Taipei is one of the most modern and open cities in Asia and, to my surprise, has a vibrant art scene that is rare to find in the region! The Museum of Contemporary Art is housed in a historic building from the Japanese Colonial era and houses an interesting exhibit of modern art that’s surprising, innovative, challenging, unusual and provocative … Continue reading
One of my favorite things to do in Ubud is to hike along the many trails through the rice paddies. It takes only a few minutes walk to escape the crowds in Ubud and you are walking among the rice fields and forests, with few people around. A few small restaurants cater to visitors, so you can have a cold … Continue reading
There are a lot of choices for Italian food on Bali and, at least according to former US President Obama, the best pizza can be found at Colosseum in Seminyak, Bali. I tend to agree, the pizza is very good – add friendly service and reasonable prices and you have the makings of a star worthy of presidential praise! … Continue reading
Bali’s Seminyak Beach has no shortages of restaurants, but the Gado Gada stands out with its prime beachfront location, upscale ambiance and friendly service. Coffee, drinks and food are good and the million dollar views of the beach and sounds of waves crushing on the shore are included, so make it one stop on your Bali vacation to Seminyak beach! … Continue reading
The Breeze at Samaya is rated as one of the top restaurants on Bali and the best one I’ve eaten at on the island! The beautiful, ocean side setting, fantastic service and delicious food making it a great choice for a special occasion when good is just not enough and it has to be perfect! … Continue reading
The most popular day tour for visitors to Kampot is a visit to the Bokor Hill Station. It includes a visit of a nearby temple, a giant Buddha statue, an abandoned palace and a church ruin. While none of the sights would be worth a trip on their own, it makes for a relaxed day trip through the countryside with … Continue reading
Bangkok loves food courts and the latest, most upscale interpretation of social dining is The Commons in the hip & trendy Thong Lo neighborhood. It offers food from the market stands of great restaurants like Soulfood, casual indoor seating as well as terraced outdoor seating in the atrium. Great food and great vibes make this a great new addition to … Continue reading
Bangkok is at its best when viewed from the top of a skyscraper at sunset – which explains the popularity of rooftop bars in the City of Angels. My new favorite rooftop bar in Bangkok is Octave on top of the Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit. In addition to views of the sunset over the Chao Phraya River and the twinkling lights … Continue reading
During my first visit to Phnom Penh in 2002, the memories of the civil war that ended in 1994 were still fresh. Since then the city has grown and dark memories have faded, making Phnom Penh a much livelier city. And one of the best places to soak up the atmosphere is along the River Promenade in the heart of … Continue reading
If you want to understand modern Cambodia, it’s important to know about the horrific history of the Khmer Rouge who ruled the country from 1975-1979 and killed between 1.5 and 3 million people of a population of only 7.5 million. The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum in Phnom Penh and the Choeung Ek Killing Fields nearby are shocking sights and provide … Continue reading