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Don Pedro Ferreira - the congenial host of Guayabo Lodge
It was my last morning at GUAYABO LODGE. After packing my bags, I went downstairs to have breakfast and settle my bill with Don Pedro as I still owed the lodge for two dinners. The dinners had been very tasty and healthfully prepared and included thr...
Guayabo Lodge - one of the best eco-lodges in Costa Rica
On my last trip to Costa Rica, I had the pleasure of staying at Guayabo Lodge. One of the best eco-lodges/bed and breakfast hotels in Costa Rica, Guayabo Lodge is located near the small village of Santa Cruz about ½ hour from the city of Turrialba a...
The Best Budget Hotel in San Jose, Costa Rica
On my most recent trip to Costa Rica, I asked my tour operator, Costa Rican Trails to book me a room for my final 2 nights before returning to the USA, at what they felt was the best budget hotel in downtown San Jose . My objective was to sample some...
Traveler gives Costa Rica rave reviews!
COSTA RICA is one of my favorite travel destinations. After an absence of 4 years, I will be returning to COSTA RICA on March 25 for 2-½ weeks - it will be my eighth visit to COSTA RICA, which I have affectionately nicknamed PuraVida Land I have ra...
Mae Pundin - an eceletic homestay and art gallery in Chiang Mai
Mae Pun Din, Po Tum San (Mae Pundin for short) has to be one of the most unique places to stay in Chiang Mai. In English, it means ‘Mom enjoys clay works while Dad prefers working in the garden’. Located just off the highway in Chiang Mai’s M...
A Vegetarian’s Guide to Dining in LANGKAWI
I would like to share with you my favorite trio of restaurants in Langkawi, Malaysia’s most popular beach destination where I stayed in Pantai Cenang, the island’s liveliest resort area. Almost all tourists are self-styled restaurant critics. I a...
A profile of the extraordinary owner of Phu Lang Ka
Kevan, the proprietor of Phu Lang Ka Lodge, is an extraordinary man. As the elected president of the Yao (Mien) people of Thailand, Kevan and his wife, Nong are very active in the community and play an instrumental role in the preservation of Yao cul...
A little piece of Italy in the Thai countryside
Everybody in Bangkok has been raving about PRIMO POSTO, the new Italian restaurant-café located in the Thai countryside, so this past weekend my friend and I decided to check out what all the buzz was about. Located near Khao Yai National Park about...
Worst hot and sour soup ever!
I admit to being a Chinese food enthusiast; although I’m a vegetarian, most Chinese restaurants can accommodate me by substituting soy bean curd (tofu) for meat/chicken/seafood. One of my favorite dishes – I usually order it with all my meals - i...
Where to stay in Kuala Lumpur?
I was very fortunate to have chosen the ANCASA HOTEL for my brief 2-night stay in Kuala Lumpur. Situated only two short blocks from Chinatown, the hotel’s location is ideal - Puduraya, the interstate bus terminal is next door while the public m...
Reporting from the Home and Garden Fair in Bangkok
My associate in Thailand, Moongmink, is a real hardcore flower and garden enthusiast. Just recently she attended Bangkok’s premier Home & Garden Fair, an annual event organized by Baan Lae Suan, the famous Thai Home and Garden Magazine. He...
