Chakrabongse Villas: Walking in the Footsteps of Royalty?

Is Chakrabongse Villas the best riverfront Bangkok hotel? It's intimate. It's exclusive. And it overlooks the River of Kings, with a gorgeous view of the Temple of Dawn across from the legendary waterway. Most importantly, the gorgeous boutique hotel is within walking distance of the Grand Palace, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, and other …

Ponn Cafe [Bangkok, Terminal 21]

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Ponn Cafe Bangkok is one of the countless food and beverage outlets in Terminal 21, a large shopping mall in the Asoke section of Bangkok, Thailand. It serves an extensive menu of mouth-watering Thai dishes with regional Thai, Chinese, and Islamic influences. In addition, there is a large choice of fruit juices and fruit smoothies; …

Le Bistrot & Terrace [Italian Restaurant Chiang Mai]

Le Bistrot and Le Terrace is a popular Italian restaurant in Chiang Mai, Thailand. And it serves a Tuscan-influenced menu with subtle Thai influences. Thanks to its chill outdoor dining space, Le Bistrot Italian Restaurant Chiang Mai attracts not only hotel guests. In addition, many passers-by can't resist stopping by for a drink or something …

Chakrabongse Riverside Restaurant Bangkok

Chakrabongse Riverside Restaurant Bangkok overlooks the River of Kings, affording a gorgeous view of the Temple of Dawn across the legendary waterway. With outdoor and indoor dining areas, the celebrated Bangkok restaurant opens for dinner only, serving mouthwatering Royal Thai Cuisine with a different tasting menu each evening. It closes Mondays. Advance reservations are necessary. …

Isola Italian Restaurant Hong Kong

Isola Bar+ Grill is a fine-dining Italian restaurant serving thin-crust pizzas, homemade pastas, grilled meats, and fresh seafood. Located in the ifc mall in the heart of Central, the zen-like white-on-white dining room affords dramatic views of Hong Kong's iconic Victoria Harbour. More than 200 new and old world wines populate its wine list. The …

COVID-19: Three Years and Counting

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The first known case of COVID-19 was identified in Wuhan, China, in December of 2019. With breathtaking speed, it spread around the world, resulting in an unprecedented global pandemic. As of late October 2022, there had been more than 600,000,000 cases and close to 6,600,000 deaths worldwide. As the world approaches the third anniversary of …

Little Napoli Pizzeria – the Authentic Taste of Italy in the heart of Hong Kong

Little Napoli Pizzeria is a tiny pizzeria located on a side street of Happy Valley in the heart of Hong Kong. And it serves authentic Neapolitan pizzas,  stuffed pizzas, and baked sandwiches. Impressively, they are baked to order in an Italian stone oven, which was custom made in Italy for the pizzeria.  Because there are …

Things to Do in Sweden in September [2022]

LAST MONTH - NEXT MONTH Sweden in September - is this a good time to visit?  Most Swedes have gone back to work or school. Since there are few tourists, hotels often lower their prices. Usually, the weather is pleasant in early September. But September can also be wet and windy. The good news is …

Why You Should Visit Bali in October [2022]

LAST MONTH – NEXT MONTH Is October a good time to visit Bali? Is it if you like books! In fact, one of Asia's most important literary events of the year takes place in Bali in October. Generally speaking, October is a slow month for tourism.  Therefore, there is a good chance hotels and villas will lower …

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