My Stay at the Legendary Taj Umaid Bhavan Palace

During a recent trip to India, I got to stay at the awe inspiring Umaid Bhavan Palace in Jodhpur. The palace is one of the largest private residences in the world and was built between 1928 and 1943. It’s a magnificent blend of Eastern and Western architectural styles, showcasing the …

Review: The BRAND NEW Le Meridien Hyderabad: The Best Hotel in the City Yet?

Background: My place of residence in Hyderabad (during visits) has been the Westin Mindspace (find my review here) for the past 6 years or so. I’ve never really ventured out to try new hotels because this hotel is by far the closest one to my aunt’s apartment and I didn’t …

American vs United vs Delta: Evaluating the Best Business Class Product

So I finally got the chance to fly DeltaOne on a recent flight to Amsterdam and this pretty much allowed me to check off flying the trifecta of US Airlines from my bucket list. And I thought now was as good time as any to evaluate which of these three …

Crowne Plaza Christchurch & the Food Scene

We arrived in Christchurch after another long, but beautiful drive from Franz Josef Glacier through Arthur’s Pass National Park and Korowai Tussocklands Park. Combined with all the stops along the way, the standard 6 hour drive took more like 8 hours with all the stops. I chose the Crowne Plaza …

Review: Stoneridge Mountain Resort by CLIQUE – Canmore, AB, Canada

On a more recent trip to Canada, during the Labor Day weekend, hotel room rates were absurdly high (over $400 per night) and I decided to just sleep in my car for the entire weekend. After all, it’s just easier to park next to your photography location rather than drive …

Airbnb Review: Canmore Penthouse with a View of the Rockies

While staying in Canmore on my last visit to Banff, my family stayed at an Airbnb located in the Summit at Grand Rockies Condo Complex. As usual Airbnb offers great value compared to hotels especially in popular destinations like Banff during the summer. And there was absolutely no way to …