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 […]
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Restaurant Review: Uno Mas Bangkok at Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre
Disclaimer: In exchange for dinner, I am writing this review of Uno Mas Bangkok. When you want to give Thai food a break, why not give Spanish a try? Located on the 54th floor of the Centara Grand hotel right behind the CentralWorld shopping center, Uno Mas Bangkok not only offers patrons a quality blend […]
Airport Supermarkets (Updated 18 September 2024)
As much as I personally love finding new foods to eat, I feel that much better when I can share some of the findings with family and friends. Though, it would be fair to say I don’t always remember to get to a city supermarket for some last-minute local food souvenir shopping. Enter: airport supermarkets. […]
Restaurant Review: Zhuo Yue Xuan at the Four Seasons Shenzhen
Disclaimer: In exchange for a meal at the Four Seasons Shenzhen restaurant Zhuo Yue Xuan, I am writing this review. Located in Futian, the primary CBD (central business district) of Shenzhen, the nearly 11-years old Four Seasons hotel in Shenzhen is located close to the district’s largest convention center, metro stations, and even a high-speed […]
Restaurant Review: Bad Hombre in Manhattan, New York
Disclaimer: In exchange for one tasting menu with drinks, I am writing this review. As a former resident of/frequent visitor to Mexico, I generally don’t enjoy Mexican cuisine outside of that country. The climate zones, the variety, the ingredients, the chilies — to me, Mexico’s gastronomy has no equal. Then I received a surprising invitation […]
Japan Rail Pass Trip Report: Hokuriku Arch Pass
After a pair of trips north to Tohoku, it was time to revisit Kanazawa, the place that first piqued my interest in Japan 24 years ago. With Kanazawa being the center of the Hokuriku region, it was the best choice as a base for using the JR (Japan Rail) Hokuriku Arch Pass. First, let’s briefly […]
Restaurant Review: Shang Palace, Shangri-La Dubai
Disclaimer: In exchange for lunch at Shang Palace, Shangri-La Dubai, I am writing this review. After a packed four days of networking, and moderating a panel on culinary tourism at the Arabian Travel Market event, Friday was the day to relax. As my flight was leaving in the evening, I had a few hours to […]
Restaurant Review: Pin Yue Xuan @ The Venetian Sands, Macao
While traveling between Zhuhai, China’s border city with Macao, and Hong Kong International Airport, I was able to arrange to lunch at Pin Yue Xuan, a locally renowned Cantonese establishment at The Venetian Sands Macao. For those unfamiliar with Macao, a number of larger properties such as Sands Resorts offer free shuttles from its border […]
