After an amazing trip into the Okavango Delta by canoe (read here), as part of our Cape Town to Victoria Falls adventure (read here), we had a stop over at the Elephant Sands Lodge. We had seen plenty of elephants at Etosha National Park (here) as well as in the Delta, so I wasn’t too […]
I have recently stayed at a number of Accor hotels across Asia, mostly due to their generous points promotions and frequent private sales, as well as their much wider availability in Asia, compared to most American chains. I’ve mostly reviewed ibis and Mercure hotels, their mid-scale brands. Now, I just booked a stay at a
I love to travel and the experiences from all my trips have given me memories of a life time. I savor the many positive memories from destinations around the world and the people I met along the way. And I try to forget the not so positive moments, courtesy of airlines, hotels or other travelers.
If you enjoyed my review of Etosha National Park and the photos of the amazing wildlife, you will need a place to stay. The Okaukuejo Camp we stayed at during our trip is a great option for independent travelers! We loved our stay there and you have options for any budget to make this your
If you have read my hotel and airline reviews, you have an idea of how many perks you can get as an elite member in one of the reward programs. From separate, shorter check-in lines at the airport, lounge access and free luggage check with airlines to room upgrades, free internet or free breakfast at
One of the great things about Manila is that you can find not only great Filipino food, but also equally good food from other countries in Asia or around the world. So, whenever you need a break from the Filipino favorites, you have plenty of good choices. Whenever I crave for Thai food, Mango Tree
San Francisco is one of my favorite cities in the world – and the great food from all corners of the world is one of the reasons for it! While you can find great restaurants all over the city, the Castro neighborhood isn’t very high on the list for foodies and mostly has basic food
Off all my China Airlines experiences on my recent trip with them, the Dynasty Lounge at Taipei International Airport was by far the best. After a 13 hour flight in an uncomfortable seat (read more here), I had a 2 hour layover (thanks to an early arrival), giving my enough time to check out the
China Airlines (CI) is one of two major carriers based in Taiwan (not mainland China). They are the countries largest and flag carrier, I have flown them in Economy Class before and scored an award business class ticket for a last-minute one-way trip from San Francisco to Taipei and Manila. This review covers the experience
When you travel a lot, having a lounge to hide away from the madness that are large airports and be able to relax a little, have a coffee in the morning, take a shower after a long flight or just use the internet, can make a big difference in how you experience your trip. This
China Airlines is the largest airline and the flag-carrier of Taiwan, not to be confused with Air China, the flag-carrier of mainland China. Even though they fly to Europe, the Americas and all over Asia, and are a member of the SkyTeam alliance, they are not very well known. Read on to find out more
If you want to see the sights of Manila, Intramuros should be on your itinerary! With the historic Fort Santiago, the beautiful Manila Cathedral and the interesting San Agustin church and museum, there is a lot to see. All three sights are in easy walking distance from each other and if all that walking leaves