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My collection of travel writings, hotel reviews. And food, I almost forgot food.

The Cost of Making a Sandwich in Thailand…

The Cost of Making a Sandwich in Thailand…

Not Same Same in Thailand... Whenever I head back home and come across friends I have not seen in a long while they ask me, "Is it cheaper living in Thailand?". It's hard to answer that question without giving an example. So my example is the sandwich. Simple and easy...

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ANSA Kuala Lumpur Hotel (Formerly Piccolo Hotel) Review

ANSA Kuala Lumpur Hotel (Formerly Piccolo Hotel) Review

Excellent Location and Not So Expensive... Whenever I get asked where is a good place to stay in Kuala Lumpur I always suggest an area called Bukit Bintang. I've stayed in a couple of hotels in that area but the one I frequently stay at is called the Piccolo Hotel...

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A Pleasant Seafood Restaurant in Rayong…

A Pleasant Seafood Restaurant in Rayong…

After getting off our ferry boat on Ban Phe pier from our recent trip to Koh Samet my wife and I got a bit hungry. It was time for afternoon lunch. But we didn't know where to go eat. And we were hunkering for seafood too. We wanted fresh crabs but for some reason the...

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Pa Prai Villa Plantation Hua Hin Review

Pa Prai Villa Plantation Hua Hin Review

Not Cheap and Far From Hua Hin I know a lot of people who love Hua Hin but want to stay somewhere really quiet and out of the way. I'm not saying Hua Hin is noisy and congested like Bangkok because it's not. However, Pa Prai Villa at the Plantation is about a 35...

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Sheraton Hotel Macao Review

Sheraton Hotel Macao Review

Last December my wife and I made a trip over to Hong Kong. Since I hadn't been over in Macao for a long while I figured a visit is long over due. This was sort of a Christmas holiday getaway so hotels were a more on the pricey side this time of year. But it's okay. A...

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One Night Market You Should Visit in Bangkok

One Night Market You Should Visit in Bangkok

Talad Liab Duan – Night Market by the Highway (ตลาดเรียบด่วนรามอินทรา) There’s just something about the chill atmosphere of a night market in Bangkok that is so soothing. I’m not a big shopper for all sorts of knick knacks. But just walking through stalls and stalls...

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Vongdeuan Resort in Koh Samet Review

Vongdeuan Resort in Koh Samet Review

Recently my wife and I went over for a little getaway over at Koh Samet. The first island I went to since I first got back State side. And I must say after freezing my butt for a few months in NYC, thawing my ass out on nice soft sand of Koh Samet was mighty nice....

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Quick Guide on Visiting Koh Samet

Quick Guide on Visiting Koh Samet

Travel Information on Getting to and Exploring Koh Samet Just this past week my wife and I went over to Koh Samet for a little get away from the hectic noise and heat of Bangkok. Depending on who you ask, some will say Koh Samet is a gem of an island. Some will say...

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How to Get First Class Leg Room in Economy

How to Get First Class Leg Room in Economy

Flying 14 hours sitting in economy sucks. Especially when you're tall. But I'll let you in on a little known secret on how you can score yourself more leg room. No this isn't a trick for getting a free upgrade to first or business class seat your flight. But if you've...

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HCMC Vietnam Walkabout

HCMC Vietnam Walkabout

No matter which city I travel to in Asia each and every single one has it's own special vibe. Ho Chi Minh City - formerly Saigon in Vietnam certainly has its own special soul. The sight of hundreds of motorbikes whizzing through narrow streets. The sounds of grilling...

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The BIG Hotel in Singapore Review

The BIG Hotel in Singapore Review

My wife and I traveled to Singapore last year to checkout Universal Studios Singapore.  And we stayed at the BIG hotel located in the Bugis district. It's a great area with many shops, restaurants and markets including a building full of hawker stands Singapore...

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APA Hotel Tokyo Itabashi Ekimae Review

APA Hotel Tokyo Itabashi Ekimae Review

APA branded hotels are a familiar sight all over Japan. It's yet another one of those short transit business hotels that are also very popular for travelers who don't need a posh room nor services. This time around my wife and I stayed at the APA Hotel in the Itabashi...

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Visiting Myeongdong in Seoul

Visiting Myeongdong in Seoul

Seoul has a lot of wonderful neighborhoods but I mostly stay in Myeongdong, a really popular shopping district. Why? No matter what day of the week it is - Myeongdong is always busy and full of locals wandering around, shopping and enjoying meals in groups. It's a...

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Hotel Sunroute Higashi Shinjuku Review

Hotel Sunroute Higashi Shinjuku Review

Hotel Sunroute Higashi is located in Shinjuku district of Tokyo. Like a lot of hotels in Tokyo a Metro subway line or JR East train station is not far away. This is one of the reasons why I chose to stay at this hotel. And also, it's one of the most affordable...

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Thailand’s Prachuap Khiri Khan’s Natural Beauty

Just under a 45 minutes drive south of the beach side city of Hua Hin is the province of Prachuap Khiri Khan. It's an area that is still largely untouched and spared from massive development. So if you love mountains, acres of palm trees and coconut farms or even...

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Buying Coffee Beans in Ho Chi Minh City

Buying Coffee Beans in Ho Chi Minh City

My wife will tell anyone that I've got this unholy infatuation with coffee beans. And I do. I like coffee beans like Jay Leno likes cars. When coffee beans are fresh they've got this nice oily sheen and an amazing fragrance. You'd swear you could inhale the caffeine...

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My attempts to create some artsy night photos…

My attempts to create some artsy night photos…

These sets of pics were taken at A La Natu Bed And Bakery at night. It's a clear beautiful February night and the moon is full, out and bright. At the time I was on a beach chair just lounging around after a fantastic seafood dinner. The beach was just a short stroll...

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Catching Up…

Catching Up…

I know I have a tendency to drop off right off the blogosphere and come right back re-appearing out from thin air. But I've been busy. Real busy. Married busy. Just bought a condo busy. Running a new cafe business busy. As well as a host of business problems because...

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