Indonesia's tropical island of Bali is a bucket-list destination- that much is for certain. A Hindu island in a largely Muslim country, people holiday in Bali for serenity. With soaring mountains, lush jungle, sweeping cliffside vistas, and endless things to do and see, it's easy to understand why it's a dreamy place to visit. When … Continue reading Three Luxury Hotels in Bali That’ll Take Your Breath Away
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Affordable Island Luxury at the Charming Fox in Koh Samui
KOH SAMUI HOTEL: A REVIEW OF AN AFFORDABLE, LUXE ADULTS ONLY OPTION A trip to any tropical destination is always taking a bit of a gamble when it comes to weather. Visiting the Thai islands was my first time staying on tropical islands. Prior to the experience, I'd visited plenty of beaches in Mexico, both … Continue reading Affordable Island Luxury at the Charming Fox in Koh Samui
Living Luxuriously in Bangkok: Five Star Hotels On a Budget
FINDING AFFORDABLE LUXE HOTELS IN BANGKOK When I travel alone, I'm a pretty minimal person- always looking for the best deal possible, I'll sacrifice many items of comfort if it means I can travel longer or see and do more. The only time I've stayed in four or five star hotels have been for work … Continue reading Living Luxuriously in Bangkok: Five Star Hotels On a Budget
Finding Serenity in Bangkok, A Review of the Banyan Tree Hotel
Planning a one-way trip to SE Asia to explore parts of the world I've never experienced and teach English, I could not have been more excited. Starting to plan out the first few weeks of my trip, I reserved flights and hostels around Thailand, Cambodia and Laos. As a generous gift for what should have … Continue reading Finding Serenity in Bangkok, A Review of the Banyan Tree Hotel
A Night at The Upper House, Hong Kong
On a recent trip to Asia, I spent two weekends in Hong Kong. On the first weekend, I stayed in a reasonable hotel in the Wan Chai district (found via Booking.com). In between weekends, I traveled to Japan to meet a friend from the States, and explore Tokyo and Kyoto. At the end of our … Continue reading A Night at The Upper House, Hong Kong
Paris: 10 Things to Do
Before visiting Paris for the first time, I'd heard it was a beautiful city, full of life. Ornate buildings, cute bistros, an abundance of exquisite food, and history present on every corner were enough to convince me it was worth a visit during a trip to Europe last fall. I’ll be the first to admit Paris can … Continue reading Paris: 10 Things to Do