Comments for in search of darn good digs http://darngooddigs.com/blog a budget traveler's quest for original and inviting small hotels, b&b's, and hostels Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:08:20 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on Could Going to Europe Be Cheaper than Staying in the US? by darngooddigs http://darngooddigs.com/blog/2010/02/could-a-vacatio-in-europe-be-cheaper-than-staying-in-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-158 darngooddigs Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:08:20 +0000 http://darngooddigs.com/blog/?p=349#comment-158 Nathalie, I admit we don't buy many gifts or things when we travel - so I don't know about shoes or clothing. My guess is that imported items, like electronics, are cheaper in the US. But as for food and drink... well, wine in Spain was definitely affordable. And we didn't eat fancy, and didn't fully take advantage of all that Spain's restaurants have to offer, so I don't remember food being any more expensive than the US. In northern Spain we ate lots of tapas, and that worked for us. Granted, we live in NYC, so we are used to things being a bit more expensive. Michael Nathalie,
I admit we don’t buy many gifts or things when we travel – so I don’t know about shoes or clothing. My guess is that imported items, like electronics, are cheaper in the US. But as for food and drink… well, wine in Spain was definitely affordable. And we didn’t eat fancy, and didn’t fully take advantage of all that Spain’s restaurants have to offer, so I don’t remember food being any more expensive than the US. In northern Spain we ate lots of tapas, and that worked for us. Granted, we live in NYC, so we are used to things being a bit more expensive.
Michael

]]> Comment on Could Going to Europe Be Cheaper than Staying in the US? by natalie Patirian http://darngooddigs.com/blog/2010/02/could-a-vacatio-in-europe-be-cheaper-than-staying-in-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-156 natalie Patirian Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:17:03 +0000 http://darngooddigs.com/blog/?p=349#comment-156 What about the cost of food and drink and other things like clothing, shoes, and fun things to purchase and bring back home? Was it cheaper there or here in the US? thanks a million Natalie What about the cost of food and drink and other things like clothing, shoes, and fun things to purchase and bring back home? Was it cheaper there or here in the US?

thanks a million
Natalie

]]> Comment on Why You Should Stay at Independently Owned Hotels by Sylvie http://darngooddigs.com/blog/2010/01/why-you-should-stay-at-independently-owned-hotels/comment-page-1/#comment-114 Sylvie Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:08:22 +0000 http://darngooddigs.com/blog/?p=267#comment-114 Wonderful article. As the Director of Mexico Boutique Hotels I'v spent the last decade helping to promote small, independent hotels in Mexico and I firmly believe they offer the very best venues to truly discover a destination and a country. You mention important points and I thank you for reminding us how important and enriching it can be to support small business owners and their dream. Gracias! Wonderful article. As the Director of Mexico Boutique Hotels I’v spent the last decade helping to promote small, independent hotels in Mexico and I firmly believe they offer the very best venues to truly discover a destination and a country. You mention important points and I thank you for reminding us how important and enriching it can be to support small business owners and their dream. Gracias!

]]> Comment on Why You Should Stay at Independently Owned Hotels by heather -the kiwitravelwriter http://darngooddigs.com/blog/2010/01/why-you-should-stay-at-independently-owned-hotels/comment-page-1/#comment-107 heather -the kiwitravelwriter Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:05:33 +0000 http://darngooddigs.com/blog/?p=267#comment-107 great piece . I like to stay at small and local places as it means i get to know real people and leave my money in what are often places with low economies. however, i can say that the YHA in New Zealand does provide very fidderent accom in every hostel - they're a certainly not a 'chain' in the sameness sense. I have stayed at very small hostel type accom in Kota Bharu,Malaysia about 5 times and no matter how many years later i turn up, they greet me by name!!! (Zecks homestay ) great piece . I like to stay at small and local places as it means i get to know real people and leave my money in what are often places with low economies.

however, i can say that the YHA in New Zealand does provide very fidderent accom in every hostel – they’re a certainly not a ‘chain’ in the sameness sense.

I have stayed at very small hostel type accom in Kota Bharu,Malaysia about 5 times and no matter how many years later i turn up, they greet me by name!!! (Zecks homestay )

]]> Comment on Could Going to Europe Be Cheaper than Staying in the US? by darngooddigs http://darngooddigs.com/blog/2010/02/could-a-vacatio-in-europe-be-cheaper-than-staying-in-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-88 darngooddigs Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:09:14 +0000 http://darngooddigs.com/blog/?p=349#comment-88 Keith, we totally agree. Right now we're looking for places to stay around Sarasota, on Florida's west coast. Comfort Inns, Best Westerns, and the like seem to be the best options. They are clustered around the airport or the highway. With its lively downtown full of independent shops and restaurants, Sarasota somehow still barely has any downtown hotels, b&b's, or hostels - and the ones they do have are not very budget-friendly. Keith, we totally agree. Right now we’re looking for places to stay around Sarasota, on Florida’s west coast. Comfort Inns, Best Westerns, and the like seem to be the best options. They are clustered around the airport or the highway. With its lively downtown full of independent shops and restaurants, Sarasota somehow still barely has any downtown hotels, b&b’s, or hostels – and the ones they do have are not very budget-friendly.

]]> Comment on Could Going to Europe Be Cheaper than Staying in the US? by Keith http://darngooddigs.com/blog/2010/02/could-a-vacatio-in-europe-be-cheaper-than-staying-in-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-85 Keith Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:08:37 +0000 http://darngooddigs.com/blog/?p=349#comment-85 Sad and hilarious at the same time. The lack of interesting and affordable accommodation options here in the States is a lucrative business opportunity waiting for an army of entrepreneurs. Sad and hilarious at the same time. The lack of interesting and affordable accommodation options here in the States is a lucrative business opportunity waiting for an army of entrepreneurs.

]]> Comment on Dee Andrews of Travel and Travails Nominates the Gamirasu Cave Hotel by darngooddigs http://darngooddigs.com/blog/2009/12/dee-andrews-of-travel-and-travails-nominates-the-gamirasu-cave-hotel/comment-page-1/#comment-47 darngooddigs Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:03:03 +0000 http://darngooddigs.com/blog/?p=203#comment-47 Lynn, You bring up an issue we've been thinking about! Right now there is no way for a visitor to Darn Good Digs to quickly find the new listings. We have plans in the works to add a "What's New" section. Thanks for your feedback! -Michael Lynn,
You bring up an issue we’ve been thinking about! Right now there is no way for a visitor to Darn Good Digs to quickly find the new listings. We have plans in the works to add a “What’s New” section. Thanks for your feedback!

-Michael

]]> Comment on Dee Andrews of Travel and Travails Nominates the Gamirasu Cave Hotel by lynn http://darngooddigs.com/blog/2009/12/dee-andrews-of-travel-and-travails-nominates-the-gamirasu-cave-hotel/comment-page-1/#comment-42 lynn Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:50:31 +0000 http://darngooddigs.com/blog/?p=203#comment-42 hi, really enjoyed the blog and the pictures were incredible. on your website can a person go and see the new listings in case that is all they want to see, because they go to your site often. hi, really enjoyed the blog and the pictures were incredible. on your website can a person go and see the new listings in case that is all they want to see, because they go to your site often.

]]> Comment on And the Winners Are… by darngooddigs http://darngooddigs.com/blog/2009/12/and-the-winners-are%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-35 darngooddigs Sat, 02 Jan 2010 22:38:55 +0000 http://darngooddigs.com/blog/?p=212#comment-35 Sarah Lavender Smith has selected ROUGH GUIDE Rome! Sarah Lavender Smith has selected ROUGH GUIDE Rome!

]]> Comment on Dee Andrews of Travel and Travails Nominates the Gamirasu Cave Hotel by aTravelAroundTheWorld http://darngooddigs.com/blog/2009/12/dee-andrews-of-travel-and-travails-nominates-the-gamirasu-cave-hotel/comment-page-1/#comment-22 aTravelAroundTheWorld Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:33:03 +0000 http://darngooddigs.com/blog/?p=203#comment-22 What a nice place!From the pictures it's look like that has been build in a movie set. What a nice place!From the pictures it’s look like that has been build in a movie set.

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