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Budget Accommodation in Paris: Maison d’Accueil de l’Assomption

By on September 16, 2014

  If you’re looking for budget accommodation in Paris, consider staying with nuns! 🙂   I highly recommend the Maison d’Accueil de l’Assomption, the Motherhouse of the Assumption Sisters. This was where we checked in when we were in Paris a few months back.  The  hostel is actually a retreat house operated by the Assumption Sisters, a […]

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Camino de Santiago | Europe | Hotels and Lodging | Spain

Camino de Santiago: the Casa Brandariz

By on July 3, 2014

Last year, I had the good fortune of exploring Northern Spain, including the beautiful territory of Galicia. I was onboard the luxury train Tren Al Andalus and the journey took me from Zaragoza to A Coruña, right along the St. James or Santiago de Compostela Route. After that wonderful luxury trip, our Galician guide, Manuel, took […]

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Hotels and Lodging | Pinay Traveller Recommends

PinayTraveller Recommends #24: Hotel Petit Palace Santa Barbara in Madrid

By on December 2, 2013

I have repeatedly said I can sleep anywhere (I’m koboy that way).  Just give me a pillow and a blanket and I can sleep soundly, especially after a long, wander-full day.  Having said that, I don’t mind upscale digs either. More so if said digs offer a welcome platter, free wi-fi and a sumptuous breakfast buffet. […]

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Belgium | Europe | Hotels and Lodging | Pinay Traveller Recommends

Pinay Traveller Recommends 20# : Sleeping Around Without Guilt

By on April 23, 2013

Finally!  One can sleep around and not feel guilty about it! But only if one does it in Sleeping Around, a unique ‘pop-up’ hotel in Belgium. 😉 The ‘hotel’ is actually a set of six discarded shipping containers turned into four luxe guestrooms, a breakfast and lounge area,  and a sauna room.  Apparently, it is […]

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Europe | Hotels and Lodging | Pinay Traveller Recommends | Vienna

Pinay Traveller Recommends #19: The Daniel Airstream Hotel

By on February 14, 2013

Smart Luxury…this is the phrase coined by Hotel Daniel to describe its brand. And this extends to their adorable trailer hotel in Vienna. For 112 Euros a night, you get to stay in this 16 square meter Silver Creek Clipper Airstream circa 1952. The Airstream can be found in the garden adjacent to the hotel. […]

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