Wherserrrrp.
Well, I’ve been a busy bee.
I’ve been looking into accommodation for #tbt (which I’m stealing for ‘The Big Trip’), and what a fun exercise in the internet this has been.
Anyway, I was going round and round in circles, just trying to find a place to sleep in these cities I’ve never been to. What if they’re gross? What if they have bed bugs? What if it’s like staying in Penrith?
Trip advisor has not been my friend. I’ve spent more time on that website than I care to think about in the last few weeks.
I’ve had post-booking regret. I’ve learnt the currency conversion lesson the hard way. I’ve learnt the word for toilet in Spanish (Indoro!)
But most importantly, I did think it was worth sharing a few highlights with you, if you care to see them.
1. Women Bed.
Paris, France. Best name ever. I also imagine a big bed made out of ladies.
2. Another Paris Hostel.
At another Paris hostel. Sadly, I decided to stay elsewhere, but I like escaping boys. And looking human.
3. The Generator Hostel, Paris.
BONJOUR SALVADOR. Imagine waking up to that every f-ing morning.
4. My hotel, Amsterdam.
Read: I’m staying on a giant butt.
5. Airbnb, London.
In London now. I saw character house and had this horrible fear I’d be lodging with furries. What’s a furry? Don’t google it at work.
6. Where I decided to stay (The Mandarin).
Fancy. And only like $650 AUD p/n for the cheapest room.
7. Reality.
Where I am actually staying in London.
8. And… Conscious Hotel.
And finally, Amsterdam. Thank you for being creepy and ridiculous in equal measure.
Wish me the best, and I’ll do the same for you next time you’re booking beds in foreign countries.
(Should I take my own pillowcases?)
Carrie.
