Category Archives: Low Cost Hotels

Booking Budget Hotels in Asia Tips

Today just about pushed me over the edge while trying to gather enough information to book a budget hotel for the first night of our January Vietnam trip. (We will arrive Saigon at night.) Keep in mind that travel guide … Continue reading

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Guesthouse vs. Hotel

Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia (Borneo) Does it matter? I had often asked myself, what is the difference between a guesthouse and a hotel in Southeast Asia? From what I have been able to figure out, there is no real difference. A … Continue reading

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Low Cost Hotels and Guesthouses

Hanoi, Vietnam As you can imagine, you could write all day on this subject. There are a lot of variables to consider when deciding where to spend the night. Let’s make it easy: * Before you leave home, think about … Continue reading

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More About Low Cost Flights

Bang Pa-In Palace, Ayutthaya, Thailand The trick to getting good fares online, with low cost airlines, is to book far in advance and travel in the middle of the week. Often, the fare difference from a Wednesday departure to a … Continue reading

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