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Great location & amenities, poor service: Villa Santi, Luang Prabang

Villa Santi has the perfect location in the heart of Luang Prabang‘s old town with views of the daily alms procession, offers access to a pool & gym and nice breakfast at very good value. But you won’t find the friendly and warm service Laos is known for here and the rooms are not as […]

30% off Philippine Airlines flights with Mabuhay Miles award tickets

Philippine Airlines is running another Mabuhay Miles Getaway promotion with 30% off all award tickets on international flight (except South Korea) from September 1 – December 10, 2018. Bookings have to be made by July 27th, so be quick to get on the phone. While this promotion is not as generous as the last Mabuhay

Bokor Hill Station – Mountain escape from Kampot, Cambodia

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

Fantastic rooms make it the best hotel in Kampot: Hotel Five S, Kampot, Cambodia

Hotel Five.S Kampot offers friendly service and outdoor/indoor bathrooms you’d expect from a five-star luxury resort for the price of a budget hotel. You also get a small pool and good breakfast, as well as free bicycle rentals to explore the town and countryside. All that makes it an easy recommendation and my favorite hotel

Peaceful riverside town without tourist crowds: Kampot, Cambodia

Kampot in Southern Cambodia is one of these towns that’s a much better experience than what you expect based on descriptions. It doesn’t have many man-made or natural sights to ah and oh about, yet the riverside setting and the relaxed vibe of the town will make you wish to stay longer than you had

Best Credit Card to earn Mabuhay Miles for free flights on Philippine Airlines

Updated 2018: You live in the Philippines and want to earn reward miles for free flights on Philippine Airlines with the Mabuhay Miles program with your daily credit card spend? There are 13 banks offering more than 50 credit cards that allow you to earn Mabuhay Miles! You say, you have one of those already?

Best Beach of Cambodia: Long Set Beach, Koh Rong

Long Set Beach on Koh Rong is my favorite beach in Cambodia. It’s secluded enough to pretend you are all alone in a tropical paradise, yet well maintained with pristine white sand. And the natural beauty is all around – just behind the beach is a lagoon, with the tropical forest shining in the mirror-like

My favorite rooftop bar in Bangkok – Octave, Marriott Sukhumvit

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

Good value in the heart of Sihanoukville, Cambodia: Holiday Villa Nataya

If your are looking for a full-service hotel in Sihanoukville, on your way to Koh Rong and the Best Beaches of Cambodia, the Holiday Villa Nataya is a great choice. It is in the center of town, has big, modern rooms and a pool, gym and full restaurants for your stay – and it’s good

A stroll along Phnom Penh’s riverfront promenade at sunset

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

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