TRIP REPORTS

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.…

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…

Thus far on my Moroccan adventure, I had visited Casablanca, Rabat, and Marrakech. The final stop on the trip was the legendary town of Fes. Review: Private Full-Day Tour Of Fes With…

I had spent the day before exploring the seaside towns of Casablanca and Rabat. Today, I would be exploring the desert outpost known as Marrakech. Review: Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour Of Marrakech…

With the morning portion of the tour (the tour of Casablanca) completed, we left Casablanca behind as we jumped on the highway for the 1 hour and 30 minutes ride to Rabat.…

Having flown in from Paris to Casablanca, I headed to the home-base for my Moroccan adventure, the Hyatt Regency Casablanca. From there, I arranged a series of Moroccan day-trips from Casablanca through…

Below is one of my favorite aerial pictures that I’ve ever taken. In this photo of Paris, you can see many of the City’s most famous sites, including the Eiffel Tower, Trocadero,…