Reviews of any and all hostels and hotels I’ve stayed in around the world.
As nice as our stay at Sisavang Guesthouse was, we’d heard about lots of places in Vang Vieng where you could stay in little cabanas on stilts, right on the river front. So on our second day there we went out in search of such a place. We came across quite a few different options, … More Hostel Review: Banana Bungalows, Vang Vieng
After spending four hours on a bus from Vientiane, we were keen to quickly find somewhere to dump our bags before heading out to explore Vang Vieng. We soon came across Sisavang Guesthouse, a cute little place set just back from the main road. At first they offered us a large room, with three beds … More Hostel Review: Sisavang Guesthouse, Vang Vieng
After finding that the guesthouse we had originally planned to stay at (on recommendation from lonely planet) was full, we eventually found this lovely little place, down one of the side streets, just off the main road in central Vientiane. After staying in various places around Thailand that haven’t been so central, it was really … More Hostel Review: Souphaphone Guesthouse, Vientiane
We decided that after slumming it a bit at Trekker Camp in Chiang Mai, we’d splurge and treat ourselves to a nice hotel in Nong Khai, one that we knew would be clean, safe and have hot water! And to be honest it wasn’t even that expensive…about £10 each, which is roughly what we spent … More Hotel Review: The White Inn, Nong Khai
Upon first arrival at Trekker Camp in Chaing Mai (if you’re even able to find it that is…no taxi driver seems to know it!), to tell you the truth first impressions aren’t great. It’s quite out of the way of the main city and its attractions, and its all generally a bit grubby and dishevelled. … More Hostel Review: Trekker Camp, Chiang Mai
Set back from the busy Silom Road and just a few minutes walk from the Sala Daeng Skytrain station, the Smile Society Boutique Hostel is a small and unassuming building, and is one that you probably wouldn’t even notice if you weren’t looking for it. But not going in and staying there would be a … More Hostel Review: Smile Society Boutique Hostel
Okay, so I haven’t really stayed in that many hostels yet, but of the ones I have stayed in, these are my favourites. I’ll be repeating and updating this Top 5 over the coming months as I make my way through even more countries on my RTW Trip. 1. Hostelling International Toronto. 2. Peace & … More Top 5 Friday: Hostels Around the World
Located on the Upper West side, just 2 blocks from Central Park, the Marrakech hotel is a tranquil and friendly place to stay if you’re ever in Manhattan. With its Moroccan decor and plush furnishings, it’s a world away from the hustle and bustle of downtown New York City (which is easily accessible by the … More Hotel Review – Marrakech Hotel, NYC
Okay so let’s start with the fact that this isn’t actually a hotel. It’s a motel, in the middle of nowhere. Then let’s move onto the fact that when we arrived, they’d given away our TWO reserved rooms (each with 2 double beds in – there were 5 of us). So yeah. Not a great … More Hotel Review – Capri Lynbrook Hotel Inn
Having stayed in a couple of HI hostels now, I’ve come to expect a certain quality. And DC’s HI certainly lives up to these expectations. Announcing itself with a huge sign hanging in the side if the building, it is immediately recognisable as part of the HI brand, even though each one is unique in … More Hostel Review: Hostelling International Washington, DC
Roo Around The World 