Hanoi is memorable for its hostile faces, high end nightclubs and its 1.5 million motorcycles. Our experience there involved attempted murder, oral sex and robbery – we really knew how to party. We checked into a little place on one of Hanoi’s many cosy streets. The area bustled with street hawkers and market stalls selling […]
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Kuala Lumpur City Guide
DISCLAIMER: This article is over 5 years old. Some of the information may be outdated. KL in a word: Dynamic. C.O.H: 3 / 5 Q.O.G: 3 / 5 S.T.L: 1.5 / 5 City guide ratings explained Costs €$£ Beer: Around €5 a pint. Bed: €6-8 for a private room. Bud: ? Board: €2 for a decent […]
Bucharest City Guide
Bucharest in a word: Acceptable. C.O.H: 3 / 5 Q.O.G: 4 / 5 S.T.L: 1 / 5 City guide ratings explained Costs €$£ Beer: Around €1.30 for a pint. Bed: €13 for a private room Bud: €15 per gram (hash) Board: €3 for a pizza. Budget other: Beware of currency con-artists. Currency Conversion Overview Bucharest is […]
Lusaka City Guide
Lusaka in a word: Casual. C.O.H: 5 / 5 Q.O.G: 3 / 5 S.T.L: 3 / 5 City guide ratings explained Costs €$£ Beer: Around €1.50 for a bottle. Bed: €13 for a private room Bud: €10-15 per gram Board: €5 for 3 grams. Budget other: You need taxis at night. Currency Conversion Overview Lusaka is refreshingly cosmopolitan. […]
The Naughty Nomad Travel Kit ;)
I travel with just a carry-on 25 Litre army backpack everywhere I go, so I know how important space is! Now I’m not going to tell you to pack 3 pairs of self-washable super socks that that double as small towels; or to bring a special penknife that turns into a small life raft with a […]
Riga City Guide
Riga in a word: Ridiculous. C.O.H: 3 / 5 Q.O.G: 5 / 5 S.T.L: 3 / 5 City guide ratings explained Costs €$£ Beer: Around €3 for a pint Bed: €12 for a private room Bud: €15 per gram Board: €6 for a pizza. Budget other: Beware: some nightclubs charge exorbitant prices like €7.50 for a […]
Hanoi City Guide
Disclaimer: This article is over 5 years old. The information may no longer be relevant. Hanoi in a word: implacable. C.O.H: 3 / 5 Q.O.G: 3 / 5 S.T.L: 2.5 / 5 City guide ratings explained Costs €$£ Beer: Around €.60 a pint Bed: €8 for a private room. Bud: €5 for a cigarette box. Board: […]
Ulaanbaatar City Guide
Ulaanbaatar in a word: Drab. C.O.H: 3 / 5 Q.O.G: 3 / 5 S.T.L: 2 / 5 City guide ratings explained Costs €$£ Beer: Around €2 a beer. Bed: €10 for a private room. Bud: €5 per gram. Board: €3 for a pizza. Budget other: Sometimes clubs have a cover charge, €5-ish. Currency Conversion Overview Ulaanbaatar is […]
Shanghai City Guide
Shanghai in a word: Energetic. C.O.H: 3 / 5 Q.O.G: 4 / 5 S.T.L: 3 / 5 City guide ratings explained Costs €$£ Beer: Around €1 a beer. Bed: €12 for a private room. Bud: €30 for a big block of hash. Board: €1 for a meal. Budget other: It’s a big city, so budget for […]
