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Apr22025 by Tropical LifeNo Comments
Nirup Island: Southeast Asia’s Next Luxury Wellness Escape

Nirup Island: Southeast Asia’s Next Luxury Wellness Escape

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Discover Nirup Island, Southeast Asia’s Hidden Wellness Gem. Just 30 minutes from Singapore, this hidden paradise offers luxury, serenity and rejuvenation.  Nestled in the serene waters of Riau Islands, just a short voyage from the vibrant cityscape of Singapore and Batam, lies a hidden gem waiting to be discovered: Nirup Island. As more travelers around the globe seek new and exclusive travel destinations for wellness retreat, Nirup Island emerges as the perfect getaway.  A pristine sanctuary of sun-kissed shores, crystal-clear waters, and lush tropical greenery, this private island is poised to become a rising star among premier travel destinations and redefine wellness escapes in Southeast Asia. Whether seeking a tranquil retreat, an intimate vacation, a private celebrat...
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Feb22018 by Tropical LifeNo Comments
Heritage & Street Food at PENANG

Heritage & Street Food at PENANG

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Heritage & Street Food at PENANG This was not my first visit and it was good to return, somehow the slow pace of this place keeps bringing me back. Having crossed the Penang Bridge, one of the longest bridges in the world that connects the airport to the mainland, I chose to stay at one of the hotels in the Batu Ferringhi beach resort area. Here on the North-Western tip of the island hotels and alluring restaurants line the coast and its golden beaches. Covering 285 square kilometres, Penang is considered the food capital of Malaysia and fascinating food can be everywhere, everything from street food hawkers, casual cafes and bars up to high-class restaurants. One of the most famous eating-places in Penang is the Gurney Drive Hawker Centre, which you’ll find beside Gurney Plaza. The...
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