What We Discovered on the Flight to Chiang Mai and During our First Few Hours in the City
When I was first planning the Chiang Mai trip for Alex's birthday, I wanted the shortest flight. There are no direct …
Accommodations
Where We Stayed in Kyoto and Osaka
It's different when there's just two of you traveling together vis a vis traveling in a group of four. A 30-square meter …
In My Eyes, Japan is Still Beautiful and the Japanese are Still a Lovely People, But…
Last year's trip to Japan was a whirlwind; this time, it's a two-week trip. When you travel more slowly, you get the …
Where We Stayed in Taipei and Spent Evenings With Taiwan Beer
I must admit that when choosing travel accommodations, I have been, as of late, forming a distinct bias in favor of …
Where We Stayed in Hanoi
We spent our first night in Hanoi in a hotel. The next day, we moved to an Airbnb apartment. Why we stayed at two places …
Booking Accommodations Online: the Importance of Using Filters and “Free Cancellation” Option
My older daughter, Sam, is a photographer. When she announced that a shoot scheduled for April was cancelled, I wasted …
In Saigon: Lunch with Elvis After Moving to Green View Serviced Apartments
Except for our first night in Saigon, we stayed at the Green View Serviced Apartments. Delightful place.
We were …
In Vigan, Mel-Sol Was a Disaster; Hotel Salcedo de Vigan Was a Dream
We were lucky. While most people make their travel and lodging arrangements for their Lenten trips months ahead, despite …