The most convenient areas to stay in Kuala Lumpur for visitors, and the pick of the best hotels. Kuala Lumpur is the biggest city in Malaysia and a major air hub for travel in Southeast Asia. If you are travelling in the region the chances are you are going to pass through here at some […]
Where to stay in Jakarta : The best areas and hotels for visitors
A guide for where to stay in Jakarta – finding the best areas that are close to transport, entertainment, and major tourist sites. Jakarta is the biggest city in Southeast Asia, and finding a place to stay here can be an overwhelming experience when confronted with the map of the city. Despite its size and […]
Notes on Sri Racha – The Little Osaka of Thailand
Sri Racha is a city on the Bay of Bangkok in Chonburi province. The city is between Bang Saen (the closest beach to Bangkok) and Pattaya, and it is part of the Pattaya-Chonburi Metropolitan Area. Most people would be familiar with Sriracha for the sauce, though the most famous Sriracha sauce brand is made by […]
Where to stay in Dubai: The best areas and most iconic hotels
This guide is to help find the best areas to stay in Dubai for first-time visitors. Dubai has grown to become one of the most visited cities in the world. Even if you’re not planning on visiting, you might end up here on the way to somewhere else thanks to the extensive Emirates network. Dubai […]
Where to stay in Macau: The best areas and hotels
Where to stay in Macau – a guide to the best areas to stay in, and the best-rated hotels and casinos. Macau (or Macao in English) is a former colonial trading port of Portugal on the Pearl River estuary in Southern China. Macau was returned back to China in 1999, and it’s governed as a […]
Where to stay in Chiang Mai: The best areas for visitors and digital nomads
The best areas to stay in Chiang Mai for visitors. This guides also includes where to stay for longer stays if you are a digital nomad. Chiang Mai is a surprisingly international city for an inland provincial capital. Part of its charm is the Old City, which is surrounded by a moat and fortress wall. […]
Notes on Bac Ninh: The booming manufacturing powerhouse near Hanoi
On the railway to China, the hidden ancient citadel, and visiting the Koreatown and Chinatown in this booming manufacturing hub of Northern Vietnam. Bac Ninh is the capital city of Bac Ninh province, neighbouring Hanoi. Bac Ninh province is part of the Hanoi Metropolitan Area, and on the drive to Bac Ninh it’s hard to […]
Where to stay in Quy Nhon – City beaches, coastal resorts, and quaint fishing villages
The best areas to stay in Quy Nhon, including the city beach, Phuong Mai Peninsula, and beaches to the south of the city centre. Quy Nhon is a city in the South Central Coast region of Vietnam. The city has similarities to Da Nang and Nha Trang in that it has a municipal beach in […]
Hotel Review: W 21 Hotel Bangkok – a Japanese-style mini hotel on Sukhumvit 21
Hotel Name: W 21 HOTEL. Address: 4/56 Asoke Road (Sukhumvit 21) Khlongtoei Nue, Wattana District, Bangkok, Thailand. Hotel review of the W 21 Hotel Bangkok, a Japanese-style mini hotel near the Sukhumvit-Asok intersection. I stayed at the W 21 Hotel in Bangkok. I booked online at the rate of 764.88 THB ($23.77 USD) per night, […]
Grandma Lu’s Saigon Japan Town – Bed and Banh Mi in Ho Chi Minh City
Hotel Name: Grandma Lu’s Saigon Japan Town. Address: 18 Thai Van Lung, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Hotel review of Grandma Lu’s Saigon Japan Town – budget backpacker bed and banh mi in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I stayed at Grandma Lu’s Saigon Japan Town in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I […]
