Bangkok attracts plenty of tourists as the travel gateway to South East Asia, for shopping and the nightlife. But the first thing on your list of things to do should be a trip on the Chao Phraya river to experience the old Bangkok and see its most impressive cultural sights!
My way to Borracay led via Manila, to a little airfield close to Borroacay. At the counter of “Asian Spirit” I receive my manual boarding pass, with handwritten seat assignment. A small turbo prop plane is waiting to take me. After a short flight the plane descends towards the landing strip on the nearby, larger
Thai Airways is the flag carrier of Thailand, the land of smiles – but will you find substance behind the smiles?
I was attracted to Krueger National Park, not only because many people described it as a must see experience, but because it promised do-it-yourself wildlife exploration. While most parks like this require a guided tour, all you need here is a car, a pass to enter and a reservation at one of the camps inside
I arrived in Cape Town after driving across country, from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park to Durban and along the coast. Friends had recommended as the one place not to miss. Sure enough, Cape Town was one of the few cities around the world that captured my heart.
Machu Picchu is considered the most sacred site of the Inka Empire. While there is convenient access via train/bus to the site, to truly pay respect to this heritage, I decided to follow the hardest path, considered a pilgrimage at its time, hiking the Inka Trail.
I was so impressed with the design of the art’otel Dresden by ParkPlaza that I actually designed one of my bathrooms at home after it! Ever since, Park Plaza has been one of my favorite hotel chains – they offer stylish accommodations in central city locations without breaking the bank.
When I prepared for my trip to the Galapagos Islands, I read about the unique wildlife of these isolated islands and other travelers describe it as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The access of tourists is limited and strictly controlled, making it one of the more difficult to visit places, but it certainly is worth the extra
Visiting Sydney for me was love on first sight: The views of the city like the Opera House, the Harbor Bridge and the harbor itself have few rivals around the world. And a chat to some locals in a coffee shop, restaurant, or anywhere, really, introduced me to some very relaxed and genuinely friendly people.
I was ready for some beach time, relaxation away from it all without the tourist masses and the pretense you find in so many tourist getaways. While I did not need a phone or TV, I wasn’t willing to give up on all comfort and human contact. In preparing for the trip to Belize, I
Star Alliance is the largest airline alliance by most counts, combining 27 airlines serving more than 1,300 airports in over 190 countries with 18,500 daily departures. But what – or more importantly where – does that really get you? Star Alliance is anchored by some of the most well known airlines in the world, including
Egypt made it onto my list of must-see places because of its history. That’s were my history classes started, a place with the only remaining Wonder of the World, the pyramids. The birthplace of writing and many other inventions. A society that lasted for thousands of years before Greece or Rome ever got started…