Singapore is one of the most expensive places in the world, and that includes some of the highest hotel rates! For those sky-high rates, you do get very high standards of accommodation and service. And with a little bit of planning, you can find a good place to stay at a reasonable price in Singapore, […]
Have a stop-over at Incheon airport in Seoul? It’s one of the best airports in the world and the Asiana Lounge is a great place to spend your time! On my trip from Manila to New York City, I had a long layover of six hours, giving me plenty of time to explore what the
You are tired of the poor service on US carriers and are looking for an alternative on flights to Asia? You are a United MileagePlus member and looking for a good redemption for your miles? Asiana Business Class might be the answer – a comfortable flatbed seat and great service make Asiana a good alternative
Are you bored with yet another trip to Hawaii or upset about the ever-rising prices for mediocre hotels? Do you want to see something different or be truly pampered? Are you interested in a more exotic trip, but think it’s too expensive – don’t worry. You can have a luxurious trip to an exotic destination
Asiana Airlines is one of two Korean carriers and is flying all around the world. They are a fairly new airline that was founded only in 1988 to break the monopoly of Korean Airlines and has grown rapidly ever since. Because Seoul is a convenient stop-over from Asia to the US and because they are
As I have reported before, low-cost carriers are continuing to add long distance routes to their networks, bringing more competition to international air travel and (hopefully) bringing prices down for the average traveler! This week, you can find new routes by low-cost carriers Air Asia. There are also new routes announced by China Airlines (not
Despite Singapore’s reputation as being very proper and a little boring compared to bustling, fun Asian capitals like Bangkok or Hong Kong, there is plenty of evening entertainment to be found, especially if you are looking for a classy experience on a night out! My favorite destination for drinks on an evening is the Fullerton
I usually avoid hotel restaurants and especially buffets, but there are some exceptions from that rule and Spiral restaurant at the Sofitel Manila is one of them: They offer an amazing brunch on weekends and it’s a great destination for a special occasion! So, if you are in Manila and want to celebrate or just
This week’s edition of Travel News is looking at hotel news across Asia: The US budget hotel chain Red Roof Inn is expanding to South East Asia and Japan, with the first hotel opening now. And it appears that hotel prices in Myanmar have stopped their relentless climb since the opening of the country. Find
When returning to Singapore as visitors, after having lived there before, we stayed at the new Hotel Jen on Orchard Road. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect – the ShangriLa hotel company was transforming its mid-scale “Traders” brand to something more stylish, targeting the millennial generation. The Hotel Jen at Orchard Gateway was the
I called Singapore “Asia for Beginners” – and one of the things that makes Singapore so easy to visit is the excellent public transportation. From trains and buses to taxis, there are plenty of options and they are all reliable, fast and relatively inexpensive – at least to the high prices for hotels, restaurants and
Most people come to the Philippines for the stunning beaches on the more than 7,000 islands and the incredible diving, some of the best in the world, and they bypass Manila heading straight to one of the islands. If you want to see a little more of the Philippines and its people, maybe a sampler