Adventures of a girl on a budget
Welcome to the Hotel Reviews portion of Travel Tips. A big part of traveling is finding a place to stay. We all want a hotel with the perfect location, good food, comfortable room, and great amenities. All of these must come at an affordable price, of course. In this section of the blog, I share my experience staying in hotels all around the world. Some I got discounted by shopping on deal sights. Others, I found by searching a long time and comparing prices to find what I felt what the perfect balance of affordability and amenities. My hope is that my experience can help other travelers to make a more informed decision on where to stay.
Living in a big city like Bangkok means I can never be bored; there is always something to do. However, there are times when I need to trade the chaos of the city for a more tranquil setting. Lala Mukha Tented Resort, located in Khao Yai just a few hours north of Bangkok, is the […] Read more…
Hoi An is one of the cutest towns I have ever had the chance to visit. With a mix of French influences, ancient temples, and charming streets, it is hard not to fall in love. On my visit to Hoi An, a friend and I booked a few nights at Riverside Impression Villa. Located, unsurprisingly, […] Read more…
Eden Cottages is named after the famed Garden of Eden and certainly lives up to its name. Located in a quite corner of Gili Trawagnan, this small hotel with just 6 cottages and amazing staff will make you feel like you are home and not just visiting. The Room I booked one of the 5 […] Read more…
Gili Meno is the smallest of the three Gili Islands and is known as the most laid back of the three. It is the island you should visit if you plan on relaxing on the beach, catching up on reading, or snorkeling in the beautiful blue waters. And the best place to do all three, […] Read more…
Begadang, which is Indonesian for ‘stay up all night talking,’ is the perfect name for the hostel where I stayed on Gili Air. Located just a few minutes from the beach, Begadang Backpacker is a great option for budget travelers to the island. The Room Begadang Backpacker has both dorms and private rooms available. I […] Read more…
If you’ve read the book or seen the movie Eat, Pray, Love, then you have heard of Ketut Liyer, the medicine man. When looking for a place to stay in Ubud on Air BnB, I did not expect to stumble across Liyer House as an option, but there in the description was the reference to […] Read more…