While I certainly have a penchant for Hilton, what I really love is a former Hilton, with the rather infamous Mapina Hotel being just that. And with this in mind, I obviously had to go check it out. What do I mean by a former Hilton? Well, a place that was once friends with the…
The Imperial Hotel in Rason, North Korea was formerly not only the most deluxe in the country, but also the most infamous. Sadly though it seems that Covid-19 has managed to do what incredibly powerful politicians could not and that is close the place down. The building now sits as a stark reminder of what…
If you’ve spent any time traveling around China on a budget, chances are you’ve stumbled upon a Super 8 hotel. Bright yellow signage, the unmistakable red “8” logo—it’s like a beacon of hope for those who want a clean(ish) bed without blowing their entire WeChat Pay balance. But what is Super 8 in China, really?…
I’ve had a rich run of form in Asia recently with apartotels (apartment hotels) and to a large degree the Glory Beach Resort has kept this run flowing. And much of it was right out of the blue, such as the impromptu fireworks display to mark the end of Chinese New Year. Ready for more…
When you manage to get a huge room for $30 during Chinese New Year that has a balcony that overlooks the Petronas Twin Towers then you really do not have much to complain about, but me being me I will at least try to find something. Said gem was actually found accidentally and falls under…
The Wonsan-Kalma Coastal Tourist Area, the flagship resort area of the DPRK is set to open to Russian guests in July of 2025 according to a a travel agency from the country. And there are realistic hopes that they may be joined by both Chinese and western groups as DPR Korea tries to not just…
