Howdy all. Time for another 'five-minute review' - ok this one is eight minutes, reviewing a hotel in Manila in the Makati area commonly known as 'The 1898'. Despite being in a bit of a questionable are of the city, this was a great stay with a full breakfast. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/lpLJTt6xW_E Thanks for popping by! …
Category: Hotels and Accommodation
Accommodation Report: Clarion Hotel at Jeddah Airport
Howdy all. Today’s review sees me talk about a place I only stayed one night, close to the King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah. I had an early morning flight and I didn’t want to have to negotiate my way to the airport at 5am in the morning to catch my onward flight to Cairo, so …
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Travelodge Sydney Airport Review!
Howdy all! My first review for this year is up - The Travelodge close to Sydney Airport. Check it out! https://youtu.be/2uzDVlWoXI4 Thanks for popping by! May the Journey Never End!
Top SLEEPS of 2023!
Howdy all! Well as 2024 starts to crank into gear (is that a phrase? Does that even make sense? I dunno I just write here lol 😊 ) I’m using this chance to reflect on my travels of 2023. And today I look back at the places I stayed and judge which ones I thought …
Where to Stay in Saly, Senegal
Folks come with me to a little slice of 'paradise' in the beachside town of Saly, Senegal. Le Clos Des Papillons is a hotel/guesthouse run by a Belgian Chef with a wonderful swimming pool, palm trees and mango trees to cast shade and great food. But how is the room itself? Check out this great …
Accommodation Review: El Otel, Cairo, Egypt
G’day Folks, and with today’s ‘Accommodation Review’ I am taking you to the Egyptian capital of Cairo where I stayed at a place called the ‘El Otel’. Did I think it was a hotel when I booked it? Yes. It is in fact a… well not sure of the perfect word but I think ‘hotel’ …
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Four Star Comfort for less than 100USD in Abu Dhabi!
Here is a great find folks in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Southern Sun Hotel Abu Dhabi is a four-star hotel for under a hundred bucks US and I found it to be extremely comfortable. The room was spacious, wonderful desk area, it's well located - but you should probably check out the video …
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Accommodation Review: Dabab By Warwick in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Howdy all, time for another Accommodation Review as I like to call them! Back in time to late February and my digs whilst I stayed in the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh. This was my first hotel in Saudi after spending the night on the bus coming from Dubai, and knowing I was getting in …
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Accommodation Review: Hotel One Bahawalpur
G’day all. Today it’s a look at what was really a great place to stay in the Pakistan city of Bahawalpur, in southern Punjab, a few hours by bus south of Lahore. I stayed at the Hotel One there, which is a hotel chain in Pakistan with a good reputation. I had heard good things …
Where to Stay in Saint Louis Senegal – The Ndar Ndar House!
Today it's a review of a charming place to stay in the equally charming city of Saint Louis, Senegal. The Ndar Ndar House is part of the Ndar Ndar Cafe below which is a great space that hosts performances, movies and events. I stayed there in April this year and enjoyed a great stay. Come …
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