Magic in the Middle East: Qatar Airways Muscat to Doha Flight Review
I was flying Muscat to Doha on Qatar Airways, and although Oman Air had a separate…
Trip Reports
Review: Las Alcobas Napa Valley, A Luxury Collection Resort, Part II
The Chilaquiles was the standout of the meal, with every bite managing to strike the careful balance between flavorful and spicy.
Review: Las Alcobas, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Napa Valley, Part I
The room itself was great, but what made it even more spectacular were the views. Almost two full walls of the Jr Suite had floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, which led out to a huge wrap around balcony.
Review: Hotel Holiday Bolsena, Italy
Have you ever had one of those nights where you just can’t get warm enough? I used the blanket on the bed, the spare blanket in the closet, and I still wasn’t warm enough. I resorted to using the bedspread and the bedspread from the spare bed. Still, it wasn’t enough.
Review: Moxy Vienna Airport
To my surprise, there was no phone on the small glass bedside table to the left of the bed. There wasn’t anything on the table at all.
Hotel Review: Le Méridien N’fis
The pool was clean and free of debris, so someone obviously took pride in making sure it was in tip-top shape for guests.
Review: Arion, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Part II
This hotel review is a continuation of my review of the Arion hotel at the Astir…
Review: Arion, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Part I
Now that we know that the Astir Palace complex is going to be turned into a…
Spending the Night in a Traditional Rorbu
How many places have you stayed in where you were tucked into bed with a cozily warm down blanket, gazing up through the open skylight at the starry skies above?
On the Way to Rorbu #15 in Lofoten
By the time we arrived in Lofoten the weather had gone from dreary to rainy, and as we drove it progressively got worse. The rain on the windows blurred the postcard picture scenery like one of Bert’s chalk drawings in Mary Poppins.
The Road to Lofoten is Paved with Postcards
Father Time seems to slow his hands when you’re taking a road trip, and this one was no exception. Frosty snow clung to the mountains like powdered sugar on a doughnut, and the air was cool and misty.
Getting There in Austrian Business Class
I couldn’t stop laughing, which I tried to muffle by pressing my napkin against my mouth.
Trip Report: Journey to the Norwegian Arctic
We’ll then go up to the frozen tundra of Svalbard, which is an archipelago about halfway between continental Norway and the North Pole.
Magic in Japan: A Traditional Ryokan Stay
Sleeping so near the floor on something other than a regular bed might make a couple readers cringe, but when it was time to sleep I found that the thick futon mattress was actually quite comfortable and the air smelled fresh and woodsy.
Magic in Japan: Day in Narita
Trip Index: Introduction Getting There – JAL First Class Hotel Review: Ritz-Carlton Tokyo Guide to Tsukiji…
One Day in Osaka
Trip Index: Introduction Getting There – JAL First Class Hotel Review: Ritz-Carlton Tokyo Guide to Tsukiji…
Review: Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
There was also a serene view out over the bay, and the window offered a great vantage point for watching the incoming flights land.
Searching for Quokka on Rottnest Island
I took to the sunlit paths around the island that were perfect for bike riding, and the day was hot but there were shady spots to rest.
Food Shopping in Japan
A toothpaste-style tube with a smiling kid on the front and a jumble of letters? It could toothpaste…or mayonnaise, fish paste, or spreadable meat.
Review: St Regis Osaka
Nudging closer, we were just in time for the show! One performer gave the drums a good workout while dancing around. I thought he was wearing socks but upon further inspection realized that they were shoes designed to look as if he only had two toes.
