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The Lazy Tourist’s Guide to Legian, Bali

July 31, 2018 by Vanessa Workman 22 Comments

Some travelers arrive at a destination with a jam-packed itinerary in place and others may prefer to wing it once they arrive. I, myself, have been known to arrive with the intent of doing much more than I actually end up doing, because sometimes after getting settled in, and decompressing a bit, I can often […]

Feeling the Love at Lipe Beach Resort

May 31, 2018 by Vanessa Workman 20 Comments

Finding an affordable Koh Lipe accommodation during ‘high season’ can be a challenge, especially if a waterfront location is at the top of one’s preferred amenities list. But taking advantage of the seasonal Langkawi to Koh Lipe direct ferry service means travel to Koh Lipe during their busiest and most popular time of year. Did […]

First Time Visitor’s Guide to Pulau Tuba

April 24, 2018 by Vanessa Workman 28 Comments

Ever hear of Pulau Tuba? Unless you are familiar with the northwest coast of Peninsula Malaysia, you probably have not. Unbeknown to many, Pulau Tuba (Tuba Island) is one of the four populated islands of Langkawi’s 99-island Archipelago. The others being Pulau Dayang Bunting, Pulau Rebak and Pulau Langkawi itself. Located 5-kilometers southwest of the […]

Best of Singapore: 25 Travel Bloggers’ Top Picks

March 21, 2018 by Vanessa Workman 22 Comments

Few people I know visit Singapore for extended periods of time unless they are working or perhaps pet sitting. In fact, when asking about local sights, I often hear, “Oh, I was only there for a few days, I didn’t get to see much.” I myself have said the same and have the Instagram shots […]

5 Reasons To Visit Singapore’s Changi Village

January 16, 2018 by Vanessa Workman 38 Comments

Flying into a new country can sometimes be overwhelming. More so if the arrival city happens to be of the bustling, metropolitan variety. Bright lights and honking horns are not everyone’s cup of tea, especially if readjusting to a new time zone (aka jet lag). But with Singapore being one of the major Southeast Asia […]

First Time Visitor’s Guide To Koh Lanta Island

November 4, 2017 by Vanessa Workman 4 Comments

My first visit to Koh Lanta did not leave a good impression on me. That was about four years ago towards the end of ‘high season’. The menagerie of touts bombarding the new arrivals at Saladan Pier was overwhelming to say the least. All eager to gain a few more bucks before the low season […]

Day Trippin’ on Singapore’s Pulau Ubin

October 2, 2017 by Vanessa Workman 25 Comments

They say Pulau Ubin is like stepping back in time; to the 60s or 70s if you will. I disagree with that description of the Pulau Ubin experience. A living museum may be a more actuate description. But at the same time, Pulau Ubin is an impressive example of successful preservation of both Singapore’s heritage […]

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