I recently watched a video by a Filipino blogger about Melbourne, detailing the coolest hangouts in the city and its surroundings. One of the places mentioned was St. Kilda, a hip seaside neighborhood just outside the Melbourne CBD. I did further research, and I thus decided that I want to spend a few days there. Read More
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Dusit Thani Bangkok: A Stay Before the Grande Dame Rests
Back in 2014, I had the opportunity to stay at and write about the Dusit Thani Bangkok upon the hosting of its general manager Khun Sukanya Janchoo, who is considered a legend in the Thai hospitality industry. I since had fond memories of the place—especially of that signature floral scent that lingered in its rooms. Read More
Mandarin Hotel Bangkok: A Classic That Has Kept Up with the Times
Whenever I go to Bangkok, I usually stay along Sukhumvit Road, since most places I frequent are there. However, I was traveling with my mom and sister on my last trip, and they wanted to explore Chinatown and the Riverside, so we had to find a hotel midway between those two places and Sukhumvit. That Read More
Holiday Inn Bandung Pasteur: Unbelievably Affordable Hotel
Normally, I wouldn’t even dare consider traveling to Bandung on a weekend, since it can be hectic with people from Jakarta and nearby cities coming in for quick vacations. However, it was the middle of Ramadan for our Muslim brethren, so it wasn’t much of a traveling season for Indonesia. I thus ventured out to Read More
Holiday Inn Bur Dubai – Embassy District: Palatial Yet Affordable
It was my first time in Dubai, and I was arriving late at night. I wanted to stay somewhere near the airport, the city center, and a metro station, so it would be convenient for me logistically. Fitting my requirement was the palatial Holiday Inn Bur Dubai – Embassy District, which surprisingly, was affordable for Read More