Welcome to the stunning island of Palawan, the Philippines. My first night here and I needed a place to stay after arriving by plane from Manila. So this is the place I settled upon, less than $30USD in the town of Puerto Princesa. How did I find it? Watch to find out! https://youtu.be/v2nZHCLX6Oc Thanks for …
Category: Hotels and Accommodation
Kooky Accommodation Review: Hotel Paradise, Sofia, Bulgaria
Howdy all and welcome to another ‘Accommodation Review'. Today, I’m reviewing the somewhat interesting place I stayed when I was in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, which was a curious little guesthouse I guess which was in a lady’s house. I was hoping to keep the costs down at this point in my trip knowing …
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Accommodation Review: Dilhayat Kalfa Hotel, Istanbul
Howdy all, time for another patented ‘Accommodation Review’ – this time in what I think is best described as a Bed and Breakfast in the Sultanahmet area of Istanbul, the Dilhayat Kalfa. At a little over $80AUD a night (booked well in advance) or around $52USD, this one was great value for money with a …
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Historic Hotel in Manila – the 1898!
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! …
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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