by Marie Hernandez | May 27, 2016 | Destinations, Hotel Reviews
My excitement for my first visit to New Orleans was palpable as I drove up and down the distinctive roads taking in all that the city has to offer. I was also looking forward to my stay with Hotel Le Marias of the New Orleans Hotel Collection., the unique boutique...
by Marie Hernandez | Aug 19, 2015 | Destinations
About 90 minutes after boarding a Gaurda Indonesia flight from Jakarta, I landed in Semarang, Indonesia. Rich with culture and history, I couldn’t wait to see what the city had to offer. What To Do Eager to start my adventures, I chose a tour of Sam Poo Kong; also...
by Marie Hernandez | Jul 20, 2015 | Photo Essays
Indonesia is home to many fishing villages. Jang is one such island where the sole source of income for its people is boat building and fishing. Jang is home to hundreds of fisherman and their families and, while on a visit to this tiny Island, I was struck by the...
by Marie Hernandez | Jun 30, 2015 | Hotel Reviews
Telunas Resort (pronounced Telu-NAS) is located on its own private island 1.5 hours from Batam, Indonesia, 2.5 hours from Singapore. I’d heard of Telunas through one of their advertisements and was intrigued. To my knowledge there are no other resorts in the Singapore...
by Marie Hernandez | Jun 27, 2015 | Photo Essays
If gardens, flowers, lush, green lawns perfect for picnics is your passion then the Botanical Gardens in Singapore will not disappoint. This 74-hectare horticultural wonder is a peaceful haven and urban escape. Along with the serene open spaces, visitors will also...
