman Island

November 30, 2022 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Paya Beach Spa & Dive Resort

Having visited Tioman Island a few times now, my recent stay at Paya Beach Spa and Dive Resort has convinced me that staying in a Tioman Island village community has many perks. Not that I don’t love the exclusive, isolated vibe of a high-end ‘private’ resort, I can definitely appreciate the options of also having […]

Review: The Beauty Expert Academy

July 25, 2022 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Beauty Expert Academy Spa School

Did you know you can take introductory spa classes in Kuala Lumpur for as little as RM1K for a 3-day program? The Beauty Expert Academy presently has 3 spa class packages for those who want to start their own spa business, advance their skills, or simply improve their own self-care beauty regimes. The 3-day programs […]

Bayview Hotel Georgetown, Another Penang Staycation Gem

December 2, 2021 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Bayview Hotel Georgetown, Penang Staycation Gem

I love the Bayview Hotel Georgetown. The Bayview Hotel Georgetown recently saved my Penang staycation and went straight to the top of my list of favorite Penang hotels. Like most regular travelers to Penang, I have a selection of preferred hotels I usually book with. In fact, I have my 3 favorites hotels that many […]

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