The St. Regis Riyadh: A Spacious Room and a Kind Butler
ST. REGIS
A night at The St. Regis Riyadh on August 15–16, 2026: a spacious room, kind butler service, a truffle sandwich at breakfast and a pool in the heat.
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W Riyadh – KAFD: A Suite on a Birthday Trip
W HOTELS
A night at W Riyadh – KAFD on August 13–14, 2026, for my girlfriend’s birthday: the suite, bathroom, truffle pizza, breakfast and pool, in photographs.
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Bab Samhan, Diriyah: Courtyards and Breakfast
THE LUXURY COLLECTION
A night at Bab Samhan in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, on August 14–15, 2026. Earth-toned architecture, courtyards, the room and a memorable breakfast, in photographs.
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Al Maha, Dubai: A Night in a Desert Suite
THE LUXURY COLLECTION
A family stay at Al Maha, Dubai: a spacious suite with a private pool, full-board meals, a camel ride at sunset and gazelles, in 28 photographs.
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W Prague — My 30th Birthday & First Visit to Europe
W HOTELS
My first trip to Europe, and a 30th-birthday stay at W Prague. Twenty-four photographs of the room, exterior, eggs Benedict in a beautiful dining room and a champagne celebration.
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W Dubai – The Palm — Arrival Day in a Marvelous Suite
W HOTELS
My first night after arriving in Dubai, at W Dubai – The Palm from May 16, 2026. Eighteen photographs of a spacious Marvelous Suite, a bathroom with two shower heads and a refreshing swim in the heat.
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Josun Palace, Seoul Gangnam — Grand Masters Suite & Breakfast
MARRIOTT BONVOY
One night at Josun Palace, Seoul Gangnam from August 10–11, 2025. My photographs of an approximately 80 sq m Grand Masters Suite, BYREDO Le Chemin amenities, crab fried rice at Constans, the lounge and pool.
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W Taipei: A Marvelous Suite on the 31st Floor
W HOTELS
One night at W Taipei, July 11–12, 2025: a Marvelous Suite on the 31st floor, BBQ-style afternoon tea, breakfast, Taipei 101 from YEN Bar, and WET Deck, in photographs and short personal notes.
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Palm Garden Hotel, Putrajaya — Courtyard Tea & Palm Suite
MARRIOTT BONVOY
My February 25–26, 2025 stay at Palm Garden Hotel, Putrajaya, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Photographs and short notes on a Palm Suite with a kitchen, courtyard tea, Palms Café breakfast and the outdoor pool.
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Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur — A Stay Journal
AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION
My February 24–25, 2025 stay at Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur, Autograph Collection: a 16th-floor Studio, a minibar behind a mirror, a large bathtub, the rooftop infinity pool and Brasserie 25 breakfast, in photographs and personal notes.
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JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur — A Stay Journal
JW MARRIOTT
My February 23–24, 2025 stay at JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Photographs and short notes on a 22nd-floor Studio Suite, executive lounge sushi, Muscat grapes and cheese, Shook! breakfast and the outdoor pool.
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Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur — A 27th-Floor Suite, Breakfast & Pool
LE MÉRIDIEN
One night at Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur from February 22–23, 2025. Photographs and short notes on a 27th-floor Le Méridien Suite, the 33rd-floor club lounge, Latest Recipe breakfast and a pool surrounded by palm trees and towers.
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