GREAT NEWS: One of my favorite televison and travel writers, Doug McConnell, has just launched his new Website, the traveler’s guide to The Great American West. The site is loaded to the gills with superb ideas for anyone planning a trip out west — from the best in flora to fauna, where to find…
It’s 5 pm and the Moet Chandon starts to flow freely. Yes, it is part of the complementary services offered by the Shangri La Hotel’s Rasa Wing in Penang. And with free flowing champagne, it is going to be very hard for me to leave. Luckily, I get to stay here for the next few…
First my man and now my mom! And I thought Germany was supposed to be so efficient. My poor mother just emailed me from an art conference in Lodz, Poland, frantically wanting my State-side help locating her luggage. Where was her bag? It was at her house! Lufthansa deftly delivered her suitcase straight to her…
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…
Last night, we were treated to an extraordinary celebration in the city of Putrajaya. It was the annual “Colours of Malaysia” spectaclur, where the Malays celebate their rich heritage and cluture. To make a long story shot, here is the basic history of Malasia. – First an Indian prince showed up a few hundred years…
I’m here in Malaysia as a guest of the Malaysia tourist board. They invited 5 journalist from the USA, and 700 others from around the world to experience their “Colours of Malaysia” Celebration. We arrived on Thursday afternoon, and after a quick shower, we headed out to explore Kuala Lumpur (K.L.). Our first stop was…
Yes Divas, I have made it to Malaysia! But before we touched down in the Country of a Million Smiles, we had a quick stop in Taiwan. On my Malaysia Airlines flight from LAX, I sat next to two fabulous people, one of them being Kai. She is a graduate from Washington and is returning…