I’ve gone to Osaka a few times already, but with so much to see and do, I seize each opportunity to return. My last trip though was rather special—it was not only spring but also the elusive sakura (cherry blossoms) season, which stretches for only about a couple of weeks. Thus, I made it a Read More
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Montigo Resorts Seminyak: Affordable Luxury in a Central Location
It’s no secret that Seminyak is quite a pricey location to stay in, especially compared to other locations in Bali. After all, it’s the hub of high-end lifestyle—luxe parties, classy restaurants, and the like. Resorts there charge a premium for stays, but one resort in the area, Montigo Resorts Seminyak, offers luxury accommodations at a Read More
Four Points by Sheraton Jaipur: Affordable, Quality Hotel
If there’s one thing that I learned on my recent trip to India, it’s that accommodations should be planned properly. See, unlike most of Southeast Asia, options in India can either be good but expensive or cheap but bad—and trust me on this, as I was faced with the most disgusting hotel room in New Read More
Hop Inn Aseana City Manila: New Budget Hotel Near the Airport
I was pleased to hear that the Erawan Group has recently opened its third hotel in the country, Hop Inn Hotel Aseana City Manila, which is just a few minutes away from the airport. And I was even happier (and honored) when they asked me to be one of their first guests. Here’s a review Read More
Could This Be My Worst Trip Ever?
I’m writing this 10 minutes before six in the morning, at a Starbucks at Hong Kong Airport. I barely had any sleep the past night—and I didn’t get much the night before either. Although groggy at the moment, I wanted to freshly encapsulate everything that happened and I had been feeling in the last 24 Read More