Author: Sandy Miguel
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City Comfort Hotel Bukit Bintang Review
City Comfort Hotel combines luxury and modernity at an unbeatable nightly rate. City Comfort Hotel is part of a Chinese hotel chain with over 300 outlets in its parent country. Having expanded its reach to the Malaysian market, the hotel’s mission is to provide cheap accommodation in Kuala Lumpur for families and business travelers without…
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3 Famous Cafes in Hanoi for Your Coffee Fix
It goes without saying that Vietnam is the coffee—and should we dare say, tea—capital of Southeast Asia. Nobody does coffee like Vietnam, and you know it’s true, if you’ve been to other countries in the region, or have at least, sampled several variants from your home country. Coffee was part of Vietnam’s French heritage. The…
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Healy Mac’s (Irish Bar & Restaurant) Review
Ribs and beer—proof that life couldn’t get any better at Healy Mac’s. The choices along Changkat Bukit Bintang could be too much for a first-time visitor, and without Google’s precious advice, we found ourselves a little lost in its cosmopolitan jungle. We went through the stretch of bars and restaurants opposite the shopping block,…
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Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts: First and Lasting Impressions
Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts in Hanoi is one of the most unique museums that BFOWB has been to in that it was a little unapologetic with its in-your-face patriotism and interpretation of the country’s history. It was said that history is written by the victors, and this, to some level, resonated with the items…
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Splendora Hotel Hanoi Review
There’s a reason why Splendora Hotel Hanoi is always included in top 10 lists of where to stay in Hanoi, Vietnam. Right smack in the Old French Quarters, Splendora Hotel Hanoi offers quaint accommodations for travelers who want to live within a walking distance of Hanoi’s attractions. Boutique Splendora is just a few minutes minutes…
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Holiday Inn Express Kuala Lumpur City Centre Review
This pared-down version of the Holiday Inn Hotel franchise will surely be a hit to those who are looking at hotel accommodations in Kuala Lumpur that are value-for-money, but don’t sacrifice quality. Located in Downtown Kuala Lumpur’s “Golden Triangle area,” the hotel’s target market are business travelers, as well as couples and families looking for…
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Explore Batu Caves, Malaysia’s Iconic Cave Ecosystem
As one of Malaysia’s most recognized tourist attractions, Batu Caves is synonymous with the Petronas Twin Towers in iconic status. Thus, many a travelers, even during their layovers, strive to head to the Batu Caves. After all, a quick trip to the country, or at least the state capital, will not be complete without paying…
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Ayutthaya Tourism: 6 Most Visited Landmarks
One of the irresistible charms of Ayutthaya province is that it’s isolated from the hubbub of Bangkok and yet just a quick journey away. Travellers can go to Ayutthaya and be back in the city without feeling too drained and exhausted. No wonder Ayutthaya tourism is in the pink of health, as adventurers pour in…
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Art from Above: Hanoi Art and Propaganda Posters
Hanoi can easily be a shopping mecca for souvenir-seekers, but the country’s capital offers so much more for both art lovers and accidental tourists. A typical walk around Hanoi would lead travelers to Hoan Kiem Lake to take in the sights and catch a glimpse of its centenary “great grandfather” turtle. If you’re lucky, locals…
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Where to Spend a Day in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dense, humid and mechanical, Kuala Lumpur’s city center is constantly on the move. But the city slows down to breathe in its hidden nooks, where true Malaysian way of life slips through the urban form. Save your pocket money and go on a free city tour in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia by visiting these points of…