Asia

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

We flew into Yangon from Thandwe and wasted no time getting to our hotel for the night, the Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon. 24 Hours In Yangon: A Walking Tour Of Yangon…

After spending 48 hours at Inle Lake, we flew in to Thandwe (SNW Airport) from Heho. As is par for the course, aside from our hotel reservation at the Hilton Ngapali Resort…

Our initial fears that Inle Lake was just “one big tourist trap” were thankfully misplaced as “Day 1” started slow, but ended great. 48 Hours At Inle Lake: How To See Inle…

After a quick flight from Bagan to Heho, we took a taxi direct to the town of Nyaung Shwe, the gateway to Inle Lake. We arrived with no itinerary and no contacts.…

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…

Having had an absolutely incredible time in Sri Lanka, including hiking the Sigiriya Lion Rock Trail, it was sadly time for me to leave. How ever would I drown my tears? At…

Once upon a time in the 1980’s, a much younger me saw a video for the “Save A Prayer” song by Duran Duran. I remember the video’s locations seemed so foreign and…

Hyatt 3rd Night Free Offer in Asia for Visa Premier Cardholders! Hyatt has a little-known offer for exclusively for Visa Premier cardholders: 3rd Night Free in Asia! Participating Hotels in Asia: Although…