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Thursday, May 16, 2013

Lady in Penang

Penang. A Shangri-La, a distant spice island in a mysterious legend. The Far East, full of traders and sailing ships, the meeting place of Easterners and the coveted jewel of Westerners. The final destination on my Malaysia travels.

Clan House in Penang

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Monday, May 13, 2013

Lady in the Cameron Highlands

Driving up into the Cameron Highlands in Malaysia, the roads become increasingly winding. As my ears pop for the millionth time, I look out the window at the lush surroundings dotted with giant greenhouses. Many of them are growing strawberries and other produce that can’t take the heat in the country’s lower altitudes.

Cameron Highlands in Malaysia

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Thursday, May 9, 2013

Lady in Ipoh

The sky is magenta. I scramble out of my seat, nearly toppling the woman next to me, and run to the opposite window to get a photo. And a video. It is one of the most beautiful sunsets I’ve ever seen, and it reminds me why I decided to travel by train in Malaysia.

Sunset in Ipoh

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Thursday, May 9, 2013

Lady Gives Away Carte Noire Coffee

Today I am excited to announce an exciting giveaway on A Lady in London. I have teamed up with Carte Noire to give one lucky reader a year’s supply of coffee!

Carte Noire Coffee

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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Lady in Malacca

Looking out over the Strait of Malacca, I feel I’m peering into history. Like most Westerners, the body of water is something I read about in books as a child but never expected to see in person. But it’s here. Right in front of me. And being in Malacca shows me that the strait’s fame as a historic trading passage still affects its namesake city today.

Lantern at a Temple in Malacca

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Thursday, May 2, 2013

Lady in Kuala Lumpur

“You’ve eaten lunch?” she asks. She’s not actually wondering whether I’ve consumed my afternoon meal. Rather, she is greeting me in the traditional Malaysian manner. And this simple salutation speaks volumes about the culture here. The food culture. The food obsession.

Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur

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Monday, April 29, 2013

Lady at The Goring

One of the hardest things about being an American expat in London is being far away from family. It’s not rare that I wish I could live in England and have my family here at home with me. But sometimes I find a good surrogate, and last week I found just that at The Goring hotel in London.

Martini at The Goring Hotel in London

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Thursday, April 25, 2013

Lady at Ametsa with Arzak Instruction

London’s food scene is buzzing. Seemingly every week a new restaurant opens, many of them greatly anticipated. Ametsa with Arzak Instruction, a little sibling of the famous three-Michelin starred Arzak restaurant in Spain’s San Sebastian, is no exception. It opened last month while I was traveling non-stop, but I made sure to line up a review as soon as I got back.

Monkfish at Ametsa Restaurant in London

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Monday, April 22, 2013

Lady at the Baglioni Hotel

It’s a junior suite. Overlooking Hyde Park. In chi chi Kensington. It’s also my home for the night. The Baglioni Hotel in London is a five-star luxury hotel, and it’s my home for the night. Did I mention that already? I’m pinching myself.

Room Decor at the Baglioni Hotel in London

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Thursday, April 18, 2013

Lady at Afternoon Tea at the Milestone Hotel

The Park Lounge is beautiful. Its dark wood interior and luxuriously cushioned chairs are exactly what I picture when I think of Britain. The books lining the shelves on the walls, the oil paintings hanging over the sofas, and the quiet ambiance all lend themselves to making the room an ideal place for afternoon tea at the Milestone Hotel in London.

Tea Room at the Milestone Hotel in London

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Monday, April 15, 2013

Lady in South Kensington

Spring has arrived in London. Yesterday was the first warm day we’ve had all year, and the whole world was outside enjoying the sunshine. I was no exception, and spent most of my day in South Kensington. I have always loved South Kensington’s restaurants, museums, and architecture, and I had a great time exploring the neighborhood.

Natural History Museum in London

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