A definitive list of the best places I’ve stayed around the world
You asked for it! Here’s a giant list of the best hostels, hotels, Airbnbs and glamping spots I’ve ever stayed at on my travels.
Author: Alexx
Alexx is the full-time solo traveller behind Finding Alexx, a travel blog all about helping you make the most of your time and money on the road.
She quit her desk job in 2019 and has since visited more than 60 countries across six continents, armed with a couple of cameras, a suitcase that's way too heavy, and a mission to find the best travel experiences around the globe without blowing the budget. With a background in travel marketing, she blends storytelling and strategy to bring you ultra-detailed itineraries, honest travel guides and behind-the-scenes chaos from her adventures (and misadventures).
From scuba diving with sea turtles in Borneo to train-hopping in Switzerland to solo campervanning through her home country of New Zealand, she's here to help you plan smarter and travel better.
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