Singapore is a very modern city. It's got plenty of the ultra-modern highrises that you often only find on the outskirts of European cities. On my recent trip to Singapore I was staying on the 39th floor with a pretty good view of the city's skyline: … [Read more...] about Singapore Hotel View
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Swedish Cuisine
Last night I was taken out for dinner by the guys in NetNod. They took us all to a very nice Swedish restaurant down by the water in Stockholm. The menu, below, is in Swedish, so I had to get one of the local hosts to translate it for me. The food was exquisite and wasn't all about fish! … [Read more...] about Swedish Cuisine
I Love Serbian Pricing
I'm in Belgrade, Serbia, for about 24 hours as I'm speaking at an event here tomorrow. Across the street from the hotel there's a Costa Coffee so I headed over there to grab a bite to eat and a coffee. I'm always fascinated by the difference in pricing between various countries and how much value you can get in some places. Serbia is incredibly good value. My total … [Read more...] about I Love Serbian Pricing
Hilton Honors (sic) Finally Send Me A Physical Card
I've been staying at Hilton hotels around the world for the last few years. One of the reasons why I use Hilton more than any other hotel group is because their Hilton Honors (sic) program is pretty good. You earn points with every stay and you can cash those in for free hotel nights, but you can also earn airmiles. So if you stay in a hotel for one night you might get several … [Read more...] about Hilton Honors (sic) Finally Send Me A Physical Card
Mayan style hot chocolate
I'll freely admit that I'm a big fan of good quality chocolate. I love it. I shouldn't eat too much of it, of course, as it's hardly conducive to weight loss.. While I was in Antigua Guatemala this week I went to the Choco Museo, which is close to the centre of the town. They have a lovely little cafe in the courtyard which serves a range of chocolates and other drinks. I … [Read more...] about Mayan style hot chocolate