Epinions Recent Reviews for LuzonTS

Another City, Another Hard Rock visited

Tue, 21 Mar 2006 03:16:16 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LuzonTS - "Hansum man take me to hard lock wit you please" yells the good time girl walking along Pattaya's Beach Road as I turn into the cafe's entrance area. This was my first look at the chain while in Thailand which led to me eventually staying at the...

Neo Park needs more park!

Sun, 7 Mar 2004 04:40:40 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author LuzonTS - Just recently I had the chance to take my daughters to the Neo Park in Nago City Okinawa Japan. I watched the commercials on the local information channel in Okinawa and decided that was the place to go for this particular weekend. The park contains a...

Now we know what they feed the crocs….

Thu, 26 Feb 2004 11:06:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LuzonTS - Now we know what they feed the crocs… It was 11am I was still hung over from drinking Mekong and cokes until almost 4am. The phone started ringing and would not stop…… ”What do you want” “Dude it’s Jimmy, what are ya...

Hiji Falls and the stairs of doom!

Fri, 20 Feb 2004 08:53:53 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LuzonTS - beep beep...beep beep...beep beep...beep beep...ouch that alarm came fast, it was 7am and my bud was gonna be there at 7:30 to help guide the way to Hiji falls. I should have skipped the beers and the slots last night and gone straight to bed but oh...

DVD players evolution

Wed, 18 Feb 2004 19:35:33 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author LuzonTS - Christmas time was rolling around and of course the local stores were slashing prices on audio visual equipment. This particular trip I spotted a DVD/VCR combo from JVC for just $100. Living in Japan, any JVC product that I buy has a lifetime...

Dollar Rent A Car: Different name but the same game!!

Sun, 15 Feb 2004 09:41:03 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author LuzonTS - Reservations I had two hours to make my reservations for a trip to the USA after just getting back from my trip to Korea from the night prior. The travel department of my company takes care of most of the arrangements and we just fill in the blanks...

2004 Dodge Neon: No future for the Neon...in my life!

Fri, 13 Feb 2004 11:02:55 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author LuzonTS - Another trip, another car. This time it was the 2004 Dodge Neon SE. I checked into Dollar Car Rental (that will be my next epinion) and within a few minutes I was speeding out of the Albuquerque Sunport to my hotel. Over the course of about 7 days I...

Malaysia's Tourist Mecca

Wed, 31 Dec 2003 10:31:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LuzonTS - Warning!!! This Epinion contains information that is adult in nature and may be found offensive by some An surprise call from the boss led to a unexpected trip to Malaysia. We landed in Kuala Lumpur the first night with the expectation of...

A Duel with the Devil

Wed, 31 Dec 2003 08:01:46 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author LuzonTS - A Duel with the Devil, or the Dirtdevil Featherlight and the smell from hell. I am not quite sure when we picked up the Featherlite right after we moved to Okinawa over two years ago. The price was right and the light blue case color was the...

The Devil's Scorpion

Wed, 31 Dec 2003 03:51:01 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LuzonTS - The Devil's Scorpion Another day, another vacuum....We have had our Dirt Devil Scorpion Bagless Upright for a good six months or more, so I figure I know enough about it now to give a good Epinion. Normally when I buy a vacuum it is...

Tales of the free Hoover - Back from the Dead

Mon, 24 Mar 2003 09:09:18 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LuzonTS - As I think back I realize it was my fault fixing that very first TV/VCR combo on my own. Now my wife brings home every other piece of discarded junk and expects miracles.

This time it was the Hoover Breathe Easy Upright Vacuum...

Okinawa Ocean Expo - A Day in the Sun!

Sun, 28 Jul 2002 09:52:53 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LuzonTS - It was another hot and humid day on Okinawa. The girls were restless and I was determined to see more of this island before my impending trip to Korea with the kids. We agreed on the Okinawa Ocean Expo Park. I also volunteered to bring my...

The Anticlimax of Tianamen Square

Wed, 10 Jul 2002 05:56:21 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author LuzonTS - In the middle of our organized tour in Beijing we had the chance to stop by the Tiananmen Square. While the square itself in my opinion was not all that great of a visit, knowing the long history behind it did lend to some of the respect...

Chinas Historical Treasure - Luzon's Asian Adventures

Mon, 1 Jul 2002 06:18:23 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author LuzonTS - We had just finished a huge lunch at the Yulong Restaurant and was continuing our drive down the road to the Badaling section of the Great Wall of China. We were pretty full and were very sluggish from our food-induced comas. The...

Fairfield Inn/Marriott - People friendly for you and me!

Sat, 29 Jun 2002 06:17:18 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LuzonTS - During my recent trip to Albuquerque (ABQ) New Mexico I was able to stay at the Fairfield Inn Marriott. Check in was a breeze and I was supposedly credited miles to my ANA/Star Alliance card. (It has been about two months now and it still as...

Albuquerque - Vistas of the High Desert

Thu, 27 Jun 2002 04:53:59 GMT
rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author LuzonTS - ARRIVAL

Another day, another business trip. This time it was back to the sunny skies of Albuquerque(ABQ) New Mexico. We flew into the ABQ Sunport using United Airlines from Japan via a few other U.S. stops. It was a very long two...

Cathay Pacific - Wings over Asia

Wed, 26 Jun 2002 04:21:40 GMT
rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author LuzonTS - Cathay Pacific (CP)

Reservations and Check In

It was a spur of the moment decision to fly out to China and the travel agent had no problem booking me a last minute flight out of Manila. For 580 USD I got a round trip ticket from...

Beijing in Fast Forward! - Luzon's Asian Adventures

Mon, 24 Jun 2002 03:58:09 GMT
rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author LuzonTS - Beijing

The capital of China, Beijing has 11 million people and a 3,000-year history. My history in Beijing consisted of three days.

We took a local air carrier from Shanghai to Beijing. Once on the deck it was a cab ride to the...

Spending the Apocalypse in the Hyatt

Sat, 22 Jun 2002 08:50:38 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LuzonTS - It has been quite some time since I last stayed at this hotel but seeing there are no other reviews written why not write one?

The Setting

Eleven years ago I had the pleasure of spending two weeks in the Hyatt regency during the...

China Airlines - My Best Friend for Air Travel in Asia

Wed, 19 Jun 2002 08:21:12 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LuzonTS - This past holiday season I had the opportunity to fly with China Airlines again. Many people think of Red China, the Peoples Republic of China, the minute they hear the name China Airlines but in fact it is the main air carrier of Taiwan, the Republic...

Shanghai Surprised - Luzon's Asian Adventures

Mon, 17 Jun 2002 03:28:39 GMT
rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author LuzonTS - Luzon’s Asian Adventures

Shanghai Surprised

It was time for a change of scenery and China was in the cards. A quick book with the local travel agency and within two days I was off to Shanghai aboard a Cathay Pacific 747 bound for Hong...

San Antonio - The Star of Texas

Fri, 14 Jun 2002 02:37:33 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LuzonTS - What would Texas be without San Antonio. There is nothing like watching the setting sun over this vibrant southern city while eating a sumptuous dinner rotating in the top level of the Tower of Americas. The mix of Mexican and “American” cultures is...

Songtan Korea - Shoppers Paradise and the All Night Party

Thu, 16 May 2002 09:50:41 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LuzonTS - In the pursuit of my job I spent a total of two weeks over the course of five business trips to Song tan Korea. Song tan is the city that is near Osan Air Base where the US Air Force has taken up residence since the Korean War.

Most...

Guam/Tumon Bay Post 9-11, Luzon's Asian Adventures

Tue, 14 May 2002 05:02:05 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LuzonTS - Once off the plane and onto the Ramp of Guam's airport I was overwhelmed by the overbearing humidity only slightly tempered by the evening breezes off of the ocean.

A 20 minute ride and we were changing clothes in the OUTRIGGER Hotel in...

United - in being average?

Tue, 14 May 2002 03:05:26 GMT
rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author LuzonTS - My business trip back to the USA from Japan required that I switch to an American air carrier once I arrived in Osaka (Kansai International). The airline that my company set me up with for the final three legs was United Airlines(UA). Lucky for...