Point Boutique Hotel isn’t one that is usually on anyone’s must stay hotels on Phnom Penh. But, if you want a spacious room in a fairly convenient location and are on a budget, it’s a solid choice. I am not sure what it’s officially classified as, but I’d place it at around the three star […]
An Incredible 24 Hours in Sydney – How to Do it Right
Alright let’s be upfront here, as of April 2020 travel plans are on hold around the world. But when things get back to normal and the world opens up it will be fun to travel again. Having spent some time in Sydney I wanted to go over some fun things you can do if you […]
Sour Sunday at Free Will Brewing Company
If you are a fan of sour beers like I am then you should understand why I was extremely excited when a good friend told me about a special event that a not too far away brewery holds every few month called Sour Sunday. It got even better when he invited me along with his […]
Green Door Bar in Taipei: Our Review
To be perfectly upfront and transparent, this wasn’t my first rodeo as far as the Green Door kitchen & dart bar goes. The fact that I’ve spent quite a few nights here when there are so many other options in Taipei City should give you a pretty big hint on how I feel about it. […]
Hotel Fun in Taipei: Our Review
Hotel Fun is an interesting place to hang your hat for your stay in Taipei. It’s a bit of a fusion of a traditional hotel and a hostel. I personally stayed here for seven consecutive nights during the summer, so I had the opportunity to get a solid feel for it. Also, it should be […]
Ximen Corner Hostel in Taipei: Our Review
Ximen Corner Hostel has a much more traditional hostel feel than the previously reviewed Hotel Fun. If you are looking for a reasonably priced hostel smack dab in the middle of an active area of Taipei City, you’ll want to keep reading. During this trip to Taiwan I booked a private room for five nights. That […]
Taiwan’s Sun Moon Lake in the Off-season
Many Taiwan tourists end up spending a lot of time in Taipei. But, there’s a lot more to see and do. One very popular tourist destination outside of the Taipei is is located in central Taiwan: Sun Moon Lake. What’s the big deal about Sun Moon Lake? According to the Taiwanese government, Sun Moon Lake is […]
Trip Report: Club Med Cherating Beach, Malaysia
I figured I would take advantage of the free time during the summer, since my contract ended and I have yet to sign on to anywhere new, and take a little family vacation. After spending way too much time checking out places to go, we settled on an all-inclusive resort for reasons that probably won’t […]
Discount Airlines Around Taiwan: My Scoot Experience
In the past I wrote a couple of posts about traveling in and around Taiwan. One of them was more of a general post about how Taiwan can be used as an Asian travel hub. I also wrote one that gave in depth details about the cost of using a discount airline. Having recently come […]
Going for a Hike in Taipei
Updated 2020 If you have read any of my posts, you’ve probably picked up on the fact that I really like hiking and being outdoors. One of my favorite things about Taiwan is the abundance of outdoor activities, which you can do year round — well, you can do them year round as long as […]