When we were visiting friends in the San Francisco Bay Area, we needed a hotel in Menlo Park and picked the Residence Inn for its convenient location. If you have read my review of the Residence Inn Experience, you know exactly what to expect. Marriott is one of the most reliable hotel chains and this […]
On my return trip to Luang Prabang after many years, I wanted to see how the museums and exhibits had improved over the years and the Royal Palace Museum was top of my list. It has been nicely restored and is worth a visit, even if the word “Museum” usually has you running for the
If you are visiting Luang Prabang, you won’t be able to avoid seeing and hearing about visits to the Tat Kuang Si waterfalls – and you shouldn’t: It’s a beautiful sight to see, combined with the opportunity to hike through the forest and take a cool dip in the ponds at the different levels of
Last week I gave an overview of United’s new Business Class seat and this week, I’ll introduce American Airlines’ new Premium Economy for international flights – it’s a step up from Main Cabin Extra and a “real” Premium Economy. Read on to find out what to expect and if it’s worth booking!
Villa Oudomlith Luang Prabang has a great location in the heart of town and offers clean & simple rooms on a budget! I liked the breakfast and was able to see all the sights in minutes. But the rooms have some downsides, so check my Villa Oudomlith Luang Prabang review and photos to find out
I stayed for a few nights on the Nam Khan river in Luang Prabang, Laos, and after walking past the packed Rosella Fusion restaurant every evening, we decided to give it a try and it was certainly worth it. The Rosella Fusion is a small restaurant right on the river, with some seating inside the
Residence Inn is one of the many brands in the Marriott family of hotels. It’s the company’s entry in the mid-scale, extended stay segment. They target families or business travelers that are staying for longer periods in one location and would prefer some extra space during their stay to feel a little more like at
This week’s Travel News brings you an update of new seats at United Airlines: United showed off their new Polaris Business Class offering, from new lounges to new seats and other enhancements to the ground and inflight experience! I have flown hundreds of thousands of miles in United’s business class and am very excited about
On a recent trip to San Francisco, we visited friends in Mill Valley and needed a hotel closeby for a night. We chose the Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley, which has a great location by the bay and is one of the nicer hotels in the area. It was a recent conversion from a smaller
On my first visit to Singapore I stayed near Orchard Road, a great base for visitors. And when I lived in Singapore, I would go regularly to shop, eat, see movies or run errands. While Singapore has grown and malls and entertainment centers are springing up everywhere, Orchard Road is still a great place to
One of the most popular tourist attractions around Luang Prabang, Laos, are the Pak Ou Caves – and for a good reason: You embark on a leisurely boat trip along the meandering Mekong river, visit caves that are hundreds of years old and filled with thousands of buddha statues and enjoy lunch with great river
This week’s Travel News give you an update of new airline routes to and from Asia – with air traffic still growing faster than elsewhere in the world, it’s good to know what new options you have. And you’ll also find some new hotels being opened up by major chains operating in the region. Asia