It isn’t often that I discuss porn and hotels in the same breath.
This time I couldn’t resist.
It’s no surprise I’ve partnered with HostelBookers, but was honestly not expecting such luxuries when I got to Puerto Princessa.
I was barred from visiting the Underground River, because Typhoon Washi hit the Philippines with 90 kmh winds, killing 436 in Mindanao. The usually packed caves were flooded and I was adrift.
After the sad news of that many deaths and stalled plans, solace had to be my best friend.
In the frenzy of moving around, I sipped from the cup of hotel porn, because dammit, I deserve a soft mattress and a steamy, hot shower once in a while.
Hostels can cause a woman to feel downright celibate. House of Rose threw open the floodgates, so to speak.
Ahh, the pool
I can testify: mattress was soft
The shower was hot and large - enough for 2 people (meow)
The pool table offered entertainment and then some
The charming bungalows and pool
After that intense affair, I didn’t think it could get any better. Once I arrived to El Nido, Lally and Abet’s Beach Cottages nibbled on my neck and seduced me. It was an attractive mix of everything I love about the ocean – salty, wet, zen and daydreams.
It was also Christmas, which was the honey to my mint tea.
The grounds and cottages - lovely lines
Christmas decorations comforted me
I had it ALL to myself
An actual sitting area - I was spoiled
The view in my backyard - El Nido
Dazzling Joyeux Noel
(Inhaling a cigarette.) Mmmm… yes, sorry. Where was I? (Rolls over in bed to face her audience.)
I feel satisfied. Was it good for you?
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This is blasphemous! You can’t lead people astray by using the magical ‘P’ word and show pictures of hotel rooms. For those looking for the goods I will provide a ‘Hotel P*rn’ story before your readers start picketing:
After arriving in Fethiye Turkey by bus, I walked around in the middle of the night in pouring rain feeling my way around for an affordable hostel. I decided not to book in advance and wing it, after making a few circles I relented and settled into a hotel. The price was 5Turkish Lira more than I would ordinarily pay but I was willing to take the hit for at least one night. Though there was no free internet I was pleasantly compensated by having free 24hr pron on cable. Win?!
Oddly it was a 3bed dorm housed in a hotel room. Considering it was low season I didn’t have to negotiate around the awkwardness of stumbling upon a metaphorical bag of money and trying to hide it from my fellow occupants. In a full house I can imagine people feigning “Dang, I forgot my keys. I need to go back in. Just wait for me downstairs”, “Have breakfast without me, I might sleep in” and so forth…
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Great pic of the backyard.
@Jarmo @ Arctic Nomad – I checked out the islands… you know, after hotel porn. :)
@Reg of The Spain Scoop – Dude, TWO people can fit in and I bet your dog, if he/she needed a shower.
@Janet – Well, I actually stayed at these places and was asked to write a review of the properties. Reviews can either be negative or positive. In this case, I liked both properties. Lucky, right?
@Oneika the Traveller – I tell no lie, it was HUGE!
@Tiffany – Do you need a second cigarette? I know I do. :-D
@Prime – Wonderful, glad you made it there before the typhoon danced with the shore. Cheers!
Yeah, Palawan is one of the most beautiful places to visit in the Philippines. I was there before Washi pummeled the country. http://solofemaletravel.net/2011/12/puerto-princesa-palawan/
Haha it was greattt for me… Loved the pictures and the comments that went with them especially your backyard view, damn you were spoiled!
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LOL @ the shower large enough for two comment. Meow indeed!! ;-)
lol I love that you’re taking an ad link post to talk about porn!!! the best.
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Looks nice, not sure about the bathroom though!
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Well, your accommodation in El Nido was a lot sexier than mine ;) That’s why I had to go check out the islands instead :)
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