Gaya Island Resort Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia If my short, magical stay in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysian Borneo) taught me anything, it’s that service is of utmost importance, the people are incredibly friendly, they all seem to be amazing singers, and there’s no shortage of things to do! My first couple of days gave me a deal…
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The Secret: How to Make Money Blogging (Without EVER Writing)
How to Make Money Blogging Ever since I moved to Seoul, South Korea, I have had a number of people ask me how to make money blogging. Some of these people were talented writers without URL’s, some were experts in the field of Korean beauty. Most of these people had a variety of things in…
Escapism Has Landed: EscapismTO’s Launch @ Assembly Chef’s Hall
Escapism Toronto Launch Party Well, beaches, I’m back in Toronto after 3 years Seoulcialiting it up in Korea. Over 1,000 days have gone by, but the agency launch parties haven’t changed a bit. Most of the faces look the same and the dress-code of hobo-chic vs. try-hards continues to identify who is on the list…
Play and Stay in KK: Day in Paradise – Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort
My Day in Paradise at Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia is one of the most underrated tropical, romantic, and affordable beach vacation destinations in Asia. When visiting Sabah in February 2018, I was put in contact with the team at Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort. They wanted to partner with The Toronto Seoulcialite, but had been…
Play and Stay in KK: Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort & Spa, Kota Kinabalu
Where to Stay in Sabah: Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort Kota Kinabalu Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort & Spa in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysian Borneo) is the ideal place to stay in Sabah. Just outside of the city, it offers something for couples (read: adults only) and families alike! I could live very happily at Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort…
Making Memories: Dreams of Malaysia
Meeting Malaysia A major bonus of my 3rd year teaching English in South Korea has been the opportunities for international travel. 2017 had some major ups and downs, but my passport has been getting a workout. This past year alone, I’ve managed to see Taipei, Tokyo, Jeju, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur! While each place was…
5FootWay.Inn Project Boat Quay – Singapore’s Stylish Hostel
5FootWay.Inn Project Boat Quay Singapore A terrace with a view overlooking the Singapore river, a magnificent view of Marina Bay Sands, and an endless supply of coffee? 5FootWay.Inn Project Boat Quay in Singapore made some big promises! Located splat in between the Clarke Quay and Raffles Place MRT stations, this luxury hostel is the most…
Seoulcialite Stay: Twin Towers View Room Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur
A Seoulcialite Stay at Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur I booked a flight to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in the middle of the night during a particularly strange bout of insomnia. Not knowing the city, I wanted to be in a central location close to all the amenities. When in a new city, I usually prefer to…
Jet-Setting Japan: Rockin’ Around the Tokyo Robot Restaurant
The Robot Restaurant in Tokyo The Robot Restaurant is widely regarded as one of Tokyo’s most notorious tourist traps. I had heard mixed reviews from friends and colleagues. A friend who recently visited Tokyo said he loved seeing his boyfriend laugh like a giddy child throughout the show. A fellow blogger and her gal pals…
Seoulcialite Staycations: Vantage Value Hotel Worldwide High End Suwon
I’m always amazed by how small Seoul can feel for such a massive city. While Co-Pilot lives on a military base in Korea, his cousin and her boyfriend live live and teach in Suwon! Suwon is technically part of the Seoul subway system. Since they’re leaving to go back to the States soon, we wanted to…
Traveling Taipei: Longshan Temple
Longshan Temple Taipei has been on my list of quick and easy trips from Seoul for a while. Unfortunately, last year’s trip throughout the Korean Thanksgiving celebrations was a bust. I wasn’t 100% ready for Taiwan, it seems. This past long weekend, however, Co-Pilot and I ventured out to Taipei! I had created a list…
I Dream in SkyScanner: Taipei, Taiwan
Taiwan – Heart of Asia In 2013 I hosted the official opening event of the new Tourism Taiwan advertising campaign in Toronto. I wasn’t sure Taipei or Taiwan was the “Heart of Asia”, but I’m ready to see! Now, in 2017 after already trying once to make it to Taipei, I’ll be heading there on…