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Hotel Dello Dania Beach, FL: Hotel Intel
If you’re searching for a hotel near FLL airport or the Port Everglades cruise terminal it can be easy to overlook the Hotel Dello. There are dozens of properties in the area from all the major chains. Even if you’re just searching Hilton directly it’s easy to gravitate to one of their brands like Embassy…
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Vegas for Vegetarians? A Guide to the Best Cheap Eats
Las Vegas Has some of the best restaurants in the world. It’s also got stand after stand offering $15 greasy pizza slices. If you’re heading to Sin City soon and wanting to navigate the space between those cuisines I’ve got you covered. This rundown isn’t just for vegetarians. There aren’t any pure vegetarian restaurants included…
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The Linq Las Vegas: Resort Report
If you’re searching Las Vegas hotels on a budget it won’t take long before you find the Linq Las Vegas in your results. This center Strip property is right in the heart of the action and with several room types available there’s something for every traveler. But if you really want to keep costs down…
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Downtown Grand Las Vegas: Resort Report
If you’ve decided you want to stay downtown but haven’t quite settled on where, searching Las Vegas hotels becomes a pretty simple matter. There’s only a few that are actually nice. You can choose from El Cortez, the Golden Nugget, Circa or the Downtown Grand Las Vegas. When it comes to Saturday nights in Vegas,…
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Wynwood, Miami: No One Goes There Anymore It’s Too Crowded
Would the World be a better place if we all stopped paying attention to New York City? Yeah, probably. It’s bad enough that every city is Brooklyn now but even before the rise of the Williamsburg Hipster, NYC pulled a real neat trick on the rest of us. I’m referring to the transformation of SoHo…
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The Cost of Living in Hotels: Update #2 July-December 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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Touring the Chocolate Hills in the Philippines
On a recent trip to Bohol Islands in the Philippines I had to take the opportunity for touring the Chocolate Hills. I’m extremely happy I did… mostly because the beaches at Panglao Island are not that great and spending a full four days there is honestly a bit much. Having a full day tour to…
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Holiday Inn Express Mong Kok: Hotel Intel
If you’re looking for a Hong Kong hotel and you want to stick with a US brand to earn or redeem points Holiday Inn Express Mong Kok is a pretty strong contender for most travelers. Whether you want to stay at one of two HI locations on the Kowloon Peninsula or in the heart of…
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The Ten Best Travel (and Food) TV Shows on YouTube
As someone who’s living in hotels and spending the bulk of my time overseas I watch a ton of TV shows on YouTube. US Streaming subscriptions don’t work overseas. This can be worked-around with the use of a VPN. But I’m often either watching local TV or out of the hotel room doing other things.…
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Bishop Lei International House Hong Kong: Hotel Intel
There are hundreds of hotels in Hong Kong to choose from in all areas of the city. However if you specifically want to stay in the Mid-Levels section of Hong Kong Island the choices are narrowed down very quickly. Probably the best of those options is Bishop Lei International House. The other choices are Garden…
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Doing Laundry While Traveling: A Complete Guide
When I decided to give up my apartment and begin living in hotels full time I knew there were going to be two aspects of daily life that could be difficult or inconvenient: Eating without a kitchen and doing laundry while traveling. On balance it hasn’t been that tricky at all. But it can sometimes…
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Holiday Inn Cebu City: Hotel Intel
While most visitors to the Philippines likely have tropical beaches in mind, it’s often necessary to transit the cities on your way there. Cebu is situated in a central position in the islands and has many ferry connections in addition to being the best aviation hub in the Philippines. Finding myself in need of a…
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