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A detailed review of the underwhelming Grand Hotel De Paris in Moscow. Not bad, just extremely expensive for the price...

A detailed review of what it is like to stay at the Ibis in Krasnojarsk. Honestly, I was quite impressed by this hotel...

A detailed review of the luxurious Kravt airport hotel outside of Kazan. Not a bad spot to observe a YAK 42!

A detailed review of what it is like to stay at the Radisson Sonya in St Petersburg. A very pleasant property and a good price!

A detailed review of my new favorite hotel in Moscow: Hotel Akvarel. What an amazing location for such a great price!

A detailed review of what it is like to stay at the Voco City Centre Hotel in Brisbane. Very functional, and perfect for business travelers.

This is exactly what it is like to stay at a cheap Airbnb in Nadi, Fiji. For 40$ per night, does it get any better than this?

What a pleasant stay at the knockoff Marriott hotel in Aden, Yemen. Quite a nice property with friendly staff and a comfortable bed.

Come spend a night with me at the Shilla Stay in Seoul, Korea. As well as going for a good stroll around the city!

A detailed review of what it is like to stay at the most beautiful villa I have ever stayed at in Nosy Be: Casa Faly. Nothing else to say but... STAY HERE!

A detailed review of what it is like to stay at the Radisson Blu Waterfront in Antananarivo, Madagascar. Quite a nice hotel overall.

A detailed review of the sublime Mantadia Lodge in Andasibe, Madagascar. What a lovely place to stay if you are in the area.

Before visiting the lemurs in Andasibe, we had the opportunity to stay at hotel Vakona in town. Functional, but not the best lodge in the world...

A detailed review of what it is like to stay at the Four Seasons Desroches Island in The Seychelles. Great beaches, poor service for Africa.

A detailed review of L'Escale Hotel on the main island of the Seychelles: Mahe. An amazing stay featuring a free upgrade to a villa. Wow.

Here is what it is like to stay at a Taliban-run hotel in Kabul, Afghanistan: The Spinzar. A very pleasant experience!

A quick look at what it is like to stay at a hotel in Bamiyan, Afghanistan. An old-school hotel, but a cozy nights sleep

After a long day flying from Beijing, I was looking forward to a nice nights sleep at Shelton's Rezidor in Peshawar. Turned out to be...

The next stop on my trip was a quick night's sleep near Beijing Capital Airport at the Camfrey. A bed and not much more...

A detailed review of what it is like to stay at the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome. A fantastic points redemption!