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Review: Crowne Plaza Club, Crowne Plaza Vientiane (Laos)
Written by Flying High On Points @ Flying High On Points
As a travel hacker, I loathe spending cash for something when I can use points instead. That being said, there are certain instances where paying cash for a hotel stay can make a lot of sense. That brings me to the Crowne Plaza Vientiane in Laos. Although I could have used points or a free […]
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Written by Flying High On Points @ Flying High On Points
After spending a couple of days in Hanoi, Vietnam, it was time to move on to the next leg of our Southeast Asia trip: Laos. We flew directly into Vientiane, Laos, and headed straight to the Crowne Plaza Vientiane. Review: Crowne Plaza Vientiane The IHG Rewards Club Booking Average Price Per Night During Stay: $136.79 […]
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Read MoreReview: Hilton Hanoi Opera (Vietnam)
Written by Flying High On Points @ Flying High On Points
From Nha Trang, we worked our way Northward through the cities of Da Nang and Hue, before arriving out our final destination in Vietnam, the capitol city of Hanoi. For our final nights in Hanoi, we were back on in a big city and that meant we were back on “the loyalty/points train,” and that […]
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Read MoreReview: Rosaka Hotel (Nha Trang, Vietnam)
Written by Flying High On Points @ Flying High On Points
It had been a very long day. Having just flown in from ICN Airport (in Seoul, South Korea), we had finally made it to Nha Trang, Vietnam. Luckily for us, we had a hotel “hookup” this time as a friend of ours worked in management at the Rosaka Hotel. Review: Rosaka Hotel (Nha Trang, Vietnam) […]
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Read MoreOne Step Forward, Too Many Steps Backward: Asia Struggles with Equality
Written by Adam @ Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog)
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With one bright exception in East Asia, the region isn’t embracing LGBTQ rights or equality
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Read MoreThe Top 15 Holidays in Thailand
Written by Cacinda Maloney @ PointsandTravel.com
Right at the center of the Indochinese Peninsula is the beautiful country of Thailand. Did you know that in the Thai language, the word “Thailand” means “Land of the Free”? This mirrors Thailand’s freedom from all European nations. This is unlike some …
Things To Buy At A Grocery Store in Vietnam!
Written by Cacinda Maloney @ PointsandTravel.com
My introduction to Vietnamese grocery markets was not a journey of taste. Instead, the store that was closest to one of my holiday apartments was a local Vietnam Circle K market, sort of like a 7-11 in the United States. Being new to the community, whe…
Is Laos Open for Travel?
Written by Cacinda Maloney @ PointsandTravel.com
Is Laos open to visitors and how has the coronavirus pandemic affected travel? Discover the entry restrictions for Laos and whether the borders are open. Is Laos Open for Travel? Brimming with old-world charm, Laos is the perfect destination for travel…
Review: Sky Hub Lounge East, ICN International Airport (Seoul, South Korea)
Written by Flying High On Points @ Flying High On Points
After a long-haul flight from LAX, I landed at South Korea’s Incheon International Airport (ICN), where I promptly consulted with my American Express app to find a lounge to pass the time during our 2-hour layover to Nha Trang, Vietnam. I found an open lounge called, “Sky Hub Lounge (East)” so we headed over and […]
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Read MoreHong Kong Hiking Bucket List
Written by Cacinda Maloney @ PointsandTravel.com
I recently took a fascinating trip through Asia with Hong Kong as a stop. I was on a Holland America cruise ship’s “around the world” Asia Pacific Voyage. While on the ship, I would walk the deck on a regular basis. But what joy I found when I was able…
Dumbest Name Ever For A Marriott Property, Paranoia About AMEX’s Spending Requirements, American Airlines Moving Asian Hub From LAX
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Hello, travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV in the past week or two. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that…
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Read MoreAmerican Airlines Shifting Its Asia Hub From Los Angeles
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Airlines are constantly looking at ways to save money. I mean, look at all the crazy ways they’ve decreased weight on planes, to save on fuel costs. They also look…
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Read MoreThe 22 Best Things to See and Do in Bangkok
Written by NomadicMatt @ Nomadic Matt's Travel Site
Posted: 8/17/20 | August 17th, 2020 Bangkok. It’s one of my favorite cities in the world. It’s a vibrant, chaotic, international, funhouse. A city 600 square miles and with a population of over 8 million, you could spend months here and you’d still only scratch the surface. I’ve visited the city more times than I […]
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Read MoreOnly the BEST Japanese Snacks in the World!
Written by Cacinda Maloney @ PointsandTravel.com
Due to the quirkiness and unusual flavors of Japanese snacks, it is no wonder they have become a global phenomenon. The Japanese have been able to incorporate simple yet flavorful ingredients to create scrumptious snacks such as strawberry pocky, ice c…
International Destinations Reopening to Tourists
Written by From the Newsroom @ Mighty Travels
Following the news and updates around the COVID-19 pandemic, many airlines were forced to suspend or reduce their daily operations, and countries were forced to introduce travel restrictions. With the pandemic slowing down around the world, many countries have started to ease border restrictions and reopen for international tourists. Europe European Union and Schengen countries […]
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Read MoreWhat to Sip as You Savor Japan
Written by Cacinda Maloney @ PointsandTravel.com
I’ve always felt that Japanese drinks should get more attention. The country’s cuisine, after all, is among the most celebrated in the world—shouldn’t its beverages follow suit? Over the next few paragraphs, I’ll highlight some of my go-to drinks in Ja…
How to See Taiwan on a Budget
Written by NomadicMatt @ Nomadic Matt's Travel Site
Posted: 6/8/20 | June 8th, 2020 With a million things to do, a huge variety of delicious food, warm-hearted people, lots of hiking opportunities, and beautiful buildings and temples, Taiwan has it all. Yet, despite that, it remains one of the most underrated – and undervisted – countries in Asia. On the one hand, I […]
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Read MoreThe 13 Best Things to See and Do in Taipei
Written by NomadicMatt @ Nomadic Matt's Travel Site
One of the first things I do when I arrive in a new destination is to take a free walking tour. They show you the lay of the land and help you see a place’s highlights while learning a little about its history and culture. Plus, you get access to a local who can answer […]
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Read MoreReview: Cha La Wan Pale Ale (Thailand)
Written by Flying High On Points @ Flying High On Points
Keeping with the theme of pale ale micro-brews of Southeast Asia, here’s another one: Cha La Wan Pale Ale. I first ran across this brew at the St. Regis Bangkok. But was it any good? Review: Cha La Wan Pale Ale (Thailand) Editor’s Note: This post is part of my Myanmar–Thailand trip to Asia. For more on […]
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