If you want upscale Indian dining in Hanoi — lake-view restaurants, royal cuisine, Ayurvedic-influenced menus — stay in Tay Ho (West Lake). Dalcheeni, Rasm and Tadka all sit along Xuan Dieu and Au Co in this expat-favourite district, serving a refined level of Indian food not found in the Old Quarter, with West Lake views […]
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“I watched 200 people shuffle forward in the immigration queue. I was already in a taxi heading to the Old Quarter.” I’ll be honest — when I landed at Noi Bai International Airport on a Friday evening in late January, the last thing I expected was to walk out of immigration in under ten minutes. […]
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May
May
While we usually stick to more budget-friendly hostels, one resort in particular kept sticking out as we researched hotels for our upcoming trip to the Philippines– Bluewater Maribago Beach Resort. Not because it had gorgeous beaches or a great design, although it did have those too, but because the resort prided itself on showcasing the best of Filipino culture. With […]
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Dec
Dec
Another morning of seaplane transfers, as we arrived back at the Malé International Airport, we were quickly whisked away by speedboat. We watched as Malé’s small skyline disappeared behind us, and in a few short minutes we reached our destination. Greeted with chilled mint towels and coconut ice cream, it was a refreshing introduction to our new island […]
06
Dec
Dec
Being unable to leave Hong Kong for the past six months, Johnny and I were ready for a bit of luxury and time away from the city. So what better place to relax and de-stress than in the Maldives at Kuramathi Island Resort, which became our home for the better part of one week. Arriving via seaplane, […]
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Sep
Sep
Finding accommodation in Japan can be tricky, and at Tokyo Disney Resort it’s no exception. There is an almost overwhelming amount of hotels affiliated with the resort, all at varying price points and advertising different benefits. Hotels fill up very quickly at Tokyo Disney, so it’s best to make reservations at least 2-3 months in advanced to […]