Hong Kong is one of my favorite cities in the world and still a favorite for us now traveling as a family. Some may not immediately see the appeal of this destination as a family getaway, but traveling there...
Andaz Xintiandi (Shanghai) – You Don’t Know What You’ve Got, ‘Til It’s Gone
Shanghai has a lot to offer and premium hotels are just one of the luxuries available when traveling to financial capital of China. On this stay, I was looking to expand on my exposure to the Andaz brand from...
Hotel Review: Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit (Soi 12)
Bangkok is a city awash with hotels. From backpacker bunk beds to 5-star suites, there is anything and everything available to travelers visiting the Big Mango. Due to the high inventory, it’s difficult to stand out. But the Sofitel...
W Bangkok – Oh no, I’m the Old Guy
After many visits to Bangkok, we have stayed in a variety of properties at a number of price points. We had never stayed at the ultra-cool W Hotel Bangkok, it just never made sense for our visits. However, it...
The Great Wall: Turning a Mileage Run into a Family Holiday
On a recent mileage run (our first as a family) we took advantage of some $450 mistake fares in Business Class from Washington DC to Beijing, China. This mileage run was stretched out just slightly longer than a typical...
My Child Is a Celebrity: Other People Taking Pictures with My Baby
As part of my personal evolution as a travel blogger, this is an early post from Upgrd.com where I joined Matthew and other talented writers (including my husband) which would then merge with Travel Codex, another Boarding Area blog....
Hilton Making Moves in Myanmar
Bloomberg recently had a report about Hilton Hotels properties in newly opened Myanmar (formerly Burma). Hilton was one of the first chains to build in Southeast Asian country since sanctions have eased over the last couple of years. ...
Flying in Asia with your Baby
As part of my personal evolution as a travel blogger, this is an early post from Upgrd.com where I joined Matthew and other talented writers (including my husband) which would then merge with Travel Codex, another Boarding Area blog....