Hannah Summers

Travel Journalist / Editor and Lifestyle Copy Writer at Freelance

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5 alternative experiences to have in Penang

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Hannah Summers

With its sizzling street food stalls, glorious beaches and dense jungle, Penang should be on every Malaysian holiday itinerary. Located in the north west of the country, the state is split between the mainland and Penang Island. It's perhaps most famous for its food — during your time here, you can feast on flaky roti canai and dhal in the early morning sunshine, or opt for Chinese noodles and sweet tea at a bustling open-air cafe.
Teacher and barrister who ran abusive home cannot be identified, high court rules

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Hannah Summers

A primary school teacher smashed their adoptive children’s heads together, forced them to swallow soap and called one of them a “black bastard”. Their partner – a barrister who also sat as a deputy district judge in the family courts – repeatedly failed to protect the children from their campaign of abuse.
How to spend a weekend in Hastings, East Sussex

1 month ago | nationalgeographic.com | Hannah Summers

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Mention Hastings and people still refer to the battle of 1066, which is a shame given the town has changed so much — since the 11th century, certainly, but over the past decade, too. Like many British seaside resorts, Hastings and its neighbour, St Leonards-on-Sea, had their heyday in the Victorian era before falling into a period of decline. Their revivals in recent years have been huge and heartening.
10 of the best cities to visit in the US

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Hannah Summers
Thailand's best infinity pool views

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Hannah Summers
8 ways to find calm in Thailand's larger-than-life capital city

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Hannah Summers |Mark Taylor

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Bangkok may have a reputation as one of the world’s biggest concrete jungles, but in between the neon-lit streets, rooftop bars and crowded markets there are some glorious pockets of calm. The city’s network of canals help create breathing space among the tuk-tuk packed neighbourhoods, and there’s a surprising amount of green space in the city’s environs — accessible by boat, bike or on foot. Here are eight of our favourite hideaways.
8 ways to find calm in Thailand's larger-than-life capital city

1 month ago | nationalgeographic.com | Hannah Summers

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Bangkok may have a reputation as one of the world’s biggest concrete jungles, but in between the neon-lit streets, rooftop bars and crowded markets there are some glorious pockets of calm. The city’s network of canals help create breathing space among the tuk-tuk packed neighbourhoods, and there’s a surprising amount of green space in the city’s environs — accessible by boat, bike or on foot. Here are eight of our favourite hideaways.
This beautiful southeast Asian country should be your next tropical adventure

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Hannah Summers

Two decades ago I arrived in Malaysia as a backpacker on a tenner-a-day budget. I stayed on the Perhentian islands in the country’s northeast; the setting was idyllic — soft white sand, turquoise waters. My accommodation, less so — it featured a shower that was just a hose, and a loo that was a hole in some floor tiles, and I shared my bed with a family of over-friendly cockroaches. I vowed to return one day, with more cash and better in-room company.
3 unmissable sailing adventures in Greece

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Hannah Summers

There are certain countries in the world that are even more breathtaking when experienced on water — and Greece is certainly one of them. Perched on the southern edge of the Balkan peninsula, Greece is renowned for its seaside relics of the world’s first civilisations and its many family-run tavernas serving up vibrant, flavourful cuisine.
There's a peaceful side to Bangkok-if you know where to look

2 months ago | nationalgeographic.com | Hannah Summers |Mark Taylor

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Captain Tai is the embodiment of Zen. He hops onto the deck of his royal-blue wooden boat, twiddles a few switches and we glide away from the canal bank in silence. Around us in the neighbourhoods that stem from the western banks of the Chao Phraya River, longtail boat owners race along the water, engines roaring, faces crumpled in scowls. But Captain Tai? Smiling. Welcome to an entirely new version of Bangkok.