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
KL towers at night 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 Some of the information may be outdated.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 City guide ratings explained Costs €$£ Beer: Around €5 a pint. Bed: €6-8 for a private room. Board: €2 for a decent chinese dish. […]
Bucharest City Guide
City Center Street Bucharest in a word: Acceptable. C.O.H: 3 / 5 Q.O.G: 4 / 5 City guide ratings explained Costs €$£ Beer: Around €1.30 for a pint. Bed: €13 for a private room Board: €3 for a pizza. Budget other: Beware of currency con-artists. Currency Conversion Overview Bucharest is an acceptable, walkable city but pales […]
Lusaka City Guide
Lusaka Market Lusaka in a word: Casual. C.O.H: 5 / 5 Q.O.G: 3 / 5 City guide ratings explained Costs €$£ Beer: Around €1.50 for a bottle. Bed: €13 for a private room Board: €5 for 3 grams. Budget other: You need taxis at night. Currency Conversion Overview Lusaka is refreshingly cosmopolitan. Zambians love to drink and the […]
The Naughty Nomad Travel Kit ;)
I travel with just a carry-on 25 Litre army backpack everywhere I go, so I know how important space is! Now I’m not going to tell you to pack 3 pairs of self-washable super socks that that double as small towels; or to bring a special penknife that turns into a small life raft with a […]
Riga City Guide
The Blonde Parade Riga in a word: Ridiculous. C.O.H: 3 / 5 Q.O.G: 5 / 5 City guide ratings explained Costs €$£ Beer: Around €3 for a pint Bed: €12 for a private room Board: €6 for a pizza. Budget other: Beware: some nightclubs charge exorbitant prices like €7.50 for a bottle of Corona. Currency Conversion […]
Hanoi City Guide
Moto Madness 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 City guide ratings explained Costs €$£ Beer: Around €.60 a pint Bed: €8 for a private room. Board: €1 for a basic meal. Budget other: Beers […]
Ulaanbaatar City Guide
City Centre, nice huh? Ulaanbaatar in a word: Drab. C.O.H: 3 / 5 Q.O.G: 3 / 5 City guide ratings explained Costs €$£ Beer: Around €2 a beer. Bed: €10 for a private room. Board: €3 for a pizza. Budget other: Sometimes clubs have a cover charge, €5-ish. Currency Conversion Overview Ulaanbaatar is the world’s coldest capital […]
Shanghai City Guide
Old Town Shanghai in a word: Energetic. C.O.H: 3 / 5 Q.O.G: 4 / 5 City guide ratings explained Costs €$£ Beer: Around €1 a beer. Bed: €12 for a private room. Board: €1 for a meal. Budget other: It’s a big city, so budget for taxis at night. Currency Conversion Overview Shanghai is the most […]
