Life is one long vacation
Having gone to Jakarta a number of times, there aren’t too many things left for me to do there. Thanks to cheap airfares though, I still come there on occasion to shop, savor delicious local fare, and most of all, check out its abundance of quality hotels. I’ve stayed in a handful of Jakarta’s hotels, Read More
A couple of months ago, I purchased a round trip Manila to Singapore ticket on a whim. Since I had already gone to Singapore many times, I decided to do a staycation there to escape the stresses caused by Manila. I had to choose a hotel that I’d actually stay in, not just sleep in, 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
Like Manila, Jakarta can be all sorts of chaotic—the worst traffic jams, the crowded trains, the throngs of people that get into your face—that after a day of exploring Indonesia’s capital, I find myself surrendering and wanting to get a full rest. In my last visit, I chose to stay in one of its best Read More
Since it was heavily raining in the south of Thailand to the point of flooding, I canceled my trip to Koh Samui. I sought alternatives and decided to head to Hua Hin instead because I hadn’t been there. Besides, I really wanted to try the new Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa after seeing the Read More
