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 yet partaken in. The first was visiting an onsen, which …
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Five interesting cocktail bars in Rotterdam, Netherlands
Last updated: March 18, 2023 Europe, Food & Drink, Netherlands, Rotterdam, Spirits, Cocktails, & Distilleries, Travel Guides No Comments
Rotterdam is the 2nd largest city in the Netherlands. Most visitors make it to Amsterdam & don’t venture beyond the city, but Rotterdam is perhaps the modern Netherlands at …
A visit to the Svachovka Resort near Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic
Last updated: March 18, 2023 Beer & Breweries, Czech Republic, Europe, Food, Food & Drink, South Bohemia, Spirits, Cocktails, & Distilleries, Travel Guides 2 Comments
Český Krumlov is a beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site popular with day trippers from Prague. However, both the town itself & the area around it are worthy of a …
A day trip from Prague to Tabor, Czech Republic
Last updated: March 18, 2023 Art & Architecture, Beer & Breweries, Culture, Czech Republic, Day Trips & Tours, Europe, Food, Food & Drink, History, Museums, South Bohemia, Travel Guides No Comments
Most travelers to the Czech Republic visit Prague, and then they don’t end up going anywhere else. That’s a shame because the rest of the country has some beautiful …
The guide to a 24 hour layover in Frankfurt, Germany
Last updated: March 18, 2023 Art & Architecture, Culture, Day Trips & Tours, Europe, Frankfurt, Germany, History, Museums, Travel Guides No Comments
At some point, most travelers will end up making a connection in Frankfurt. But beyond the airport, what is there to see and do? On my way back home …
Travel Contests: March 7, 2018 – Japan, China, Borneo, & more
Here are your travel contests for this week. You can win trips to Nanjing, China; a Surface Hotels Gift Card; Japan; Orlando, Florida; Borneo; Paris, France; and more. Good …
Staying & eating near the entrance of Seoraksan National Park in Sokcho, South Korea – Goodstay Smile Resort & Guesthouse
Last updated: March 18, 2023 Asia, Culture, Food, Food & Drink, Hiking & Outdoors, Product Reviews, Seoraksan National Park, South Korea, Travel Guides No Comments
I could have stayed in central Sokcho for my visit to go hiking in Seoraksan National Park, but instead I decided to stay as close as possible to the …
How to take the shuttle to the Holiday Inn Dusseldorf Airport – Ratingen
Update: June 22, 2017 – A reader has informed me that the Holiday Inn Dusseldorf Airport – Ratingen has changed how their shuttle bus process works. Rather than trying …
Sleeping in a treehouse at Granö Beckasin in Granö, Sweden
Last updated: March 18, 2023 Culture, Europe, Hiking & Outdoors, Sweden, Travel Guides, Umea No Comments
For our final night in the Vasterbotten region, we traveled to Granö Beckasin. Granö Beckasin is a lodge with a variety of accomodations, from bird’s nests in the trees to …
Stora Hotellet Umeå, Sweden review
On the second night of our tour around the Vasterbotten region, we stayed in central Umeå at the historic Stora Hotellet. The Stora Hotellet was built in 1895, but …
A relaxing visit to Tjarn farmstead in Vasterbotten, Sweden
Last updated: March 18, 2023 Culture, Europe, Food, Food & Drink, Hiking & Outdoors, Sweden, Travel Guides, Umea No Comments
I didn’t want to just see the larger cities of Sweden, so thankfully, following TBEX in Stockholm, I had the opportunity to join a post-event press trip to the …
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 chain. Choice Hotels are fantastic options in Scandinavia, especially if …
A visit to The Winery Hotel in Stockholm, Sweden
Last updated: March 18, 2023 Europe, Food, Food & Drink, Stockholm, Sweden, Travel Guides, Wine & Wineries No Comments
After our food tour of Stockholm, our day wasn’t over. Visit Stockholm had also organized a tour & private wine & food tasting at The Winery Hotel. The Winery …
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 Points from Choice Hotels, I ended up getting a fantastic …
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 just a couple of blocks from the Sai Ying Pun …
Fellworth House – Nelson, New Zealand review
Last updated: March 18, 2023 Australia & Oceania, Nelson, Product Reviews, Travel Guides No Comments
After my long two day journey from Queenstown to Nelson, I stayed at the Fellworth House for two nights. The Fellworth House is a gorgeous historic house that sits …
Queenstown Motel Apartments – Queenstown, New Zealand review
Last updated: March 18, 2023 Australia & Oceania, New Zealand, Product Reviews, Queenstown, Travel Guides No Comments
I stayed in Queenstown, New Zealand for four nights, and I knew as soon as I landed at the airport that it would not be nearly enough. It’s a …
Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral review
Last updated: March 18, 2023 Asia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Product Reviews, Travel Guides 2 Comments
As I said in my last post, Kuala Lumpur’s express train into the city does not run all the time. It’s disappointing that Kuala Lumpur has this amazing express train …
Holiday Inn Helsinki – West Ruoholahti review
Whenever I travel and only have a few days in the city, I usually try to stay as close to the city center as possible. For a couple of …
Hotel Bern Tallinn, Estonia review
Last updated: December 25, 2019 Estonia, Europe, Product Reviews, Tallinn, Travel Guides No Comments
During my visit to Tallinn, Estonia, I stayed at the Hotel Bern. The hotel is located right on the edge of the historic city center of the city, making …