Where should I spend December? The year of travel in Asia is booked through Nov. 4. So, where to next? What country or city in Asia would you recommend? I am open to your ideas!

Years ago, motels would brag that they offered color TVs and direct dial phones. Now it’s free high speed wi-fi and breakfast buffets. In the future, I hope that soundproofing will be a key amenity. I feel like I have a room next to an F1 speedway. Never stops, 24\7.

HI-TECH: I know that the Japanese are technologically advanced, but teleportation? Found this on Google Maps while planning a trip. Beam me up!

My posts on FB tended to be long story format. I need to learn to ‘write tight’ to fit Bluesky’s character count!

STATUS QUEST: Over the next two months, I will be spending 25 nights in an inexpensive Holiday Inn Express near Pattaya. Why? It’s an investment.
We enjoy staying at IHG’s high-end hotels, and get free lounge access with the Platinum status earned by those nights. Saves a ton of cash overall.