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Blossom House Shanghai: Best Value Luxury in the City
Luxury Shanghai stay with impeccable service, nightly tongsui, and spacious rooms at Blossom House Shanghai — a perfect choice for family travel.
Est. 2026A travel journal, slowly kept
I travel infrequently. I review ruthlessly.
The places I've been, reviewed honestly — by someone who can't afford to waste a single day off.
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Cover photo / Perhentian Besar, Malaysia
— The cover storyIssue 001 / May 2026
Malaysia
Stays - Malaysia5-star resort
Perhentian Marriott Resort & Spa: Stunning Potential, Inconsistent Execution
An honest take on Pulau Perhentian's only luxury 5-star resort: where it earns its stars, and where it still feels like a work in progress.
March 2026 · Perhentian Kecil, Malaysia
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