Archive for the ‘Hotel’ Category

Renoir, Sofitel, Montreal, CA

Montreal for my bachelor weekend. What happened here, stays here, except for this review of the club sandwich from Renoir, the restaurant at the Sofitel, our hotel of choice in Quebec… … And I needed a good one after our Friday night of debauchery with 10 of my closest friends, most of whom had never […]

Hilton Reykjavik Nordica, Reykjavik Iceland

The perks of being an expert – a true thought leader – in your industry. Only few know this well. How long does it take? Depends how hard you work. And the industry you’re trying to become a leader in. Less mature industries take less time, however, require more focus and persistence among key intellects […]

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Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort, Bagan, Myanmar

Honestly, I wasn’t too hungry. And it was impossible to imagine being more relaxed than I was. But the scene just begged for a club sandwich. (Side Note: please see my previous club sandwich at The Strand Hotel in Yangon, prior to arriving in Bagan. 8 flights in 7 days…) We had time to visit […]

The Strand Hotel, Yangon, Myanmar

Business trip to Myanmar… It sounded unconventional. And it wasn’t originally meant to be, but Rachel’s conference got moved from Bangkok to Yangon due to “political unrest” in Thailand. I wasn’t originally meant to go with her, but upon learning of her changed plans, and having never been to Myanmar, there was no chance I […]

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The Huntley Hotel, Santa Monica, CA USA

After staying in City of Industry, I felt like a rock star arriving at The Huntley Hotel in Santa Monica. I suppose it wasn’t just the contrast to the manufacturing hub I was previously in, but rather thanks to The Huntley’s emphasis on making me feel like I was in for a high-touch experience. I […]

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Pacific Palms Resort, City of Industry, CA USA

City of Industry… the name doesn’t really have that beautiful ring to it. In fact, when I told a business partner I was heading there after a meeting in Orange County, he asked if I was visiting a friend who had been “locked up.” I knew he was being sarcastic, but it didn’t really paint […]

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