Costa Rica is a really accessible destination, and the crazy long immigration lines with tons of families make that pretty apparent. Resorts abound on the Pacific coast, but we headed to the Caribbean: we spent 5 nights/4 days in Punta Uva, and had a great time. While I'm not one … [Read more...]
Exceeding Expectations: COMO Properties in Bangkok & Bhutan
Bangkok, Thailand (Standard Room) I'm not one to just rave about hotel experiences. It's very rare for me to really, really like a hotel. But our experience with the COMO properties in both Bangkok and Bhutan were excellent, and I would not hesitate to stay at another COMO … [Read more...]
Flashback Photo Friday: Battambang, Cambodia
Blacksmith/Metal Working Shop We spent two days in Battambang, heading there between our time in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh.Early one morning, our tuk-tuk driver/guide took us on a great tour of the communities just outside Battambang. We buzzed around in the tuk-tuk all … [Read more...]
The (Probably Backward) Way I Chose a Tour Operator For Bhutan
For U.S. citizens, Bhutan is one of those places where you must travel via a tour operator, which includes having a guide on the ground with you during your entire stay in Bhutan. It's not optional--you won't get your visa without using an operator. In fact, only Indian, … [Read more...]
Hotel Recap: Hidden Valley Inn & Reserve
As I alluded to in a previous post, we spent less time at Hidden Valley than initially planned due to a flight schedule change, so we didn't get to explore the property and the reserve as much as we would have liked. It was definitely a place we could have spent another few … [Read more...]
