Disclaimer: In exchange for a hosted stay on the Club Lounge level of The Portman Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, I am writing this review. In a recent hotel review, I briefly mentioned an appreciation for the late U.S. architect John Portman. Coincidentally, I can now finally say that I’ve stayed at one of his firm’s works. Located […]
Food & Drink
Sands Macao Restaurant Reviews: Chiado and Jiang Nan
Disclaimer: I was invited by Sands Macao to enjoy one night at Conrad Macao, as well as dine at the Portuguese restaurant Chiado, and the Chinese restaurant Jiang Nan. Following a nice Cantonese meal earlier this year at The Venetian Macao, I was looking forward to seeing what else the massive Sands Macao development — […]
Hotel Review: The Hari, Hong Kong
Disclaimer: In exchange for a 2-night stay, I am writing a review of The Hari hotel in Hong Kong. Having been a former (albeit brief) Hong Kong, and Shenzhen resident, I seem to make it to HK once or twice a year. Somehow, HKG is still my 2nd-most used airport, even though it has been […]
Hotel Review: Shiba Park Hotel, Tokyo
Disclaimer: In exchange for a two-night stay at Tokyo’s Shiba Park Hotel, I am writing this review. At the other end of the frenetic Tokyo spectrum, we have the 76-year old Shiba Park Hotel; you wouldn’t be surprised to know that the hotel is just a few minutes walk from the eponymous Shiba Park, and […]
Hotel Review: Shinjuku Prince Hotel, Tokyo
Disclaimer: I am writing this review in exchange for a one-night stay at the Shinjuku Prince Hotel. There is probably no single Tokyo hotel that I’ve walked by more than the Shinjuku Prince Hotel. Why? One, it’s in a cliché photogenic neighborhood, Kabukicho: Two, I’m a frequent visitor to the Shinjuku Batting Center, home of […]
Restaurant Review: Daily Social at the Sheraton Kagoshima, Japan
Disclaimer: I was invited to have lunch at Daily Social at the Sheraton Kagoshima. As many of you know, Japan is one of my food paradises. One good reason for that is substantial pride in locally- and regionally-grown ingredients. For instance, if nihonshu (what most of the world calls “sake”) is your thing, visit Nada in […]
A Visit to Saratoga Springs, New York
Disclaimer: In early October 2024, I was invited by Travel Alliance Partnership and Discover Saratoga to experience an historical tour of Saratoga Springs, New York. I’m ashamed to say that I don’t know my state that well. Sure, I can locate all of the prominent cities and attractions — and food destinations — but ultimately […]
Flight and Lounge Review: Condor Business Class Frankfurt to Miami
Disclaimer: I am writing this review with the support of Mardiks PR, who provided one Condor business class Frankfurt to Miami ticket. Condor is a German carrier specializing in leisure destinations throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. I first learned about them years ago, being intrigued about their flight to Whitehorse, in […]
