PLACES Grab Ocean Songdo Hotel: Paradise Found in Busan Posted on July 3, 2023September 15, 2024 Discover the Ultimate Beach Retreat in Busan We absolutely adore the Songdo Beach Hotel, which has been recently renamed as the Grab Ocean Songdo. Let us tell you, it’s a fantastic place if you’re looking for a cozy bed, delicious breakfast, and breathtaking ocean views. Seriously, it’s the perfect spot!… Read more
PLACES Songdo Beach: My Happy Place in Busan Posted on June 29, 2023September 15, 2024 I rarely wade into water deeper than my ankles. I know how to swim, but I’m not crazy about the other stuff, like fish, that can swim too. However, there’s an undeniable magic in the sound of the waves, the aroma of the sea, and the texture of sand beneath my feet and between my toes. I’m drawn to a serene beach atmosphere, one without towering skyscrapers, opulent hotels, or bustling crowds. A casual beach walk is my kind of activity, regardless of the season. The option to stroll along the boardwalk, experience a glass-bottom cable car, or go for a mountain hike while keeping the ocean in sight is pure joy. That’s why Songdo Beach in Busan is my happy place. Read more
PLACES Where to Find the Best Beaches in Bali, Indonesia Posted on May 7, 2016June 28, 2024 We only went to three of them and they were in the south or western shore, so I can’t speak personally on any other beaches on the island. We went to one each in Kuta, Seminyak and Padang Padang. Actually I went to three and my husband went to one. After the beach in Seminyak he refused to go to another one with me. Read more
PLACES 20 Things I Learned in Bali, Indonesia After My First Visit Posted on April 18, 2016June 28, 2024 My trip to Bali was wild, with many monkeys, stunning temples, giant bugs, and motorbikes everywhere. But Bali turned out to be way more than I expected. In Ubud, Kuta, and Nusa Dua, I found a mix of cool stuff that blew my mind – rich culture, excellent nature spots,… Read more
PLACES Where to Stay in Busan: Sunset Business Hotel on Haeundae Beach Posted on February 10, 2016July 4, 2024 What can I say? I have good instincts. I found the Sunset Business Hotel on www.booking.com. It doesn’t include breakfast, something I usually look for, but it near restaurants, the Metro and the beach and the room looked nice. It’s near everything you’d need for the weekend and best of it all it costs $59 per night and came with free coffee and a view. Read more
PLACES Patong Beach: Nightlife, Lady Boys and Street Food in Phuket Thailand Posted on December 18, 2015September 5, 2024 Don’t take anybody’s word for it. Patong Beach is a lot of good-natured fun. I booked my plane tickets three months before my hotel. And I changed the reservation after reading more about the location of the various beaches and proximity to nightlife. We decided we wanted to be within… Read more