WALLY’S TRAVEL JOURNAL

Good Food.
Great Places.
Stories from Asia.

Personal travel guides, honest hotel reviews, and local food worth the detour.


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From the Journal

  • Bangkok’s Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Review

    This kid friendly hotel in Bangkok has been on my review list for quite a while. I was waiting for the right price because…

  • Grande Centre Point Prestige Bangkok

    More Family Friendly Bangkok Hotels

    Spacious Rooms – Perfect for Families Visiting Bangkok for First Visit One of the joys of living in Bangkok is that I often get…

  • Short Guide to Eating Foods in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

    What to Eat in Saigon for Your First Epic Visit to Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon, as the locals still call the…

  • Bui Vien Walking Street Saigon

    Where to Stay Near Bui Vien Walking Street, Saigon

    Where I Stayed in Bui Vien, Ho Chi Minh City I just returned from a two-week trip to Ho Chi Minh City last month.…

  • Ben Tanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City

    Where to Stay in HCMC First Epic Visit to Vietnam

    With Saigon Hotel Reviews My hotel reviews are written for anyone planning on spending a minimum $25 USD to $50 USD per night, after…

  • TokyoTreat Review

    Authentic Curated Japanese Snacks Shipped Right to Your Door Japan saw a tourism boom in 2025. And no doubt, many foreign travelers are back…

  • Where to Stay in Sapa, Vietnam

    Best Area to Stay in Sapa for Your First Epic Visit to Vietnam If you’re visiting Sapa for your first trip in Vietnam, I…

  • Where to Stay in Hanoi for First Epic Visit to Vietnam

    With Hanoi Hotel Reviews I’ve been visiting Hanoi, Vietnam, once every two to three years since my late twenties. So I can confidently recommend…

  • My Favorite Food in Malaysia Roti Canai

    GOING TO MALAYSIA? DON’T FORGET ROTI CANAI Malaysia has lots of amazing foods and a variety. Indian, Chinese, Thai, and, of course, local Malay…

  • Rare Heritage House Penang Malaysia Review

    I Stayed at Rare Heritage House in Penang, Here’s My Review I gotta say Rare Heritage House Penang was one of the most interesting…

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