While I have been a Hilton Honors program member for almost 20 years, I haven’t stayed as much at their properties as at some of the other chains. Most recently, I stayed at the Hilton Kuching on points (read my review here). It is one of the best know hotel brands around the world, so […]
Every year SkyTrax announces the awards for the best airlines in the world, this year at the Paris Airshow. If you have followed my blog, you will be familiar with their airline quality ratings – they are one data point in my reviews of airlines. They are based on an airline satisfaction survey conducted with
I have reviewed plenty of things to see and do in Manila, including restaurants. My new neighborhood, Bonifacio Global City, is one of the most expensive areas in town and has lots of upscale restaurants. Fortunately, there is also – as anywhere in the Philippines – great food at bargain prices available! My favorite place
If you want a solid quality luggage that can go from city hotel to beaches of the beaten path, without having to pay the ever-increasing fees for checked luggage, a carry-on size backpack is your best bet. And the best one I have found in over 20 years and millions of miles, is the eBags
There are lots of way to find a cheap airline ticket – today I want to give you some options to keep an eye on the airfares for a future trip, so you don’t miss out on a deal, even if you are not in a hurry to book your tickets!
The Accor group has more than 3,700 hotels in 92 countries, making it one of the largest hotel chains in the world. Yet, its LeClub hotel rewards program gets very little coverage in the blogosphere – let’s find out if that lack of coverage is deserved or it is a hidden gem?
After an amazing trip into the Okavango Delta by canoe (read here), as part of our Cape Town to Victoria Falls adventure (read here), we had a stop over at the Elephant Sands Lodge. We had seen plenty of elephants at Etosha National Park (here) as well as in the Delta, so I wasn’t too
I have recently stayed at a number of Accor hotels across Asia, mostly due to their generous points promotions and frequent private sales, as well as their much wider availability in Asia, compared to most American chains. I’ve mostly reviewed ibis and Mercure hotels, their mid-scale brands. Now, I just booked a stay at a
Recently, I reviewed options to get elite status with a Hotel Rewards program by signing up for a credit card (read here). One of the cards with this benefit is the HilonHHonors card from American Express. It was one of my first rewards cards and I signed up for it, because it didn’t carry an
If you enjoyed my review of Etosha National Park and the photos of the amazing wildlife, you will need a place to stay. The Okaukuejo Camp we stayed at during our trip is a great option for independent travelers! We loved our stay there and you have options for any budget to make this your
One of the great things about Manila is that you can find not only great Filipino food, but also equally good food from other countries in Asia or around the world. So, whenever you need a break from the Filipino favorites, you have plenty of good choices. Whenever I crave for Thai food, Mango Tree
San Francisco is one of my favorite cities in the world – and the great food from all corners of the world is one of the reasons for it! While you can find great restaurants all over the city, the Castro neighborhood isn’t very high on the list for foodies and mostly has basic food