TRIP REPORTS

First, the bad news. Oktoberfest 2020 has been cancelled due to worldwide pandemic. Now, the good news. You now have more time to learn about Oktoberfest and begin planning for 2021. 10 …

In the world of travel-hacking, few names in the Hyatt portfolio are as legendary or as aspirational as the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome. I finally had the chance to stay there over a …

Across from the Ambassador Transit Lounge, Terminal 3, is a wondrous little airport experience that, to my knowledge, is unique to Changi International Airport – the Butterfly Garden. Visiting The Butterfly Garden …

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 …