Brunei is one of the richest countries in Asia but the less visited among its Southeast Asian neighbors. Finding a cheap accommodation in Brunei is also close to nil. When we visited this country, we had left with no choice but nod which ever agrees to our budget. One of the cheapest and pretty decent hotels […]
Accommodation Review
Temporary Abode: Alba Uno Hotel Cebu Philippines
Which part of Philippines have you gone? This is the follow-up question I throw whenever my foreign friends told me they visited the Philippines. Cebu topped the list followed by Boracay and Palawan. It’s been renowned worldwide Cebu as a key destination in the country. Evidently, the tourism industry is so much alive is this island […]
Review: Z Hostel Makati, Philippines
Traveling around Southeast Asia becomes a trend destination for global backpackers. The million of visitors drawn to this part of Asia is increasing each year. This phenomenon was the catalyst for more budget carrier connectivity along the region and huge demand for the hospitality business. The Philippines had well benefited of this momentum. The influx of tourists […]
Temporary Abode: Zerenity Hotel and Suites Cebu Philippines
16:00 10/09/2015 Cebu is our ideal connecting hub whenever we travel home to Davao or going back in KL. Why not Manila? Good question, as you know NAIA is a magical place when bullets summoned on your belongings by a leprechaun. A lot of sorcery and thievery happens casually and more to elaborate. Oh, not […]
Temporary Abode: Green View Beach Resort, Koh Lipe Thailand
14:30 30/04/2015 Gawking at the verdant and cerulean colors of the picturesque shoreline of Koh Lipe. It is surreal. The vivid photos of Green View Beach Resort we’d admired on the Agoda listing didn’t lie. It’s one of the handsome beachfront we sighted. Our eyes were glued on the view and grinned. As if we’re induced […]
Temporary Abode: Aung Mingalar Hotel, Bagan Myanmar
04:00 02/05/2014 Bagan had lured global tourists enamored to its centuries old thousand temples spread along the red plains. The spike of visitor enables their tourism related business to thrive. But despite of tourists boon, we noticed the missed opportunity of catering the average spenders. It limits our search to a handful of budget accommodation. If […]
Review: The Explorer Hotel, Melaka Malaysia
The rapid urban development in Malacca is wholly undeniable. The once quaint town we had admired had slowly picked up the fast pace of urbanized city like KL. Now, quite a number of hotels had sprouted, that means more choices for tourists. The Explorer Hotel is one of the many family-friendly accommodations dotted the historical […]
Temporary Abode: Tune Hotels Waterfront Kuching Sarawak, Malaysia
10:00 01/02/2015 The good numbers of a hotel to choose at Kuching made us over overwhelmed. Budget, guesthouse, to a luxurious brand are there. But we narrowed down our search to hotels which are close to downtown and waterfront. It seems Tune won us over again. The experience was quite consistent as we’d felt the same during […]
Airbnb Cebu – The First Time
15:00 10/11/2015 Airbnb? Yeah a property owner will rent out their space either as a whole unit or just a room in the airbnb platform. That’s how I understand its concept. It was more like of a couchsurfing that comes with a fee. But actually it was more than that. Staying on a new or familiar place had […]
Review: H Boutique Hotel, Sri Petaling Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
A modern concept boutique hotel enchanted with classic charm. That’s how we define H Boutique Hotel upon our stay. It leaves an impression of euphoria, satisfaction, and ease. This is no coincidence, as this hotel envision the word H as happiness, hope, and home. A total commitment to every guest. Thus gives everyone a nostalgic stay. […]
Temporary Abode: Tune Hotels ( now Red Planet) Cebu, Philippines
15:45 11/09/2014 We’d live in Cebu for more than three years and considered it as our second home. So we’re bit familiar on the happening spots, places of interest and best area to stay. But that was half a decade ago. Probably things have changed now. The incessant development in metro Cebu causes the surge […]
Temporary Abode : Amata Resort, Phuket Thailand
09:45 28/06/2014 A resort hotel with pretty pool, near to Patong Beach and Bangla Road. These are the criteria upon searching for accommodation in Phuket. But we’re facing a double dilemma, “budget and time”. We shun last minute travel and hotel bookings as surely it is expensive. Our funds just recently depleted after getting hitched. […]
Temporary Abode: Victoria Suites Cagayan de Oro City Philippines
12:00 PM 06/06/2014 It was quite of a challenge looking for single hotel room in Cagayan de Oro that could accommodate a family of four plus two kids. Most of the budget hotel only allows two guest per room and getting an additional bed/room means extra cost. It wasn’t an option since we’re on a […]
Review: Hotel Maison Boutique, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Finding a hotel that exudes elegance, convenient for everything and cost effective in one would be tough. Much more searching to a plethora of accommodation burgeoning around KL shopping triangle. But there is one of a kind hotel stood out among the boutique category which earns those labels, that is Hotel Maison Boutique. This modern concept hotel set apart from […]
Temporary Abode: Hotel Dafam Fortuna Malioboro Yogyakarta Indonesia
13:00 04/04/2014 Accommodation is on the top of the list that we can let go if we curb our travel budget. If you’re an avid follower in this blog, you know we’d slept in a mixed dorm room, on a dusty airport terminal floor and even the worst hotel you could imagine. Our sporadic travel made […]
Temporary Abode: Ryokan Muntri Boutique Hostel Penang Malaysia
11:10 31/01/2014 Visiting Penang during holidays can be quite hectic and stressful if the plan is not properly laid out. We had a fair share of experience when we spend the lengthy weekend of Chinese New Year over a year ago. Long queues at the airport, limited shops are open and temples are immensely crowded. […]
Temporary Abode: Tune Hotel Solo Indonesia
10:30 03/04/2014 Right after disembarking the Blue Bus. A bunch of locals came to our sight. Without a doubt, that backpacks and weary faces lured and hinted them we’re tourists. Oh well, our demeanor was too obvious and easily deciphered by the gang. Mana? They’re asking where we’re going. Before we uttered an erred Bahasa. A constant smirk […]
Temporary Abode: KL House Ao Nang Krabi Thailand
09:11 23/11/2013 Cotton like cloud descending from sky blanketed the limestone cliffs. A dreamy spectacle which normally seen at movies or in a Nat Geo documentaries. Now, just within our sight, next to the road where our bus from airport dropped us. Finally we’re here. The scenic view that we’d admired to look at. It all […]
Temporary Abode: Nguyen Khang Hotel Ho Chi Minh Vietnam
13:24 02/11/2013 Looking at Google map from/to, our accommodation was just approximately one kilometer or 15 minutes away from Ben Thanh Market. Its proximity to this famous market gave us a nod to stride despite the unwelcoming tropical heat of Saigon. “Head straight towards Pham Ngu Lao turn left after the 3rd intersection then turn left on […]
Temporary Abode: Thara House Bangkok Thailand
14:00 12/10/2013 When a pseudo airline booking turns real, our short-lived awe was instantly covered with anxiety. Most of our travel, we’d our accommodation confirmed ahead of time to negate the worry of fully book or being shooed away. Without no idea and itinerary on mind we don’t know where to stay and location to […]