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With so many Greek islands to choose from, I can imagine deciding where to go isn’t easy. Kefalonia, though makes a pretty convincing case for itself. It is the largest of the Ionian Islands, with rugged mountains, dramatic cliffs, ridiculously…
☕ 7 min read At the launch of Destination Convention Malaysia, the conversation went far beyond conference rooms and hotel ballrooms. It became a conversation about people, collaboration – and why Malaysia needs to get better at telling its own…
Everything here is observation, not accusation. The longer I travel, the less interested I become in landmarks and the more interested I become in life. Bangkok simply happens to be one of the few places where both are impossible to…
31 July 2026 ☕️ 6 min read There was a moment as I walked through The St. Regis Langkawi when I almost forgot I was in Malaysia. Perhaps it was the elegant Moorish inspired architecture, framed by towering palms, or…
30 July 2026 ☕️ 3 min read Most visitors come to Langkawi for its beaches, waterfalls and sunsets, but once the sun goes down, the island has another story to tell. Hidden within an ancient rainforest near Pantai Kok, Dream…
29 July 2026 ☕️ 7 min read After travelling to more than seventy countries, I’ve learnt that the greatest luxury isn’t always what a hotel gives you. Sometimes, it’s what it subtly takes away. The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa…
☕ 7 min read · 23 July 2026 After travelling to more than seventy countries, I no longer expect hotels to surprise me. Beautiful rooms? Lovely. Infinity pools? Always welcome. A warm greeting on arrival? The hallmark of a great…
21 July 2026 · ☕ 16 min read 96 Hours in Langkawi: Four Hotels. Four Perspectives. One Destination I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been to Langkawi. I know where to find the quiet beaches. I know where…
What is Baliem Valley Festival The Baliem Valley Festival is one of Indonesia’s most remarkable cultural celebrations, held every August near Wamena in the highlands of Papua. Bringing together the Dani, Lani and Yali tribes, the festival is famous for…
Santubong Wetland River Cruise isn’t the sort of wildlife experience that shouts for attention. Just thirty minutes from Kuching, this small locally run boat trip takes visitors through one of Sarawak’s richest mangrove ecosystems in search of endangered Irrawaddy dolphins,…