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My collection of travel writings, hotel reviews. And food, I almost forgot food.
Guide to Visiting Taipei, Taiwan for the First Time
The One and Only Taipei for First Time Visitors Guide You'll Ever Need If you're planning a trip to Taipei, Taiwan for the first time, you're in the right place. I'll point out the single best area to stay in Taipei for sightseeing plus five popular and affordable...
Where to Stay in Bangkok for Your First Epic Visit in Thailand
5 Best Areas in Bangkok for First Time Visitors - With Recommended Bangkok Hotels If you've never traveled to Thailand before and want to know where are the best areas to stay in Bangkok (กรุงเทพมหานคร) for your first visit then you've come to the right place. With a...
Where to Stay in Tokyo for Your First Epic Visit to Japan
Best 6 Areas in Tokyo with Recommended Hotels to Stay for Your First Visit in Japan I chose Tokyo as the first city to stay during my very own first visit to Japan. And I'm willing to bet that Tokyo will be your first stop in Japan as well. But Tokyo is comprised of...
Where to Stay in Kobe (神戸) For Your First Epic Visit to Japan
It is written that Kobe, Japan is only worth a day trip visit from Osaka and Kyoto. I say how dare they. Have they ever been to Sannomiya? The magnificent port city of Kobe, in its own right, is a city that deserves at least several overnight stays. And on this post,...
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Train Market
Half Day Trip to Two of Bangkok's Nearest Tourist Attractions - Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Market Finally, I went somewhere in Thailand I'd thought I'd never visit. It was a half day tour of Damnoen Saduak Floating Market (ตลาดน้ำดำเนินสะดวก ราชบุรี) and Maeklong...
Philippine Air – JFK to BKK Economy Review
Who Says Flying Economy Has to Be Uncomfortable Not Philippine Airlines. Okay, so I've flown economy twice this year with them. First was from Bangkok with a 16 hour layover in Manila Airport then finally to New York City. Finally I can make a review of Philippine...
AWA Resort Review in Koh Chang, Thailand
AWA Resort Koh Chang Review It's been a long while since I've written a hotel review in Thailand. So I'm super excited to share my experience staying at AWA Resort Koh Chang. My wife and I were planning to drive from Bangkok to Koh Chang for a week. And her friend...
Small Business Ideas in Thailand That Might Work Well in 2020
A Foreigner's Guide to Starting a Small Business in Thailand - As Written By an Actual Foreigner Living in Thailand A hot topic today for long stayers in Thailand is what type of business one should start if one is up to the task. After writing this post about...
China’s Canton Fair Travel Tips For First Time Visitors
Guide to Buying Wholesale in China's Canton Fair So you want to start an E-commerce business, eh? Maybe you're making some decent bank from the drop shipping biz. And now you want a direct link to a Chinese factory for maximum profits. Even if your goal is to open a...
Where to Stay in New York City for Your First Epic Visit on a Budget
Written By a Guy Actually from New York City Planning on visiting New York City but don’t know where to stay for your first visit? The answer is easy. Look for a hotel in Manhattan’s Chinatown. I’ll tell you the reasons why Chinatown is the best area in the entire New...
16 Hour Layover Inside Manila’s Airport
And a Review of Philippine Airlines Flight 733 From Bangkok to Manila to JFK Have you ever wondered whether Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is safe or not? How about what it's like to fly Philippine Airlines from Bangkok to JFK with a 16-hour...
My First Trip to Guangzhou, China
I've never been to China before. So my first ever trip to Guangzhou (广州市), China is a milestone for me. If this will be your first trip to Guangzhou too I'm going to show you what you can expect through my experiences. From traveling to Guangzhou Baiyun international...
My Experience Applying for China Visa in Bangkok, Thailand
Applying for a Chinese visa in Bangkok could be smooth sailing. Or a total nightmare. That's depending on where you're getting your information from. Because I'm heading to Guangzhou (广州市), China to check out the 124th Canton Fair for business and to eat some dim sum....
Where to Stay in Hua Hin Beach for the First Time in Thailand
BEST HUA HIN BEACH HOTELS FOR FIRST TIME VISITORS Need help with finding the best Hua Hin beach hotels in Thailand? I have just the right hotels by the beach you're looking for. Including my personal reviews and cost. Hua Hin may not be as developed as Bangkok but it...
The Curious Case of Houtong Cat Village in Taiwan
A Little Side Trip From Taipei With Kitty Cats - And a Mystery Shrouding the Village's History Recently on my latest Taiwan trip, I came across Houtong Cat Village 侯硐貓村 in Ruifang District, just northeast of Taipei about 35 kilometers and just 1 hour away from...
Hotel Papa Whale Review in Taipei, Ximending District
One of the Best Hotels in Ximending District, Taiwan I've stayed in plenty of budget hotels all over Taipei, Taiwan. And I prefer searching for hotels in Taipei's Ximending District. Simply because it's one of the best areas to stay for tourists. So what do I look for...
Best Budget Hotels and Hostels to Stay Near JJ Weekend Market in Bangkok
JJ (Chatuchak) Weekend Market is such a popular area in Bangkok that I often get asked where the best budget hotels and hostels are located near one of the most famous shopping destinations in the city. In this post, I'll give you my picks of the best and well...
Things to Do Near Chatuchak Weekend Market You Might Enjoy
Guide on Things to Do Around Chatuchak Weekend Market You Might've Never Known About If you've visited Chatuchak Weekend Market (a.k.a Jatujak also JJ Market จตุจักร) more than a few times you've probably become too familiar with one of Bangkok's most famous shopping...
Best Areas to Stay in Kuala Lumpur for Sightseeing in Malaysia
Guide on Where to Stay in Kuala Lumpur for First-Time Visitors If you're searching for the best areas to stay in Kuala Lumpur then I've got you covered. Kuala Lumpur is one of the most exciting cities I've had the pleasure to travel frequently in Southeast Asia...
Baan Sukhita บ้านสุขิตา Review in Chanthaburi, Thailand
A Taste of the Beach Life at Baan Sukhita in Chanthaburi, Thailand Thailand has a lot of beaches. Some good. And some not so good. Everyone, including yours truly that is planning to stay indefinitely in Thailand is always out in the search of the best beaches as a...