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 […]
Bad Taxi Experiences from Around the World
Taxi drivers can be a wealth of new town information when it comes to chit chat. And I’ve found that the smaller the town the more interesting the information can be. Almost no topic seems to be off limits when it comes to talkative taxi drivers who love their jobs. I’ve had conversations about everything […]
Acappella Suite Hotel: Top Pick of Shah Alam
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 […]
6 Affordable & Bragworthy Langkawi Adventures
Langkawi adventures? Yes please! Who doesn’t feel a slight twinge of jealousy when seeing friends’ photos of exciting adventures at exotic locations? Rafting in treacherous boulder strewn rapids, skydiving over snow capped mountain ranges, scuba diving with whale sharks; the list goes on and on. Exciting adventures which often encompass the four corners of the […]
Hanoi Graceful Hotel: An Old Quarter Gem
Entering the lobby of the Hanoi Graceful Hotel the din from the surrounding city streets diminishes to library-esque quiet. The hotel’s entrance is nothing short of charming, with the large glass front looking rather elegant against the mahogany-colored wooden pillars. The Hanoi Graceful Hotel sign glimmers in reflective gold accents while the entryway is guarded […]
10 Things To See & Do In Ambon, Indonesia
Ambon, Indonesia appears as one of those too-difficult-to-get-to destinations. But with the Maluku province having 75-plus harbors and over 20 airports connecting the various Maluku islands, rest assured where there’s a will there’s a way. And it’s well worth the effort to get there! Not only is Ambon the capitol of the Maluku province, the […]
9 Kuala Lumpur Hotel Picks Of Travel Bloggers
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 […]