Life is one long vacation
I chose to stay in Shenzhen for five days, since I wanted to maximize the Chinese visa I paid heftily for. On my first couple of days, I stayed in the city center, exploring the city’s attractions (most notably its parks), as well as its plethora of shopping centers. By the third day, I was Read More
Tokyo is one of the most expensive hotel markets in the world, which is understandable, given the cost of wages and real estate in the city. Like all fine hotels in Japan, the Conrad Tokyo charges top dollar for a room, but with its luxuriously appointed rooms, central location, and impeccable service, staying there made Read More
Staying in a hotel on my first few days in Dubai, I ate out all the time and thus immersed myself in Arabic cuisine. I loved everything I had, especially the kebabs and the mezzes, but towards the latter part of my trip, I was yearning for more familiar food. Good thing, I was set Read More
After a two-week jaunt around Indonesia, I came to Bali for a couple of nights to recharge before going back to home base. I didn’t need an ostentatious resort, since I wouldn’t be able to maximize my time in one, so I went for something more modest—ibis Styles Bali Benoa. The resort graciously hosted me Read More
Seminyak, as anyone who’s been to Bali knows, is the island’s partying hotspot. It’s home to one of the most famous beachside clubs, Potato Head, as well as other joints adjacent to it, such as KU DE TA and Woobar. Understandably, drinking (and dining) in these places can be quite pricey even by Bali standards, Read More
