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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) …

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, …

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 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 …

Over the weekend, I received a mailer from Mandarin Oriental and American Express. Turns out they have a new “complimentary night” promotion, the details of which I’ll break down in the post below. …

The FHOP Top 20 Travel Photos Of 2019 Like the previous post in this series, The FHOP Top 20 Aerial Photos Of 2019, here are my top travel photos from 2019. #20: Ananda …

Just like we did in 2018, here’s a look back at the year in aerial photos. The FHOP Top 20 Aerial Photos Of 2019 #20: The Islands Of Krabi #19: Tampa Bay …

Every now and then, I’m able to capture some interesting aerial pictures on a particular flight. Here are some interesting photos I snapped flying LAX-SIN aboard a Singapore Airlines A350. Aerial Photos: …

“How do I start”? I hear that same question almost every single day. If you’ve ever wondered what travel-hacking is and how to get started, this post is for you. The Official …

I’m just ending my third cardmember year with the Chase Sapphire Reserve (“CSR”) credit card. In my mind, this card is a keeper for sure (it has been since year one). But …