Years ago, I summited Mt. San Jacinto in one day via the Marian Mountain Trail, and let me tell you, that thing kicked my @$$. Since then, I’ve been meaning to return …
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Visiting And Hiking The Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve During A Super Bloom (Lancaster, CA)
The word “heavenly” isn’t quite adequate as description for a California Poppy Super Bloom. This rare event happens only about once every 10 years, so when it happens it’s a major event. …
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From my homebase at Vdara, I set out to do what I do best in Las Vegas (besides drinking), hiking. Steadily working my way through the many hikes of Red Rock Canyon …
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I’ve always believed the best way to really see and know a city is to just “get out there” and walk the city streets. Not all cities are walkable. Fortunately for us, …
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A Walk Through Munich’s Old Town [In Photos] (Munich, Germany)
During my Oktoberfest pilgrimage to Bavaraia, I had the chance one morning to wander around the “Old Town” section of Munich. My original idea for this post was going to be a …
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10 Things You Should Know About Oktoberfest BEFORE You Go (Munich, Germany)
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 …
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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 …
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Visiting The Butterfly Garden At Changi International Airport (SIN) (Singapore, Singapore)
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 …
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Review: Ambassador Transit Lounge, Terminal 3 (Changi International Airport (SIN), Singapore)
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 …
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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 …
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Review: Andaz Pale Ale (Andaz Singapore, Singapore)
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 …
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Review: Andaz Singapore (Singapore, Singapore)
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 …
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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) …
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Review: Full-Day Semi-Guided Kuala Lumpur Tour From Singapore By Business Coach [Viator]
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 …
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Review: Blossom Lounge, Terminal 4 (SIN Airport, Singapore)
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 …
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Review: Scoot Airlines – Flying Bali (DPS) To Singapore (SIN) On A Boeing 787 Dreamliner
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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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Review: T/G Lounge, DPS Airport – International Departures (Bali, Indonesia)
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 …
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Review: Dinner On The Beach At Jimbaran Bay (Bali, Indonesia)
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 …