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Experience: Doubletree Hilton Luxembourg

Having a free weekend to travel around Europe I was excited to explore the small European country of Luxembourg. I was fortunate to have a chance to be hosted at the DoubleTree by Hilton Luxembourg located right between the international airport and the city center in a quiet suburban neighborhood. Arriving on a flight after … Continue reading Experience: Doubletree Hilton Luxembourg

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Experience: Kempinski Hotel Muscat

For my attempt to visit Yemen, I planned to go through the border with Oman. This meant flying to Salalah, but when I heard that there was a new Kempinski property in Muscat I had to stop by and check it out! The hotel is located in the Al Mouj development, a high end private … Continue reading Experience: Kempinski Hotel Muscat

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Experience: Hyatt Regency Dushanbe

The sleepy capital of Tajikistan has few quality hotels. Fortunately Hyatt has opened a property in the heart of the city. With a long road trip ahead, my friends and I were looking for a place to relax and unwind before the arduous journey. This five star property is in a tranquil area of the … Continue reading Experience: Hyatt Regency Dushanbe

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Experience: Intercontinental Almaty

On my first visit to Almaty, I wanted to stay at a hotel brand I could be comfortable with. IHG’s Intercontinental always has high standards and with their convenient central location, I had to check it out. Located right by the park and the Republic Square, most sights are within walking distance or a short … Continue reading Experience: Intercontinental Almaty

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Experience: The Ritz Carlton Almaty

Rarely does a hotel’s name define five-star luxury, but that’s exactly the case with Ritz Carlton. When visiting Almaty, I was excited to find their newly opened location right on the mountains edge, near the financial district. The experience starts right in the airport where VIP airport service is offered. An assistant will escort you … Continue reading Experience: The Ritz Carlton Almaty

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Experience: Juba Grand Hotel, South Sudan

When headed to the youngest country in the world, I was a bit concerned on where to stay. South Sudan unfortunately has had a period of instability which brings up safety issues. Through my search for a suitable place to stay, I found Juba Grand Hotel. With a central location and good reviews, I looked … Continue reading Experience: Juba Grand Hotel, South Sudan

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Experience: Corinthia Hotel Khartoum

With my limited knowledge on Sudan, I wasn’t sure what to expect in terms of accommodation in the capital city of Khartoum. I found there was a Corinthia Hotel which surprised me. The luxurious Corinthia brand is based out of Malta and I did a feature for them during my visit then. Could the Corinthia … Continue reading Experience: Corinthia Hotel Khartoum

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Experience: Hyatt City of Dreams Manila

Hyatt properties are a safe bet when searching for luxury, convenience, and professionalism. That’s why I chose to stay at their fairly new property in Manila in the “City of Dreams” development. Opened at the end of 2014, this casino resort is made up of three hotels, clubs, restaurants, and a shopping mall. Outside of … Continue reading Experience: Hyatt City of Dreams Manila

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Experience: Hotel Honiara, Solomon Islands

There are hotel experiences and then there are experiences that define your trip due to a hotel. This is the latter. With a sudden hiccup in my visa application process for Nauru, I was forced to change my itinerary. This led to my revisit of the Solomon Islands. For the week that I was suppose … Continue reading Experience: Hotel Honiara, Solomon Islands

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Experience: Divan Erbil, Iraq

Visiting Iraq for the first time was a daunting concept. I heard the safer area was Kurdistan, so I headed to its capital Erbil. After some further research I found not only did the city have plenty of hotels, but also ultra luxurious ones. Divan, a luxury Turkish chain, was quick to reply and organized … Continue reading Experience: Divan Erbil, Iraq