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We provide the latest prices and reviews for low-cost accommodations in Athens, Bangkok, South Africa, Vietnam, Cambodia, Melbourne, and Auckland. Every place we stayed was bearable, moreover, some were actually quite good and offered solid value. Please note that our editor is a bit of a princess and typically requested his own room.
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