Four Countries in 2 Weeks: Turkey, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and India An experience and review of Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel Dhaka for one night as we passed through Bangladesh! Highlights Modern rooms and amenities. Beautiful pool and lagoon area. Friendly proactive service. Close to airport with convenient shuttle. Experience During our day in Bangladesh, we … Continue reading Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel A Haven in Dhaka
A brief guide to the domestic airlines in Myanmar (Burma) and comparison of Air Bagan, Asian Wings Airways, Air KBZ, Air Mandalay, Myanma Airways, Yangon Airways and Golden Myanmar Airways. Many ask “What is the best airline in Myanmar?” or “What is the safest airline in Myanmar?” As the country emerges as a tourist hotspot, … Continue reading A Guide to Domestic Airlines in Myanmar (Burma)
Burmese Days and Indo Nights – Indonesia and Myanmar An experience and review of Paramount Inle Resort where we stayed one night during our tour of Inle Lake, Myanmar. This resort is built on stilts sits in the middle of Inle Lake. With our one-day stopover in Mandalay, we arranged to experience the hotel ourselves. … Continue reading Unique Paramount Inle Resort Myanmar
Burmese Days and Indo Nights – Indonesia and Myanmar An experience and review of The Hotel by the Red Canal where we stayed one night during our tour of Mandalay, Myanmar. The small walled property, opened in 2006, is literally an oasis in the middle of the busy city of Mandalay. It is rated as … Continue reading Mandalay’s Hotel by the Red Canal
Burmese Days and Indo Nights – Indonesia and Myanmar An experience and review of The Strand Hotel for a single night during our stay in Yangon, Myanmar. The historic hotel housed in a Victorian mansion from 1901 is set right on the Yangon River in downtown Yangon. This 5-Star property maintains its charm from when … Continue reading The Strand Hotel a Landmark in Yangon
Burmese Days and Indo Nights – Indonesia and Myanmar An experience and review of Puri Mangga Sea View Resort & Spa during our three day stay in Bali, Indonesia. Highlights Exceptionally relaxed on the most tranquil side of Bali Friendly, polite, and attentive service by a close knit team. Magnificent views and sounds of the … Continue reading Relax and Revitalize at Puri Mangga Bali
Burmese Days and Indo Nights – Indonesia and Myanmar An experience and review of Gran Melia Jakarta of our one night in Jakarta before heading to Bandung. Highlights Beautiful lobby with a unique semi-spherical wooden ceiling. Friendly, relaxed, and safe environment in the hotel. 5 Star luxury throughout. Excellent breakfast buffet. Central location in Golden … Continue reading Serenity within the Gran Melia Jakarta
Travel North Korea: Powerful and Prosperous Nation An experience and review of Crowne Plaza Dandong for one night of relaxation after a tiring tour of North Korea. Highlights Attentive, friendly and professional staff. Excellent view into North Korea and over Yalu River. Comfortable rooms and facilities. Easily Dandong’s best hotel. Experience After an exhausting North … Continue reading Crowne Plaza Dandong Takes the Crown
Travel North Korea: Powerful and Prosperous Nation An experience at Yanggakdo, the “premium class” hotel in Pyongyang. We stayed at this property for all three nights on our North Korea adventure. Highlights Running hot water and electricity. Two-star amenities. 2nd Tallest Building in Pyongyang A number of activities available to kill time. Experience We stayed … Continue reading Yanggakdo The Most Luxurious Prison in North Korea
Coast of Riches: A Journey Through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama My experience at Arenal Observatory Lodge, a hotel literally at the base of Arenal Volcano. This was our first night in Costa Rica coming from Nicaragua! Highlights Exceptional location and views of Arenal Volcano. Eco friendly resort so you can get up close to … Continue reading Exceptional Views at Arenal Observatory Lodge