Category: Travel

Hyatt Regency Bali

Hyatt Regency Bali

Two weeks after arriving in Bali, we’ve finally taken our first steps outside the confines of the hotel zone. Nusa Dua is a gated resort area, highly manicured, heavily guarded, and terribly boring. This is the perfect place for young families and tourists who want nothing more than to spend their vacation on the beach … Continue reading Hyatt Regency Bali

A Vent

Warning: This is a negative post, but I need to write it to get it off my chest in order to move on. So we’ve been in Australia for 10 days now, and OMG, I have never felt so uncomfortable traveling in a different country. Most Aussies seem OK, but several encounters I’ve had, especially … Continue reading A Vent

Melbourne

Melbourne

If you want to visit Oceania, go to Australia first and leave New Zealand for last, because no other country comes close to New Zealand’s stunning scenery. Now in Australia, I wish I had allotted more time for New Zealand. Luckily, Australia has one redeeming quality - its unique animals, notably the kangaroos, koalas, wallabies, … Continue reading Melbourne

Wellington

Wellington

Wellington, the southernmost capital in the world, was originally planned as an overnight stopover between Tongariro National Park and the South Island. However, I had failed to book the inter-island ferry early on because I simply assumed we’d be able to get on the ferry on day of travel. Luckily, the car rental lady in … Continue reading Wellington

ANA Business Class

ANA Business Class

Our fourth (and third redemption) business class flight in less than a year was flown on Japan’s ANA. After comparing all of the four airlines I’ve taken, ANA has beat out EVA, Qatar, and Air France. ANA’s service can’t be beat, which is not surprising given how Japan’s emphasis on exceptional service is unparalleled. Another … Continue reading ANA Business Class

Kyoto

Kyoto

The time between late March and early April is Japan’s cherry blossoms season. Unfortunately, this year’s warming trend led to blossoms reaching full bloom a week prior to our arrival. By the time we got to Kyoto, we had missed the spectacle save for a few flowers that had stubbornly clung on. Luckily, Kyoto isn’t … Continue reading Kyoto