What and Where to Eat in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur (KL) is a bustling city with a wide range of eating options. If you are visiting and staying anywhere near KLCC (KL City Center), the Pavilion or the Intermark, here are a few suggestions of where and what to eat in Kuala Lumpur. We cover Malaysian favorites, where to find great coffee, and some other international favorites. Like many Asian cities for both comfort and hygiene reasons, many of the street food vendors have been moved into shopping … Read More

The Eastern and Oriental Hotel, Penang’s Most Historic Hotel

Imagine colonial era Britain at the luxurious Eastern & Oriental Hotel in Penang Malaysia. A review of the Eastern and Oriental Hotel and what to do in 3 days in Penang. At the height of the British Empire, it was said “the sun never sets on the British Empire,” due to the extensive reach of Britain’s empire, leaving at least one part of its territory always in daylight.. Having established colonies and trade routes which spanned the globe, British culture … Read More

Why this Malaysian Char Kuey Teow Recipe is the Best Ever

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This Char Kuey Teow recipe showcases the fabulous Nyonya cooking of Malaysia, drawing on many cultural influences of the region. Quick, tasty and delicious! Fabulous because a Nyonya noodle dish draws on many of the culinary influences on the Malay Peninsula. Think Chinese, Malay, Indian, as well as traces of Portuguese, Dutch, British and Indonesian influences. It’s a simple dish to make. One of the great pleasures of traveling to South East Asia is tasting and enjoying the great street … Read More

15 of the Best Practical Travel Tips for Europe

Save time, money and stress with these helpful European travel tips. Here we share the best practical travel tips for Europe to help you enjoy your vacation. Find tips for traveling within Europe, best time to travel, finding tickets (including hard to get tickets) and some tips to prepare you for the unexpected. Getting Around Europe 1. International Flights vs. Travel Within Europe Book your international flights into two convenient airports for your travels and then travel within Europe by … Read More

A Guide to Thailand Island Hopping

There are over 300 islands off the coast of Thailand, most located either in the Gulf of Thailand or in the Andaman Sea; the latter is on the west coast of both Thailand and Myanmar. Island hopping in Thailand ranges from simple to difficult; some of the islands are more populated with better types of transportation available than others. Phuket, the biggest island in Thailand, has its own airport, for example. The smaller and less populated islands often are only  … Read More

11 of the Best Boutique Hotels in Venice

Beautiful Accommodation in Venice: The Best Unique and Boutique Accommodation in Venice Venice is the most popular tourist destination in Italy. It is busy all year round, and incredibly busy at peak times which include Carnival and summer. Plan ahead if you want to stay overnight in Venice as hotels can be booked months in advance. With large international hotels, as well as beautiful accommodation in boutique hotels, there is something to suit everyone in Venice. Many of the small … Read More

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