Simon Elegant

Jan 5, 2024 | japantimes.co.jp | Farah Fleurima |Simon Elegant |Allan Richarz |Mike Chen

For many people, the joys of winter center on strapping on skis, snowshoes or skates and getting outdoors. Of course, that is no less true in many parts of Asia. But with climates ranging from the famously snowy Japanese island of Hokkaido to the tropical forests of Malaysia, the continent offers a wide variety of wintertime delights for travelers who are seeking something different from a day on the slopes. Fresh-caught mountain trout sashimi, anyone?

Jul 11, 2023 | nzherald.co.nz | Simon Elegant

Storefronts, or shophouses as they are called locally, line a street in the core of George Town, Malaysia. Photo / Lauryn Ishak, The New York Times “Try this way,” says Zainal Abidin, an affable manager at the Prestige in George Town, Malaysia, cocking his head to one side. Zainal is showing me around the hotel, which is named after the 2006 Christopher Nolan film about two rival magicians. I’m supposed to see an illusion in which the corridor entrance transforms into a mirror, but it’s not coming.

Apr 2, 2023 | sandiegouniontribune.com | Simon Elegant

(Lauryn Ishak / The New York Times) George Town, a colonial port on the island of Penang, dazzles visitors with its winding alleys, pastel-painted storefronts, sumptuous hotels and mouthwatering food “Try this way,” says Zainal Abidin, an affable manager at the Prestige in George Town, Malaysia, cocking his head to one side. Zainal is showing me around the hotel, which is named after the 2006 Christopher Nolan film about two rival magicians.

Mar 23, 2023 | jordannews.jo | Simon Elegant

“Try this way,” says Zainal Abidin, an affablemanager at the Prestige in George Town, Malaysia, cocking his head to one side. Zainal is showing me around the hotel, which is named after the 2006 ChristopherNolan film about two rival magicians. I am supposed to see an illusion in whichthe corridor entrance transforms into a mirror, but it is not coming.اضافة اعلان“Or this way,” he says, bending his head to the left, thenback again.

Mar 20, 2023 | nytimes.com | Simon Elegant

George Town, a colonial port on the island of Penang, dazzles visitors with its winding alleys, pastel-painted storefronts, sumptuously restored hotels and mouthwatering food. Send any friend a storyAs a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Anyone can read what you share.