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La Quinta Plantation, FL (SW 6th Street): Hotel Intel
Let me guess… You’re looking for a hotel in South Florida but prices are high for your dates. You’re taking a hard look at all the cheapest options, reading reviews and they’re all bad. You wonder which Wyndham property will be least-awful. You think the La Quinta Plantation 6th Street might be the answer. But…
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A Planet Fitness Black Card is a Travel Essential
I never thought much about gym memberships before I began living in hotels full time. As a renter in a series of large, corporate apartments I’ve enjoyed the convenience of having a full gym at home for several years. When I decided to live in hotels I figured I could count on that same convenience…
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Holiday Inn Express Plantation, FL: Hotel Intel
Whether you’re an IHG loyalist or just looking for a decent deal on a hotel room Holiday Inn Express is hard to beat. The brand’s location in Plantation, Florida just west of Fort Lauderdale is no exception. Let’s take a closer look. I booked the Holiday Inn Express Plantation for three nights from a Monday…
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Holiday Inn Miami Airport West: Hotel Intel
So you’re looking to book a Miami hotel that’s convenient to the airport and you’ve stumbled on the Holiday Inn Miami Airport West in Hialeah Gardens. Is it any good? Let’s have a look. I booked this for a four night stay over a holiday weekend because I needed a four night stay on points…
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Storage Solutions for Digital Nomads
While my work isn’t actually digital, my lifestyle is fully nomadic. When I decided to give up my apartment and begin traveling full time it was my first experience renting a storage unit. Unfortunately there’s not very good information online so I had to learn the hard way. There’s a lot to consider when you’re…
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Comfort Suites Dania Beach: Hotel Intel
If you’re passing through South Florida and looking for a hotel convenient to FLL and Port Everglades you may have noticed two Comfort Suites Dania Beach locations near each other. Tonight I’m at the one on SW 19th Ct which is technically named Comfort Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport South & Cruise Port. I booked this…
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Beyond Levi’s: A Look Inside The Modern Factory Phnom Penh
When I found the Factory Phnom Penh online I was intrigued with the idea. A former Levi’s garment plant, some might say sweatshop, has been converted to a modern mixed-use campus. There is not a lot of information online about what to expect when you reach the site. The overall impression on the Phnom Penh…
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Pattaya Exceeds Its Sleazy Reputation
Most visitors to Thailand are going to be arriving at one of Bangkok’s two large international airports. After spending a few days in the capital you’ll probably want to see some of the country’s famous beaches. Pattaya is pretty famous indeed, but not because its beaches are luxurious or alluring. It’s the whores. The town…
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Tuol Sleng and The Dark History of the Khmer Rouge
I’m not sure there is anyone in the US who thinks about Cambodia without thinking of the Khmer Rouge first. For people who are over 40 we think of the revolution in Cambodia as being a part of recent events. Much like Apartheid or Rwanda. Pol Pot lived until 1998. Duch and Brother Number 2…
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Bangkok Basics: Know before You Go
If you’re shopping flights to Thailand specifically or are exploring throughout Southeast Asia the chances are good a visitor to this part of the world will spend at least a little time in Bangkok. If you haven’t visited the region before it can be a little intimidating, and you might not know exactly what to…
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Chase Sapphire Preferred: How To Earn a Bigger Bonus
This isn’t a site that is focused on points and loyalty programs. I’m not one of those dorks. However, a selection of cards and the perks that come with them are essential to frequent travelers whether they love the Points Hobby or not. The Chase Sapphire Preferred is one of the most popular cards in…
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Citrus Hotel Patong: Best Budget Room at the Beach?
The Citrus Hotel Patong is part of the Compass Hospitality group, which controls three hotel brands over four countries with a major presence throughout the UK. If you’re shopping around Thailand for budget hotel rooms you are likely to come across some of their properties in Bangkok and Pattaya or Phuket. But does the weight…
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