Ubud Paradise – Villa Sabandari Review
byResearch Ubud on the interwebs and you’re presented with beautiful imagery of green jungle, rice fields, and playful monkeys. What you don’t see is the…
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Bali Break – Kana Kuta Hotel Review
byTucked away from the crowded streets of Kuta is the friendliest oasis I have ever encountered – The Kana Kuta Hotel . This was my Bali…
Preserving Singapore’s Heritage at the Naumi Liora Hotel
bySingapore is a tiny, ultramodern nation full of bright lights and worlds biggest. Although flashy and clean, if you look hard enough you will…
Railay Beach Retreat – Great View Resort Review
byTucked away in the hills overlooking East Railay Beach you will find (if you look hard enough) the Railay Great View Resort. Unlike the…
Escaping Krabi – Sand Sea Resort Review
byFrom the hordes of tourists to the honking taxies that come with them, my first visit to Krabi was a surprise. Gone were the…
An Amazing Bagan Resort Review
byWhen a hotel calls itself amazing, the bar is set a little higher. It’s instantly subjected to an expectation level, all because of its…
Calm in Chaos – Beijing Penta Hotel Review
byBeijing is a crazy, hectic city. It is unlike any major center I have ever visited. From the heat to the traffic to the…
Staying Classical at the Aria Prague Hotel
byI’m not sure what happened since the last time I visited Prague. Nine years ago it was busy but not like this. I couldn’t…
Build your own Stay – Tune Hotel KL Downtown Review
byIn this ever-growing world of streamlining and cost-cutting tactics, the evolution of your standard hotel was bound to change. Pay-as-you-go options can be found…
3 Days in San Sebastian
bySan Sebastian is a special place. So special that it makes this hater of backtracking not even blink at a return. Also, after a long…
Cape Town on the Up – Visiting Woodstock
by“You’re staying in Woodstock? That’s a bit doge” said everyone in Cape Town. It was a common response that started to put some worry…
Restoring Charm in Swellendam – Schoone Oordt Hotel Review
byTucked away in a quiet corner of Swellendam, South Africa you will find Schoone Oordt– a beautifully restored country house with more charm than all the charm of the charming…
12 Apostles Hotel – Cape Town’s Accessible Retreat
byUber chopper. That’s a thing. I first heard about this awesome add on to Uber while staying at the 12 Apostles Hotel. Fitting as I thought this luxurious…
9.8
How to Stay Hip in Cape Town – Hippo Hotel Review
byCape Town is a rad city. Sure it has boatloads of natural beauty and scenic shorelines and blah blah blah. Those are all great…
9.5
Durban Downtime – Concierge Boutique Hotel Review
byFresh off an exhausting trip on the most luxurious train in the world (he said sarcastically) we arrived in Durban. Beautiful, tropical, Durban. Moments after leaving…
Unearthing a Gem in Joburg – Villa Simonne Review
by“Welcome to Mykonos!” announced the enthusiastic night manager as he opened the door to our room, revealing a huge (there were stairs!) and peculiar…
5 Reasons to Choose Encounter Mara for your Safari
byTucked away in the Mara Naboisho Conservancy is the intimate and permanent tent camp Encounter Mara. As mentioned in my post on my…
Downtime on Lamu – Kizingo Lodge Review
byAfter a super stressful time eating three-course meals, seeing all the animals, and taking frequent catnaps at the wonderfully awesome Encounter Mara safari camp…
Getting Busy in NYC – Library Hotel Review
byGetting Busy in NYC – Library Hotel Review I love a good layover. What many perceive as an annoyance I see as an opportunity…
Circa 39 Review – A Travel Inspired Hotel in Miami Beach
byCirca 39 Review – A Travel Inspired Hotel in Miami Beach Life is a trip, words that couldn’t be more on brand for this…
Staying Friendly in Nashville – Hutton Hotel Review
byStaying Friendly in Nashville – Hutton Hotel Review Nashville is an amazing town. With a rich musical heritage and an up and coming downtown…
Hanging out in Hang Dong – The Little Village Chiang Mai Review
byWe arrived at the Chang Mai airport sleepy-eyed and ready for a break. An extensive travel schedule that had taken us three-quarters of…
My Priceline Winning Bids List
byFor years now I have preached about the amazing cost savings “naming your own price” on Priceline can bring and for years I…
Sleeping My Way Around the World
bySleeping My Way Around the World Sleeping my way around the world when I was in my 20’s meant something totally different than what…
Making Friends at The Nest Koh Samui
byMaking Friends at The Nest Koh Samui Tucked away down a dirt alley in the quiet beach town of Bophut you’ll find a sanctuary…