Selva found me sipping espresso in Casa del Mar restaurant. He introduced himself then burst into an exceedingly loud, cheerful, infectious laugh followed by a huge grin, his eyes shining. Glancing up at Selva and confronted by his startling laugh, I instantly felt energized. I jumped up, took my last few sips of espresso and …
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 …
REVIEW: LANGKAWI CABLE CAR AND SKY BRIDGE I love heights. I just love being way up high, anywhere: on the top floors of skyscrapers looming over cities, climbing fire towers in national parks way up above trees, making forest canopy walks up at the tip top of jungle trees, in airplanes soaring through clouds above …
HUTTON LODGE- A PENANG HOTEL REVIEW I eagerly walked over to Hutton Lodge, promoted as a budget hotel and set in a renovated colonial building in the heart of Georgetown’s cultural center on Jalan Hutton. I’d already walked past the place once, so I knew it was a large pale yellow mansion, set off the …
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 …
REVIEW OF CHEONG FATT TZE MANSION I’d been wanting to visit Penang’s famous Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion for ages. I’d walked past it several times over the years on my visits to Penang, peering over the wall at it’s striking cobalt blue exterior and shady front garden. Somehow I’d always run out of time to …
REVIEW OF PINANG PERANAKAN MANSION A few days ago, I excitedly walked over to Penang’s famous and unique museum, the Pinang Peranakan Mansion. I was warmly greeted by their kind, friendly staff, who handed me an informative brochure. The staff had no idea I was a guest travel blogger coming to review the Mansion. During …
Welcome! If it’s your first time here, you might want to subscribe to my free monthly newsletter. Thanks> REVIEW: KUALA LUMPUR BIRD PARK I’d been yearning to visit Kuala Lumpur Bird Park for several years. I love birds: their brilliant colors, cheerful voices, and quirky mannerisms. Every time I pass through KL, (several times per year) I …
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! 
