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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 Best Way to See Hong Kong’s Victoria Peak
No matter where you are in the world “go to the top of the tall thing” is one of the simplest and most fun things you can do. Victoria Peak in Hong Kong provides one of the best views anywhere in the world. But the Peak is a little different from most tall buildings or…
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The Cost of Living in Hotels: Update #1 Jan-June 2024
There’s not a lot of content on the Internet about the cost of living in hotels full time. Most people who adopt a nomadic lifestyle opt for some combination of AirBnb, monthly leases, or extended stays in hostels. The purpose of these updates is to provide a picture of what it actually costs to live…
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Hilton Honors Surpass: Zero to 200k Points in Two Weeks
Often the best time to acquire a new credit card is when you have a large amount of purchasing to do in that card’s specialty categories. If that spending happens to line up with an offer for an elevated sign-up bonus, that’s even better. So when American Express announced an offer of 130,000 points plus…
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A Quick and Dirty Guide to Hong Kong Food
Hong Kong cuisine can definitely be a bit overwhelming to the uninitiated. After almost a month of eating out here 2-3 times a day I’m just now starting to wrap my head around it. At least, I think I have it down enough to let a reader know what to expect if they’re about to…
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Gear Guide: Five Travel Items You Don’t Need (Until You Do)
After 9 months of full time nomadic living I’ve found my packing list has been pretty spot on. All my travel gear so far fits easily into two carry-on bags with room to spare. But there have been a few things I saw fit to pick up along the way. A baton style umbrella, for…
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Ramada Harbor View Hong Kong: Hotel Intel
When you visit Hong Kong as an American Wyndham’s hotels present a compelling proposition when you’re searching online, particularly if you’re on a budget. Their three hotels in Hong Kong can routinely be had for under $70 USD per night, and are often even less on Expedia. I’ve seen them for as little as $45.…
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