Comments on: O Brothel, Where Art Thou? https://uncorneredmarket.com/oh-brothel-where-art-though/ Travel That Cares for Our Planet and Its People Sat, 30 Sep 2017 08:01:42 +0000 hourly 1 By: Daniel Noll https://uncorneredmarket.com/oh-brothel-where-art-though/#comment-1461018 Sat, 29 Nov 2014 01:07:07 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/2007/08/oh-brothel-where-art-though/#comment-1461018 In reply to geof giles.

Geof, I hear you. We refer to Kazakhstan as the country that almost killed us, twice:
https://uncorneredmarket.com/kazakhstan-nearly-killed-us/

Kazakhstan was among the more expensive destinations we visited, particularly for value — as you point out. I think a lot of that has to do with the fact that the country has oil, and its economy is based in part on that. So, challenging for budget travel.

Thanks for sharing your experience….for the benefit of others.

]]> By: geof giles https://uncorneredmarket.com/oh-brothel-where-art-though/#comment-1461004 Fri, 28 Nov 2014 06:31:42 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/2007/08/oh-brothel-where-art-though/#comment-1461004 Kazakhstan is the only ‘stan’ I would not go back to. Everything went wrong there and its expensive. A 2 star hotel did not have AC and bath was down the hall, for about $50US per nite, is just wrong. The trains are scary, truly. Try Uzbekistan or Tajikistan, nicer and cheaper by far

]]> By: Audrey Scott https://uncorneredmarket.com/oh-brothel-where-art-though/#comment-496358 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 18:15:16 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/2007/08/oh-brothel-where-art-though/#comment-496358 @William: We haven’t been to Panama so I’m afraid I can’t say firsthand whether the “pushbuttons” still exist, but we’ve seen similar arrangements in other countries in Latin America. So, I’m thinking the answer is “yes.” Seems like every country has a local name for them – “pushbuttons” is quite creative.

]]> By: William Schulz https://uncorneredmarket.com/oh-brothel-where-art-though/#comment-490106 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 10:58:05 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/2007/08/oh-brothel-where-art-though/#comment-490106 Years ago, a friend showed me the hourly hotels in Panama City, Panama known as “pushbuttons.” As most young people there live with their families until marriage, they serve a useful function. What I recall most is the well kempt exteriors and the neon lights that beckoned the lovestruck from the road. I don’t know if they still exist. Anyone?

]]> By: Daniel Noll https://uncorneredmarket.com/oh-brothel-where-art-though/#comment-447965 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 14:37:58 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/2007/08/oh-brothel-where-art-though/#comment-447965 @katrina: Welcome. Glad you enjoyed it!

]]> By: katrina https://uncorneredmarket.com/oh-brothel-where-art-though/#comment-441543 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 19:36:46 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/2007/08/oh-brothel-where-art-though/#comment-441543 Great article, thank you!!

]]> By: Kelsey https://uncorneredmarket.com/oh-brothel-where-art-though/#comment-185372 Fri, 06 May 2011 22:09:08 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/2007/08/oh-brothel-where-art-though/#comment-185372 This is similar to renting a room in a “love hotel” in Japan or Korea. I always stayed in love hotels while traveling in Korea – cheap, and often even nicer than your average hotel!

]]> By: Daniel Noll https://uncorneredmarket.com/oh-brothel-where-art-though/#comment-185443 Fri, 06 May 2011 21:55:22 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/2007/08/oh-brothel-where-art-though/#comment-185443 @Kelsey: Yes, but do those love hotels “change their sheets after every client?” I absolutely loved that bit of added value.

On the practical side, love hotels like these are absolutely fine, particularly when you happen to be traveling on a budget. Just try telling that to your friends back home. In any event, it saved our wallets for sure.

]]> By: Daniel Noll https://uncorneredmarket.com/oh-brothel-where-art-though/#comment-15452 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:44:03 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/2007/08/oh-brothel-where-art-though/#comment-15452 @Moign: If you ever go to Kazakhstan, we’d love to hear about your experience. Oh, and tell Galina we said “Privet!”

]]> By: Moign Khawaja https://uncorneredmarket.com/oh-brothel-where-art-though/#comment-15217 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:38:09 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/2007/08/oh-brothel-where-art-though/#comment-15217 Informative post to say the least. Just the kind of info I need before I embark upon my journeys around the world 😉

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