Life is one long vacation
The last time I was in Shanghai was 2014, and my recollections of the city were already quite vague—though I did remember well that Nanjing East Road and People’s Square were among the city’s hubs of action and shopping. Checking the options around those adjacent areas, I found the luxurious-looking Le Royal Meridien Shanghai, and Read More
As a traveler who geeks out on hotels, I’m always excited to try out new brands and concepts. Recently debuting in Southeast Asia is Element Hotels, which is Marriott International’s offering for long-staying guests whose main concerns are well-being and environmental sustainability. Its first opening here in the region happens to be in the city Read More
There must be hundreds upon hundreds of hotels and resorts around Bali, and many of them are listed among the world’s best lists. But why pick a humble city hotel like ibis Styles Bali Denpasar? I stayed there a couple of nights to find out. ibis Styles Bali Denpasar isn’t located in a tourist hotspot Read More
I do go to Khaosan Road for merrymaking—it is after all, aside from being a backpacker hub, famous for its all-night, rowdy street parties. However, I choose not to stay there due to the lack of more reputable accommodation options. Fortunately, ibis Bangkok Khaosan Viengtai opened near the center of the action, so for the Read More
With traffic that seemingly worsens everyday, many of us who live in the more central portions of Metro Manila like Makati City barely go to the south of the metro anymore. But with more and more new dining and shopping options cropping up down south, it’s worth going to for a weekend once in a Read More
