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My collection of travel writings, hotel reviews. And food, I almost forgot food.
A Pet Friendly Ibis Hua Hin Hotel Review
A Nice Budget Pet Friendly Hotel in Hua Hin I've always been a fan of Ibis hotels. But when I found out that the Ibis Hua Hin allows cats and dogs into guest rooms I became an even bigger fan! Toby our blue tabby cat loves to travel too. That's cause he's got the...
Find Cheap Tasty Food in Huai Kwang Bangkok
Here's Where I Share One of My Favorite Neighborhoods in Bangkok for Delicious Food! One of my favorite neighborhoods in Bangkok is an area called Huai Khwang. It's not far at all from main tourist areas such as Sukhumvit. Just hop on the MRT subway at Sukhumvit...
Amari Vogue Krabi Hotel Review
After my wife spent 5 days at her university campus in order to fulfill her course requirements she met a friend who works at the Amari Vogue Krabi Hotel. She told us it's a really nice 4 star hotel located on Tub Kaek beach. At the time we were planning on heading to...
Where to Buy the Best Durian in Bangkok
Or Tor Kor Market (ตลาด อ.ต.ก.) - A Durian Aficionado's Heaven I'm going to put it out there right now that I'm not a huge fan of Durian, the so called "King" of all fruits. I'll eat it a little of it just to satisfy my wife's fruitless attempts to convert me to a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Khao Sam Roi Yod Road Trip
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...