On a recent trip to Bangkok, the City of Angels, I was looking for a hotel that’s convenient to the airport train after arriving into the city – and found the True Siam Phaya Thai near the terminal station of the Airport Rail Link & BTS at Phaya Thai just a few minutes walk away. […]
Many visitors come to Phuket to party – and that usually involves beer in the countless bars or overpriced cocktails in the high-end hotels. But there is a lot more fun to be had off the beaten path: Zimplex, a tiny bar in Phuket town, serves some of the most innovative and photo-worthy shots in
Coral Executive operates a number of contract lounges at airports around Thailand, including Bangkok’s Don Mueang and Phuket airport. On a recent trip from Bangkok to Phuket, I had a chance to try out the domestic lounge at Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport (DMK). It’s accessible for members of PriorityPass and a great place to wait
Filipino food is very delicious, with favorites like Lechon – roasted pig, but it is also very rich and not the healthiest food on the planet. Thankfully, Manila now offers some great healthy options and SaladStop is one of my favorites. With a selection of signature salads and wraps and the option to create your
For the second part of our road trip along the Maine coast, my dear friends picked the Grey Havens Inn in Georgetown. I rarely stay at a bed & breakfast, yet this enchanted little inn in a beautiful coastal setting won me over and made for a memorable getaway! Find out what won my heart
I love the energy of big cities – but I also need some peace & quiet to get away from the crowds. Yangon has a lot of parks and lakes in the city area to get away from the noise and my favorite place is Kandawgyi Lake. With a boardwalk around the peaceful lake, great
Bangkok, the City of Angels, is a fun city – as long as you don’t have to fight your way through the maddening street traffic. Fortunately, Bangkok has the wonderful BTS SkyTrain and MRT Subway taking you quickly and in air conditioned comfort to most of the places you want to visit. It’s easy and
I had been to Boston a few times, but never to the New England coast and was excited about a road trip with friends. Our first stop was Kennebunkport, the weekend home of former US President Bush, and a popular town near the beaches. I picked the Port Inn Kennebunk, an Ascend Collection property, based
I’m a city person and I enjoyed everyone of my visits to Boston – and I also enjoy getting away from the city for a relaxing weekend. On my most recent trip to the East Coast of the United States, we planned a road-trip along the Maine coastline to the North-East of Boston, a combination
For a trip to Washington D.C. with plenty of sight seeing on the itinerary, I was looking for a hotel close to the metro trains at a reasonable price. Shortly before my arrival, I found the Marriott Georgetown at half-price through an Online Travel Agent (OTA) and booked it, despite being an older property
Washington D.C., the capital of the United States of America, is one of the top 10 destinations for foreign visitors – and rightfully so. You can not only see the seat of power and historic monuments, but a stunning selection of museums, many of them free to visit! While the beaches and amusement parks elsewhere
For our second stay in Yangon on my most recent trip to Myanmar, we selected the Best Western Chinatown on the edge of Yangon’s downtown area. It received good reviews online and photos promised modern rooms in a central enough location, but we ended up disappointed after our stay – read on to find out