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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 […]

Year of the Fire Rooster & the Blonde Bombshell

December 30, 2016 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

There is no snooze button on a rooster. And whomever declared they start crowing at the crack of dawn is very much mistaken. How do I know this? Because I live with one. Quite by accident actually. But I live with one none the less. And there are many reasons for what they deem crow-worthy; […]

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 […]

6 Affordable & Bragworthy Langkawi Adventures

August 25, 2016 by Vanessa Workman 2 Comments

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 […]

9 Kuala Lumpur Hotel Picks Of Travel Bloggers

July 16, 2016 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

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 […]

Cook with Shuk: Langkawi’s Culinary Icon

July 8, 2016 by Vanessa Workman 10 Comments

As I slowly discover the cultural side of Malaysian foods, the idea of taking a Malaysian cooking class has come to mind several times. But good things can eventually come to those who procrastinate, and my timing was perfect to snag a last minute spot in an exclusive Cook with Shuk cooking class in Langkawi, […]

Lili Marleen Tall Ship Cruise in Langkawi

May 7, 2016 by Vanessa Workman 2 Comments

Location wise, I often find myself surrounded by water and daily life is usually filled with the sightings of boats of all sizes. From traditional Malaysian fishing boats to mega yachts to distant sailboats on the horizon. But Lili Marleen cruises is in a class all their own. Setting eyes on the Lili Marlene for […]

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