TRIP REPORTS

I awoke pre-dawn at the Andaz Singapore and headed straight for SIN airport. Review: Ambassador Transit Lounge, Terminal 3 (Changi International Airport (SIN), Singapore) Editor’s Note: This post is part of my …

Keeping with the theme of pale ale micro-brews of Southeast Asia, here’s another one: Cha La Wan Pale Ale. I first ran across this brew at the St. Regis Bangkok. But was …

On my recent stay at the Andaz Singapore, I was pleasantly surprised to find my [complimentary] mini-bar had something I hadn’t encountered before – Andaz Pale Ale. Sure, it had the Andaz …

For my final night [this trip] in Singapore (and Asia for that matter), I decided to go big and check out something new – the Andaz Singapore. This would be my second …

During a tour of Kuala Lumpur (from Singapore), I needed a place to crash for a couple of hours and the closest place I could find (that was open at 4:00 am) …

Having walked the streets of Singapore, I next opted to check out another major city, Kuala Lumpur (KL) – from Singapore. To achieve this goal, I needed to find a tour that …

With 28 lounges, choosing a lounge at Singapore’s Changi Airport (SIN) can be somewhat of a crapshoot. I chose the Blossom Lounge in Terminal 4, here’s the review. Review: Blossom Lounge, Terminal …

After a quick stop at Bali DPS Airport’s T/G Lounge, we were ready to board. I was excited to finally check out Scoot Airlines. Review: Scoot Airlines – Flying Bali (DPS) To …

Bintang Beer may be the reigning king of beers in Indonesia, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any other home-grown contenders for the crown. Case in point, Indonesia’s newest beer, Prost Beer. …

Tourists and surfers who have visited Indonesia no doubt know of the country’s most famous (and popular) alcoholic beverage, Bintang Beer. But is it any good? Review: Bintang Beer (Bali, Indonesia) Editor’s …

Bali was wonderful. My stays at the Hyatt Regency Bali and Conrad Bali were both excellent, and I was sad to say goodbye to the island (and the country). I made one …

A common theme among tourists I spoke with in Bali, was the ever-present recommendation of “sunset dinner on the beach in Jimbaran”. Being a man who loves both beaches and sunsets, I …

One thing I didn’t realize about Bali was how large the island actually was. I had friends tell me I’d need about 2 weeks there, and I thought that was crazy. I …

During my stay at the Conrad Bali, I had the opportunity to check out the Conrad Suites Lounge. Here is the review. Review: Conrad Suites Lounge, Conrad Bali (Bali, Indonesia) Editor’s Note: …

As my taxi headed to the Conrad Bali, I couldn’t help but wonder, “why am I switching hotels?” I had just stayed a couple of nights at the Hyatt Regency Bali, and …

Because I was spending a few nights at the Hyatt Regency Bali, I decided to cash in one of my Explorist Club Access Rewards to gain access to the property’s Regency Lounge. …

Having just flown in from Yogykarta, I was ready to hit the ground running as it was my first time in Bali, Indonesia. I was lucky enough to check out a couple …

We had a delightful Indonesian breakfast (and coffee) at the Concordia Lounge, and it was now time to board the flight to our next destination, Bali. Review: Air Asia – Flying From …

After exploring the temples of Borobudur, Mendut and Candi Pawon, it was time for the next adventure: A Jeep tour of the [active] volcano Merapi. I arranged this tour through my hotel, …

Leaving behind an amazing 24 Hours in Singapore, and an excellent stay at the Conrad Singapore, it was time to catch a flight to the next stop on my trip: Yogykarta, Indonesia. …