Where to stay in Can Tho. A guide to the best area to stay if you are a visitor, and the best accommodation, from hostels, guesthouses, hotels, and resorts. Can Tho is the biggest city in the Mekong Delta and home to the famous Cai Rang floating market. Traditionally the most popular way to visit […]
Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal: A guide to Bangkok main train station (AKA Bang Sue Grand Station)
Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal (also known as Bang Sue Grand Station) is the new central railway station of Bangkok, replacing the existing Bangkok Station (Hua Lamphong). The station is located next to Bang Sue Junction Station in the north of Bangkok. [Bang Sue Junction next to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal.] The station began […]
Hotel Review: Delight Hotel Mui Ne, Phan Thiet – Vietnam
Hotel Name: Delight Hotel Mui Ne. Address: 109B Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Ham Tien, Mũi Né, Phan Thiet, Vietnam. I stayed at the Delight Hotel Mui Ne in Phan Thiet, Vietnam. I booked at the rate of 360,533 VND ($15.35 USD) per night, and I booked for the price and location in Phan Thiet. Phan Thiet […]
Da Nang to Hue by train via the Hai Van Pass
The North-South Railway of Vietnam follows the coast for much of its journey from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. There are some sections that travel along the sea, offering spectacular views. The most famous section of the railway is the Hai Van Pass. The Hai Van Pass is between Da Nang and Lang Co, […]
Hotel Review: SaiGon Sky Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City
Hotel Name: SaiGon Sky Hotel. Address: 245 Hai Ba Trung St., District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I stayed at the SaiGon Sky Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. I booked online at the rate of 290,000 VND ($12.35 USD) per night, and I booked it for its price and location in Ho Chi […]
Notes on Hua Hin: The beach city near Bangkok that appeals to retirees and remote workers
Hua Hin is a beachside city on the upper Gulf of Thailand. This is where the Bay of Bangkok ends and the Gulf of Thailand begins. Outside of the bay is where the beaches start getting better. While it’s not the best beach on the Gulf Coast, it’s the best mainland beach near Bangkok. Hua […]
Thailand islands guide: Every island where you can stay
This is a guide listing every island in Thailand where you can stay. From homestays, camping, bungalows, hostels, guesthouses, hotels, and resorts. Every habitable island in Thailand Thailand has over 1400 islands, though a better number to know is how many islands you can visit, and how many islands can you stay at. This is […]
Tam Anh Guesthouse: Budget guesthouse in the backpacker area of Ho Chi Minh City
Hotel Name: Tam Anh Guesthouse. Address: 241/21 Đ. Phạm Ngũ Lão, Phường Phạm Ngũ Lão, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I stayed at the Tam Anh Guesthouse in Ho Chi Minh City. This guesthouse is in the Pham Ngu Lau backpacker area of Saigon, which is the best area for backpackers to stay […]
Don Muang Airport Train: Getting the train from DMK to Central Bangkok
Don Muang was the original airport of Bangkok until it was replaced by Suvarnabhumi. After closing down briefly, it reopened as a hub for low-cost airlines serving flights from the Asia-Pacific region. The airport was served by infrequent long-distance trains at Don Muang Station across the road. If you arrived at the wrong hour you […]
The Village Langkawi – Guesthouse in the backpacker area of Cenang Beach
Hotel Name: The Village Langkawi. Address: Kampung Pantai Cenang, Pantai Cenang, Langkawi, Malaysia. I stayed at the The Village Langkawi in Langkawi, Malaysia. I booked online at the rate of 58.44 MYR ($12.45 USD) per night, and I booked it for its price and location in Langkawi. The Village Langkawi is in what you could […]
