UPDATED 2018: HotelQuickly has discontinued operations – read more here! Recently, I reviewed hoteltonight a last-minute hotel booking app for smartphones that pioneered that idea in the US. Today, I’m reviewing HotelQuickly, an app that was “inspired” by hoteltonight and focuses on hotels in Asia. Read my review to find out if it is worth […]
For a recent Manila “staycation” we chose the new Hyatt Manila at the City of Dreams, a new gambling and entertainment development near the Manila Bay. After spending the weekend, I was wondering how much of a daytrip destination the City of Dreams can be for a couple or a family, enjoying everything it has
Among all the Thai beaches I have been to, Ko Samed in the gulf of Thailand, just 200km South of Bangkok, remains my favorite. And my favorite hotel on the island is Villa Samed Resort, a small resort with a handful of bungalows under the palm trees, just steps from the ocean and with its
If you are in Bangkok, the City of Angels, and need a break from the hustle of the big city, you have a few choices. Not only my favorite beach getaway from Bangkok, but my favorite overall beach destination in Thailand, is Ko Samed. It’s a small island in the Golf of Thailand, only about
If you are planning to visit Manila, the gateway to paradise, with a family or plan on an extended stay, a serviced apartment might be a better option than a hotel – you get a lot more space for the same amount of money and give up on some of the hotel services you may
The Wawel Royal Castle of Krakow is one of the most impressive sights in the city with a rich story of history and a number of museums within its walls. Whether you just go for a walk or a longer exploration, it’s well worth a visit and should be on your list!
Krakow has a plethora of restaurants all over the Old Town, so you are spoiled for choices. I sometimes pick restaurants purely for the location, so that I can take in the scenery or watch the crowds, and sometimes for the food. Morela falls into the latter category and did not disappoint!
Krakow is one of the oldest cities in Poland and today also the second largest. It has witnessed some of the greatest achievements in Poland’s history, from political and religious events to cultural and artistic. All of that has put Krakow on the top of many “Top things to see/visit” lists for Poland – and
Manila is a huge city and I recommend to read my “where to stay in Manila” post and decide carefully where to be! If Fort Bonifacio is the area you picked (congratulations, my favorite), then you have a growing number of hotels to choose from. But if you are traveling as a family, a serviced
Every year in February, the Philippine travel industry holds the countries largest travel fair, for industry representatives and travelers alike. You can learn a lot about the regions in the Philippines as well as the neighboring countries and what they have to offer. Anybody should be able to find a new destination to discover! And
While devaluations of frequent traveler programs are unfortunately pretty common these days – Philippine Airlines’ Mabuhay Miles program devaluated their miles last year by up to 50% – this years award changes by Philippine Airlines are a massive overhaul and serious devaluation of your miles of up to 184% – the worst I’ve ever seen!
It was one of these weeks where you just need to get away and we were looking for a beach hotel near Manila for the weekend. We found the Buceo Anilao Beach & Dive Resort online at a good price and were all set for our weekend trip. It turned out to be a pleasant