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Hotel X Brisbane Review: Amex Hotel Collection Gem in Fortitude Valley

Iris Rooftop Bar at Hotel X Brisbane with ambient purple lighting and views of Story Bridge

With Delta’s new LAX to Brisbane route–this Queensland capital city is now accessible to American tourists. So, with your flight already booked—where are you planning to stay in Brisbane, Australia? If you’re after a walkable, design-forward boutique hotel in Brisbane, this one’s worth a stay. I was thrown off when locals at Black Hops Brewery […]

Hotel Review: The Four Seasons at Westlake Village, CA

Imagine indulging in fresh Sea Urchins caught less than two-hours ago. You’re sitting at the dinner table on the restaurant’s outside patio, at night, overhead heaters on, surrounded by the Santa Monica Mountains. The catch? Getting there. Arrival & Check-In Getting to the Four Seasons in Westlake Village is the challenging part. I arrived from […]

The Bali Hostel That Nearly Cost Me My Passport: A Nomad’s Review of TRIBAL Coworking Hostel

Imagine touching down in Bali after more than 18 hours of flight time. You’re zig-zagging your way through the dark streets of Canggu, only to arrive at your hostel in the middle of the night. Your passport is withheld overnight due to a broken card system. And, you don’t know when you’ll get it back. […]

Faded Glory: An Honest Review of Lv8 Resort Hotel Canggu’s Disappointing 5-Star Experience

The room smelled of mildew. The lobby showed poor upkeep, despite an army of hotel employees. Long and eerie hallways belong in a Key & Peele movie or a Stephen King novel. Is this truly a 5-star hotel? Maybe I could look past the false outlets or blood-stained chairs—just kidding, I don’t know if it’s […]