Over the last year there have been 3 tragic air plane disasters, with the – still unexplained -disappearance of Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 a year ago, the shooting down of MH17 over the Ukraine and the loss of Air Asia Indonesia QZ8501. And people are concerned about flying Air Asia or choose other airlines over […]
To make it easier to spend less on travel, I’ll combine travel related deals I find online into the … drumroll… Deal Dispatch! For this first one, there are money savers for buying the perfect travel luggage, saving 1/3 on your hotel stay and scoring a cheap flight to Europe!
More and more international flights are leaving from Manila’s Terminal 3 (or NAIA3) and now, you have a few lounge options there, too. PriorityPass, Delta, KLM and SkyTeam are utilizing the Pacific Club Lounge in Terminal 3. Read my review to find out if it’s worth stopping by!
For my return visit to Boracay with my sister, I was deliberating over the choice of hotels for a while: I wanted to show off the wonderful beach and water, but also show the lively side of Boracay, with its many restaurants, bars and entertainment. So, the choice fell on Station 2 at the heart
Boracay has been one of my favorite beach destinations since I visited years ago – the powdery, white sand and crystal clear, warm water make it a special slice of paradise, as you can read here. Apparently, many people agreed and Boracay’s popularity has soared, it was voted to be “Best Beach in Asia” and
Over the last few days, I have posted about Banteay Srei, Angkor Wat and Ta Phrom – my favorite temples and must-see recommendations for anybody visiting the famous Khmer temples of Angkor around Siem Reap, Cambodia. There is one complex that represents the height of the Khmer kingdoms – Angkor Thom, the capital city at
Ta Phrom is one of my favorite temples in Angkor, Cambodia – and I’m not alone! Ever since Angelina Jolie’s move “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider” was filmed here in 2000, everybody seems to know about it and even the guards (who are way to young to have been around for it) can point out where
If you have read the post “Escape from Manila II – Taal Lake & Volcano” and are now looking for a hotel to spend the night, Taal Vista is a good place to rest your head! It’s the oldest hotel in Tagaytay, one of the few full-service resorts with lots of amenities and a popular
If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle that is modern Manila, but a beach destination I wrote about here is not your thing, how about visiting a volcano lake? Tagaytay at Taal lake is a little cooler than the city and you have amazing views, all just a short drive from
Manila is a mega-city of somewhere between 8 and 15 Million people. On a good day, it’s a bustling city of friendly people with lots of great fun, food and fiestas – I have written about “The Gateway to Paradise”. On a bad day, when you are stuck in chaotic traffic with crazy drivers, you just
When I was looking for a base to explore the temples of Angkor with my family, I chose the Le Meridien Angkor. I had stayed here for a special occasion before and was impressed with the hotel and especially the service. I used Starwood points for our two rooms, which was a very good deal
I’m often asked what my favorite beach or city or sight is – and when it comes to historic sights, Angkor Wat is on my list of favorites! I have visited it many times during three trips to Siem Reap and I’m still impressed every time I approach it! It is not only the largest, religious