Accidental Travel Writer

San Francisco: Top 10 Spots to View the Golden Gate Bridge

Travel Destination

There is Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, cable cars climbing halfway to the stars, Union Square, the Castro. But nothing says San Francisco quite like the Golden Gate Bridge!And I can assure you, if you have never witnessed that spectacular span in person, you don't know what you're missing.

Hotel Review: Regent Esplanade Zagreb, Croatian Five Star Luxury

Up Close and Personal

As we tumbled out of our airport shuttle bus in downtown Zagreb, I heard someone scream, “It looks just like San Francisco!” As someone that grew up in Northern California, I couldn't help but think, “Where are the hills? Where is the bay? Where are the pigeons? Where is that blustery wind?”

Phuket: Can You Recommend a Good Hotel on the Beach?

Up Close and Personal

I received the following message on Facebook: "Can you recommend a good hotel in Phuket?" This is what I wrote back: "Yes, I can. Actually, I know of several nice properties. Can you tell me more in terms of your expectations and budget?"

Aviation: Media Fam Trip to Zagreb, Croatia, on Qatar Airways Inaugural Flight

Up Close and Personal

I was among seven bloggers, journalists, and travel writers from Hong Kong and Singapore to be flown on Qatar Airways first ever flight linking the airline's hub at Doha, Qatar, with Zagreb, the capital of Croatia.

Korea: Home Stays with Families for as Little as US$30 per Night!

Travel Destination

If you're planning a holiday in Korea, why stay at a hotel when you can stay with a Korean family, instead? For as little as US$30 per night, you can stay with a Korean family, which will give you a first hand experience of Korean culture and life.

Aviation: Emirates Launches Facebook Pages, Attracts 300,000 Fans

IT and Social Media

One of the world's fastest growing airlines, Emirates Airlines officially launched its Facebook page - attracting more than 300,000 fans within the first three weeks of this new aspect of the air carrier's digital marketing campaign.

Hong Kong: Andy Warhol BMW on Display at International Air Fair

Culture

The fourth BMW Art Car, created by Pop Artist Andy Warhol (1928 – 1987), was unveiled at the Hong Kong International Art Fair 2012 on 16 May 2012 before an assembled crowd of VIPs, journalists, and paparazzi at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wanchai..

Cruises: 18 Day Voyage Around Britain and Iceland Aboard Silver Cloud

Luxury Travel

Sail under London's Tower Bridge as Silversea’s Silver Cloud embarks on an 18 day Culinary Voyage around Britain and Iceland. By combining two nine day cruises, Silversea is offering extra savings with all-inclusive fares from US$6,071 per person, based on double occupancy in an ocean view Vista Suite.

Croatia: Touring the Historic Cities of Split and Trogir

Travel Destination

Following a leisurely breakfast at the Hotel Park Split, we were taken on a tour of Split, the second largest city in Croatia.

Split is a historic city with a history dating back 1,700 years.

Croatia: Plitvice Lakes National Park

Travel Destination

Following a leisurely breakfast at the Regent Explanade Zagreb, we checked out and were driven to Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For thousands of years, waters have flowed over limestone and chalk, creating natural dams that have resulted in lakes, waterfalls, and caves.