A taste of old-world charm at Fuji View Hotel in Japan
Heading to Fuji-Kawaguchiko? If you’re not just visiting Kawaguchiko as a day trip from Tokyo, there are 100-over hotels that you can stay overnight at in Kawaguchiko. My family and…
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Checking in at Bali: IZE Seminyak Hotel!
Many people would choose to stay in a villa when they visit Seminyak in Bali, but 2 months ago in May, I chose to stay at IZE Hotel Seminyak instead,…
What your Tokyo AirBNB host might not mention before your stay
Ok I admit. Accommodation in Tokyo can take up a huge chunk of your travel expenses, especially if you’ll be in Tokyo for quite many days, &/or you’re going in…
5 Good Reasons to Create Your Own Yoga Retreat in Bali + How to DIY One!
A yoga retreat to Bali had been on my Want-to-do list for the longest time. Just think: endless rice paddy fields, greeneries, being close to nature, blue sky, and #yogaeverydamnday.…
Experiencing Hanoi’s Warm Hospitality at La Siesta Hotel Trendy
As our driver weaved through the busy traffic, streets began to pass by in a blurry motion. I reckoned this must be the Hanoi’s famous Old Quarter and that we…
Checking In: Dream Island Hotel, Santorini
A family-run hotel, Dream Island Hotel in Santorini is a Cycladic-style property, overlooking the Aegean Sea, in Fira. I arrived on a Monday night, at about 8pm, and Konstantina, a young…
Where to Stay in Tokyo: Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku Hotel!
Having visited Tokyo 4 times, twice already I’ve stayed at Hotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku. For foreigners visiting Tokyo for the first time, this city can feel like a maze, especially if…
Checking In: Marriott’s Vacation Club at Mai Khao (Phuket)
Marriott’s Vacation Club (also known as Marriott’s Mai Khao Beach – Phuket) at Mai Khao beach in Phuket turned out to be a delight. When we first booked a villa with no…
What to Expect for Your Minsu Stay in Cingjing, Taiwan
Going to Cingjing and staying at a minsu for the first time, and not quite sure what to expect? Firstly, what’s a minsu? Similar to a B&B (bed & breakfast),…
Yumotokan, Kyoto’s secret of an onsen ryokan
Last December, I was in Japan with family, and we decided to stay for a night at Yumotokan, an upclass ryokan onsen hotel 20min away by train from Kyoto Station.…