During our “staycation” at the Hyatt City of Dreams in Manila, we started with sunset cocktails at the Wave rooftop bar, had a wonderful Italian dinner at Prego and chose CenterPlay for some late evening entertainment.
If you only have one day to explore Warsaw, maybe at the end of a business trip or stopping over to Krakow or other beautiful cities of Eastern Europe, you should make the most out of your day! You can check out my one-day itinerary for tips to see the old and new of Warsaw!
The Wawel Royal Castle of Krakow is one of the most impressive sights in the city with a rich story of history and a number of museums within its walls. Whether you just go for a walk or a longer exploration, it’s well worth a visit and should be on your list!
I love rooftop bars, especially at sunset – there is something about the view and the calm that comes at sunset that makes for a nice evening. Combine that with a happy hour and it can’t be beat! The Seda Hotel in Manila’s Fort Bonifacio Global City neighborhood opened it’s rooftop bar – and guess
If you are visiting Siem Reap than chances are, you are here for Angkor Wat and the other amazing temples of the time. There are lots of them, so check out my recommendations for the top temples to see in Siem Reap and how to make the most out of your visit!
My favorite part of Warsaw when I visited during my Baltic Explorer tour is the Old Town: It has been beautifully restored from the impressive Royal Castle to the little cobblestoned alleys of the old quarter and the remainder of the fortifications and walls! Add lots of cafes and restaurants with outdoor seating and you
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
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
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
Vilnius was the the last capital of the three Baltic Republics on my Baltic Explorer trip and I wasn’t quite sure what to expect in this landlocked city. It didn’t help that I arrived on the bus from Riga in the rain and the bus and train station are not in the nicest part of
If you want to learn about Riga’s and Latvia’s modern history (and I did), there are a few museums that will provide you with a lot of information. Latvia’s history since independence after World War I to occupation by the Soviets in 1940, Nazi Germany in 1941 and again by the Soviets in 1944, until
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