As part of my “Bali on a budget” trip, I visited Lovina Beach on the North Shore of Bali to get away from the crowds of Southern Bali and explore the quieter side of Bali. I was looking for a hotel close to the beach for under $50/night and found Hotel Melamun from online reviews – and it is […]
Most visitors to Bali head to the beaches of Southern Bali, like Kuta, Legian, Seminyak or Nusa Dua or the forests and rice paddies of Ubud. If you are looking for a quieter beach to relax on Bali, there are lots of choices and on my most recent trip, i visited Lovina Beach in the
The Philippines’ Spanish, Chinese and Filipino roots all have influenced its cuisine – and 50 years of American influence have left the locals with a love of burgers that gives you a better choice than anywhere else outside the US! One of my favorite places to eat in Manila and to still my occasional cravings for
More than 5 Million passengers use Faro airport every year to travel to the beautiful Algarve coast in Portugal – and usually bypass the city of Faro. That’s a pity, because Faro has a beautiful old town, quirky street art and great food! Read my Snapshot: Faro you should stop over in Faro before heading
China was the country with the most international departures world wide at over 84 Million, making Chinese travelers an ever-growing presence, especially in Asia. Now, that the Philippine government under President Duterte is making a “pivot” towards China, what will that mean for travel to the Philippines? The Department of Tourism is looking to grow
If you are looking for a place to stay in Ubud, you will find many small independent hotels around town – or beautiful resorts among the rice paddies. If you are looking for a thoroughly modern hotel that can handle larger groups in the center of town, your choices are few. The evitel is addressing
If you are visiting Manila and want Filipino food, there are plenty of options. My favorite Filipino restaurant in Manila is Cafe Romulo – it offers excellent food in great ambiance and with friendly service at reasonable prices, making it an all around winner.
There are two things that any visitor to the Philippines raves about, regardless of where they go: The incredible warmth and friendliness of the Filipino people and the amazing food! And while most countries in Asia claim amazing, local food, the Philippines is the only one where the expression for “hello” is “have you eaten?”!
Lisbon is a fascinating and fun city – it’s easy to relax and get “stuck” in the city center, enjoying the sights, museums or just hanging out in the trendy neighborhoods of Chiado or Bairo Alto. But it’s worth tearing yourself away and head to Belem to enjoy the historic sights or some modern art,
Welcome to TBEX Asia 2016 in Manila, Philippines! The Philippines are a great country to visit in South East Asia – and one of the most underrated. Here you won’t have to wonder, wether you should have come years ago – the best time to visit is now! I have lived in Manila for three
For my second hotel in Lisbon as part of my Iberian Explorer trip, I selected the Ibis Styles Embaixador Lisbon. My first hotel, the Holiday Inn Express Ave Liberdade, was sold out on the last night of my planned stay, I was tempted by an Accor LeClub promotion and based on many good experiences with
There are a number of lounges at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) that you can utilize as a PriorityPass member – and the SkyView Lounge at NAIA Terminal 3 is the best of them! You get a clean space with nice runway views and the best food of any of the lounges –