Ko Larn (or Ko Lan) is an island in the Bay of Bangkok off the coast of Pattaya. If you are familiar enough with Thailand then that geographical description alone would probably put you off visiting. If you aren’t familiar, the Bay of Bangkok is not famous for its water quality, and Pattaya is a […]
Hotel Review: Centara Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam
Hotel review of the Centara Hotel in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam. Hotel Name: Centara Hotel Address: 270 Ly Tu Trong, Ben Thành Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam I stayed at the Centara Hotel, in Ho Chi Minh City. I booked online at the rate of $17.65 USD per […]
Hotel Review: Wish Inn Chidlom By GO INN, Bangkok – Thailand
Hotel review of Wish Inn Chidlom By GO INN in the Chitlom area of Bangkok, Thailand. Hotel Name: Wish Inn Chidlom By GO INN. Address: Soi Ratchadamri 2, Chit Lom Alley, Bangkok, Thailand. I stayed at the Wish Inn Chidlom By GO INN in Bangkok. I booked online at the rate of 14.93 USD per […]
Hotel Review: BBHouse Phra Athit, Bangkok – Thailand
Hotel review of BBHouse Phra Athit in the backpacker area of Bangkok, Thailand. Hotel Name: BBHouse Phra Athit. Address: 80 Soi Chanasongkhram, Pra-Arthit Rd, Khaosan, Bangkok, Thailand. I stayed at BBHouse Phra Athit in Bangkok. I booked online at the rate of 450 THB ($12.50 USD) per night, and I booked it for its price […]
Where to stay in Georgetown, Penang – The best area to stay and the pick of the hotels
Penang is a state in Malaysia that includes the island of Penang and the strip of adjacent land on the peninsula. For most visitors when they say they are going to Penang they mean they are going to Georgetown, on the northeast tip of Penang island (Pulau Pinang). [Georgetown in relation to Pulau Pinang and […]
Guesthouse Review: Bonita House, Bangkok – Thailand
Guesthouse review of Bonita House in the Banglamphu backpacker area of Bangkok. Hotel Name: Bonita House. Address: 103 Samsen Samsen Rd Samphraya district, Khaosan, Bangkok, Thailand. [Map of Bonita House, Bangkok.] I stayed at Bonita House in Bangkok. I booked online at the rate of 13.95 USD per night, and I booked it for its […]
Sawasdee Sukhumvit Inn Hotel, Bangkok: A budget hotel in the Thonglor area of Bangkok
Hotel review of the Sawasdee Sukhumvit Inn Hotel – A budget hotel in the Thonglor area of Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok. Hotel Name: Sawasdee Sukhumvit Inn Hotel. Address: 123 Soi Sukhumvit 57, Sukhumvit Rd, Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand. I stayed at Sawasdee Sukhumvit Inn Hotel in Bangkok. I booked online at the rate of 748 THB ($21.87 […]
Notes on Manila: A tale of four cities
Metropolitan Manila refers to the 16 cities and one municipality that comprise the Manila National Capital Region (NCR). Metro Manila (as it is more commonly referred to) has a population of over 13 million, though some statistics also include surrounding provinces. As a visitor, that is an overwhelming amount of cities to choose from. The […]
Medan to Rantau Prapat by train (North Sumatra)
The train from Medan to Rantau Prapat is the longest railway journey in North Sumatra (266 km). It’s not a route that is useful from a tourism perspective, but if you are curious to take a trip then here is what to expect. Tickets I bought my ticket at Medan station on the morning of […]
Hanoi Airport Bus: Noi Bai International Airport to Hanoi Railway Station
How to get the bus from Hanoi Airport to the the Old City and Hoan Kiem Lake. Hanoi Airport (Noi Bai International Airport) is about 27 km from the city centre, and the cheapest way to travel to and from the airport is by local bus. Bus 84 departs from the international and domestic terminal […]
