We are now on the delightful island of Penang. This island, contrary to what I say in the following video, was claimed by the British in 1786. Because of that, most locals speak English. The whole English-speaking thing is wonderful for travelers who want to experience something exotic, but don’t want to struggle with a language barrier. The island is part of Malaysia, but the predominant cultures here are Chinese and India.
Teresa Rodriguez is a jet-setter extraordinaire. She discovered that traveling can be the prefect antidote for anything ailing the soul. And, believing so, she created TangoDiva.com—a worldwide online social network and travel magazine for women. Her dream was to connect and empower woman around the globe with the wisdom she gleaned from her solo sojourns. She authored FLY SOLO: The 50 Best Places on Earth for a Girl to Travel Alone (Penguin 2007) which is published in all English-speaking countries, including Romania, Korea, and China. A few of her TV appearances include LIVE with Regis and Kelly, NBC-NY, FOX, CBS, and ABC Sydney. Her advice has been written up in over a thousand media outlets including New York Times, Wall Street Journal, ELLE, Marie Claire, Allure, SELF, Real Simple, and The Chicago Tribune. She is the travel expert on KTRB 860 AM, ABC New 10 in California and The Huffington Post.
The first night we jumped (splashed) right into the thick of the activites by joining the festive throngs for the rollicking Royal Street Stroll. It is described as a “unique NOWFE event that brings together New Orleans’ greatest gifts: rare antiques, fine art, live jazz and stunning historic architecture with the world’s outstanding wines. Shop…
Sleek and shiny, the iPad is one of those items you may spend months debating over. Pouring over pictures of it, reading the details listed, and now, gushing at the fun accessories. When you finally give in (especially if you’re a frequent traveler you have the whole it-would-be-so-convenient-for-all-the-traveling-I-do excuse) here are some of our favorite…
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It’s official. I can charm the pants off any old Spanish man. Do I want to see an old Spanish man with his pants off? NO. Leaving Burgos today I randomly struck up a conversation with a smiling man while waiting for the light to change. When he found out where I was from, he…
I’m a big fan of the symbology of dates and occurrences. One year ago to the date, I left Madrid to begin my journey back to San Francisco. Today, I’m leaving Madrid again to start a new journey… my 5 week hike through Northern Spain along the Camino Francés route of the Camino de Santiago. Originally I…
Czech Out These Spas: Part V: Velichovky Spa’s Wellness Week for Women Note: This is the final article in a week-long look at Czech Spas. For the really “tired and poor huddled masses,” there is a fantastic sounding Velichovky Spa’s Wellness Week for Women Program offered to those who believe that “to invest in their…
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Dear Teresa,
I just read your mail today, the delay was due to my mom, she was admitted to hospital yesterday for minor operation. But she is ok right now. Too sad I can’t make it to meet you at rasa sayang. Really hope to meet you somewhere…Anyway, hope you enjoy the trip at the island of pearl. Please try laksa, rojak and cendoi, those are my favourite. I do think that they are much more tasty than the “durian fruit”… :)