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.
On a recent trip to Lunag Prabang in Laos, I booked a stay at the Namkhan Riverside Hotel. This is a family run hotel with two floors and affordable rooms. Guests can choose from Standard Twin and Double rooms, or opt for Supeior rooms with balconies overlooking the Nam Khan River. The Room I booked […] Read more…
During a weekend getaway to Koh Lipe, I booked a last minute room at the Lipe Beach Resort. After reading good reviews online, I was glad I got a spot there. Koh Lipe is a small island with beautiful blue water and some of the nicest people I’ve met in Thailand. Read about my experience […] Read more…
When I arrived in Vientiane, I did not expect to stay at the Golden Sun Hotel. In fact, I had booked a hostel not too far away, but when I arrived they had given away my room to someone else. To make up for it, and to ensure I wasn’t homeless, they provided a ride […] Read more…
Located at one end of the main street of bars and restaurants in Vang Vieng, the Vang Vieng Boutique Hotel turned out to be a good choice for a three night stay in this fun riverside town. The Room, Amenities, and Services I booked a Deluxe Double Room through HostelWorld for my stay in Vang Vieng and was […] Read more…
On a trip to Cancun courtesy of a gift vacation from Sundance Vacations, I had three nights booked in the Grand Royal Lagoon, a small hotel at the end of the strip that was by no means fancy, but had a local charm about it that made it a good, affordable option for a few nights. […] Read more…
When I traveled with my family to Jacmel, Haiti last winter, we stayed at the lovely Cap Lamandou hotel. Located just outside the busy downtown area, down a small and quiet road, this hotel is truly a gem and an excellent place to stay when visiting beautiful Jacmel. The Room We booked two rooms for […] Read more…