Keithambrose

Also, don't forget that Indonesia, under Suharto, killed somewhere between 1m and 3m of their own people, no exact figure available, in an 'anti communist' purge, encouraged by the USA, and others.

The relevant Norman Lewis book, is "An Empire of the East". Well worth reading, in my view.

Just like the old Saturday children's films on Saturday morning! " will Flash be saved from the monster, etc". Watch next week.

Somerset Maugham, in his short stories, wrote of the negative effect of missionaries in Malaya. See also Norman Lewis on the same topic in Indonesia.

Yes, true, but something basic like having the correct name, is not that difficult!

A good explanation! The Owner appears to be doing everything wrong. As previously mentioned, not even changing the sign outside is bizarre

Well, a Bar that can't even display the correct name outside, to me doesn't deserve to survive. The whole thing seemed very odd.

I didn't know that the White Cat Bar was in Gaul?

First and last would be even better!

No surprise there!

No, I'm not into gold taps!

No, Marriott....

Presumably the magic calendar is on his magic carpet!

"but the customer service of Asian carriers is superior to anything you find on US carriers…even in first class." I didn't know that US carriers provided customer service?

I'm afraid not. I managed to find current bars with guys for hire.

Makes @Olddaddy look sane!

Perhaps unusual?

Well, he is an insider!

Sorry, Baedeker was the European guide of choice for the Victorian Grand Tour. See it appearing in the film of "Room with a View". The books were bound in red linen, and had many priceless comments. Such as," for a small fee you may employ a boy to push your bicycle up the hill". They had very detailed maps, and descriptions of hotels, restaurants, trains etc. I built up a small collection, mostly 1890s, many years ago, when they were cheap. Now they are sought after. When I went to Venice, the Baedeker was very helpful, as the sights hadn't changed! I followed instructions to go to a church, down a small alley, and was told there was a Bellini behind the altar. Indeed there was! Restaurants, etc, had changed a bit!

Yes, I usually check. I'm trying to build up points with Marriott and Accor! Also, I sometimes find a wider selection of rooms, if looking at hotel website.

Happy to untie the ribbons.

Rather like policemen now look much younger.

Surprised it's only weekly!

I am looking at Singapore later in the year. I like the Goodwood Park Hotel. Booking direct with the hotel, was 10% cheaper than Booking.com.

Yawn....