Hotel Review: Capella Bangkok
The ultra-posh Capella Bangkok overlooks the Chao Phraya River from the heart of Sathorn on Charoen Krung Road, the oldest paved street in one of the oldest neighborhoods in the…
Hotel Review: The Sukhothai Bangkok
Although no longer the shining star of Bangkok that it used to be, The Sukhothai still holds a special place in my heart. The hotel's once-unrivaled stature has slipped dramatically in recent years as other, more spectacular hotels have debuted across the city.
Hotel Review: Sindhorn Kempinski Bangkok
Bangkok has no shortage of super-luxe hotels, and the new Sindhorn Kempinski competes with the city's best. What really sets this hotel apart from the competition is the size of the rooms.
Hotel Review: Amantaka, Luang Prabang, Laos
When legendary hotelier Adrian Zecha parted ways with Aman Resorts, the brand he founded and quickly established as one of the most exquisite hotel companies worldwide, he kept a piece of Amantaka in Laos for himself. It’s easy to see why.
Hotel Review: Lao Poet Hotel, Vientiane, Laos
The Lao Poet Hotel is a haven of joy and charm in a city that lacks much of either. This artful boutique hotel is the perfect encapsulation of time and place in the heart of a city with a complicated past that's now in the early stages of a comeback.
Where (and What) to Eat in Bangkok, High and Low: 11 Must-Visit Thai Restaurants
From the street to fine-dining, Bangkok might be my favorite city in the world for food. It helps, of course, that Thai cuisine is one of my favorite things of…
R.I.P. Crystal Cruises (Update: Returning in 2023!)
UPDATE: After being arrested and confiscated in the Bahamas, both the Serenity and Symphony have been purchased by Abercrombie & Kent and will sail again in 2023.
Why I Travel: For the Food, But Also For the Unexpected
My rickshaw driver keeps pace with Hanoi’s speeding taxis as he peddles me through the Old Quarter. The cool wind against my face brings temporary relief from Vietnam’s stifling summer…
The Disappearing Art and Rhythm of Chinese Tea in Hong Kong
There is a mystical quality to the tea ceremony that becomes clearer only with practice and time, but the art of Chinese tea is fading. Sadly, most of Hong Kong’s traditional tea shops have disappeared. I’ve been thinking a lot about Chinese tea lately...
