Besides tying the knot at my destination wedding in Vietnam earlier this year, here are my 2018 top three travel experiences listed chronologically. The Royal Ottoman Hammam Spa Treatment at the Anantara Eastern Mangroves Hotel, Abu Dhabi On a solo trip to Abu Dhabi, I stayed at the Anantara Eastern Mangroves conveniently located between key… Read More 2018: Top Three Travel Experiences
Shenzhen is rapidly developing and is a city with a huge appetite for luxury experiences. In response, the hospitality industry in China is stepping up its game. Situated just north of Hong Kong (across the border), this up and coming city has caught my eye for summer adventures this year. Particularly, exploring the city’s affordable five-star hotels, sipping… Read More Shenzhen: The Langham Hotel, European Luxury in China
Staying at a ryokan, a Japanese family-owned guesthouse, is a great way to authentically connect with Japanese culture. Last month, I visited Kyoto, bit the bullet on the price, and stayed at the modern Gion Fukuzumi in Gion, one of the most beautiful part of town and where you can still bump into a geisha. It’s tradition for a ryokan to serve… Read More Kyoto: Staying at a Ryokan (Japanese Guesthouse)
The newest attraction on the Cotai Strip is the Parisian hotel and its iconic Eiffel Tower. Opened this past week on September 13, the luxury resort is bringing loads of flashy entertainment to this part of Asia. It’s kicking off its grand opening with hotel packages starting at USD 180 which includes a deluxe room and… Read More Macao: The Parisian Opens
Boracay’s pristine white sand attracts tourists from around the world and the island continues to be a must-visit destination in the Philippines. To get to Boracay, simply transit in Manila and catch a 50 minute flight to Caticlan Airport on Panay Island. Another option is to fly from Manila to Kalibo airport and drive an additional… Read More Boracay: Where to Stay & Things to Do
Traveling to Yangon, Myanmar, is like going to another time and place. With the highest number of colonial buildings in southeast Asia, Yangon captures southeast Asian culture within the walls of century-old British infrastructure. A couple of iconic landmarks in the city highlights the beauty of this former colony and are highly recommended for both tourists… Read More Yangon: Traveling Back in Time
In the heart of Bali’s jungle hangs the award-winning Twin Tiered Cascading Pool at the Hanging Gardens hotel. The photos on their website were so enticing that I decided to break the bank and book a night at their Panoramic Private Villa for 420 USD. Hanging Gardens is located in the uplands of Bali in the… Read More Bali: Hanging Gardens Award-Winning Pool
To continue my #LoveMyself adventures in Thailand, I took a free shuttle from The Westin Siray Bay and headed to Patong for a switch in scenary. Patong is a beach town on Phuket’s west coast packed with tourists, bars and clubs. Despite not participating in the nightlife, it was very fun to walk along the beach promenade in… Read More Thailand: #LoveMyself in Patong & Raya Island
The latter half of 2015 was incredibly stressful. I felt the pressure of making too many major life decisions at the same time – moving to London for school, completely changing my career, or marrying someone I wasn’t sure about. On top of that, I was trying to balance people’s expectations and meet unattainable expectations… Read More Thailand: #LoveMyself in Siray Bay
It was April 2014. The four of us were sitting in our hostel room, being typical millennials and checking our emails. We had one more day in Hanoi, Vietnam, and we’ve seen what we needed to see – Ha Long Bay, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, Old Hanoi and markets. We also ate what we wanted… Read More Hanoi: Surprise Stay at the JW Marriott
Glorious Ruins 