Epinions Recent Reviews for chenmyu

VIsiting Palawan, the Last Frontier of the Philippines!

Mon, 25 May 2009 07:38:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chenmyu - Trip Log: Philippines May 2009 This review covers a 6 day trip to El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines. Overall, the trip was a wonderful experience for a family (husband/wife/infant son grandfather) with activities to...

Family Friendly Tokyo and Kyoto Tour of Japan

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:24:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chenmyu - Japan Jun 2008 Trip Log Day 1: Arrival into Tokyo After arrival, we’re amazed at the efficiency and organization of the Japanese. The Airport bus is arranged neatly outside the baggage claim with each bus organized by route. Each bus serves a...

Fiji- Taveuni is a diver's paradise

Wed, 30 May 2007 01:05:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chenmyu - To give you a sense of our trip, I always like to give a trip log of my experience. We purchased our tour via a package with Linda at South Seas Adventures. She does a great job of giving you the pros and cons of various locations and helps arrange...

Why taking a private safari in Tanzania is the way to go!

Mon, 17 Jul 2006 17:44:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chenmyu - Africa Trip Log For this review, I will be providing a daily trip log for a 10 day trip to Africa. I lay out the trip in this way so one can see how much can be accomplished in the relatively short vacation periods typical of an American worker (how...

Argentina & Brazil in ONE WEEK!

Sun, 16 Apr 2006 16:02:18 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chenmyu - Travel Review Our family traveled to Buenos Aires, Iguassu Falls, and Rio de Janiero on the dates of March 11-18, 2006. To help readers of this review, I find it useful for us to give you a few basic facts about our trip so that you can gauge our...

Dell Latitude D610-Cheap and Functional

Mon, 2 Jan 2006 14:20:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chenmyu - To put this review in context, let me explain how I use this computer so that you can make sure that my comments are relevant to your use: -I use my laptop for business use exclusively and travel at least once a month. I don't do hard core computing...

re:KENAI PENINSULA

Tue, 6 Jul 2004 00:02:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chenmyu - Since there are already 75 reviews on Alaska, I will focus on Kenai peninsula where I spent a glorious week in June. Day 1: Arrive in Anchorage where we discover that we are nearing the Solstice on June 21st. That translates into sunlight until about...

What to see, what to skip in Peru!

Mon, 22 Dec 2003 17:49:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chenmyu - To maximize authenticity, I'm writing this from Peru! I have finished a 16 day whirlwind tour of the southern half of Peru which is where most of the areas of interest lie. What I will do is give a sense of a reasonable itinerary for a 16 day trip and...

Probably not worth the extra money!

Wed, 23 Jul 2003 01:32:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chenmyu - In a world of sub-$1000 laptops, it is a hard sell to purchase a laptop that can easily run over $20...

Treo 300: It grows on you...

Wed, 21 Aug 2002 14:52:18 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chenmyu - Ok, I'm an early adopter and when the treo 300 came out for use on the Sprint network, I had to get it. In the past, I was using a Sprint Touchpoint phone which was about 2" x 1" x 1" and had the most intuitive phone menu around--making the standard for...

Want Cheap Lodging, don't go King Kamehameha!

Sun, 23 Jun 2002 22:35:45 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author chenmyu - We just returned from Kona on June 23, 2002 so we can give a pretty good view of the current state of this hotel. Here are the main reasons why I wouldn't choose the King Kamehameha:

1. The Royal Kona! If you want to go cheap in Kona,...

Big Island Secrets for moderate budgets!

Sun, 23 Jun 2002 22:27:44 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chenmyu - Want to find the hidden secrets of enjoying the Big Island without paying the big bucks and avoiding the hordes of tourists? Read on...

Here's our list of tips to keep in mind to make your Big Island adventure awesome and...cheap!

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I'd choose a Vaio over a Dell!

Mon, 26 Feb 2001 02:03:13 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chenmyu - Choosing a laptop depends on how you expect to use it. I think the Dell is great for business people who aren't using this computer for home use. Here's a quick summary of who should/should not buy a Latitude:

A Latititude is NOT for you...

Tips for a Vail Trip!

Sat, 16 Dec 2000 16:31:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chenmyu - I just returned (Dec 2000) from Vail and had a wonderful time...here's my advice:

1) Hit the internet for cheap lodging deals. I found a week at a condominium for 7 nights for $400 people (slept 4 people). Incredible steal. Best places to...

This phone's siblings are even better!

Sun, 26 Nov 2000 23:18:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chenmyu - This phone is fantastic for a number of reasons--most of which explain why I recommend it's siblings even more:

1) The best phone book out there. It's incredibly intuitive, easy to navigate, and quick. One, when a person calls you (or you...

Where should you stay?

Sun, 26 Nov 2000 23:00:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chenmyu - Whistler is awesome. If you are reading this review, you've already decided that. The next question is where to stay?

1) I recommend ski-in, ski-out. It makes a huge difference in the morning when you can just pop on your skiis vs waiting...

uBid Online Auction: I used to recommend uBid--but no more!

Sun, 26 Nov 2000 22:38:23 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author chenmyu - I used to be a big uBid fan--see my old review below! However, after purchasing an incredibly misleading travel product and getting zero response from uBid for over 2 months--I am making it my mission in life to warn people from ever using that company...

Bali Secrets for a Great Trip

Mon, 9 Oct 2000 10:44:13 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chenmyu -
Review Topic: Practical Information

OK, Bali is beautiful. The scenery is top notch, the people friendly, the currency weak. All recipes for success. A few tips, though, to make bali a worthwhile trip:

1) Negotiate,...

Handspring Visor Deluxe Handheld: Don't buy the Handspring!

Thu, 5 Oct 2000 17:42:07 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author chenmyu - Why did I purchase the handspring?

I wanted to get an organizer that could sync to Outlook and had the option of using the handspring modules

Why do I not recommend it?

Four reasons: One,the battery is a hog. Mine...

Tricks to the Galapagos

Tue, 5 Sep 2000 22:08:10 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chenmyu - The Galapagos is a wonderful place. The trick is to do it right. Here are the things to consider: 1) Do you get seasick often? 2) Do you hate big groups? 3) Do you value personal attention over price? 4)Do you like snorkeling/scuba diving. Let's...