May 22, 2012

Carving Out the Cash: Living in an Automobile

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Flickr Photo Credit: Dan Taylor I first heard about the internet community for in-car living while waiting with my husband for a MAC flight from Hawaii to Japan.

Carving Out the Cash: Sleeping in the Airport

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Flickr Photo Credit: GabeAndChry Personally, I’m feeling a bit too old for this. But, if you feel you need to pinch out an extra day or two of travel by saving on hotel costs, this might just be for you.

Hotel Review: A Bed and Breakfast in Jerusalem

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Photo Credit: Allenby #2 B&B Looking for a charming, affordable place to stay in Jerusalem? Something right by the bus line that can take you anywhere you want to go?

Hotel Review: The Doctor’s House in Korat, Thailand

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Photo Credit: Astroguyz.Com So, you’ve seen the blurb in the guide book and wanting a little more information? Here’s our take:

Hotel Review: Mariam Hotel in Madaba, Jordan

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Photo Credit: Mariam Hotel Sight seeing in Madaba and the surrounding area? Looking for an affordable, clean and friendly place to stay?

Hotel Review: Port Inn Guest House in Haifa, Israel

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Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com Fresh off the bus in Haifa? If you don’t mind walking a bit, there’s a guest house not too far away. Here’s our take on the establishment.

Hotel Review: Palace Hotel in Amman, Jordan

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Photo Credit: Palace Hotel This affordable establishment is located in the older section of downtown Amman on King Faisal Street, just up the street from the King Hussein Mosque.

Restaurant and Hotel Review: Jasmine Pension and Restaurant

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  Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com Fresh off the bus in Dahab? Received just about all the enthusiastic hotel pitches from well meaning drivers you can stand? Check this one out.

Restaurant Review: Cafe Fresco

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Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com Enjoying all of the ethnic and anthropological treats Cambodia has to offer, but still hankering for a taste of home?

Hotel and Restaurant Review: Bann Kun Phra in Ayutthaya, Thailand

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Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com Ph: 0-3524-1978  (48/2 Th U. Thong, Ayuthaya) email: bannkunpra@ai-ayuthaya.com Doing the full archeological tour in Ayuthaya and looking for an affordable place to rest your weary head?

Bar Review: The Station in Bangkok Thailand

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Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com Located on the main drag between Khoasan Road and Soi Rambutri, this watering hole is truly unique.

Restaurant Review: Lotash Seed

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Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com Located on Soi Rambutri, near Khoasan Road in Bangkok is a charming little hole in the wall called Lotash Seed.

Restaurant Review: Cabbages and Condoms in Bangkok, Thailand

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Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com In the Sukhumvit area of Bangkok lies a truly unique, comfortably priced Thai restaurant with tons of atmosphere.

Restaurant Review: Amigo Emil Restaurant

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Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com This charming eatery in the old section of Jerusalem is packed with atmosphere and boasts a comparatively diverse menu.