Michael Taylor embarks on his first press trip as a travel blogger. He is flown to Phuket, Thailand, where he joins several other journalists and travel writers as they explore the tropical paradise.
Hotels & Resorts: Pet Peeves (Part IV)
From light switches that are hard to find to electrical outlets are located in difficult to access places to insufficient lighting at steps, lighting presents a mind field of hazards at many hotels
Hotels & Resorts: A Few Pet Peeves (Part III)
Usurious charges for making local phone calls or using the Internet are among the most widely held pet peeves among frequent travelers, a General Manager at a 5 star resort tells a travel writer Taylor.
Hotels & Resorts: A Few Pet Peeves (Part II)
A travel blogger often gets to stay at sumptuous hotels and resorts. But as beautiful looking as some of them might be, they often have too much 'Wow!' factor - and not enough convenience.
Aava Resort and Spa on Nadan Beach in Khanon [Thailand]
Two Finnish backpackers opened a luxurious resort hotel in Southern Thailand.
King ‘ s Cup Elephant Polo in Chiang Mai Raises Money for Endangered Species
Thailand: King's Cup Polo Tournament in Chiang Mai raises money for elephants and children.
How to Keep Fit: In Room Fitness in Bangkok
If you are like me, you are often disappointed by the fitness centres you find at hotels when you are on the road. Even some of the fitness centres at five star hotels can prove seriously lacking. No expense is spared when it comes to the spa, the the F&B outlets, or the lobby. Even …
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Thailand: Road to Pattaya – Time for Another Look?
Pattaya: as one of the first beach resorts in Southeast Asia, Pattaya has something for everyone. There are stylish resorts and inexpensive hostels.
Hong Kong Raises Red Alert as First Day of Bangkok Protests Passes Without Incident
A storm is gathering in Thailand as a red tide from the countryside starts lapping at the gates of the nation's capital. But the question on everyone's mind is, will this red tide be a tsunami or a mere ripple in the sea? Or, perhaps, just a tempest in a teapot? Traffic was lighter by …
My First Trip to Hawaii (Original)
An 18 year old boy visits Hawaii for the first time. A personal account.