Accommodation
A Quirky Stay In Hi-Lai Plaza Hotel’s Hello Kitty Room
Although Hello Kitty was invented in Japan, locals of Taiwan are obsessed — evident by their Hello Kitty Castle in Hsinchu, Hello Kitty Maternity Hospital in Yuanlin and currently-under-renovation Hello Kitty Restaurant in Taipei. Luckily, I was privy to the unique cultural experience of spending time in the Hi-Lai Plaza Hotel’s Hello Kitty guestroom, said…Read more...
The Time I Took Myself To A Private Island In French Polynesia
White sand beaches and crystal waters full of coral gardens and tropical fish. Luxury bungalows surrounded by lagoon and coconut groves. A private island with staff eager to cater to your every desire. It is the epitome of a romantic escape for two. Or in my case, for one. You see, I firmly believe that…Read more...
Weaving, Shiisa And Ishiganto: Experiencing Culture On Japan’s Taketomi Island
“That’s Ishiganto,” explains Kyoko, one of the hotel staff. “There are many ghosts on Taketomi Island, and this plate tells ghosts they cannot go this way.” I sure hope ghosts can follow directions. I’m currently visiting Japan and staying at HOSHINOYA Okinawa, a traditional yet luxurious resort, getting a tour of the property. There are…Read more...
Dream Job: Hotel Looks To Hire Professional Sleeper
Helskini’s Hotel Finn is offering the dream job, literally. The hotelier looks to employ a “Professional Sleeper” to spend one night sleeping in each of the accommodation’s 35 guest rooms, testing them out for quality and comfort. Qualifications for the job include being able to speak fluent English and Finnish (Russian is also a plus),…Read more...
20 Tips For Traveling Like A VIP On A Budget
Just because you’re traveling on a budget doesn’t mean you need to sleep in hostels and eat street food the whole time. In fact, it’s very possible to have a luxury vacation without breaking the bank. You just need to know a few tips and tricks, such as: Opt For A Vacation Rental Booking these…Read more...
A Tale Of Two Japans: From Cosmopolitan Tokyo To Okinawa’s Tropical Islands
For those planning a trip to Japan, you don’t need a lot of time to have an array of experiences. In fact, in just a week I was able to experience the cosmopolitan city of Tokyo, as well as have an island adventure on Iromote Island and am immersive traditional experience on Taketomi Island. To…Read more...
Escape The City: A Rustic Retreat In Rosendale, New York
Not many people know about the worthwhile Manhattan escape of Rosendale. In fact, I live in New York at had still never heard of the tiny town. Luckily, a recent invitation to stay at The 1850 House & Tavern allowed me to explore charming Rosendale and its surroundings. To help you plan a rustic escape…Read more...
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