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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 […]

3 Unique Places to Stay in the Jungles of Sabah

September 29, 2019 by Vanessa Workman 14 Comments

Best Jungle Resorts in Sabah, Malaysia

Have ‘Stay at jungle resorts in Sabah’ on your bucket list? In addition to the diverse history, fascinating culture and delicious local cuisine, there is one particular reason travelers should visit Sabah, Malaysia, and that is the wildlife. Jaw-dropping wildlife, that many may never have the opportunity to see outside of coffee table books, television […]

Top 3 Penang Hotels For Budget Minded Travelers

May 25, 2018 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

My Dirty Hotel Room Epiphany

February 13, 2016 by Vanessa Workman 2 Comments

Last year I passed through Kuala Lumpur quite a number of times and thought it would be a great opportunity to add a few Kuala Lumpur hotel reviews and recommendations to my blog. I was also fortunate to have discovered three nearly perfect, affordable and conveniently located options. All three had great customer service too. […]

Langkawi’s Geopark Hotel

February 28, 2014 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Unless you’ve really explored  Oriental Village you could easily miss this little gem called Geopark Hotel. Tucked at the base of Machinchang (or Mat Cincang to his friends) , the hotel’s Mediterranean style architecture blends in quite well with the surrounding buildings in the village and the general theme creates a casual ‘pension’ type feel […]

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