As I was staying in Angsana Lang Co, I asked our friends from the resort to tour me at their sister property, Banyan Tree Lang Co. I was eager to check it out because I’ve never been to a Banyan Tree property, let alone stay in one. Banyan Tree Lang Co and Angsana Lang Co Read More
Stay: Asia
Shangri-La Surabaya: The City’s Only True Luxury Hotel
Admittedly, there is not much to do in Surabaya—Indonesia’s second largest city and one of its centers for commerce—by way of tourism. Rather, most travelers come to enjoy its vibrant cuisine, as well as to make it as a jump off point to explore Mount Bromo. With not much planned in the city, I decided Read More
Jinjiang Inn Ortigas: Exceeded Expectations
As I write this review, I’ve already stayed twice here at Jinjiang Inn Ortigas, and I’m currently here for another three nights—clearly, I’ve grown fond of this hotel. In Metro Manila, great hotels are sadly hard to come by, but fortunately, there are gems like this that are accessible even to budget travelers. Jinjiang Inn Read More
Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit: Chic Rooms, Central Location
I’ve been to Bangkok plenty of times, and usually, I’d find myself staying in the Ratchaprasong or Asoke area, so I could be near the places I frequent. Shaking things up a bit, I decided to stay at the Thonglor area. Friends had told me that the best hotel in the area is Bangkok Marriott Read More
Mercure Singapore Bugis: Charming Heritage-Inspired Hotel
One of the newest additions to the bustling Bugis District is Mercure Singapore Bugis. The heritage-inspired hotel opened its doors just last May 2016, and as of this writing, it’s already fully operational. On my last trip to the Lion City, I stayed in the hotel’s Executive Loft, which surprisingly exceeded my expectations. LOCATION Nestled Read More
