"Indonesia"

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 …

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, …

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 …

After catching the sunrise at Borobudur and checking out the nearby Mendut and Candi Pawon temples, it was time to continue my exploration of Yogykarta, Indonesia. This time, I would be heading …

After watching the sunrise at Borobudur, it was time to continue the “tour” I had booked through the Hyatt Regency Yogykarta. The next stops would be the Mendut Temple and the Candi …

Having checked-in at the Hyatt Regency Yogykarta, it was time to see what I really came all this was for — the ancient ruins of Borobudur. Visiting Borobudur Temple At Sunrise (Yogykarta, …

The following is my review of the Regency Club lounge at the Hyatt Regency Yogykarta. Note: I didn’t know it at the time of booking, but World of Hyatt Explorist members [and …

After an amazing 24 Hours in Singapore, it was time to hop on a flight to the Indonesian city of Yogykarta, known for the ancient ruins of Borobudur, where I’s be staying …

As with my wonderful flight to Singapore, I was again fortunate to get some interesting aerial photos leaving Singapore. Here are some photos I snapped flying SIN-LAX aboard a Singapore Airlines A350. …

As you know, I’m a huge fan of Hyatt hotels. So I’ll admit it’s strange that although I’ve stayed at some amazing Hyatt hotels around the world (Paris, Bali, Costa Rica), I’ve …

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 …