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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…
Ratchathewi BTS Station was the station I pinned on my Google map as the nearest one to my hostel. Few minutes from the station, on an unobtrusive compound, is Bed Station Hostel. The modern industrial design of the hostel is very clear on its façade with the metal and wood interplay. There are several chairs in-front of…
It was a mistake to decline the tuktuk drivers for the short ride from the station to our hostel. Happynest Hostel is just near the Old Chiang Rai Bus Terminal. But the 10THB would’ve spared us some hundred meters of walk with our bulky backpack under the midday the sun. Comforts immediately welcomed us when we finally…
District 1 is the most hyped area for travelers visiting Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Pham Ngu Lao St, tagged as the backpackers haven of Saigon, is the sole creator of this ballyhoo. Advantages of having affordable accommodations, cheap places to eat and drink, and availability of tour operators. These are the reasons why I…
Masskara Festival is one of the most anticipated festivals in the country. Like snatching a seat sale from airlines, booking a place to stay in Bacolod City for the event is also a real challenge. That was years ago when the only options you have are the fancy or standard hotels along Lacson Street. Availing…
Bulky backpacks are not a big thing in Singapore‘s MRT as long as you’ll allow the security do his job. After that, it will be a smooth ride to wherever station you’re heading. Pagoda Street was in total pandemonium when I got out of Chinatown Station. Menu of restaurants, souvenirs from shirts, key chains, tote…
“Take Exit D and turn right till you reach the traffic light. When you reach Beach Road, walk along the left side of the road. Cross Bussorah Street and we are right there at 285 Beach Road!” That’s the instructions on how to get to Five Stones Hostel stated on their colorful website. Time just hit eleven when I stepped out of Bugis…
Hostel industry in the Philippines is a big thing nowadays and not just ordinary hostels but posh hostels. Admit it, there are those times when you’re really tired of having a low standard bed, a fan-room, and stinky shared bathrooms during your travels. El Nido, Palawan, despite the luxury island resorts, still had numerous options…
Hostels nowadays invade every part of the country with most travelers prefer it over fancy hotels especially when they planned to spend most of their time outside the accommodation, exploring the different attractions available in their destination. Also, hostel rates are far way cheaper. On my second visit to the famous Boracay Island, it was…
Backpacker lodges and hostels, in previous years, only serve as a place for travelers to sleep, take a bath, and secure their stuff. One of the reasons is that everyone wanted to visit all tourist attractions nearby within a limited time. With these, hostels tried a different way on how they will make their visitors…