The apause inn is a small hotel across from Taipei’s Main Train Station, occupying two floor in a commercial building. The rooms are small and many don’t have windows, but they are modern, clean, efficient and very quiet. You’ll get a small breakfast and have access to a laundry room and even a small fitness room. If […]
The ibis Melaka offers modern rooms and a full breakfast at low prices in a central location of the city, making it easy to explore all the historic sights of Melaka and to visit the famous Jonkers Street Market. While it doesn’t convey the old-town charm of local boutique hotels, it offers good value and
Petitenget is the nicest and most expensive part of the Southern Bali beaches. The ibis styles Bali Petitenget offers new, modern rooms, friendly service, a pool, gym, full service restaurant and even a kids area – all at a bargain price. If you can live with the distance to the beach, this is a good
If Bali is becoming too crowded for your taste, try out the neighboring, quieter Lembongan island. I made a side trip and stayed Lembongan D’Licks Villas. D’Licks Lembongan offers nice, new rooms, a pool surrounded by greenery and a basic breakfast at a budget price. The weak a/c and terrible internet make it feel budget, too.
Updated 2019 – The ibis styles Bali Benoa offers is near the beach and has it’s own beach club. You get modern rooms, a resort-style pool, fitness center and a basic breakfast, all at a bargain price. You get all that from a brand hotel and even earn points and status nights. Check out my
The streets of Nha Trang are lined with restaurants offering local Vietnamese and international food. Many restaurants offer a little bit of everything, including the most popular international dishes like pizza or pasta. So, I was delighted to find a restaurant that offers authentic tasting Italian food. Olivia offers very good food with friendly service
The ibis Lisboa Liberdade is located in the Principe Real neighborhood, a great location to explore Lisbon’s sights and it’s nightlife. It offers a simple, clean room with a comfortable bed in a central location at a reasonable price. The breakfast is very good. The ibis Lisboa Liberdade has a lot of potential, but a lack
Hoi An is my favorite destination in Vietnam, offering the flair of the old town as well as access to beautiful beaches. And the Cozy Hoian Boutique Villas is a great base to explore both without breaking the bank. It offers cute rooms, great service, good breakfast and a refreshing pool in a convenient location at
Updated 2019: Cebu Pacific is a low cost carrier based in the Philippines and has grown with its aggressive pricing and savvy marketing to become the largest airline in the Philippines! Their low, low prices, often less than $1 plus taxes & fees have helped them grow quickly – but are they safe and should
Wyndham Rewards earned a reputation to deliver the best value among hotel rewards programs , but the good days are over, no more ice cream for you! After revolutionizing hotel award programs by introducing a flat reward rate of 15,000 points for a free night at any of their hotel or vacation rentals, Wyndham Rewards
Updated 2019: Jomtien is my favorite beach in the Pattaya area and if you are looking for a budget hotel right on the beach, the bbhouse is a great option. You get a modern and clean room, with a/c, fridge and a good shower with friendly service just steps from the beach and lots of
It has been a tough time for European airlines – after the bankruptcies of Air Berlin and Alitalia and the collapse of Monarch and Primera, another low-cost carrier has abruptly stopped operations, stranding thousands of passengers. German leisure airline Germania declared bankruptcy on Monday, halting all operations. Passengers who are booked on a flight as