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Nestled amidst the towering buildings lining Makati Avenue in the lively district of Poblacion, Abraham Manila guarantees budget travelers an immersive experience right in the heart of Makati. A few years back, it was rare to find dormitories around the business district; they either offered good ambiance but were pricey or were cheap but with…
Universal Studios Japan is surely a perfect place for fun when in Osaka. After the thrilling roller coasters, 3D augmented and virtual reality rides, I ended the Universal Studios Japan visit with a picture of the rotating globe. I needed to survive the complex Osaka train networks for me to get back to the city…
Singapore is a prime destination in Southeast Asia and sometimes scares every traveler because of its cost of living. But Singapore is not purely about luxurious hotel accommodations and fancy dining on Michelin-starred restaurants. Surprisingly, food is cheap with hawker centers scattered around the city-state. In addition, Singapore hostels make the backpacker scene less intimidated. With…
Metro Manila has a booming business for high-end and budget hotels. But for shoestring travelers, these rates are still out of bounds especially if they try to extend every cent from their travel fund. Most foreign travelers visiting the Philippines decide not to spend a night in Metro Manila because of two main reasons; congested…
Rain totally drenched Hanoi during the last three days of my stay in the city. Nexy Hostel served as my abode and it offered a warm and cozy ambience, a great reason to stay indoors. From spacious and vibrant lounge areas, filling breakfast, and quaint dormitory rooms, this new player in Hanoi’s backpacker scene will…
Hacked my way out of the north bus terminal in Yangon, I asked taxi drivers for the bus number to take going to Shwedagon Pagoda. Taxi fares from the terminal to downtown Yangon was crazy at MMK8,000 (USD6). Meanwhile, I paid MMK500 for the bus and took a taxi (MMK 2,000) to Four Rivers Youth…
Despite the name, Cocoon Inn Hanoi requires their guest to go out of their capsule beds to mingle with other travelers or explore the enthralling neighborhood of Hanoi Old Quarter. The hostel is near the weekend night market and clustered with stalls selling irresistible stuff to bring home as souvenirs. You can find yourself filling…
Many travelers consider Vientiane as a stop coming from Thailand or when continuing to Vietnam. Despite this perception, few avenues of Laos’ capital are dotted with different restaurants offering varied international cuisines. Others prefer to stay for few nights in Vientiane to uncover the tourist spots that are distinct from what other Laos provinces offer….
Don’t be confused by the title of this post. It’s a statement encouraging you to stay at If You Want Hostel in Sukhothai. The name of the backpacker accommodation is as intriguing as its ambience. My late night arrival coming from Bangkok forced me to climb straight to my bed to finally call it a…
Myanmar has recently loosened its visa policy for foreign travelers, especially Southeast Asian countries, interested in visiting this once off-the-radar gem of the region. The thriving tourism opened opportunities and started accommodations that cater budget travelers. Four Rivers B&B is one of the places that provide quality stay in Mandalay at a very affordable cost….