A couple of months ago, I purchased a round trip Manila to Singapore ticket on a whim. Since I had already gone to Singapore many times, I decided to do a staycation there to escape the stresses caused by Manila. I had to choose a hotel that I’d actually stay in, not just sleep in, Read More
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Pullman Danang Beach Resort: Refreshed Rooms + Stunning Pool
Da Nang, Vietnam has been making top must-go lists recently and for good reason—many travelers come to explore the attractions in Bana Hills, and more and more resorts are sprouting along its coast. I came back to Da Nang recently to see for myself why there’s renewed interest for the city, and I stayed in Read More
Are More Hotel Brands Better? The Case of Marriott
Before COVID-19 happened, the world’s biggest hotel companies seemed to be in a buying spree of brands and smaller companies. In 2018 and 2019, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) bought Six Senses and Regent, respectively, while making even more headlines was Accor, which in the last few years, acquired renowned brands like Fairmont, Raffles, Swissotel, and Read More
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Bangalore: Close to IT Firms
Whatever story you’ve heard about Bangalore’s traffic jams, no matter how exaggerated, is most likely true—I actually experienced it first hand. Hence, the key in choosing a place to stay in the megalopolis is to stay near where you’re going most. For those doing business with the IT firms near the Outer Ring Road-Sarajapur Junction, Read More
Shenzhen, China: What Travelers Need to Know
Dubbed as “China’s Silicon Valley,” the city of Shenzhen cannot be dismissed as Hong Kong’s backyard anymore. After all—thanks largely to China’s global influence and economic might—it is an up-and-coming megalopolis, mirroring the progress of its sister down south, and this progress is expedited by the presence of some of the world’s biggest tech companies Read More