My Baltic Explorer trip covered 7 cities in the Baltics, Poland and Germany over a period of 4 weeks. Despite staying at mostly mid-scale and upscale hotels, it was an inexpensive trip, compared to other European capitals! The Baltics turned out to be a great value destination, especially for family vacations! Similar to my ASEAN […]
While the Baltics and Riga are not known as a wine region, that doesn’t mean that you can’t get a good glass of wine or two. In fact, you can even do a wine tasting of sorts or even better do a meal with your own wine pairings! Wine Easy is a type of concept
This weeks’ Deal Dispatch brings you a point promotion from Cebu Pacific’s rewards program GetGo, with discounted flights from Manila to Davao, Bali, Nagoya and more! And it’s inexpensive to get to Manila with cheap flights on ANA, starting from $634 round-trip!
There has been a lot of news coverage about a scam at Manila’s NAIA airport, in which security staff places a bullet in travelers luggage and then extorts a “fine” from the traveler or threatens to jail them if they don’t pay. This can of course be nerve-wracking and spoil your trip. I have traveled
Visiting Riga without a walk through the old town is like visiting Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower – the old town is the historic heart of the town, inviting visitors and locals alike with its cobblestone streets, churches and beautifully restored buildings. It’s situated between the Daugava river on the one side and a
The Radisson Blu Ridzene was my first hotel in Riga, part of my Baltic Explorer trip. I wanted to stay in the best location in Riga and was looking for a comfortable hotel without paying a fortune. I had picked the Ridzene out of four Radisson Blu hotels in Riga it turned out to deliver:
In my third destination of my Baltic Explorer trip, Riga, you can find history, architecture and fun all in one compact city and at an affordable price, making it a great destination for a short trip. You can wander through the old town, stare up at the magnificent Art Noveau buildings all over town or
KLM (KL) is the flag carrier of the Netherlands (read the facts & figures here). Since their merger with Air France, they are one of the biggest carriers in Europe and the world and they serve destinations around the world. I had a good experience on two recent flights – they offer a solid Economy class
After holding a number of rewards credit cards affiliated with a specific program, I signed up for the Chase Sapphire Preferred card that allows you to transfer points to a number of partners for travel rewards. I also scored a high sign-up bonus and liked the fact that there is no foreign-exchange fee. Read on
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is the flag carrier of the Netherlands and the oldest airline still operating under their original name, since 1919! I have flown them a few times and have all the facts and figures below, to see if they are a good fit for your travel plans!
This week’s Deal Dispatch brings you cheap flights to Europe and around the continent, courtesy of discounter Norwegian Air! You can also venture to Africa with Delta, starting at $770 round trip. For your hotel needs, check out IHG Rewards and their just released PointBreaks promotion, with hotels from 5,000 points per night (or $35!)
If you are tired after a walking tour of Tallinn’s Old Town or are stuck on a rainy day, you can check out the Kalev Spa & Wellness Center. It’s operated by the Kalev hotel and sits on the border of the Old Town and the new city center. You have access to a water