Asia 2024
Asia Again in Fall 2024 Part III: Singapore 🇸🇬
I visited Singapore for a few days on my trip to Asia in the Fall of 2024. Great food, great public transportation, and great hotels, but a little sterile and boring for my taste.
Asia Again in 2024 Part II: First Time in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 🇲🇾
Brief Kuala Lumpur visit highlighting Batu Caves, street food at Jalan Alor, and Petaling Street exploration. Enjoyed nasi lemak and teh tarik while dealing with city traffic during this three-day Malaysian stop between Japan and Singapore.
My Year in Hyatt Stays 2024
A Hyatt Globalist's journey through 21 properties in 2024, from Chicago to Singapore. Top stays include Park Hyatt Siem Reap, Parisi Udvar Budapest, and Andaz Singapore, with luxury perks and cultural immersion across four continents.
The Flying Honu – First Class on ANA's A380 🐢 ✈️
One of my bucket list flights was experiencing first class on ANA's "Flying Honu" A380. ANA owns three of these massive aircraft between Tokyo and Honolulu, each painted with unique sea turtle liveries as a tribute to Hawaii.
Asia Again in 2024 Part I: First Class to Yokohama for Baseball 🇯🇵
From ANA's sea turtle-themed A380 to Cathay's 777 first class, this journey took me beyond Tokyo to discover Yokohama's passionate baseball scene.
A Ninh Binh Adventure, 3 Days in Trang An, Vietnam – Asia 2024: Part III 🇻🇳
When visiting northern Vietnam we knew we wanted to spend time somewhere more naturally beautiful besides Hanoi. Most travelers seem to opt for Ha Long Bay, but the thought of spending the night solely on a boat with essentially no way off gives me pause. Often referred to "Ha
Can Tho, Vietnam's Cai Rang Floating Market 🇻🇳 Asia Spring 2024: Part II
The Cai Rang floating market in Can Tho, Vietnam is a beautiful, photogenic, and unique part of the country. While unfortunately marred by trash, the infamous Mekong delta market is well worth a visit.
Hong Kong for the First Time 🇭🇰 Asia Spring 2024: Part I
‼️I'm busy as hell lately—new job, traveling a lot, side projects, etc, etc. I am finding it hard to find time to really devote a few hours to writing like I want to. Posts for the foreseeable future may be a bit lighter on the narrative. Stay