Category Archives: Reviews

Event Review: 2019 New York Summer Fancy Food Show

Posted on July 15, 2019 by

The Specialty Food Association’s 2019 New York Summer Fancy Food Show took place at New York‘s Javits Center from 23 – 25 June.  The membership-based Specialty Food Association was established in 1952 to foster interest in specialty foods companies in … Continue reading →

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Hotel Review: The St. Regis Mexico City, Mexico

Posted on May 28, 2019 by

Disclaimer: In exchange for this hotel review, I received a one night-stay at The St. Regis Mexico City, Mexico in one of their Deluxe King rooms. Located on Mexico City’s primary thoroughfare Paseo de la Reforma, in front of the … Continue reading →

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Hotel Review: Conrad Centennial Singapore

Posted on May 7, 2019 by

Disclaimer: In exchange for this hotel review, I received a one night-stay in Singapore in one of the Conrad Centennial Singapore’s Executive Twin rooms. Rarely have I stayed at a hotel where nearly everything was enjoyable.  By and large, I’d … Continue reading →

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Hotel Review: Raffles Jakarta, Indonesia

Posted on May 5, 2019 by

Disclaimer: In exchange for a one night’s stay in the Raffles Room with dinner at the Raffles Jakarta, I am writing this review. My colleague was interested in visiting the Indonesian megalopolis, so as a former resident, I was glad … Continue reading →

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Hotel Review: Hotel Nikko Bangkok, Thailand

Posted on May 2, 2019 by

Disclaimer: In exchange for this hotel review, I received a stay in Bangkok, Thailand in one of the Hotel Nikko’s Premier Corner rooms. Though I’ve visited Bangkok many times, I haven’t changed the location of the hotel much.  Generally, I … Continue reading →

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Bangkok, Thailand’s King Power Mahanakhon Observation Deck and Skywalk

Posted on May 2, 2019 by

A skyscraper owned by a duty free company with an observation deck, to boot?  This, I’ve got to see… Yes, on previous visits to Bangkok, Thailand I had been tracking the construction of this modern landmark, better known as King … Continue reading →

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Flight Review: Air Choice One, Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Burlington, Iowa (BRL)

Posted on March 20, 2019 by

Disclaimer: In exchange for writing a review for the airline Air Choice One, I was offered a round-trip flight between Chicago and Burlington, Iowa. After a recent move to the Chicago area, I started to feel excited about different airlines and routes … Continue reading →

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