TRAVEL TIPS: UNIQUE HOTELS OF THE WORLD Recently I set out to write an informative article about all the different forms of accommodation around the world, from free to budget to mid-range to luxury. My list quickly swelled. I soon realized a much better approach was to write a series of shorter posts, each devoted …
Elegance. Opulence. Class. These sensations wash over me as I entered 1881 Chong Tian Cultural Hotel in Penang, Malaysia. Chong Tian’s lush lobby is furnished with dark wood antique Chinese chairs inlaid with ivory and adorned with vibrant silk pillows, a large decorative vase displaying an elaborate flower arrangement, an intricately carved and gilded antique Chinese screen, …
When Crystal Yacht Holidays graciously invited me to join their sunset dinner cruise in Langkawi Island, I wasted no time accepting the invitation. I had just enough time to ‘powder my nose’ – no, grab my bathing suit, sarong, camera and tripod- and stroll to the roadside to await my pick-up. No sooner did I …
A VISIT TO CHINA HOUSE- PENANG – MALAYSIA Just before I left Penang to Langkawi Island, I discovered the most fantastic cafe: China House. Actually it’s more than a mere cafe: it’s a large, rambling complex of restored heritage buildings with a gourmet bakery, several restaurants and eating spaces, an art gallery, a reading room, …
I must have died and woken up in heaven! To be specific, into a luxurious seaside suite splashed with vibrant turquoise and gold accents, aromatherapy spa products, my own French press and Illy coffee, and a private enclosed sitting garden all set right smack on a lush strip of powdery white sand lining the tropical …
MANGO TREE PLACE BOUTIQUE HOTEL- A PENANG HOTEL REVIEW On my way to Mango Tree Place, I couldn’t help but recall their charming website with its relaxing music and unique, interesting design. This unusual boutique hotel aims to ‘provide interesting spaces and unique experiences’. It describes Mango Tree as an ‘away home’ (ie. ‘home away …
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Welcome! If it’s your first time here, you might want to subscribe to the free monthly newsletter —–>> refined lobby of the Fullerton Hotel, Singapore MY SECRET TRAVEL HOBBY I have a travel secret: although I’ve been a budget traveler for over 12 years, I secretly love luxury hotels. My secret hobby is visiting 5-star …
Hi! I'm Lash, an American nomadic world traveler who's been traveling solo since 1998. I’m passionate about traveling the world nomadically and then sharing it all with you. I hope to inspire you to travel the world, to entertain you with tales from the road, and to help you reach your travel dreams. Welcome! 
