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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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The Most Dangerous Thing You Can Do in Thailand
It’s renting a motorbike. Period. It’s not even close. Renting a motorbike in Thailand, or anywhere in Asia is extremely dangerous. Particularly in Vietnam. It’s also extremely popular, and it’s not hard to see why. Outside of Bangkok transit is severely lacking. There may be some sort of jitney bus running around town but other…
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Holiday Inn Express Nashville Airport: Hotel Intel
Being one of the most popular tourism destinations in the US, Nashville’s BNA Airport stays busy and is home to plenty of hotels to serve travelers coming and going from the city. Today we’re taking a look at the Holiday Inn Express Nashville Airport at 1111 Airport Center Drive. I chose this hotel to maximize…
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Holiday Inn LAX Airport: Hotel Intel
If you’re loyal to one hotel brand or chain then picking a hotel before your flight at LAX is easy: just book your favorite and that’s it. But if you’re shopping around it can be a bit daunting. Just about every brand is represented here and prices fluctuate from bargain basement to through the roof.…
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The Best Area to Stay in Tokyo: Roppongi
Tokyo is one of the easiest cities in the world to pick a hotel. You just open up Expedia, find any Japanese Business Hotel for a hundred bucks a night, and book it. Doesn’t matter which one. They’re all pretty much the same and there aren’t better choices without breaking the bank. What’s difficult, especially…
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Aonang Villa in Krabi, Thailand: Resort Report
When I set out to live full time in hotels, Aonang Villa in Thailand’s Krabi Province was exactly what I had in mind. It’s the kind of place you come to and immediately say “I wish we could run away and live here forever!” Rooms at this beachfront resort are typically around $150 on Expedia.…
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What’s It Like in a Japanese Business Hotel?
“Japan loves miniature things” is a trope so overdone it’s a stereotype. It also happens to be true. Tokyo is a massive city absolutely packed with people. Miniature things are a necessity because so many Tokyo residents live in miniature apartments. Space comes at a very high premium. Thus we have the Japanese Business Hotel.…
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