Stays

The Knot hotel lobby in Shinjuku

The Knot Hotel Review: Stylish Shinjuku Stay

Imagine this: You’ve just stepped out of Shinjuku Station, your heart racing as you dragged your case through the crowds,...

Setoda Sunset Beach on Ikuchijima Island, perfect for a Shimanami Kaido stopover

Choosing the Perfect Shimanami Kaido Stopover

Cycling the Shimanami Kaido is an awesome adventure, and it’s best enjoyed at your pace, not rushed. While many people...

Motoyu Kansuiro Hakone - Vegan Friendly Ryokan, seen from the outside

The Ryokan Experience: Can Vegans Really Enjoy It?

Introduction A traditional part of Japanese culture, ryokans often come up on lists of recommendations and itineraries for any Japan...

Private deluxe whirlpool room in Panan Krabi Resort, with private pool

Review: Panan Krabi Resort, Ao Nang

Introduction Ao Nang was my final stop on an almost month-long trip through Uzbekistan and Thailand. With a new job...

Khao Sok Smiley Lakehouse bungalows

A Night on the Lake: Khao Sok Smiley Lakehouse

Setting Off The day after spending the night in a treehouse in the Khao Sok jungle, I found myself on...

Treehouse in Khao Sok Paradise Resort

A Night in the Jungle: Khao Sok Paradise Resort

Getting to Khao Sok The minibus bounced along uneven roads in the early morning sun, speeding by lush green hills...

The exterior of Praya Palazzo hotel, Bangkok

Praya Palazzo: A Gorgeous Riverside Escape in Bangkok

Arrival At 8:30am, I stepped into the hot, humid air of Bangkok to find my Grab driver in the Suvarnabhumi...