Three Malaysian Hotel Chains Recognized in Traveloka Hotel Awards 2018
Malaysian hotel chains Berjaya Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Sentral and Hotel 99 were awarded “Best International Partner in Malaysia” at the Traveloka Hotel Awards 2018 held recently in Jakarta, Indonesia. Organized for the second year, the Traveloka Hotel Awards were created to give appreciation to Traveloka hotel partners. The awards were conducted at ICE BSD City, where Traveloka announced 239 winners from its hotel partners across Indonesia and Southeast Asia. The event was also enlivened by the presence of Indonesian diva, Krisdayanti. “Through this event, we want to give appreciation to hotel partners in Indonesia and Southeast Asia for the great performance that has been done throughout 2017. Moreover, in…
Dash Resort Langkawi: A sweet escape to a fanciful wonderland
Since its publication, Lewis Carroll’s children’s classic, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”, has enchanted the world with its flights of fancy. And now, it’s inspired the design of a resort in sunny Langkawi. Tucked at the southernmost stretch of Pantai Tengah, the luxurious 4-star Dash Resort Langkawi is brimming with delightfully amusing decor, from a gigantic 9-meter-tall statue of a rabbit – the boutique hotel chain’s mascot – to Renaissance-style portraits of your favorite pop culture icons to oversized, over-the-top furniture. Charming decorative touches and irresistible Instagram-worthy spots are hidden all around the resort, so you’ll definitely want to explore every corner – follow us down the rabbit hole as we…
How To Pack For A Jungle Adventure
The great thing about travel bucket lists is that everyone’s is unique. While some people may daydream of skiing their way through the Alps, others long to catch a glimpse of the enthralling Northern Lights. Last year, I managed to tick a destination off my list when I had the opportunity to stay in a remote part of the rainforest in Borneo. Aware of the fact that we’d be roughing it out, I did my research to ensure I packed all of the essentials for my jungle adventure. However, in hindsight, I should have brought along a few more things. This quick and handy guide will help anybody else embarking…
10 types of diners you’ll find at Michelin-listed restaurants
Do you live to eat? (I know I do! 🙋) If you fall into this category, then trying different foods and new places to eat are more often than not two of your favorite pastimes. You’re probably even willing to travel long distances for good food. Any foodie worth their salt has dined at a Michelin-listed restaurant at least once (and if you haven’t, have you checked out the world’s 50 Cheapest Michelin Meals yet?), and I don’t just mean Michelin-starred, but even those listed in the Michelin Guide under Bib Gourmand and The Plate categories. If you do find yourself at one, be sure to keep your eyes peeled…
Plan a Halloween Party and We’ll Tell You Which Malaysian Ghoul Is Your Spirit Animal
Okay, I know we don’t really celebrate Halloween on a large scale in Malaysia, but in the interests of introducing a bit of much-needed “spoopy” into your life, here’s a quiz. All you need to do is plan the perfect Halloween party and we’ll reveal which Malaysian ghostie you’re most like. Cun? Time to get spooked!
5 Airports That Are Great For Long Layovers
One wouldn’t normally look forward to being in an airport. Truth be told, the only reason why many of us are excited about being in one is because we’re about to embark on an adventure and go somewhere new. So it can be frustrating to arrive at your check-in counter only to discover your flight’s been delayed. Of course, worse than that is arriving at your destination airport after a long flight, and then finding out that your luggage wasn’t on it. The icing on the cake is potentially facing a six-, 12- or even 24-hour wait for it to arrive on the next flight. Sometimes, we have to accept that…
7 things all budding gourmands need to know about the Michelin Guide
Like it or hate it, the Michelin Guide is considered the Oscars of the culinary world and is often the go-to guide for ardent food lovers. However, the people behind the Michelin Guide are notorious for being vague and secretive about the process of putting together the annual restaurant guide. With the release of Traveloka’s “50 Cheapest Michelin Meals”, we realized that there are a lot of misconceptions and myths surrounding the Michelin Guide – so in this explainer, we attempt to clear some of them up for you… Let’s dive in! How did the Michelin Guide come to be? Also known as the “Red Book” thanks to the distinctive…
