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Genting Dream Cruise Ship Sunset Phuket
Review / Malaysia / Singapore / Thailand

Genting Dream cruise review and survival tips by an indie traveller

December 24, 2017July 5, 2024

Can an indie traveller survive a cruise holiday with more than 3,000 other people and a rigid schedule? Here’s a review of my 6D5N Genting Dream Cruise from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Phuket.

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Malaysia / Street Art

Where to find street art in Penang outside George Town Core

March 7, 2016July 5, 2024

A detailed guide to help you uncover Penang’s secret street art spots outside of the main George Town heritage area as far as Balik Pulau and Butterworth.

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TOT Round Up 2014
Round Up / How I Travel

2014 Round Up – My Trips

December 17, 2014July 5, 2024

A look back at the past year and where I’ve been to. 52 days of overseas travel with a full time day job and just 18 days of leave? Here’s how I managed to maximize travel in 2014

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Malaysia

A non-stop weekend of eating in Penang: foodie paradise

April 7, 2014July 5, 2024

All the food we ate in Penang, from traditional favourites like Char Koay Teow to fancy high tea at the Eastern and Oriental hotel.

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Where to find street art in Penang George Town
Malaysia / Street Art

Where to find street art in Penang George Town

March 14, 2014July 5, 2024

A detailed guide to street art in Penang focused on artworks found in the central George Town district.

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Penang Mango Tree Place Courtyard Swing
Malaysia

Penang Weekend: Staying at Mango Tree Place

March 10, 2014July 5, 2024

A review of my short stay at Mango Tree Place, a lovely little guesthouse on the edge of Penang’s George Town.

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Penang Street Art - I Heart PG
Malaysia

The Penang weekend trip recap of hawker food and street art

February 26, 2014July 5, 2024

A brief recap on my little Penang weekend trip, from food highlights to thoughts on multiculturalism, hunting for street art to preserving history.

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Lisbon 2014

Jaclynn Seah is The Occasional Traveller, a Singaporean indie traveller, travel writer and tourist guide who knows what it's like to juggle work and wonderlust. With a full-time job and limited annual leave, she hopes to inspire other busy folk like herself to travel more. [Click here to learn more]

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