On a previous trip years ago, Luang Prabang in Laos had left one of the deepest impression of all the places I visited. It seemed to exist in a peaceful bubble in a crazy world, bringing calm and relaxation to anybody escaping the frenzied pace of modern life. While I was excited to go back, I […]
We picked the Holiday Inn Chelsea as our second hotel in New York mainly based on the location – it’s a short walk from the Hotel Indigo we stayed previously and in the neighborhood we wanted to be in. While I was expecting to get less for less in comparison to the Indigo, I was
Sabah in Northern Borneo is one of the most amazing nature and wildlife destinations. Places like the Danum Valley are still largely unspoiled, yet Sabah is much easier to visit than you’d think or than other remote wildlife destinations. Once you have made your way to Sabah’s capital, Kota Kinabalu, (read my tips here) you have found
One of my favorite parks and getaways within Singapore is a walk from Mount Faber at the Southern Tip of the island, with gorgeous views from the top and a great walk through the park. On a weekday, you are as likely to see monkeys as fellow humans on the walkway through the forest and,
On my most recent trip through Frankfurt, I was arriving on a Lufthansa Business Class flight from Buenos Aires and connecting to a Thai Airways Business Class flight to Bangkok. With 2 ½ hours layover between two very long flights, I was looking forward to visiting one of the many Lufthansa lounges in their home airport.
For a recent trip to New York City, I chose the Hotel Indigo in Chelsea, again! It is in a great neighborhood, with easy access to all that New York City has to offer, has stylish rooms and is available on IHG Rewards points and free night certificates, making a visit to New York much
New York City is one of those places in the world that you should see – you may like it or not, but it is an experience you won’t find elsewhere. Other cities might be larger by size or population, but few can match its diversity: The more than 8 Million reflect immigrants from all
I have been looking for a chance to fly Air Asia’s Premium Flatbed seat, their business class offering, it’s rated by SkyTrax as the World’s Best Premium Cabin on a low-cost carrier. I had a chance to try it out on an overnight flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney and for a fare that wasn’t
Whenever friends or family visited and they only had time to see one thing in Singapore, I’d take them to the Gardens by the Bay – among all the things to do in Singapore, it’s the single most beautiful sight in the city! Most people wouldn’t expect a beautiful garden in this dense, busy city
UBDATE 2018: uber no longer operates in Manila and has been replaced by grab – read how to use grab at Manila NAIA Airport instead! When you are arriving in a strange airport and have to deal with taxis, your trip can be off to a rough start, especially in developing countries, with frequent hassles, scams
Most visitors to Singapore will spend most of their time in high-rise hotels, high-rise office buildings or the gigantic malls and casinos, always surrounded by people and well aware that you are in a big and bustling Asian city. But you can get away from it all and find some tranquility in Singapore – just
You live in Asia and the many new low-cost carriers are making a trip abroad affordable? You want to learn about the amazing history and enjoy the local food of your neighboring countries, maybe do some shopping along the way? It’s doable on a budget with a week of time! Keep reading and get excited about