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 …
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Review: Jeep Wisata Merapi Tour (Yogykarta, Indonesia)
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, …
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Review: Concordia Lounge, Terminal B (JOG Airport, Yogykarta, Indonesia)
From our hotel, the Hyatt Regency Yogykarta, to the temples of Borobudur, Mendut and Candi Pawon, and Prambanan, Yogykarta, Indonesia, had been wonderful. It was time to head out for our next …
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Aerial Photos: Flying Tokyo (HND) To Los Angeles (LAX) (Los Angeles, California)
After completing the first leg of our trip home (Bangkok (BKK) to Tokyo (HND)), we hopped aboard the last leg – a red-eye flight from Tokyo (HND) to Los Angeles (LAX) on …
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Aerial Photos: Flying Bangkok (BKK) To Tokyo Haneda (HND) With A View Of Mt. Fuji At Sunset (Tokyo, Japan)
With epic hangovers from the night before, we awoke at the [flawless] St. Regis Bangkok before sunrise to catch the first train to BKK Airport. Sadly, the reality set in that our …
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Review: Thai Airways – Flying Phuket (HKT) To Bangkok (BKK) On A Boeing 777-200
Two days in Patong is enough to wipeout almost anybody (if you do it the right way). We left the Coral Beach Lounge and headed to our gate. I was pleasantly surprised …
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Review: The Coral Beach Lounge, HKT Airport – Domestic Terminal [Inside Security] (Phuket, Thailand)
From what I can remember, we had an absolute blast at Patong Beach and the Le Meridian Phuket Beach Resort. From there, it was time to catch a flight back to Bangkok …
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7 Things I Love About Patong Beach (Phuket, Thailand)
It’s been said Patong Beach is dirty, seedy, grimy, and unabashedly debaucherous – even dangerous. All that may be true. I get it, it’s not everybody’s cup of tea. But I love …
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Review: Myanmar National Airlines – Flying Yangon (RGN) To Phuket (HKT) On An Embraer 190 AR (Phuket, Thailand)
Leaving the city of Yangon behind, we were a couple of bourbons in from the lounge as we hopped on to our non-stop flight to Phuket, Thailand, where we’d be staying at …
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Review: Mingalar Sky Lounge – Terminal 1 International, RGN Airport (Yangon, Myanmar)
Stocked up on last-minute gifts (and Grand Royal Black whisky) from the duty-free story across the way, we made our final stop in Yangon at the Priority Pass-friendly Mingalar Sky Lounge. Review: …
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Review: Grand Royal Black [Blended Whisky] (Myanmar)
We certainly made the most out of our 24-hour stay in Yangon, which sadly brought a close to our incredible experience in Myanmar. After checking-in and clearing security at RGN Airport, we …
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Review: Air KBZ – Flying Heho (HEH) to Thandwe (SNW) (Thandwe, Myanmar)
Editor’s Note: This post is part of my Myanmar–Thailand trip to Asia. For more on this trip, check out my other posts on Myanmar, Thailand, and Japan. Both “Day 1” and “Day 2“ at Inle Lake were simply …
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After a nice, but quick, stay at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok and a wonderful breakfast at the Grand Club Lounge, it was time to make our way to DMK Airport (Bangkok‘s …
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Review: Conrad Centennial Singapore (Singapore, Singapore)
After a very long but relaxing flight from LAX (17.5 hours to be exact), I finally landed in Singapore. It was my first time visiting the “lion city” so I wasted no …
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Review: Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas (Nevada)
I love the Hilton Honors Aspire Credit Card – so much so – I actually have 2 of them! Review: Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas With that said, I wanted to cash in …
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I recently stayed at the Wynn Las Vegas through American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts program, which gave me the chance to check out the Spa at Encore. Click here for the …
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Review: Golden Myanmar Airlines – Flying Bagan (NYU) To Heho (HEH) On An ATR-72 (Heho, Myanmar)
Editor’s Note: This post is part of my Myanmar–Thailand trip to Asia. For more on this trip, check out my other posts on Myanmar, Thailand, and Japan. Two epic days exploring the wonderland that is Bagan was simply not …
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Editor’s Note: This post is part of my Myanmar–Thailand trip to Asia. For more on this trip, check out my other posts on Myanmar, Thailand, and Japan. Fresh off a somewhat average stay at Le Meridian …
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Review: Le Meridian Phuket Beach Resort (Phuket, Thailand)
Editor’s Note: This post is part of my Myanmar–Thailand trip to Asia. For more on this trip, check out my other posts on Myanmar, Thailand, and Japan. Although I had been to Phuket many times, I …
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In a word, Bagan was “awesome”. We loved exploring the ancient city, seeing Bagan by hot-air balloon, and our amazing hotel along the Irrawaddy River. Would we find a similar overall experience …