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Where to stay in Luang Prabang: Best areas and hotels in Luang Prabang

October 18, 2025 By James Clark

Where to stay in Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang is one of the most charming cities in Southeast Asia and a highlight for any visit to Laos. Calling it a city seems a bit of a stretch as it feels more like a big country town. And within the UNESCO World Heritage protected zone, some parts feel like it hasn’t changed for […]

Filed Under: Where To Stay Tagged With: laos, luang prabang

Where to stay in Phan Thiet (Mui Ne): The best beach areas and hotels

October 17, 2025 By James Clark

This guide on where to stay in Phan Thiet lists the best beach areas on the Mui Ne/Phan Thiet resort coast. Phan Thiet is a coastal city in the South Central Coast region of Vietnam. It’s a popular beach area due to its proximity to Ho Chi Minh City. Phan Thiet is also referred to […]

Filed Under: Where To Stay Tagged With: binh thuan, mui ne, phan thiet, vietnam

Where to stay in Langkawi: The best beach areas and hotels

October 16, 2025 By James Clark

This guide on where to stay in Langkawi lists the best beach areas on the island. This includes all accommodation types, from hostels and guesthouse to luxury five-star hotels and resorts. Langkawi is an island group comprised of 99 islands, with the main island forming the bulk of the landmass. Langkawi is the third-largest island […]

Filed Under: Where To Stay Tagged With: langkawi, malaysia

Where to stay in Kuala Lumpur: The best areas for visitors to KL

September 18, 2025 By James Clark

Where to stay in Kuala Lumpur

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 […]

Filed Under: Where To Stay Tagged With: hostels, hotel, kuala lumpur, malaysia

Where to stay in Jakarta : The best areas and hotels for visitors

September 18, 2025 By James Clark

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 […]

Filed Under: Where To Stay Tagged With: indonesia, jakarta, java

Where to stay in Dubai: The best areas and most iconic hotels

August 28, 2025 By James Clark

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 […]

Filed Under: Where To Stay Tagged With: dubai, uae

Where to stay in Macau: The best areas and hotels

August 28, 2025 By James Clark

Where to stay in Macau

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 […]

Filed Under: Where To Stay Tagged With: china, guesthouse, hotel, macau

Where to stay in Chiang Mai: The best areas for visitors and digital nomads

August 28, 2025 By James Clark

Where to stay in Chiang Mai

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. […]

Filed Under: Where To Stay Tagged With: chiang mai, hotel, thailand

Where to stay in Quy Nhon – City beaches, coastal resorts, and quaint fishing villages

August 9, 2025 By James Clark

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 […]

Filed Under: Where To Stay Tagged With: quy nhon, vietnam

Where to stay in Da Lat: The former hill station in the Central Highlands of Vietnam

May 17, 2025 By James Clark

The best areas to stay in Da Lat, including a guide to the most iconic French colonial-era hotels. Da Lat is a former French colonial hill station in the Central Highlands region of Vietnam. The city is 1500 metres above sea level, and its cool climate and mountain scenery makes it a popular getaway from […]

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