I was visiting St. Gallen to meet some friends, and I split accommodation for two nights with a friend. The minimum rate for a hotel we could find was around $150 a night (about two weeks in advance) so it was Airbnb to the rescue. We found a two bedroom apartment that was 15 minutes […]
Where I Stayed: Apartment rental in Earls Court, London
Apartment Name: 2BR apartment in Earls Court Address: Philbeach Gardens, Earls Court, London, UK I was contacted by FG Properties to review one of their properties in Earls Court on my next visit to London. I have probably stayed in Earls Court more than any other place in London so I was curious to see […]
Accommodation for long-term travellers and digital nomads
I often get asked how I go about finding accommodation for longer stays so I have compiled this list of accomodation 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 […]
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 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 that you would never have with a hotel. I selected this property […]
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 […]
Airbnb Review: Apartment in Southbank, Melbourne – Australia
Name: Airbnb Private Apartment Address: Southbank, Melbourne – Australia Upon returning to my former home city of Melbourne I found myself without a bed to crash on or couch to surf for my first two days. I’ve never had to search for hotels in Melbourne which was a weird feeling. As I was looking last […]
Airbnb Apartment Review, Colombo – Sri Lanka
Hotel Name: Zak Residences Studio Apartments Address: Colombo – Sri Lanka I stayed at the Zak Residences Studio Apartments in Colombo, Sri Lanka. I booked it via Airbnb after being frustrated with the lack of decent budget accommodation in the hotels department. I was only going to be staying in Colombo for two nights so […]
Recommended accommodation booking sites
How I find cheap (and occasionally free) places to stay In my travels I stay in a variety of accommodation types, depending on the length of stay and travel situation. I don’t mind hostels if it’s going to save me money, yet I will keep an eye out for deals on 4 and 5 star […]
Apartment Review: Cheval Phoenix House, London
Apartment Name: Cheval Phoenix House Address: 1 Wilbraham Place, Sloane Street, London SW1X 9AE, UK I stayed at the Cheval Phoenix House as a guest of Cheval Residences, who offer luxury serviced apartments in London. Phoenix House is located just around the corner from Sloane Square; a name synonymous with the well-to-do of London. The […]
Apartment Review: Paris apartment rental by Only-apartments
Apartment Name: Private rental via Only-apartments. Address: Rue Jean Baptiste Pigalle, 9e, Paris, France I stayed for two nights in an apartment rental in Paris which was provided by Only-apartments. I like staying in apartments as an alternative to hotels, so I wanted to try out this booking service. I’ve probably spend 2 months of […]
