Accommodations
Not sure why, but ever since our little mishap on a tiny island in Korea where we had to stay at Grandma’s House people always smile and ask “So where did you stay this time?”.
We aren’t always “budget” travelers and have stayed in some decent places over the years. Venetian Macau, Tara Angkor, Prince Park Towers in Japan, Orchard Road in Singapore and everyone knows I only stay in the Ibis when in Seoul. But we don’t usually splurge unless for a good reason; location, pool, special occasion etc. But, to make our budget work for 58 weeks we have to unfortunately stay in budget accommodations with less “splurges” then we’d like. We do look for a clean, bed-bug free accommodation usually in a central location, with a decent area to hang out and preferable with free wireless. A splurge must have a pool or it’s not usually worth it. And about 2 days a month I am desperate for air conditioning and my own bathroom. But we don’t always get what we want…sometimes we get nothing we’d like.
When I think back the ones that stand out in my mind they aren’t the most expensive or fanciest but the ones that have amazing views from a roof top patio, free breakfast that consisted of homemade banana pancakes or lovely owners of a ryokan that think it too cold for you to walk the 20 minutes to the temple and insist on driving you themselves. Booking hotels, especially budget is always a gamble.
I thought it’d be fun to keep track of our many, many, many “homes” over the next year or so. Just keep in mind that most hotels, guest houses, hostels etc. have different classes of rooms, we don’t always go for the cheapest and rarely go for the most expensive. If you have any questions or want more information on a place just email me.
DATE | NIGHT | BED | PIC | LOCATION | NAME | DETAILS | NOTES |
2011-MAR-06 | 1 | 1 | ![]() ![]() |
TAIPEI, TAIWAN | TAIPEI BACKPACKERS | $30, DBL/AC/SHR | Good location, small rooms, may find more value for money in same area, free wifi |
2011-MAR-07 | 2 | ||||||
2011-MAR-08 | 3 | ||||||
2011-MAR-09 | 4 | ||||||
2011-MAR-10 | 5 | 2 | ![]() |
ULSAN, S.KOREA | DEARCHE | FREE | LAST FEW NIGHTS IN OUR KOREAN APARTMENT |
2011-MAR-11 | 6 | ||||||
2011-MAR-12 | 7 | ||||||
2011-MAR-13 | 8 | ||||||
2011-MAR-14 | 9 | 3 | ![]() ![]() |
MOOREA, FRENCH POLYNESIA | CAMPING NELSON | $60, DBL/FAN/SHR | Cute traditional Polynesian hut, steps from ocean, friendly watch dog, kitchen facilities, hand washing area, lots of 1970’s half naked European hippies |
2011-MAR-15 | 10 | ||||||
2011-MAR-16 | 11 | ||||||
2011-MAR-17 | 12 | ||||||
2011-MAR-18 | 13 | 4 | ![]() |
TAHITI, FRENCH POLYNESIA | TEAMO HOSTEL | $31/pax, DR/FAN/SHR | Worst hostel so far, ever. Dirty, smelly, no towels, blankets, toilet paper - squatter house turned hostel, man living in loft over shower, free breakfast - if you dare eat it - HAPPY ANIVERSARY TO US |
2011-MAR-19 | 14 | ||||||
2011-MAR-20 | 15 | 5 | ![]() |
TAHITI, FRENCH POLYNESIA | TE MITI HOSTEL | $86, DBL/FAN/SHR | Homey family run guesthouse, walking distance to a beach, hard to get to/from without a car, clean, friendly, excellent free breakfast. |
2011-MAR-21 | 16 | 6 | ![]() |
TAHITI TO EASTER ISLAND | PLANE | - | - |
2011-MAR-22 | 17 | 7 | ![]() ![]() |
EASTER ISLAND, CHILE | MINIHOA CAMPING | $33, DBL/FAN/SHR | Spotless, great location, comfortable, cheap internet, camping available, fantastic family that runs it, kitchen facilities. |
2011-MAR-23 | 18 | ||||||
2011-MAR-24 | 19 | ||||||
2011-MAR-25 | 20 | ||||||
2011-MAR-26 | 21 | ||||||
2011-MAR-27 | 22 | ||||||
2011-MAR-28 | 23 | ||||||
2011-MAR-29 | 24 | ||||||
2011-MAR-30 | 25 | 8 | ![]() |
LIMA TO TORONTO | PLANE | - | - |
2011-MAR-31 | 26 | 9 | ![]() |
BROCKVILLE, CANADA | MOM AND DAD'S | FREE, office futon | Spotless, all meals included and all delicious, free car, internet and tv. A bit tight on space. |
2011-APR-01 | 27 | ||||||
2011-APR-02 | 28 | 10 | ![]() |
OTTAWA, CANADA | DAVE AND LAUREEN'S (aka Devil's Lair) | FREE | Cozy bar but Margarita’s too yummy.BEST COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST EVER |
2011-APR-03 | 29 | 9 | ![]() |
BROCKVILLE, CANADA | MOM AND DAD'S | FREE | Excellent meatloaf! |
2011-APR-04 | 30 | ||||||
2011-APR-05 | 31 | ||||||
2011-APR-06 | 32 | 11 | ![]() |
TORONTO, CANADA | DAYS INN | $90, DBL/AC/OS | FIASCO |
2011-APR-07 | 33 | 12 | ![]() |
TORONTO TO SEOUL | PLANE | - | - |
2011-APR-08 | 34 | 13 | ![]() |
HO CHI MINH, VIETNAM | VY KHANH GUESTHOUSE | $16, DBL/AC/OS | Friendly family owned, clean, helpful, great location, rooms small, free wifi but flakey. |
2011-APR-09 | 35 | ||||||
2011-APR-10 | 36 | ||||||
2011-APR-11 | 37 | 14 | ![]() |
HO CHI MINH, VIETNAM | AM THAN GUESTHOUSE | $18, DBL/AC/OS | Vy's crazy aunt's place, not as clean, large rooms, great location, free wifi. |
2011-APR-12 | 38 | 15 | ![]() |
HOI AN, VIETNAM | DAI LONG HOTEL | $16, DBL/AC/OS | Average, free computers and internet in lobby. |
2011-APR-13 | 39 | ||||||
2011-APR-14 | 40 | ||||||
2011-APR-15 | 41 | 16 | ![]() |
HUE, VIETNAM | TRAN LY HOTEL | $13, DBL/AC/OS | Friendly staff, welcome drink, free drinking water. Great location. Free wifi and breakfast (menu to choose from). |
2011-APR-16 | 42 | ||||||
2011-APR-17 | 43 | 17 | ![]() |
HUE TO HANOI | BUS | - | SPOONING WITH THE SWEDE |
2011-APR-18 | 44 | 18 | ![]() |
HANOI, VIETNAM | HOTEL RENDEZVOUS | $25, DBL/AC/OS | Priced a bit high, but great staff with no pressure to buy tours, Ozzy owners are great, watch the exchange rates. Great location. |
2011-APR-19 | 45 | 19 | ![]() |
HAL LONG BAY, VIETNAM | PALOMA | $235/pax, DBL/AC/OS | Was amazing but changed managers and quickly lost it. The boat is beautiful but the service, food and activities (does not follow it’s itinerary) is not up to the 4 star rating. Not at all recommended. |
2011-APR-20 | 46 | ||||||
2011-APR-21 | 47 | 18 | ![]() |
HANOI, VIETNAM | HOTEL RENDEZVOUS | $25, DBL/AC/OS | Free beer and spring roll night! |
2011-APR-22 | 48 | 20 | ![]() |
LUANG PRABANG, LAO | PHASITH GUESTHOUSE | $10, DBL/AC/OS | A short walk to sights, fairly cheap for Luang Prabang. Microwave, hot water and tea available all day. Not very clean. Small patio, free wifi. |
2011-APR-23 | 49 | ||||||
2011-APR-24 | 50 | 21 | ![]() |
VIENTIANE, LAO | SYRI 2 GUESTHOUSE | $7.5, DBL/FAN/SHR | Very budget. No window, okay location, place is like a time capsule, full of weird art and collectables. Kinda grimy. No free wifi, most places offer it. |
2011-APR-25 | 51 | ||||||
2011-APR-26 | 52 | 22 | ![]() ![]() |
THA KHAEK, LAO | THA KHAEK TRAVEL LODGE | $6.2, DBL/FAN/SHR | Laid back camping lodge feel with fire pit, great place to start loop, helpful staff, cheap food and drinks. Big rooms, free wifi. |
2011-APR-27 | 53 | ||||||
2011-APR-28 | 54 | ||||||
2011-APR-29 | 55 | ||||||
2011-APR-30 | 56 | 23 | ![]() |
LAO TO BANGKOK | BUS | - | - |
2011-MAY-01 | 57 | 24 | ![]() ![]() |
BANGKOK, THAILAND | KHAO SAN PALACE HOTEL | $30, DBL/AC/OS | Roof top pool, paid extra for fridge. On Ko San road so good location. |
2011-MAY-02 | 58 | ||||||
2011-MAY-03 | 59 | 25 | ![]() ![]() |
PATTAYA, THAILAND | PATTAYA RESORT | $60, DBL/AC/OS | Clean, pool, quiet area. Like a tiny resort. A bit of a hike to main road, great for relaxing.Free wifi and big breakfast (menu to choose from) |
2011-MAY-04 | 60 | ||||||
2011-MAY-05 | 61 | 26 | ![]() ![]() |
BANGKOK, THAILAND | RAMBUTTRI HOTEL | $26, DBL/AC/OS | Roof top pool, close to Koh San Road. |
2011-MAY-06 | 62 | 27 | ![]() |
RANGON, MYANMAR | MOTHERLAND INN 2 | $16, DBL/FAN/SHR | Budget, quite a hike to town centre, might have bugs. Free airport pick up in bus that is older than me. Free breakfast. |
2011-MAY-07 | 63 | ||||||
2011-MAY-08 | 64 | 28 | ![]() |
RANGON TO INLE LAKE | BUS | - | Free movie - Rush Hour 2. |
2011-MAY-09 | 65 | 29 | ![]() ![]() |
INLE LAKE, MYANMAR | AQUARIUS INN | $10, DBL/FAN/SHR | Friendly, family run guesthouse, comfy veranda to lounge on. Rooms a bit worn compared to outside space and ones attached to main building very noisy. So friendly! Free breakfast and afternoon tea and fruit. |
2011-MAY-10 | 66 | ||||||
2011-MAY-11 | 67 | 30 | ![]() |
INLE LAKE TO MANDALAY | BUS | - | Free disco music laser show. |
2011-MAY-12 | 68 | 31 | ![]() ![]() |
MANDALAY, MYANMAR | ROYAL GUESTHOUSE | $11, DBL/FAN/SHR | Good location, fan rooms very hot, free breakfast. |
2011-MAY-13 | 69 | ||||||
2011-MAY-14 | 70 | ||||||
2011-MAY-15 | 71 | 32 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
BAGAN, MYANMAR | KUMUDARA HOTEL | $33, DBL/AC/OS | The view is worth every penny we paid! But make sure it's at least a junior suit. Decent food and good prices, Pool and free breakfast.Not close to much, on far side of Old Bagan. |
2011-MAY-16 | 72 | ||||||
2011-MAY-17 | 73 | ||||||
2011-MAY-18 | 74 | ||||||
2011-MAY-19 | 75 | ||||||
2011-MAY-20 | 76 | 33 | ![]() |
BAGAN TO YANGON | BUS | - | - |
2011-MAY-21 | 77 | 34 | ![]() ![]() |
KINPUN, MYANMAR | PANN MYO GUESTHOUSE | $15, DBL/AC/OS | Dirty, overpriced (make sure you barter hard), but not many options. Small free breakfast. |
2011-MAY-22 | 78 | 35 | ![]() |
RANGON, MYANMAR | BEAUTYLAND II HOTEL | $18, DBL/AC/OS | Great location! Clean, friendly honest staff. Free breakfast. |
2011-MAY-23 | 79 | ||||||
2011-MAY-24 | 80 | 36 | ![]() ![]() |
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA | LOW COST CARRIER AIRPORT | VERY SHARED BATHROOM | McDonalds and Starbucks very close by! |
2011-MAY-25 | 81 | 37 | ![]() |
SEMPORNA, MALAYSIA | SIPADAN INN | $14, DBL/AC/OS | Lazy, unfriendly staff. Clean, small rooms. Staff steal. |
2011-MAY-26 | 82 | ||||||
2011-MAY-27 | 83 | ||||||
2011-MAY-28 | 84 | ||||||
2011-MAY-29 | 85 | ||||||
2011-MAY-30 | 86 | ||||||
2011-MAY-31 | 87 | ||||||
2011-JUN-01 | 88 | ||||||
2011-JUN-02 | 89 | ||||||
2011-JUN-03 | 90 | ||||||
2011-JUN-04 | 91 | ||||||
2011-JUN-05 | 92 | ||||||
2011-JUN-06 | 93 | ||||||
2011-JUN-07 | 94 | ||||||
2011-JUN-08 | 95 | ||||||
2011-JUN-09 | 96 | ||||||
2011-JUN-10 | 97 | ||||||
2011-JUN-11 | 98 | ||||||
2011-JUN-12 | 99 | ||||||
2011-JUN-13 | 100 | ||||||
2011-JUN-14 | 101 | ||||||
2011-JUN-15 | 102 | ||||||
2011-JUN-16 | 103 | ||||||
2011-JUN-17 | 104 | ||||||
2011-JUN-18 | 105 | ||||||
2011-JUN-19 | 106 | ||||||
2011-JUN-20 | 107 | ||||||
2011-JUN-21 | 108 | ||||||
2011-JUN-22 | 109 | ||||||
2011-JUN-23 | 110 | ||||||
2011-JUN-24 | 111 | ||||||
2011-JUN-25 | 112 | ||||||
2011-JUN-26 | 113 | ||||||
2011-JUN-27 | 114 | 38 | ![]() ![]() |
KINABATANGAN, MALAYSIA | KINABATANGAN NATURE LODGE - ROOM 1 | $incl., DBL/FAN/OS | 2n/3D, all meals, 4 boat cruises, nature walks. Great staff, good guides, a bit over priced. Dorms looked better than budget cabin.Free wifi. |
2011-JUN-28 | 115 | 39 | ![]() ![]() |
KINABATANGAN, MALAYSIA | KINABATANGAN NATURE LODGE - ROOM 2 | $incl., DBL/AC/OS | New chalets, huge, clean with great views. |
2011-JUN-29 | 116 | 40 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
LABUK BAY, MALAYSIA | NIPAH LODGE | $9/pax, DR/FAN/SHR | Wonderful! Clean, dorms cheap, chalets beautiful but about $60 /night. A few minutes from the park with free shuttles.Small free breakfast. |
2011-JUN-30 | 117 | 41 | ![]() ![]() |
RANEAU, MALAYSIA | RANEAU INN | $27, DBL/AC/OS | Basic, but cleanest in Raneau. Free wifi. |
2011-JUL-01 | 118 | ||||||
2011-JUL-02 | 119 | 42 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
KOTA KINABALU, MALAYSIA | COURTYARD HOTEL | $35, DBL/AC/OS | At the mall, so convenient for doing errands. Free buffet breakfast, wifi & shuttles to town centre. |
2011-JUL-03 | 120 | ||||||
2011-JUL-04 | 121 | ||||||
2011-JUL-05 | 122 | 43 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, BRUNEI | YOUTH HOSTEL | $8/pax, DR/AC/SHR | Cheapest in town, bookings are first come first get - no reservations taken. Fine for a few nights, has a funky smell. Huge, clean pool about $0.80 to use. |
2011-JUL-06 | 123 | ||||||
2011-JUL-07 | 124 | 44 | ![]() |
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN TO KUCHING | BUS | - | Bumpiest ever! My teeth were jarred loose. |
2011-JUL-08 | 125 | 45 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
KUCHING, MALAYSIA | BACKPACKERS STAY | $22, TR/AC/SHR | New, clean, friendly. Great location. Free wifi, hot/cold water. |
2011-JUL-09 | 126 | ||||||
2011-JUL-10 | 127 | ||||||
2011-JUL-11 | 128 | ||||||
2011-JUL-12 | 129 | 46 | ![]() ![]() |
MULU PARK, MALAYSIA | MULU PARK HOSTEL | $14, DRM/FAN/SHR | Surprisinly clean but basic. Hot water, laundry area, lockers. Decent free breakfast,no wifi. |
2011-JUL-13 | 130 | ||||||
2011-JUL-14 | 131 | 47 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
MULU PARK, MALAYSIA | CAMP 5 | $14, DRM/FAN/SHR | Very basic, kitchen, have to bring all your food in, free boiled water. Bring your own mosquito nets. |
2011-JUL-15 | 132 | ||||||
2011-JUL-16 | 133 | 46 | ![]() ![]() |
MULU PARK, MALAYSIA | MULU PARK HOSTEL | $14, DRM/FAN/SHR | Same as above. An afordable alternative in the park, very Convenient location. |
2011-JUL-17 | 134 | 48 | ![]() ![]() |
KUCHING, MALAYSIA | SINGAHANSAN LODGE | $29, DBL/AC/SHR | Fantastic. Clean, good location, free breakfast, wifi and great view from roof top bar. Also has free baggage storage. Has work/stay for free program. |
2011-JUL-18 | 135 | 49 | ![]() ![]() |
PONTIANAK, INDONESIA | PEONY HOTEL | $36, DBL/AC/OS | Friendly and helpful staff, free breakfast & wifi. |
2011-JUL-19 | 136 | 50 | ![]() ![]() |
BANJARMASIN, INDONESIA | ARUM HOTEL | $66, DBL/AC/OS | Rooms are old, bathrooms mouldy, free breakfast & wifi. Under construction - so pool is empty. Too expensive for what you get. |
2011-JUL-20 | 137 | 51 | ![]() |
BANJARMASIN, INDONESIA | VICTORIA HOTEL | $46, DBL/AC/OS | Clean, great staff, free breakfast, afternoon tea, & wifi. A bit pricey but a better option in Banjarmasin. |
2011-JUL-21 | 138 | ||||||
2011-JUL-22 | 139 | 52 | ![]() ![]() |
BANJARMASIN TO SAMARINDA | BUS | - | Two words - Push Start! |
2011-JUL-23 | 140 | 53 | ![]() ![]() |
SAMARINDA, INDONESIA | MJ HOTEL | $30, DBL/AC/OS | Underconstruction, rooms are old, dirty and smelly. Free breakfast & wifi in lobby. |
2011-JUL-24 | 141 | ||||||
2011-JUL-25 | 142 | 54 | ![]() ![]() |
BALIKPAPAN, INDONESIA | MIRAMA HOTEL | $38, DBL/AC/OS | Cockroaches, wifi in only some rooms, some above bar and very loud, all the "extras" are conditional - be picky when choosing a room. Free breakfast. |
2011-JUL-26 | 143 | 55 | ![]() |
BALI, INDONESIA | AP INN | $39, DBL/AC/OS | Should get an award for the most NOT like the web site pictures. Decent location, nothing included, basic, kinda clean room. |
2011-JUL-27 | 144 | 56 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
LOMBOK, INDONESIA | PURI SARON HOTEL | $47, DBL/AC/OS | Wonderful! Beautiful grounds, steps from the beach, huge, sparkling clean pool, 20 minute walk to town - free shuttle, wifi, breakfast, friendly, helpful staff. |
2011-JUL-28 | 145 | ||||||
2011-JUL-29 | 146 | ||||||
2011-JUL-30 | 147 | ||||||
2011-JUL-31 | 148 | ||||||
2011-AUG-01 | 149 | ||||||
2011-AUG-02 | 150 | ||||||
2011-AUG-03 | 151 | 57 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
KOMODO, INDONESIA | IKAN BARU LIVEABOARD | $-, DRM/AC/SHR | Basic boat, small, all-inclusive but again basic meals. Nothing fancy but the diving was great! |
2011-AUG-04 | 152 | ||||||
2011-AUG-05 | 153 | ||||||
2011-AUG-06 | 154 | ||||||
2011-AUG-07 | 155 | ||||||
2011-AUG-08 | 156 | ||||||
2011-AUG-09 | 157 | ||||||
2011-AUG-10 | 158 | 58 | ![]() ![]() |
GILI TRAWANGAN, INDONESIA | TRAWANGAN DIVE | $10, DRM/FAN/SHR | Small room with one set of bunk beds, nothing included but really all you need. Price is decent for the island. Restaurant and dive shop recommended. |
2011-AUG-11 | 159 | 59 | ![]() ![]() |
BALI, INDONESIA | MATAHARI COTTAGES-UBUD | $32, DBL/FAN/OS | Dirty, under construction and newer room are too expensive. Free breakfast and weak internet.There is better, for cheaper in the same area. |
2011-AUG-12 | 160 | 60 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
BALI, INDONESIA | SELANDARA GUESTHOUSE-UBUD | $26, DBL/FAN/OS | Quiet location off main road with a nice view. A mix of rooms (and prices), we lucked out and got a small kitchen. Free breakfast & wifi. Not the cleanest but would recommend. |
2011-AUG-13 | 161 | ||||||
2011-AUG-14 | 162 | ||||||
2011-AUG-15 | 163 | ||||||
2011-AUG-16 | 164 | ||||||
2011-AUG-17 | 165 | ||||||
2011-AUG-18 | 166 | ||||||
2011-AUG-19 | 167 | ||||||
2011-AUG-20 | 168 | ||||||
2011-AUG-21 | 169 | 61 | ![]() ![]() |
DILI, EAST TIMOR | EAST TIMOR BACKPACKERS | $12, DRM/AC/SHR | Dorm is cramped, and the whole place needs a good scrubbing. Free wifi, full kitchen and nice outdoor area with bar. Free baggage storage. But price is the best in town. |
2011-AUG-22 | 170 | ||||||
2011-AUG-23 | 171 | 62 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
HATUBUILICO, EAST TIMOR | POUSADA ALECRIM NAMRAU | $10, DRM/-/SHR | Basic, not so clean place. Free breakfast. Power for a few hours in the evening, but running water and shower head, no hot water. |
2011-AUG-24 | 172 | 63 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
SAME, EAST TIMOR | HOTEL SAME | $35, DBL/FAN/OS | Clean, best option in town. Big, free breakfast, running water, no hot water, when the tank is full and power every second night - sometimes. Good restaurant. |
2011-AUG-25 | 173 | ||||||
2011-AUG-26 | 174 | ||||||
2011-AUG-27 | 175 | 64 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
BACAU, EAST TIMOR | MELITA GUESTHOUSE | $30, DBL/FAN/OS | Dirty, nothing included, running water, no hot water, power. Better, cheaper option right across the road. |
2011-AUG-28 | 176 | 65 | ![]() ![]() |
TUTUALA BEACH, EAST TIMOR | VALU SERE | $20, DBL/-/SHR | Basic camp lodge feel. Tiny free breakfast, no running fresh water, a few hours of solar power in the evenings. The eco lodge next door is better option, book ahead for both. |
2011-AUG-29 | 177 | 66 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
COM, EAST TIMOR | COM BEACH RESORT | $50, DBL/AC/OS | East Timors only "resort". A bit old but well kept, clean, beautiful grounds and sea side restaurant - expensive. Hot water, air con, power in the evenings. Nothing included. |
2011-AUG-30 | 178 | 67 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
COM, EAST TIMOR | KATI GUESTHOUSE | $20, DBL/FAN/SHR | A real treat, right on beach, clean, basic, nothing included and no food available. Power available in the evenings and cold running water - when kids across the road isn't using it :) |
2011-AUG-31 | 179 | 68 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
BACAU, EAST TIMOR | ARBACRISTE MOTEL | $25, DBL/AC/OS | Clean, has a kitchen and living room, free breakfast, tiny hot water tank. |
2011-SEP-01 | 180 | 69 | ![]() |
DILI, EAST TIMOR | EAST TIMOR BACKPACKERS | $25, DBL/AC/SHR | Double room cleaner and has lots of space. If you have to stay here, book ahead - a single or double room. Rest of place still needs a good cleaning. |
2011-SEP-02 | 181 | ||||||
2011-SEP-03 | 182 | 70 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
DILI, EAST TIMOR | DIVE TIMOR LOROSAE | $60, DBL/AC/SHR | Might be the most comfortable we've been in a long time. Bungalows of 3 rooms, single, double, twin, open to a proper sitting area with couches, tv, table and chairs. Has deluxe rooms too. Clean kitchen, free water. Hot water, air con, internet in living room, modern bathrooms, duvets on beds. I could happily live here. Dive shop is great, professional but fun! Restaurant on site. Mary Anne was fantastic! Highly recommended. |
2011-SEP-04 | 183 | ||||||
2011-SEP-05 | 184 | ||||||
2011-SEP-06 | 185 | ||||||
2011-SEP-07 | 186 | ||||||
2011-SEP-08 | 187 | 71 | ![]() ![]() |
BALI, INDONESIA | LA INN | $20, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2011-SEP-09 | 188 | ||||||
2011-SEP-10 | 189 | 72 | ![]() ![]() |
BROMO, JAVA, INDONESIA | YOSCHI'S HOTEL | $26, DBL/-/SHR | Blah |
2011-SEP-11 | 190 | 73 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
JOGJA, JAVA, INDONESIA | DELTA HOMESTAY | $21, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2011-SEP-12 | 191 | ||||||
2011-SEP-13 | 192 | ||||||
2011-SEP-14 | 193 | ||||||
2011-SEP-15 | 194 | 74 | ![]() ![]() |
BANDUNG, JAVA, INDONESIA | KENANGAN | $35, DBL/AC/OS | Blah-WHAT IS THE DAMN NAME? |
2011-SEP-16 | 195 | ||||||
2011-SEP-17 | 196 | ||||||
2011-SEP-18 | 197 | 75 | ![]() ![]() |
JAKARTA, JAVA, INDONESIA | ASTON CENGKARENG | $50, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2011-SEP-19 | 198 | ||||||
2011-SEP-20 | 199 | 76 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
LEMBEH STRAIGHT, SULAWESI, INDONESIA | BLACK SAND DIVE RETREAT | $PKG, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2011-SEP-21 | 200 | ||||||
2011-SEP-22 | 201 | ||||||
2011-SEP-23 | 202 | 77 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
MANAD0/BUNAKEN, SULAWESI, INDONESIA | THE 4 FISH | $PKG, DBL/FAN/OS | Blah |
2011-SEP-24 | 203 | ||||||
2011-SEP-25 | 204 | ||||||
2011-SEP-26 | 205 | ||||||
2011-SEP-27 | 206 | ||||||
2011-SEP-28 | 207 | 78 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
SORONG, PAPUA, INDONESIA | ROYAL MAMBERAMO | $62, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2011-SEP-29 | 208 | 79 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
CENDERAWASIH BAY, PAPUA, INDONESIA | AHE RESORT | $PKG, DBL/-/OS | Blah |
2011-SEP-30 | 209 | ||||||
2011-Oct-01 | 210 | ||||||
2011-OCT-02 | 211 | ||||||
2011-OCT-03 | 212 | ||||||
2011-OCT-04 | 213 | ||||||
2011-OCT-05 | 214 | ||||||
2011-OCT-06 | 215 | ||||||
2011-OCT-07 | 216 | 80 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
NABIRE, PAPUA, INDONESIA | ANGGREK HOTEL | $PKG, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2011-OCT-08 | 217 | 78 | ![]() |
SORONG, PAPUA, INDONESIA | ROYAL MAMBERAMO | $53, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2011-OCT-09 | 218 | ||||||
2011-OCT-10 | 219 | ||||||
2011-OCT-11 | 220 | 81 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
RAJA AMPAT, INDONESIA | SHAKTI | $PKG, DBL/AC/SHR | Blah |
2011-OCT-12 | 221 | ||||||
2011-OCT-13 | 221 | ||||||
2011-OCT-14 | 223 | ||||||
2011-OCT-15 | 224 | ||||||
2011-OCT-16 | 225 | ||||||
2011-OCT-17 | 226 | ||||||
2011-OCT-18 | 227 | ||||||
2011-OCT-19 | 228 | ||||||
2011-OCT-20 | 229 | ||||||
2011-OCT-21 | 230 | ||||||
2011-OCT-22 | 231 | 78 | ![]() |
SORONG, PAPUA, INDONESIA | ROYAL MAMBERAMO | $53, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2011-OCT-23 | 232 | 82 | ![]() |
JAYAPURA, PAPUA, INDONESIA | ASTON JAYAPURA | $62, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2011-OCT-24 | 233 | ||||||
2011-OCT-25 | 234 | ||||||
2011-OCT-26 | 235 | 83 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
JAYAPURA, PAPUA, INDONESIA | LE PREMIERE HOTEL | $46, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2011-OCT-27 | 236 | ||||||
2011-OCT-28 | 237 | ||||||
2011-OCT-29 | 238 | 84 | ![]() ![]() |
VANIMO, PNG | vARMONEH LODGE | $101, DBL/AC/SHR | Blah |
2011-OCT-30 | 239 | 85 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
WEWAK, PNG | AIRPORT LODGE | $84, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2011-OCT-31 | 240 | 86 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
MADANG, PNG | MADANG LODGE | $61, DBL/FAN/SHR | Blah |
2011-NOV-01 | 241 | ||||||
2011-NOV-02 | 242 | ||||||
2011-NOV-03 | 243 | 87 | ![]() ![]() |
MT.HAGEN, PNG | PAROMAN LODGE | $125, DBL/FAN/OS | Blah |
2011-NOV-04 | 244 | 88 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
TARI, PNG | AMBUA LODGE | $DON'T ASK, DBL/FAN/OS | Blah |
2011-NOV-05 | 245 | ||||||
2011-NOV-06 | 246 | ||||||
2011-NOV-07 | 247 | 87 | ![]() |
MT.HAGEN, PNG | PAROMAN LODGE | $125, DBL/FAN/OS | Blah |
2011-NOV-08 | 248 | 89 | ![]() ![]() |
GOROKA, PNG | BIRD OF PARADISE HOTEL | $220, DBL/-/OS | Blah |
2011-NOV-09 | 249 | ||||||
2011-NOV-10 | 250 | 86 | ![]() |
MADANG, PNG | MADANG LODGE | $61, DBL/FAN/SHR | Blah |
2011-NOV-11 | 251 | ||||||
2011-NOV-12 | 252 | ||||||
2011-NOV-13 | 253 | 90 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
RABAUL, PNG | RABAUL HOTEL | $75, DBL/FAN/SHR | Blah |
2011-NOV-14 | 254 | ||||||
2011-NOV-15 | 255 | ||||||
2011-NOV-16 | 256 | 91 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
KIMBE, PNG | WALINDI PLANTATION RESORT | $PKG, DBL/FAN/OS | Blah |
2011-NOV-17 | 257 | ||||||
2011-NOV-18 | 258 | ||||||
2011-NOV-19 | 259 | ||||||
2011-NOV-20 | 260 | ||||||
2011-NOV-21 | 261 | ||||||
2011-NOV-22 | 262 | ||||||
2011-NOV-23 | 263 | 92 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
HONG KONG | CHEZ CHRIS | $-, DRM/AC/SHR | Blah |
2011-NOV-24 | 264 | ||||||
2011-NOV-25 | 265 | ||||||
2011-NOV-26 | 266 | 93 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
MANILA, PHILIPPINES | WHERE 2 NEXT | $12, DRM/AC/SHR | Blah |
2011-NOV-27 | 267 | ||||||
2011-NOV-28 | 268 | 94 | ![]() ![]() |
ANGELES, PHILIPPINES | CAN'T REMEMBER NAME | $24, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2011-NOV-29 | 269 | 95 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
VIGAN, PHILIPPINES | VILLA ANGELA | $36, DBL/AC/SHR | Blah |
2011-NOV-30 | 270 | ||||||
2011-DEC-01 | 271 | 96 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
BAGUIO, PHILIPPINES | PRIME HOTEL | $32, DBL/FAN/OS | Blah |
2011-DEC-02 | 272 | 97 | ![]() ![]() |
SAGADA, PHILIPPINES | SAGADA GUESTHOUSE | $12, DBL/-/SHR | Blah |
2011-DEC-03 | 273 | ||||||
2011-DEC-04 | 274 | 98 | ![]() ![]() |
BANAUE, PHILIPPINES | GREENVIEW | $12, DBL/-/SHR | Blah |
2011-DEC-05 | 275 | ||||||
2011-DEC-06 | 276 | 96 | ![]() |
BAGUIO, PHILIPPINES | PRIME HOTEL | $32, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2011-DEC-07 | 277 | ||||||
2011-DEC-08 | 278 | 99 | ![]() ![]() |
MANILA, PHILIPPINES | WHERE 2 NEXT | $26, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2011-DEC-09 | 279 | ||||||
2011-DEC-10 | 280 | 100 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
CORON, PHILIPPINES | DAVEN'S PLACE | $39, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2011-DEC-11 | 281 | ||||||
2011-DEC-12 | 282 | ||||||
2011-DEC-13 | 283 | ||||||
2011-DEC-14 | 284 | ||||||
2011-DEC-15 | 285 | 101 | ![]() ![]() |
PUERTA PRINCESSA, PHILIPPINES | ORO BONITO PLACE | $39, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2011-DEC-16 | 286 | ||||||
2011-DEC-17 | 287 | ||||||
2011-DEC-18 | 288 | ||||||
2011-DEC-19 | 289 | ||||||
2011-DEC-20 | 290 | ||||||
2011-DEC-21 | 291 | ||||||
2011-DEC-22 | 292 | 102 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
DUMAGUETTE, PHILIPPINES | MIKE'S DOUIN RESORT | $65, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2011-DEC-23 | 293 | ||||||
2011-DEC-24 | 294 | ||||||
2011-DEC-25 | 295 | ||||||
2011-DEC-26 | 296 | ||||||
2011-DEC-27 | 297 | ||||||
2011-DEC-28 | 298 | 99 | ![]() ![]() |
MANILA, PHILIPPINES | WHERE 2 NEXT | $26, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2011-DEC-29 | 299 | ||||||
2011-DEC-30 | 300 | 92 | ![]() |
HONG KONG | CHEZ CHRIS | $-, DRM/AC/SHR | Blah |
2011-DEC-31 | 301 | ||||||
2012-JAN-01 | 302 | ||||||
2012-JAN-02 | 303 | ||||||
2012-JAN-03 | 304 | ||||||
2012-JAN-04 | 305 | ||||||
2012-JAN-05 | 306 | ||||||
2012-JAN-06 | 307 | ||||||
2012-JAN-07 | 308 | ||||||
2012-JAN-08 | 309 | ||||||
2012-JAN-09 | 310 | ||||||
2012-JAN-10 | 311 | ||||||
2012-JAN-11 | 312 | 103 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
GUAM | SANTA FE HOTEL | $45, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2012-JAN-12 | 313 | 104 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
KOROR, PAPUA | LEHN'S MOTEL | $45, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2012-JAN-13 | 314 | ||||||
2012-JAN-14 | 315 | ||||||
2012-JAN-15 | 316 | ||||||
2012-JAN-16 | 317 | ||||||
2012-JAN-17 | 318 | ||||||
2012-JAN-18 | 319 | ||||||
2012-JAN-19 | 320 | 105 | ![]() |
GUAM TO TRUK | PLANE | - | Blah |
2012-JAN-20 | 321 | 106 | ![]() ![]() |
TRUK, MICRONESIA | TRUK STOP HOTEL | $PKG, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2012-JAN-21 | 322 | ||||||
2012-JAN-22 | 323 | ||||||
2012-JAN-23 | 324 | ||||||
2012-JAN-24 | 325 | ||||||
2012-JAN-25 | 326 | ||||||
2012-JAN-26 | 327 | 107 | ![]() ![]() |
TOKYO, JAPAN | IBIS SHINJUKU | $84, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2012-JAN-27 | 328 | ||||||
2012-JAN-28 | 329 | ||||||
2012-JAN-29 | 330 | 108 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
NIKKO, JAPAN | NIKKO GUESTHOUSE | $80, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2012-JAN-30 | 331 | ||||||
2012-JAN-31 | 332 | 109 | ![]() |
TOKYO TO KUALA LUMPUR | PLANE | - | Blah |
2012-FEB-01 | 333 | 25 | ![]() ![]() |
PATTAYA, THAILAND | PATTAYA RESORT | $60, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2012-FEB-02 | 334 | ||||||
2012-FEB-03 | 335 | ||||||
2012-FEB-04 | 336 | ||||||
2012-FEB-05 | 337 | 110 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
COLOMBO, SRI LANKA | TROPIC INN | $27, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2012-FEB-06 | 338 | ||||||
2012-FEB-07 | 339 | 111 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
YALA NATIONAL PARK, SRI LANKA | YALA VILLAGE | PKG, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2012-FEB-08 | 340 | 112 | ![]() ![]() |
HIKKADUWA, SRI LANKA | RITA'S GUESTHOUSE | $25, DBL/FAN/OS | Blah |
2012-FEB-09 | 341 | 113 | ![]() ![]() |
HIKKADUWA, SRI LANKA | RITA'S GUESTHOUSE | $50, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2012-FEB-10 | 342 | ||||||
2012-FEB-11 | 343 | 114 | ![]() ![]() |
HULU MALE, MALDIVES | UI INN | $98, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2012-FEB-12 | 344 | 115 | ![]() ![]() |
MALDIVES | MALDIVES AGGRESSOR | PKG, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2012-FEB-13 | 345 | ||||||
2012-FEB-14 | 346 | ||||||
2012-FEB-15 | 347 | ||||||
2012-FEB-16 | 348 | ||||||
2012-FEB-17 | 349 | ||||||
2012-FEB-18 | 350 | ||||||
2012-FEB-19 | 351 | 116 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
COLOMBO, SRI LANKA | HOTEL NIPPON | $18, DBL/FAN/OS | Blah |
2012-FEB-20 | 352 | ||||||
2012-FEB-21 | 353 | 117 | ![]() ![]() |
COLOMBO, SRI LANKA | HILTON | $DON'T ASK, DBL/FAN/OS | Blah |
2012-FEB-22 | 354 | ||||||
2012-FEB-23 | 355 | 118 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
ANURADHAPURA, SRI LANKA | GALWAY MIRIDIYA LODGE | $70, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2012-FEB-24 | 356 | 119 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
SIGIRIYA, SRI LANKA | SIGIRIYA VILLAGE | $108, DBL/FAN/OS | Blah |
2012-FEB-25 | 357 | ||||||
2012-FEB-26 | 358 | 120 | ![]() |
COLOMBO to CHENAI | PLANE | - | Blah |
Note: After almost a year of travel we were both getting a little tired and decided that for our last couple of months we would increase our budget for accommodation. So what you see below does not reflect typical budget travel. You can actually stay for much much cheaper in India. | |||||||
2012-FEB-27 | 359 | 121 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
HAVELOCK ISLAND, INDIA | BAREFOOT SCUBA | $25, DBL/FAN/OS | Blah |
2012-FEB-28 | 360 | ||||||
2012-FEB-29 | 361 | ||||||
2012-MAR-01 | 362 | ||||||
2012-MAR-02 | 363 | 122 | ![]() ![]() |
PORT BLAIR, INDIA | THE NEST | $30, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2012-MAR-03 | 364 | 123 | ![]() ![]() |
DELHI, INDIA | COTTAGE YES PLEASE | $19, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2012-MAR-04 | 365 | ||||||
2012-MAR-05 | 366 | ||||||
2012-MAR-06 | 367 | 124 | ![]() ![]() |
JAIPUR, INDIA | SURYAA VILLA | $36, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2012-MAR-07 | 368 | ||||||
2012-MAR-08 | 369 | ||||||
2012-MAR-09 | 370 | ||||||
2012-MAR-10 | 371 | 125 | ![]() ![]() |
JAIPUR to JAISALMER | TRAIN | 1AC | Blah |
2012-MAR-11 | 372 | 126 | ![]() ![]() |
JAISALMER, INDIA | HOTEL RENUKA | $10, DBL/FAN/OS | Blah |
2012-MAR-12 | 373 | 127 | ![]() |
JAISALMER, INDIA | THE DESERT | $0 | Blah |
2012-MAR-13 | 374 | 128 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
JAISALMER, INDIA | MANDIR PALACE | $130, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2012-MAR-14 | 375 | 129 | ![]() ![]() |
JAISALMER to DELHI | TRAIN | 2AC | Blah |
2012-MAR-15 | 376 | 130 | ![]() ![]() |
DELHI, INDIA | SOHANA PALACE | $23, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2012-MAR-16 | 377 | ||||||
2012-MAR-17 | 378 | 131 | ![]() ![]() |
AGRA, INDIA | HOTEL KAMAL | $21, DBL/FAN/OS | Blah |
2012-MAR-18 | 379 | ||||||
2012-MAR-19 | 380 | ||||||
2012-MAR-20 | 381 | 132 | ![]() ![]() |
AGRA to KHAJURAHO | TRAIN | 3AC | Blah |
2012-MAR-21 | 382 | 133 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
KHAJURAHO, INDIA | SHRI KRISHNA RESORT | $12, DBL/FAN/OS | Blah |
2012-MAR-22 | 383 | ||||||
2012-MAR-23 | 384 | 134 | ![]() |
KHAJURAHO to VARANASI | TRAIN | 3AC | Blah |
2012-MAR-24 | 385 | 135 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
VARANASI, INDIA | GANPATI GUESTHOUSE | $12, DBL/FAN/SHR | Blah |
2012-MAR-25 | 386 | ||||||
2012-MAR-26 | 387 | 136 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
VAGATOR, GOA, INDIA | LEONEY RESORT | $42, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2012-MAR-27 | 388 | ||||||
2012-MAR-28 | 389 | ||||||
2012-MAR-29 | 390 | ||||||
2012-MAR-30 | 391 | ||||||
2012-MAR-31 | 392 | 137 | ![]() ![]() |
GOA to HAMPI | BUS | SLEEPER-FAN | Blah |
2012-APR-01 | 393 | 138 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
HAMPI, INDIA | PADMAS GUESTHOUSE | $22, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2012-APR-02 | 394 | 139 | ![]() |
HAMPI to MUMBAI | BUS | AC-SEAT | Blah |
2012-APR-03 | 395 | 140 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
MUMBAI, INDIA | HOTEL HAREDIA | $30, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2012-APR-04 | 396 | ||||||
2012-APR-05 | 397 | ||||||
2012-APR-06 | 398 | 141 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
AURANGABAD, INDIA | VITS HOTEL | $48, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2012-APR-07 | 399 | ||||||
2012-APR-08 | 400 | ||||||
2012-APR-09 | 401 | ||||||
2012-APR-10 | 402 | 142 | ![]() |
AURANGABAD to NAGPUR | BUS | SLEEPER-FAN | Blah |
2012-APR-11 | 403 | 143 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
KANHA, INDIA | TULI TIGER RESORT | $PKG, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2012-APR-12 | 404 | ||||||
2012-APR-13 | 405 | 144 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
NAGPUR, INDIA | TULI HOTEL | $PKG, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2012-APR-14 | 406 | 123 | ![]() |
DELHI, INDIA | COTTAGE YES PLEASE | $19, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2012-APR-15 | 407 | 145 | ![]() |
DELHI to MOSCOW | PLANE | - | Blah |
2012-APR-16 | 408 | 146 | ![]() ![]() |
MOSCOW, RUSSIA | GODZILLAS HOSTEL | $16, DRM/AC/SHR | Blah |
2012-APR-17 | 409 | ||||||
2012-APR-18 | 410 | 147 | ![]() ![]() |
LONDON, ENGLAND | STAUNTON HOTEL | $130, DBL/AC/OS | Blah |
2012-APR-19 | 411 | ||||||
2012-APR-20 | 412 | ||||||
2012-APR-21 | 413 | ||||||
2012-APR-22 | 414 | 148 | ![]() |
HARROWGATE, ENGLAND | JESS' | - | Blah |
2012-APR-23 | 415 | ||||||
2012-APR-24 | 416 | ||||||
2012-APR-25 | 417 | 149 | ![]() |
LONDON, ENGLAND | JANE'S | - | Blah |