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 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!
The Radisson Blu Krakow was one of my favorite hotels on the Baltic Explorer tour and a great base to explore Krakow and the historic sights in the area. A good location just outside the old town, beautiful rooms and good service – all at a reasonable price made for the perfect fit! Read my
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
I love rooftop bars, especially at sunset – there is something about the view and the calm that comes at sunset that makes for a nice evening. Combine that with a happy hour and it can’t be beat! The Seda Hotel in Manila’s Fort Bonifacio Global City neighborhood opened it’s rooftop bar – and guess
LeMeridien Hotels is one of the upscale brands in the Starwood portfolio, very similar to the Westin brand. I’ve stayed at a few LeMeridien hotels and like their flair and style – read more to find out what experience to expect!
The more seats airlines crammed into planes and the more amenities they cut to save money and offer low fares, the more there was demand for a slightly nicer economy experience. And airlines responded by introducing Premium Economy products offering more space and some of the amenities like food or pillows & blankets. How does
Sheraton is the flagship brand in the Starwood portfolio with more hotels than any of their other brands. It’s a midscale, full-service hotel chain. I’ve had pretty mixed experiences with Sheraton hotels, so read on to find out what you can expect from a Sheraton property.
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
On my recent Baltic Explorer trip I was connecting at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport on my way to Helsinki. Arriving in the early morning after a 13h flight from Singapore, I was looking forward to a shower to freshen up for my day and made my way to the Aspire lounge, the contract lounge of Singapore