TRIPS & EXPERIENCES

Cape Town, South Africa has more than its fair share of “must see attractions”. With that said, the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden truly is something you don’t want to miss. Visiting The…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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,…

On a recent trip out to Africa, I had a connection through Charles De Gaulle (CDG Airport) in Paris. I was able to snap some interesting aerial photos and video (well, at…