A two day staycation at Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
Given our inability to travel due to COVID-19, S and I decided to go on a staycation. In essence, our stay at …
Success! Moving out of my apartment in Beijing during COVID19
For those renting an apartment overseas, COVID19 must have been quite a heartache, especially if you’ve returned home and left the apartment …
Recommended: Stay at B&B The Attico in Florence
If you’re planning a trip to Tuscany, I would recommend that you stay at B&B The Attico in Florence. We found the location …
Why are there so many empty buildings in Venice?
During our last trip to Venice in early Feb 2020, I was taken aback. Not by the number of tourists in Venice, …
Recommended: Stay at Hotel Riva Del Vin in Venice
If you’re looking for a place to stay in Venice, location is most important. This is because dragging your suitcases through the …
Review: Staying at Chateau Marlborough in Blenheim New Zealand
If you’re looking for a place to stay in Blenheim, New Zealand’s South Island, Chateau Marlborough makes for a comfortable place before …
Is Rotorua in New Zealand worth visiting? Here are three must-visit destinations
Our recent trip to Rotorua in New Zealand’s North Island was a relaxing one and I was glad to come up close …
Review: Our stay at the Avani Metropolis Auckland Residences
During our recent trip to Auckland, we stayed at the Avani Metropolis Auckland Residences. It was a service apartment located in downtown …
8 tips on renting an apartment in Beijing Haidian
As shared in an earlier post, I have relocated to Beijing for a two-year study programme. I’ve learnt that renting an apartment …
Recommended: Stay at Beijing Qianyuan International Hotel near Dongzhimen
If you’re looking for value-for-money accommodation in central Beijing, I’ll highly recommend that you stay at Beijing Qianyuan International Hotel. Located near …