Embellished archways, golden ironwork and balconies overlooking the city made me feel like I was living out A Room with a View as I checked into the Majestic Hotel in Saigon, Vietnam. The 1920s French Colonial style hotel wouldn't look out of place in the Champs-Elysées, but instead … [Read more...] about Sleeping in History at Majestic Hotel Saigon
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Where I Slept in Southeast Asia
I didn't sleep in the same bed for more than a week for the last three months, including some luxury hotels, some guesthouses and my fair share of boats and trains. Most were to my liking and we soon learned that for $20 USD per night, we could get comfortable rooms, free breakfast and free WiFi … [Read more...] about Where I Slept in Southeast Asia
How to Have a Girls’ Night Out in Bangkok
Whether you love or hate Bangkok, you have to admit that there are all sorts of things to keep you entertained. If you've seen The Hangover 2, you know that this can often be a dangerous quality to the city, where "ladyboys" and cheap drinks are plentiful and streets like Soi Cowboy and Khaosan Road … [Read more...] about How to Have a Girls’ Night Out in Bangkok
Sleeping in a Cave in Cappadocia
Would you believe me if I told you this wasn't my first time? There have been caves before, Coober Pedy in Australia, and caves since, last week in Tennessee, but none quite measured up to where I stayed in Cappadocia. In the land of fairy chimneys and Mars-esque landscapes, I found myself … [Read more...] about Sleeping in a Cave in Cappadocia
Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Sydney
I've said it once and I'll say it again: Australia is expensive. Sydney is certainly no exception and is likely more expensive than any other city in the country. While the US dollar is nearly even with the Australian dollar, it will take you much more of those dollars to buy the same items. But … [Read more...] about Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Sydney