Author: Warren
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Return to Suwon in South Korea
And a Much Anticipated Visit to Suwon’s Fried Chicken Street (수원 통닭거리) After my first ever Suwon day trip from Seoul last year. I was so excited to go back as soon as I could. As much as I enjoyed exploring Suwon’s Hwaseong Palace (화성행궁) and its magnificent fortress, I missed out on a place I…
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The Cicada Market Hua Hin
The Cicada Market – A Place You’ll Enjoy Even When You Hate Shopping… But that’s just me. I’m a big grump when it comes to shopping. However I do love taking a stroll through any of Thailand’s famous night markets like Bangkok’s Talad Liab Duan. And certainly around Hua Hin’s Cicada Market. Which technically isn’t a night…
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Escape Hua Hin Hotel Review
I’m Going to Regret Reviewing the Escape Hua Hin Hotel… Why? Because there’s a chance there will be more people looking to book this hotel and I won’t be able to get a room. That’s how much I like the Escape Hua Hin. But regardless, here I go. Hua Hin is one of my favorite…
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A Few Days in Singapore
I often travel to Singapore because it’s not far away from Thailand. But like what most people say, Singapore ain’t such a big place. And as much as I hate to say, not much to do for a middle aged traveler like me. There’s Universal Studios Singapore. But even then most average S’poreans will tell…
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Kuala Lumpur’s Ever Evolving Bukit Bintang
Twice a year I make a trip to Malaysia’s capital city Kuala Lumpur, usually staying for a week. I don’t go there for business. And I don’t go there for leisure. I just go to KL to eat. Kuala Lumpur is a easy 2 hours flight from Bangkok, Thailand. With another 30 minutes worth of travel time…
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Back in Osaka 大阪市 Japan
With a Short Trip to One of My Most Favorite Spots in the World… Arashiyama! After staying a week in Kuala Lumpur and then back to Bangkok, a good buddy of mine I knew from my government contract days asked if I wanted to head over to Osaka for sushi. Why not? Osaka has a…
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2016 Guide to Living in Bangkok
What to Think About Before Moving to Bangkok? There is no doubt Thailand is becoming a popular choice for foreigners to move to. Particularly to the capital city of Bangkok. I’ve seen it with my own eyes. Certain neighborhoods around my area have a lot more foreigners moving in. But before making that all important…
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Izumi Hotel Bukit Bintang KL Review
The Izumi Hotel – Just One of Many Two Star Budget Hotels in KL I’ve come across the Izumi Hotel name quite a few times while searching for budget 2 star hotels in the Bukit Bintang neighborhood of Kuala Lumpur. So this time I decided to book a room at the Izumi for a couple of…
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Where to Find the Best Nail Salon Artists in Bangkok
Getting The Best Manicures, Pedicures, and Nail Art in Bangkok So, how would I know which is the best nail salon in Bangkok? Okay, so if you don’t already know by now, I’m a guy. And I know nothing about nail salons. Or what the difference is between gel color manicures and regular color pedicures. The answer…
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Strolling Through Seoul, South Korea
The Best Way to Explore Seoul is on Foot… Seoul is the best and easiest city to explore on foot. I have been visiting Seoul once every year for the past 5 years. It’s my favorite city for stopover whenever I fly Korean Air from Bangkok to New York. Though to me, it’s not just…
