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Accommodation

Hotel Royal Macau Review

March 3, 2010
Hotel Royal Macau

During our JetStar JetSaver Light Challenge, we stayed in the Hotel Royal Macau – a hotel located right in the heart of the Macau Peninsula. Unlike the luxurious, attention-grabbing, neon-light-flashing casino hotels e.g. Wynn, Sands, Venetian etc., Hotel Royal Macau was a quiet unassuming yet classy hotel – it does, however, have a 2-storey [...]

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Royal Caribbean Cruise Ocean View Stateroom

December 21, 2009
Oceanview Stateroom

With my limited experience in cruises (mainly overnight cruises from Destination A to B), I had expected nothing more than a pothole (for my view of the ocean) and a very cramped room (like the easyHotel room we had in London).  Thus, Royal Caribbean Legend of the Seas Ocean View Stateroom was quite a [...]

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Hong Kong Standford Hotel Review

November 20, 2009
Hong Kong Stanford Hotel

Having reviewed one of the worst accommodation in Hong Kong, let me share with you one of the better hotels in Hong Kong – Stanford Hong Kong.  Located at the heart of Mongkok, it served as a good pitstop from hours of shopping at nearby Tung Choi Street Market (Ladies Street).  There are lots of [...]

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Hong Kong Guest Houses in Mansions? Sounds Good? Think Again

November 9, 2009
Chungking Mansions Hong Kong

What’s the first thing that comes to your mind if I say I am staying in a Mansion in Hong Kong? Huge Gardens, Clean and Spacious Rooms, Butlers and Servants?
NOT in a Million Years for this Hong Kong “mansion” – the infamous Chungking Mansion!
If you are looking for no-fuss, central and cheap accommodation, look [...]

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Review of Hilton London Euston Hotel

September 15, 2009
Hilton Euston London

Hilton London Euston Hotel

After staying in the tiny room of easyHotel Earl’s Court London 2 weeks ago, we decided to pamper ourselves with a real branded hotel stay – where better to stay than Hilton!  There was a special promotion where you can stay in Hilton for just £68.43 per night, with buffet breakfast + [...]

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Hostel One Prague Review

August 25, 2009
Hostel One Prague

Hostel One Prague
We stayed in Hostel One Prague for 3 nights during the Prague leg of our Central Europe Trip.  The hostel is located in the art nouveau area of Prague. There are several good and cheap restaurants, bars and clubs nearby.  Supermarkets and several mini-marts are just minutes away.  It takes about 8 minutes [...]

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Krumlov House – Interesting Experience Sleeping in an Attic Room

August 11, 2009
Krumlov House

Cesky Krumlov – Krumlov House
The Krumlov House is a small and cosy hostel located just outside the hustle and bustle of Cesky Krumlov town centre.  It is also near the bus station where buses depart/arrive from different parts of Czech Republic e.g. Prague.  If you have luggage, do factor extra time to walk towards the [...]

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Vienna Wombat’s The Lounge Hostel Review

July 30, 2009
Wombat's Hostel The Lounge Vienna

Vienna Wombat’s the Lounge Hostel
Wombat’s is the choice for most backpackers in Vienna. The interior is a rainbow of pastel colours which immediately liven up the reception, bar, corridors and rooms. We stayed there for 2 nights in a 4-bed ensuite room.  The environment in the hostel was friendly and at the same [...]

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Budapest InnerCity Apartments Review

July 19, 2009
Budapest InnerCity Apartments

Budapest InnerCity Apartments
We stayed 3 nights at the Innercity Grand Apartment 2.  The apartment has a size of 80 sqm and can accommodate 1-5 guests – 2 can sleep in bedroom with king size bed, 2 in second bedroom with 2 single beds, and 1 in comfortable sofabed in living room.  It is on the [...]

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Krakow Greg and Tom Hostel Review

July 8, 2009
Krakow Greg and Tom Hostel

Greg and Tom Hostel, Krakow
We stayed 2 nights at Greg and Tom Hostel in Krakow.  We chose to stay in their new “hostel” – Greg and Tom Hostel 2 which turned out to be an apartment with 4 double rooms and shared bathrooms and toilets.  There was also a kitchen, living room with Cable TV [...]

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