A trip into history – Vilnius National Museum

After a leisurely walk through Vilnius’ old town, I had picked the Lithuanian National Museum as my next sight to see for the day. I love to see and hear the history of a country from their own perspective and the museum came recommended by the lady at the tourist office as one of the

Economy hotel on the beach – great value at ibis Hua Hin

My second hotel for my Escape from Bangkok II – Hua Hin was the ibis hotel Hua Hin. It was in the same neighborhood as my previous, more upscale choices, the Amari Hua Hin, near the Cicada Market. Having stayed at a number of ibis hotels in Thailand, I had pretty clear expectations for my

Perfect Day – Riga Itinerary

If you only have one day to explore Riga, the capital of Latvia, you should try to make the most of it and check out my Perfect Day: Riga Itinerary below! You can wander through the  old town, pick up lunch at the market and enjoy it in the parks, study Art Noveau and even

Travel Made Easy: AirAsia Overview

Is Air Asia coming up as the cheapest airline for a trip you have planned in Asia? Want to know more about them – read on to get the facts & figures about AirAsia, the experience you can expect online, at the airport and on their planes and even how to earn free flights with

A reliable mid-scale hotel – Hampton Hotel Experience

Hampton is a mid-scale, limited service hotel chain in the Hilton portfolio and makes up almost half of all Hilton properties around the world! They have grown quickly and you can find them all over the USA – who are they and what can you expect? Read my overview to find out!

Air Berlin Overview – Facts & Figures

Air Berlin is the second largest airline in Germany and one of the top 10 carriers in Europe, based in Berlin, the German capital. They have roots as a charter airline and a budget carrier, but have evolved and fly worldwide. Read my Facts & Figures overview to see if you should choose them for

Authentic pizza in Hua Hin – La Botte

On my first night in Hua Hin, I didn’t want to make the trip from the Amari Hotel into town and was looking for dinner options in walking distance. When my plans to spend the evening at the Cicada market faltered (it’s closed on weeknights), I found a little pizzeria on the side of the

Upscale beach hotel at bargain price – Amari Hua Hin

As my first hotel on my Escape from Bangkok II – Hua Hin, I picked the Amari Hotel. It got very good reviews, looked good in the photos and was affordable at around $80 including breakfast. After a few nights in economy hotels, I was hoping for a treat – and that’s what I got!

Escape from Bangkok II – beach getaway in Hua Hin

If you are in Bangkok, the City of Angels, and need a break from the hustle of the big city, you have a few choices. Hua Hin is the historic beach resort of the Thai Royal family and a popular family destination for a weekend away or some time on the beach without having to

Best lounge at Manila airport – Singapore Airlines Lounge, Terminal 3

I just found my new, favorite lounge at the Manila airport terminals: The recently opened Singapore Airline lounge at Manila’s Terminal 3! It is large and well designed, there is plenty of food and drink on offer and the staff is very professional and attentive – what more could you ask for at a departure

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