I often get asked how I go about finding accommodation for longer stays so I have compiled this list of accommodation resources. For short stays (anything up to a week) I usually use Agoda or Airbnb. The purpose of this article is for short-term apartment rentals (1 to 3 months) suitable for slow-travelling long-term travellers […]
Hotel Review: Mifuki Boutique Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam
Hotel Name: Mifuki Boutique Hotel Address: 33-35 Le Anh Xuan Street, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam I stayed at the Mifuki Boutique Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. I booked it online via Agoda and booked it for its location in the Ben Thanh Area. I stayed here for a night while looking for a […]
Hotel Review: Mingle in The Shai, Hong Kong
Hotel Name: Mingle in The Shai Address: 202 Shanghai Street, Jordan, Hong Kong I stayed at the Mingle in The Shai hotel in Hong Kong. I selected it for its price and location. The rate was HKD 570 for 2 nights, which works out at about 36.75 USD per night. When I’m looking for a […]
Where I Stayed: Mount Etjo Safari Lodge, Namibia
Hotel Name: Mount Etjo Safari Lodge Address: Okonjati Wildlife Sanctuary, Namibia I stayed at the Mount Etjo Safari Lodge at the Okonjati Wildlife Sanctuary in Namibia, 225km north of Windhoek. I was hosted by the Namibia Tourism Board, who had invited me to Namibia on a one week press trip. The lodge is famous for […]
Hotel Review: Hansa Hotel, Swakopmund – Namibia
Hotel Name: Hansa Hotel Address: 3 Hendrik Witbooi St, Swakopmund, Namibia. I stayed at the Hansa Hotel in Swakopmund, Namibia. I was hosted on behalf of the Namibia Tourism Board as part of a press trip that was visiting the filming locations for Mad Max: Fury Road. We stayed here for three nights which our […]
Hotel Review: River Crossing Lodge, Windhoek – Namibia
Hotel Name: River Crossing Lodge Address: 3km from Windhoek, Namibia I stayed at the River Crossing Lodge near Windhoek in Namibia. I stayed as a guest of the hotel, which was provided by the Namibia Tourism Board. I was in Namibia as part of a press trip that was covering the Mad Max filming locations. […]
Sukhumvit 4 apartment with pool: A taste of rural Thailand in central Bangkok
Accommodation: Apartment in Soi Nana with pool. Address: Off Sukhumvit 4, Bangkok, Thailand. [Edit: This apartment is no longer available. Search for hotels in Bangkok.] I’ve been using Airbnb for Bangkok accommodation as there is a good stock of apartment options to choose from. Half the fun of using Airbnb is discovering amazing accommodation experiences […]
Apartment on Sukhumvit 4 near Nana BTS, Bangkok – Thailand
Apartment Name: Nana Condo Address: Sukhumvit 4, Bangkok, Thailand After finding a great place to stay in Bangkok last year, I had another look at Airbnb for a private apartment. After short-listing a group of apartments I booked an apartment on Sukhumvit 4 near Nana BTS station. I booked it for its price and its […]
Hotel Review: Marvel Hotel – 4-star Bangkok hotel
Hotel Name: Marvel Hotel Bangkok Address: 30, Sukhumvit Road, Soi 22, Bangkok, Thailand I stayed at the Marvel Hotel Bangkok which I booked online via Agoda. I booked it for its price and location in the Sukhumvit area. This booking was one of those ridiculous deals that Agoda sometimes returns. There are over 1700 hotels […]
Hotel Review: Mandarin Pacific Hotel, Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia
Hotel Name: Mandarin Pacific Hotel Address: 2-8 Jalan Sultan, Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia [Edit: The Mandarin Pacific Hotel has not reopened since the pandemic.] I stayed at the Mandarin Pacific Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. I booked online and selected it for its location and price. I found a room available online for $22.59 USD which […]
