Life is one long vacation
There’s so much to see and do (and eat) in Montreal. Luckily though, much of what it has to offer—for first-timers, at least—aren’t far apart from each other, and with its efficient transportation system, touring the city is easy. However, it’s still important to pick a hotel that would put one in the center of Read More
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
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
