Author: Warren
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lyf Chinatown Kuala Lumpur Review
Surprisingly Affordable Hotel in Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown KL’s Chinatown is one of the best areas to stay in the city for your first visit to Malaysia. I came across lyf Chinatown Kuala Lumpur Hotel while searching for hotels on Agoda.com. At the time, I saw a 19 sqm. room for $40 USD per night, including…
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The Best Budget Quality Hotel Near Chatuchak Weekend Market
SimpleStay Chatuchak Hotel Bangkok Review Bangkok has some of the best quality budget hotels for a metropolitan city. Which is great for tourists visiting the city for the first time and don’t want to overspend. When I learned about SimpleStay Chatuchak Hotel, I was surprised to see a B1200 per night price tag. Even better,…
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The Ceria Hotel Kuala Lumpur Review
On my last two week trip to Kuala Lumpur, I also stayed in the Ceria Hotel in Bukit Bintang. Bukit Bintang is a very popular tourist area in the city. As a matter of fact, Bukit Bintang is the tourist center. So there are many mid and high end hotels in the area. I like…
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Momo Hotel Kuala Lumpur Review
I stayed at Momo Hotel during my latest two week trip to Kuala Lumpur. And this was the first hotel I stayed in for three nights. Here’s my review! Momo Hotel is located in a neighborhood called Chow Kit, which isn’t far from Bukit Bintang, the hub of Kuala Lumpur. Recently, I decided I gotta…
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Budget Hotels I Like in Malacca, Malaysia
I’ve visited Malaysia a little over a dozen times. But I’ve only been to the tiny yet once vital port town of Malacca, or Melaka in Malay, three times. Most recently, this early March 2026, for three nights. In my opinion, only three days is more than enough to explore the city. There’s not much…
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Where to Eat Affordably in Kuala Lumpur
Tasty Budget Foods in KL that Make You Full Don’t you hate it when you go to a restaurant to eat? Spend a lot of money. But still feel hungry when you leave? That’s not going to happen in Kuala Lumpur. The capital city of Malaysia! There’s so much great food around KL. It’ll make…
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Bangkok’s Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Review
This kid friendly hotel in Bangkok has been on my review list for quite a while. I was waiting for the right price because the Mövenpick BMDS Wellness Resort is a 5 star hotel. After living in Bangkok for 20 years, it’s always fun to have these little staycations. As a father these days, I…
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More Family Friendly Bangkok Hotels
Spacious Rooms – Perfect for Families Visiting Bangkok for First Visit One of the joys of living in Bangkok is that I often get to take my family out for a staycation. I’ve always loved exploring and staying in hotels since I was a young wayfarer. And my growing little girl is sharing that same…
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Short Guide to Eating Foods in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
What to Eat in Saigon for Your First Epic Visit to Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon, as the locals still call the largest city in Southern Vietnam, for me, is like a playground for my stomach. It easily checks the list of my favorite foods. Coffee, beef, bread, and more coffee. Saigon has…
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Where to Stay Near Bui Vien Walking Street, Saigon
Where I Stayed in Bui Vien, Ho Chi Minh City I just returned from a two-week trip to Ho Chi Minh City last month. This time, traveling all by myself. If you know me, I typically stay in budget accommodations when I travel alone. I’ve visited HCMC numerous times and stayed in various districts throughout…
