One of my fondest memories that captured the beauty of the Nature in the North American West are from a visit to Banff National Park and Lake Louise in Canada. The stark mountains, glaciers and crystal clear lakes are captivating sights and make it one of the best nature experiences you can find in North […]
For my trip to South America, I utilized an award ticket from United MileagePlus, flying United and Copa Airlines, a StarAlliance partner. Fortunately, the second stop on that long trip, gave me a chance to freshen up and relax at the Copa Club at Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, the main hub for Copa
I usually avoid hotel restaurants and especially buffets, but there are some exceptions from that rule and Spiral restaurant at the Sofitel Manila is one of them: They offer an amazing brunch on weekends and it’s a great destination for a special occasion! So, if you are in Manila and want to celebrate or just
When returning to Singapore as visitors, after having lived there before, we stayed at the new Hotel Jen on Orchard Road. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect – the ShangriLa hotel company was transforming its mid-scale “Traders” brand to something more stylish, targeting the millennial generation. The Hotel Jen at Orchard Gateway was the
On my long awaited return trip to Buenos Aires, the Argentinian capital, I wanted to stay at one of the NH hotels, just like on my first trip, and I picked the NH Latino for its great location and affordable price! It turned out to be a great fit for what I wanted – continue
Argentina is one of the great cattle countries, like the US or Australia, and when you visit Buenos Aires, you just have to visit a steak house! From the day I had booked my trip to Buenos Aires, I was looking forward to it and I went out to find a steak restaurant on my
I arrived in Buenos Aires by ferry from Montevideo, Uruguay, and was looking for a hotel close to the center of the city and the ferry terminal. I was also looking to collect some nights for an IHG Rewards Promotion, so the Holiday Inn Express Puerto Madero became my first choice. Read on to find
When I visited Buenos Aires for the first time, it was love on first sight – it’s a beautiful city with grand avenues, impressive architecture and generous park spaces. There are great museums, amazing restaurants and lots of shops. Add the friendly and vivacious people who love to have a good time and you start
Traveling in Asia used to be a tough ride for coffee lovers – tea ruled the day and coffee often meant “instant” coffee next to the kettle and tea bags at your hotel or even many restaurants. Thankfully, just like other large Asian cities, Manila has discovered its love of coffee. Not only large coffee
I like select service hotels and the Holiday Inn Express hotels are some of my favorite. Many, especially in Asia, are new and they offer modern rooms and a nice breakfast at a reasonable price. After having stayed at the Holiday Inn Express Sathorn and Siam in Bangkok, Thailand, I wanted to try the newest
If you are looking for a destination that allows you to have a experience a beach getaway, nature and history all in one place, Bali in Indonesia is a great place: You can choose from miles of white beaches all around the island, some geared towards party people, some towards romantic getaways. You can also
On my visit to Montevideo, I picked the first two restaurants for their location: one at the Mercado del Puerto with a tango show in the street and one along the busy pedestrian street, with plenty of people watching, but neither with memorable food. My last restaurant turned out to be the best, Jacinto in