Recent Posts
Recent posts have a mix of long form reviews as well as any news and deals from the world of travel and hospitality that I find interesting. News pieces will be covered in a short and sweet fashion, so you don’t have to read through SEO-pleasing fluff.
Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan Review: 1,300 Years of History
Nishiyama Onsen is the world’s oldest hotel, dating back to 705 AD, it precedes the imperial capital of Kyoto. How…
Mizuki Tempura Review: New Paradigm of Tempura
One Michelin-starred tempura bar situated inside the spectacular Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto redefines what I’ve come to expect in tempura.
Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto Review: Deserving of Its Reputation
Rated as one of the best Ritz-Carlton’s, I evaluated everything during my 5 night stay and found it deserving of…
ANA First Class Lounge Tokyo Review: Desperately Needs Refresh
The in-flight experience is near-perfect; however, the supposedly flagship lounge at ANA’s home airport is in desperate need of a…
Review: ANA New First Class “The Suite” San Francisco to Tokyo
ANA new First Class is one of the best experiences in commercial aviation; however, there’s still room for improvement.
Itinerary: Japan’s Golden Route in Fall
This is the flagship trip of 2023, perhaps of many years to come. After many months grinding away at work…
Itinerary: A Winter in Quebec City
Early in the year, we wanted to go on a mini-vacation in-between extremely busy work periods. With not too many…