A Stay at an Onsen Ryokan in Yuzawa, Japan
Despite having visited Japan a few times, there were a couple of quintessential Japanese experiences that I had not…
Earn airline miles with the Semler Heart app – is it a good idea?
On a recent flight from San Francisco to Portland I spotted an ad in the Alaska Beyond inflight magazine…
Staying & Eating near the Entrance of Seoraksan National Park in Sokcho, South Korea – Goodstay Smile Resort & Guesthouse
I could have stayed in central Sokcho for my visit to go hiking in Seoraksan National Park, but instead,…
Busan to Sokcho, South Korea by Bus
Sokcho, South Korea is the gateway to the beautiful Seoraksan National Park. Every fall, hundreds of thousands of people…
My favorite travel app: Field Trip
If you’re someone who likes to wander like I do, there’s nothing like the thrill of stumbling upon some…
Stora Hotellet Umeå, Sweden Review
On the second night of our tour around the Vasterbotten region, we stayed in central Umeå at the historic…
Clarion Hotel Sign Stockholm, Sweden Review
During my week in Stockholm, I stayed at the Clarion Hotel Sign, which is part of the Choice Hotels…
Clarion Hotel Odin Gothenburg, Sweden Review
In July, I spent five nights in Gothenburg at the Clarion Collection Hotel Odin. Thanks to booking with Choice Privileges…
Grand City Hotel Hong Kong Review
For most of my stay in Hong Kong, I stayed at a hotel called the Grand City Hotel. Located…
Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur Review
On my first overnight layover in Kuala Lumpur, I stayed at the Aloft Kuala Lumpur. While it was nice enough,…