Category Archives: Reviews

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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Tour Review: The New York Times Journeys and Urban Adventures – Dumbo, the New Brooklyn

Posted on October 8, 2018 by

Disclaimer: In exchange for my review of the New York Times Journeys – Dumbo, the New Brooklyn tour, I received one VIP ticket for the soft launch. When I go to Brooklyn, it’s generally for making a beeline to the … Continue reading →

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