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 […]
Travels in Asia
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
One Good Reason to Visit Sampeng Market in Bangkok
If You’re Looking for Products to Buy and Sell Home, Go to Sampeng Market in Bangkok… I enjoy reading blogs about living in Thailand. And I’ve come across some very interesting posts about how tourists can make money while traveling around Thailand. But (and there always is a but) it’s not going to be easy. […]
All You Can Eat Seafood, BBQ and Beer in Huay Kwang, Bangkok
499THB Buffet at Yok Talay & BBQ House Including Beer… If you love fresh seafood buffets you grill on your own and a taste of Thailand’s famous Moo Kata styled dining and unlimited beer you’ll love this little restaurant I’m going to introduce near Huay Kwang, a mostly residential area in Bangkok not far from […]
Day Trip at Tam Coc, Vietnam
Tam Coc – A Nice Getaway from the Hustle and Bustle of Hanoi If you’re staying in Hanoi for a little while, you’re going to be craving for some wide-open green space. Luckily, Vietnam still has a lot of natural unspoiled scenery in Southeast Asia. And you’ll find that little slice of heaven at Tam Coc’s […]
Applying for Thai Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) in NYC
New Thai Tourist Visa that Allows You to Stay in Thailand for 6 to 9 Months The Thai Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) allows foreign tourists to stay in Thailand for 6 months. But you can stretch your time in Thailand up to 9 months if properly used. I’ll explain more about that later. It is a […]
Impiana Resort Chaweng Noi Review
Affordable Resort Right on Chaweng Noi Beach, Koh Samui I have stayed at the Impiana Resort several times over in Koh Samui. It’s one the nicest affordable 4 star resorts along the southern stretch of Chaweng Beach. And in my opinion Chaweng is one of the best beaches on Samui. By booking a hotel at […]
My Day Trip to Suwon, South Korea
One Day is Not Enough to Visit Suwon… While spending a long layover in Seoul, South Korea back in March I was searching for a day trip from Seoul. Some place I’ve never heard before. Even though I’ve been to Seoul many times, I’ve never really had any other day trips except for that one […]
