Getting the train from Bangkok to Trang in Southern Thailand is a convenient overland way to get to the Trang Islands. Sleeper trains depart Bangkok every evening, arriving in Trang at a reasonable hour in the morning. From the train station, you can then get minivans to the pier for boats to the islands. There […]
Jewel Changi Airport review – An architectural marvel at the world’s best airport
In March 2019 Singapore Changi was crowned the best airport in the world for the seventh year in a row. That was just before Jewel Changi Airport opened. After previewing this architectural marvel I can’t see how any other airport is going to take this title in the foreseeable future. Jewel Changi is a mixed […]
Hotel Review: Hotel Snow Lavender – Singapore
Hotel Name: Hotel Snow Lavender Address: 26 Cavan Rd, Singapore. I stayed at the Hotel Snow Lavender in Singapore. I booked it for it’s price and location in Singapore. I got a single room with a private bathroom for the rate of $32.05 USD, which is an amazing deal for Singapore. There are hostel beds […]
Flight Review: Scoot – Kuala Lumpur to Singapore
Flight: Scoot TR 453 From: Kuala Lumpur (KUL) To: Singapore (SIN) I flew with Scoot from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore. There are numerous options the choose from between these two cities so I compared flights with Skyscanner to find an appropriate time. In the end I went with Scoot for the price and time of […]
Airbnb in Kuala Lumpur – Modern private studio with city view for $29 a night
Kuala Lumpur is undergoing a construction boom that is giving the city one of the best skylines in Southeast Asia. With so many apartment towers going up there are plenty of short term apartment rentals on the market. I had a 4 night stay in the city, so I had a look on Airbnb for […]
Cu Chi Tunnels – Historic Vietnam War site near Saigon
The Cu Chi Tunnels are a network of tunnels to the northwest of Saigon built by communist guerrilla troops (Viet Cong). They were originally built during the resistance against French colonialists, and then expanded during the fight against American and South Vietnamese forces. The tunnel network is now a popular tourist attraction, being one of […]
Guesthouse Review: Taman Negara Travellers Lodge, Kuala Tahan – Malaysia
Hotel Name: Taman Negara Travellers Lodge Address: Taman Negara, Kuala Tahan, Malaysia. I stayed at the Taman Negara Travellers Lodge in Kuala Tahan, Malaysia. I booked online for the rate of 60 MYR ($14.45 USD) plus there is a 10 MYR ($2.40 USD) government tax which is not collected during booking. Kuala Tahan is the […]
Hotel Review: Hotel Bestari, Kuala Lipis – Malaysia
Hotel Name: Hotel Bestari Address: 42 & 43, Lorong BBKL 2/2/1, Kuala Lipis, Malaysia. I stayed at the Hotel Bestari in Kuala Lipis, Malaysia. I booked it for its price and location in Kuala Lipis. The rate was 70 MYR ($16.93 USD) per night. Kuala Lipis is a small city (it’s known as Little KL) […]
Guesthouse Review: Rose House Dabong – Malaysia
Hotel Name: Rose House Dabong Address: Lot 1050, Dabong, Kelantan, Malaysia. I stayed at the Rose House Dabong in Dabong, Malaysia. I’d never heard of Dabong until I started planning my trip on the Jungle Railway. Dabong is a village on the railway line, and one of the last daytime services terminates here. I wanted […]
Guesthouse Review: Diyana Bajet Hotel, Kota Bharu – Malaysia
Hotel Name: Diyana Bajet Hotel Address: No 209 Seksen 11, 1135 Jalan Hilir Pasar, Kota Bharu City Centre, Kota Bharu, Malaysia. I stayed at the Diyana Bajet Hotel in Kota Bharu. I booked it for its location in Kota Bharu and the rate was 30.52 MYR ($7.40 USD) for a private room with shared bathroom. […]
