Phnom Penh is a fascinating city that should be included in any trip to Cambodia. That sounds logical to include the capital and biggest city in Cambodia in your itinerary, but I’m surprised by how many people I meet who just go to Siem Reap and skip Phnom Penh. This Where To Stay guide is […]
Where to stay in Macau: The best areas and hotels
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 Special Administrative Region of China (like Hong Kong). While it’s much smaller than its counterpart across the river, Macau has made […]
Tam Anh Guesthouse: Budget guesthouse in the backpacker area of Ho Chi Minh City
Hotel Name: Tam Anh Guesthouse. Address: 241/21 Đ. Phạm Ngũ Lão, Phường Phạm Ngũ Lão, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I stayed at the Tam Anh Guesthouse in Ho Chi Minh City. This guesthouse is in the Pham Ngu Lau backpacker area of Saigon, which is the best area for backpackers to stay […]
The Village Langkawi – Guesthouse in the backpacker area of Cenang Beach
Hotel Name: The Village Langkawi. Address: Kampung Pantai Cenang, Pantai Cenang, Langkawi, Malaysia. I stayed at the The Village Langkawi in Langkawi, Malaysia. I booked online at the rate of 58.44 MYR ($12.45 USD) per night, and I booked it for its price and location in Langkawi. The Village Langkawi is in what you could […]
Where to stay in Georgetown, Penang – The best area to stay and the pick of the hotels (2023)
Penang is a state in Malaysia that includes the island of Penang and the strip of adjacent land on the peninsula. For most visitors when they say they are going to Penang they mean they are going to Georgetown, on the northeast tip of Penang island (Pulau Pinang). [Georgetown in relation to Pulau Pinang and […]
Guesthouse Review: Oudomphet Guesthouse, Muang Xai – Laos
Guesthouse Name: Oudomphet Guesthouse. Address: MXQM+7W4, Muang Xai, Laos. I stayed at Oudomphet Guesthouse in Muang Xai, Laos. This was a last minute booking as I found myself back in Muang Xai unexpectedly after a brief visit to Boten. Most of the cheap guesthouses in Muang Xai aren’t bookable online, so I just picked this […]
Guesthouse Review: Litthavixay Guesthouse, Muang Xai – Laos
Guesthouse Name: Litthavixay Guesthouse. Address: MXQP+4Q2, 13, Muang Xai, Laos. I stayed at Litthavixay Guesthouse in Muang Xai, Laos. I arrived in Muang Xai via the Laos-China Railway from Luang Prabang, and I didn’t have a booking for a hotel. I got dropped off on the main street and started my search for guesthouses. Litthavixay […]
Guesthouse Review: Villa Philaylack, Luang Prabang – Laos
Guesthouse Name: Villa Philaylack. Address: Watthat Village, Koksack Road, Luang Prabang, Laos. I stayed at Villa Philaylack in Luang Prabang. I booked online at the rate of $12.61 USD per night, and I booked it for its price and location in Luang Prabang. The Villa Philaylack is near the riverfront of the Mekong and not […]
Guesthouse Review: Soutikone1 Guesthouse, Luang Prabang – Laos
Guesthouse Name: Soutikone1 Guesthouse. Address: Ban Xiengmouane, Luang Prabang, Riverfront, Luang Prabang, Laos. I stayed at Soutikone1 Guesthouse in Luang Prabang. I booked online at the rate of $11 USD per night, and I booked it for its price and location in Luang Prabang. The Soutikone1 Guesthouse is in an alley that runs down to […]
Guest House Review: Huyen Tran Bungalow, Phan Thiet – Vietnam
Hotel Name: Huyen Tran Bungalow. Address: 69/5 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Ham Tien, Mũi Né, Phan Thiet, Vietnam. I stayed at the Huyen Tran Bungalow in Phan Thiet, Vietnam. I booked online at the rate of $11.75 USD per night, and I booked it for its price and location in Phan Thiet. This was one of […]
