A full day exploring the vibrant and contrasting Yangon
It was time to give my warm Mingalaba " Good Morning " to Yangon, and off I went, escorted by the expert team of the Belmond Governor's Residence, on a full day experience tour of Yangon. I will let...
View ArticleLunching like a local Dinning like a King in Yangon
Food is to me, one of the best ways to learn about a new culture and destination, as Myanmar was to me till a few weeks ago. And to have a well rounded idea, you do, indeed, need to try everything,...
View ArticleLa Chine offers provincial Chinese cuisine with a touch of French finesse
La Chine offers provincial Chinese cuisine with a touch of French finesse | New York, United States | What a remarkable dinning experience at La Chine Chinese Restaurant at the iconic Waldorf...
View ArticleSunset experience at the iconic Shwedagon Pagoda
Sunset experience at the iconic Shwedagon Pagoda | Yangon, Myanmar | Shwedagon Pagoda, known as well as ” the crown of Myanmar ” might be as well, the most iconic landmark of Myanmar, one of the most...
View ArticleMy day transitioning from Yangon to Bagan preparing for the journey of a...
My day began very early at Belmond Governor's Residence, my hotel in Yangon. 5AM our bags should be at the door of our rooms to be collected. Was time to say goodbye to Yangon and move to our next...
View ArticleMy very hectic and eventful week in San Francisco plus a day in Sausalito
My week in San Francisco was full of fashion, hotels, restaurants, private events and a lovely simple day out exploring Sausalito, which was the perfect balance to a hectic week. The main reason of my...
View ArticleSunset gazing along local Buddhist Monks atop a pagoda in Bagan
Quintessentially Bagan experience, planned and timed to perfection by the team at Belmond Road to Mandalay Luxury River Cruise. Nothing more simple, yet more unique - this to me is the true and mere...
View ArticleNew Year’s Week Skiing at the private Yellowstone Club in Montana
For this past New Year's Week, both Rubin and I were invited to spend an ultra chic and exclusive week skiing, at the Yellowstone Club in Montana. Yellowstone Club, is the World's only private ski and...
View ArticleCarlos Melia ” Citizen of the World ” by EPICURE ASIA
Thank you EPICURE Asia and Eunice Lew for this lovely feature on your February 2016 issue, entitle Citizen of the World - Dubbed as " Little Marco Polo " for his wealth of travel experiences, luxury...
View ArticleLife aboard Belmond’s Road to Mandalay Luxury River Cruise
Life aboard Belmond’s Road to Mandalay Luxury River Cruise | Myanmar | Last October 2015, I spent two weeks traveling across Myanmar. My journey began in Yangon, and took me to Bagan, to board the...
View ArticleMUSTs and MISS South Beach Miami Restaurants list
Last week I spent 5 days in Miami Beach. I came to review and experience a few new luxury hotels, and at the same time do a revision of the restaurant scene. I tried a few options either new to me or...
View ArticleEarly morning biking Old Bagan and the Archeological Site
Morning Biking Old Bagan and the Archeological Sites. One of the many off-board activities in the program of my 4-nights experience onboard the Belmond Road to Mandalay Luxury Cruise. It was an early...
View ArticleHappy Chinese New Year of “The Monkey” with fireworks over the Hudson River...
See live last night from the comfort of my living room in Hell's Kitchen. Happy New Chinese Year of "The Monkey".
View ArticleWYNWOOD WALLS STREET ART
WYNWOOD WALLS STREET ART | Miami, United States | Miami now has its own SOHO vibe. Wynwood is a neighborhood in Miami, Florida. It is north of Downtown Miami, with two major sub-districts, the...
View ArticleExploring Mingun, Mingun Pahtodawgyi, Mingun Bell and more
Early afternoon, just after lunch, and it was time to yet another raw unique experience off-board the comfort and luxury of Belmond Road to Mandalay. This time, as we approached along the Ayeyarwady...
View ArticleEarly morning giving alms to Buddhist Monks in Mandalay
Early morning giving alms to Buddhist Monks in Mandalay | Mandalay, Myanmar | As we docked in Mandalay, marking the end of our 4-nights voyage along the Ayeyarwady River, I think this was my absolute...
View ArticleAfternoon exploring Old Bagan and Ananda Temple
Off the luxury and comfort of Belmond Road to Mandalay for an afternoon exploring Old Bagan and Ananda Temple, which ended on a marvelous Sunset gazing over the Archeological Site atop a Pagoda. First...
View ArticleCarlos Melia Recommends eNews February 2016 issue in out and online featuring...
Carlos Melia Recommends eNews February 2016 issue in out and online featuring Myanmar | Myanmar | Carlos Melia Recommends eNews February 2016 ( http://www.carlosmelia.com/#!cmr-enews-feb-2016/g4deh )...
View ArticleRUBINSINGER’s Fashion Show Fall/Winter 2016 New York Fashion Week
RUBINSINGER’s Fashion Show Fall/Winter 2016 New York Fashion Week | New York, United States | So PROUD of my husband for his BRILLIANT show and gorgeous Collection. RUBINSINGER presented Wednesday...
View ArticleMan About World features Carlos Melia at Travel Expert
THANK YOU ManAboutWorld for featuring me as their Travel Planning Expert on their "Ultimate Guide to Weddings, Honeymoons+ Celebration Travel".
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