The Peninsula Academy, Bangkok
The Peninsula Bangkok has a range of activities on hand to entertain guests. Called The Peninsula Academy, the programme introduces guests to various aspects of Thai culture. The programme includes activities such as learning to cook Thai cuisine, herbal wisdom…
Chocolat, Sofitel, Phnom Penh
Fu Lu Zu, Sofitel, Phnom Penh
La Coupole, Sofitel, Phnom Penh
Sofitel, Phnom Penh
Sofitel Phnom Penh claims to be a 5-star hotel, but in reality, it is more like a 4-star hotel. I stayed in a junior suite for 2 days. The shape of the room is a little odd—it is like a…
Shangri-la Hotel, Jakarta
“Solid, reliable brand” I have always been fond of the Shangri-la group. I remember when I was a little boy, my parents took me to Shangri-la Singapore for dinner. They had the most beautiful tea cup I have seen –…
Hotel Nine, Phnom Penh
Brutally frank: Though a sister establishment to Monument Hotel, Phnom Penh, it had none of the latter’s friendliness. The staff has a sneering superciliousness. When I called the reception at night, no one bothered to pick up. The hotel looks…
Monument Hotel, Phnom Penh
This little gem of a hotel is located right in the middle of Phnom Penh city. It is 5 mins on foot away from Independence Monument and it’s along the same street as the Pricewaterhouse Cooper Phnom Penh office. Because…
Nopparat Thara Beach, Krabi
Much quieter, longer than Ao Nang beach. Perhaps prettier too. There are hotels and restaurants and hotels here too, though in a less tourist-centric atmosphere than Ao Nang Beach. There are a couple of bars on the beach. Come night,…
Ao Nang Beach, Krabi
The epi-centre of tourist activity/ madness. An assortment of near-identical shops selling Thai-themed tank tops/ T-shirts (Chang beer tank, any one?), counterfeit fashion, restaurants (Thai, Western, Italian, Kebabs, Indian), tours, you get the idea. There is also a Burger King,…
