Who can resist the lure of a historical quaint hotel with pretty casuarina trees? It’s the Lone Pine Hotel along Penang’s Batu Ferringhi coast.
Lone Pine Hotel Penang (Review)
My Malaysia: Time Capsule Retreat in Sungai Lembing, Pahang (Review)
The Time Capsule Retreat is a new concept resort nestled between lush greenery in Sungai Lembing. What makes the retreat unique is the unconventional rooms– concrete pipe cylinder rooms and container rooms.
My Malaysia: A Day of Food at the Old Johor Bahru Town
I was on a solo trip for just a day, and the one thing I wanted to explore was the food scene. So I based myself in the old part of the city, and stuffed myself silly!
5 Days in Bangkok
It has been more than a decade since I last visited Bangkok– and it’s time to take on the heat, the traffic and the hectic craziness. Here’s my 5 days itinerary for Bangkok.
Hua Chang Heritage Hotel Bangkok (Review)
The Hua Chang Heritage Hotel in Bangkok is a classy and stylish sanctuary in the midst of all the bustle of the city outside its walls. I call it my absolutely fantastic city find!
Mynn’s Top 10: A Food Tour in Bangkok
From high-end fine dining, to simple Thai cuisine and its variety of street food, there is something for anyone waiting to indulge in the amazing Thai cuisine. During my visit to Bangkok, I made sure I sampled a huge range of its culinary wonders.
The Damnoen Saduak Floating Market in Bangkok
My trip to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market– where I zoomed along the canal on a long-tailed boat, walked around the busy marketplace, and bought delicious Thai food from boats.
Shanghai Mansion Hotel Bangkok (Review)
The Shanghai Mansion Hotel Bangkok provides a small sanctuary away from the chaos of Chinatown– and with its oriental theme, stepping into it is like being transported back in time to old world Shanghai.
Diving for a Day in the Phi Phi Islands
Diving in the Phi Phi islands with Sea Fun Divers– only for a day, but I saw lots of turtles, and a leopard shark.
Malisa Villa Suites Phuket (Review)
In the midst of lively Kata and its beautiful beach, lies the lovely Malisa Villa Suites Phuket. It’s luxurious, hidden, and its villas come with a private pool!
Tromso, Norway in 2 Days: Polar Nights in the Arctic Circle
Apart from being one of the best places to see the northern lights, Tromso is a beautiful city with so much to offer; scenery, art, history and food– even when its dark all day long, in winter.
Tromso, Norway: My Husky Sledding Experience
Husky sledding has to be one of the most exhilarating rides I’ve ever been on– especially zooming along in minus-degree temperatures, chilly winds and thick snow.
Tromso, Norway: Chasing the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights)
The northern lights. One of the most beautiful natural wonders of the world. I was lucky enough to see it, and here’s my journey… chasing the aurora borealis.
Mynn’s Top 10: Key Hotels Opening in 2016 in Klang Valley and Penang
To keep up with the growing numbers of hotels and resorts in Malaysia– I thought that I’d list down the key ones that will be opening in 2016. Time to plan that staycation!
Mynn’s Top 10 2015 Travel Moments
Here’s a post on my 2015 travel reflections, and my aspirations for the coming year. A countdown of my favourite travel moments of the year 2015.
A Half Day Stopover in Banda Aceh, Indonesia
Banda Aceh suffered major devastation from the 2004 tsunami, but has since been rebuilt. However, remnants of the disaster are still visible– and I spend half a day exploring the city, and learning more about it.
