Hotel Guys - Global Hotel Guyshttps://www.hotelguys.com/podcasts/Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:33:13 +0000en-USSite-Server v@build.version@ (http://www.squarespace.com)Rich & Paul — The Hotel GuysHotel Reviews and Travel Highlights Worldwidenoepisodiclgbt,travel,travel,international,travel,hotel,reviews,India,Sri,Lanka,Japan,Thailand,Vietnam,Laos,Cambodia,Myanmar,Singapore,Costa,Rica,Panama,boutique,hotel,retired,travelerWe share insightful hotel reviews and travel highlights from destinations worldwide. We're Rich and Paul - the Hotel Guys.richandpaul@hotelguys.comRich & Paul — The Hotel Guys#30 - Rich Reconnects With A Former Boyfriend — And Other Recent Travel Short StoriesWed, 25 Feb 2026 04:58:00 +0000https://www.hotelguys.com/podcasts/2026/2/24/30-rich-reconnects-with-a-former-boyfriend-and-other-recent-travel-short-stories5953e320f5e231542dc81a0e:5b6457688a922ddb011db7b7:699e7b89e6d69066b254140cCheck out our recent travel short stories from seven different countries...

  1. Street Art in Malaysia, Qatar and Singapore

  2. Asissi Bell Tower and Reconnecting with Danielle in Northern Italy

  3. Saturday Night at The Silver Temple in Thailand

  4. Paul at Angkor Wat

  5. Rich in The Philippines

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]]>Global Hotel GuysTales From Seven Recent Countries We've VisitedCheck out our recent travel short stories from seven different countries... -- Street Art in Malaysia, Qatar and Singapore -- Asissi Bell Tower and Reconnecting with Danielle in Northern Italy -- Saturday Night at The Silver Temple in Thailand -- Paul at Angkor Wat -- Rich in The PhilippinesfalseHotel Guys #30 — Rich Reconnects With A Former Boyfriend —And Other Recent Travel Short Stories — Audio VersionHotel Guys #30 — Rich Reconnects With A Former Boyfriend —And Other Recent Travel Short Stories — Audio Versionrichandpaul@hotelguys.com (Rich & Paul — The Hotel Guys)lgbt,travel,travel,international,travel,hotel,reviews,India,Sri,Lanka,Japan,Thailand,Vietnam,Laos,Cambodia,Myanmar,Singapore,Costa,Rica,Panama,boutique,hotel,retired,traveler#29 - Exquisite Egypt — Tombs and Temples of LuxorWed, 26 Nov 2025 03:44:40 +0000https://www.hotelguys.com/podcasts/2025/11/25/29-exquisite-egypt-tombs-and-temples-of-luxor5953e320f5e231542dc81a0e:5b6457688a922ddb011db7b7:6926760d9744384b974dff6eIn our final Egypt podcast installment we focus on the colorful tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the monumental Temple of Luxor and more. We took a road trip to Abydos and Dendera temples too.

Also see:
Traveling Cairo on a Budget
Visiting Sekhmet at Karnak Temple — Finding Our Inner Fire

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]]>Global Hotel GuysIncluding Dendera and Abydos TemplesIn our final Egypt podcast installment we focus on the colorful tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the monumental Temple of Luxor and more. We took a road trip to Abydos and Dendera temples too. Also see: Traveling Cairo on a Budget https://youtu.be/5UhxT_rnpPw?si=l3JJEQt2wyfTHBWQ Visiting Sekhmet at Karnak Temple, Egypt — Finding Our Inner Fire https://youtu.be/RF4dlxtfDb0?si=lki6IlFKv9JwRJGkfalseHotel Guys - #29 - Exquisite Egypt — Tombs and Temples of Luxor — Audio VersionHotel Guys - #29 - Exquisite Egypt — Tombs and Temples of Luxor — Audio Versionrichandpaul@hotelguys.com (Rich & Paul — The Hotel Guys)lgbt,travel,travel,international,travel,hotel,reviews,India,Sri,Lanka,Japan,Thailand,Vietnam,Laos,Cambodia,Myanmar,Singapore,Costa,Rica,Panama,boutique,hotel,retired,traveler#28 - Visiting Sekhmet at Karnak Temple, Egypt — Finding Our Inner FireSat, 22 Nov 2025 03:17:56 +0000https://www.hotelguys.com/podcasts/2025/11/21/28-visiting-sekhmet-at-karnak-temple-egypt-finding-our-inner-fire5953e320f5e231542dc81a0e:5b6457688a922ddb011db7b7:6921291a009eea2aa0dcd6f3We spent an entire week in Luxor, Egypt, staying in an Airbnb apartment within walking distance to the Karnak Temple. In this podcast we share our intimate experience with the Egyptian Goddess Sekhmet at the Temple of Ptah, Sekhmet and Nefertom.

We also share our hot air balloon experience high above the Valley of the Kings.

This is our second podcast from Egypt. Also see... Traveling Cairo, Egypt on a Budget.

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]]>Global Hotel GuysFinding Our Inner FireWe spent an entire week in Luxor, Egypt, staying in an Airbnb apartment within walking distance to the Karnak Temple. In this podcast we share our intimate experience with the Egyptian Goddess Sekhmet at the Temple of Ptah, Sekhmet and Nefertom. We also share our hot air balloon experience high above the Valley of the Kings. This is our second podcast from Egypt.falseHotel Guys - #28 - Visiting the Goddess Sekhmet at Karnak Temple, Egypt - Audio VersionHotel Guys - #28 - Visiting the Goddess Sekhmet at Karnak Temple, Egypt - Audio Versionrichandpaul@hotelguys.com (Rich & Paul — The Hotel Guys)lgbt,travel,travel,international,travel,hotel,reviews,India,Sri,Lanka,Japan,Thailand,Vietnam,Laos,Cambodia,Myanmar,Singapore,Costa,Rica,Panama,boutique,hotel,retired,traveler#27 — Cairo, Egypt on a BudgetTue, 11 Nov 2025 04:19:14 +0000https://www.hotelguys.com/podcasts/2025/11/10/27-cairo-egypt-on-a-budget5953e320f5e231542dc81a0e:5b6457688a922ddb011db7b7:6912afe81985ca65ad322088Pyramid time! It's our second visit to Egypt and we tackled Cairo on our own as independent travelers—unlike our first time in 2023 as part of a wonderful tour group.

It's totally doable, enjoyable and rewarding! There were some twists and turns in our generous week-long visit! We visited a couple new places (Wadi El Rayan and the Faiyum Oasis) and some simple favorites from our first visit like having lunch at Khan El Khalili Restaurant & Naguib Mahfouz Cafe in the lively central Cairo bazaar.

And of course we ascended the Grand Gallery of the Great Pyramid to the King's Chamber. Listen to the podcast for a tip on how you can get a VIP-like private visit on the cheap! No need to pay the special access fee for some privacy!

We also visited Luxor, Dendera and Abydos covered on a separate podcast.

See our Egypt page for details on our hotels, some 2025 pricing and a list of helpful people (with WhatsApp contacts) if interested.

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]]>Global Hotel GuysTackling as Independent TravelersPyramid time! It's our second visit to Egypt and we tackled Cairo on our own as independent travelers—unlike our first time as part of a tour group. It's totally doable, enjoyable and rewarding! There were some twists and turns in our generous week-long visit! We visited a couple new places (Wadi El Rayan and the Faiyum Oasis) and some simple favorites from our first visit like having lunch at Khan El Khalili Restaurant & Naguib Mahfouz Cafe in the lively central Cairo bazaar. And of course we ascended the Grand Gallery of the Great Pyramid to the King's Chamber. Listen to the podcast for a tip on how you can get a VIP-like private visit on the cheap! No need to pay the special access fee for some privacy! We also visited Luxor (and Dendera and Abydos) covered on a separate podcast. See our Egypt page (https://www.hotelguys.com/egypt-2025) for details on our hotels, some 2025 pricing and a list of helpful people (with WhatsApp contacts) if interested. hotelguys.com insta: hotelguys1 FB: Global Hotel GuysfalseHotel Guys - #27 Traveling Cairo, Egypt on a Budget — Audio VersionHotel Guys - #27 Traveling Cairo, Egypt on a Budget — Audio Versionrichandpaul@hotelguys.com (Rich & Paul — The Hotel Guys)lgbt,travel,travel,international,travel,hotel,reviews,India,Sri,Lanka,Japan,Thailand,Vietnam,Laos,Cambodia,Myanmar,Singapore,Costa,Rica,Panama,boutique,hotel,retired,traveler#26 — How We Die in Oregon...Naturally - Part 2Sat, 23 Aug 2025 15:55:00 +0000https://www.hotelguys.com/podcasts/2025/9/9/26-how-we-die-in-oregonnaturally-part-25953e320f5e231542dc81a0e:5b6457688a922ddb011db7b7:68c04b58b1dc1b4d086b2b10Our friends John and podcast host Nancy join us for an intimate discussion about death in Oregon, USA.

Almost all 50 US states have State-supported home funeral options. Home funerals can address and honor a complex emotional time that fosters family and community to come together to create a unique and meaning experience of saying goodbye to our loved ones.

John opted to have his Mother's funeral at home, with assistance from death doula and our friend Nancy Ward. John shares the story of his Mother's 2023 illness and death using hospice followed by a home funeral he designed with his family, with assistance from Nancy.

We also share a conversation about the end of life and home funeral and natural burial for our Doberman, Dino, who died nine years ago.

Also see Part One.

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]]>Global Hotel GuysExploring Home Funeral OptionsOur friends John and podcast host Nancy join us for an intimate discussion about death in Oregon, USA. Almost all 50 US states have State-supported home funeral options. Home funerals can address and honor a complex emotional time that fosters family and community to come together to create a unique and meaning experience of saying goodbye to our loved ones. John opted to have his Mother's funeral at home, with assistance from death doula and our friend Nancy Ward. John shares the story of his Mother's 2023 illness and death using hospice followed by a home funeral he designed with his family, with assistance from Nancy. We also share a conversation about the end of life and home funeral and natural burial for our Doberman, Dino, who died nine years ago. falseHotel Guys - #26 How We Die in Oregon...Naturally - Part 2 - Audio VersionHotel Guys - #26 How We Die in Oregon...Naturally - Part 2 - Audio Versionrichandpaul@hotelguys.com (Rich & Paul — The Hotel Guys)lgbt,travel,travel,international,travel,hotel,reviews,India,Sri,Lanka,Japan,Thailand,Vietnam,Laos,Cambodia,Myanmar,Singapore,Costa,Rica,Panama,boutique,hotel,retired,traveler#25 — How We Die In Oregon...Naturally - Part 1Sat, 23 Aug 2025 15:49:00 +0000https://www.hotelguys.com/podcasts/2025/8/31/25-how-we-die-in-oregonnaturally-part-15953e320f5e231542dc81a0e:5b6457688a922ddb011db7b7:68b4ab8e48b51e2963adc842Our friends John and podcast host Nancy join us for an intimate discussion about death in Oregon, USA.

Almost all 50 US states have State-supported home funeral options. Home funerals can address and honor a complex emotional time that fosters family and community to come together to create a unique and meaning experience of saying goodbye to our loved ones.

John opted to have his Mother's funeral at home, with assistance from death doula and our friend Nancy Ward. John shares the story of his Mother's 2023 illness and death using hospice followed by a home funeral he designed with his family, with assistance from Nancy.

We also share a conversation about the end of life and home funeral and natural burial for our Doberman, Dino, who died nine years ago.

Also see Part Two.

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]]>Global Hotel GuysExploring Home Funeral OptionsOur friends John and podcast host Nancy join us for an intimate discussion about death in Oregon, USA. Almost all 50 US states have State-supported home funeral options. Home funerals can address and honor a complex emotional time that fosters family and community to come together to create a unique and meaning experience of saying goodbye to our loved ones. John opted to have his Mother's funeral at home, with assistance from death doula and our friend Nancy Ward. John shares the story of his Mother's 2023 illness and death using hospice followed by a home funeral he designed with his family, with assistance from Nancy. We also share a conversation about the end of life and home funeral and natural burial for our Doberman, Dino, who died nine years ago. falseHotel Guys - #25 How We Die In Oregon...Naturally Part 1 - Audio VersionHotel Guys - #25 How We Die In Oregon...Naturally Part 1 - Audio Versionrichandpaul@hotelguys.com (Rich & Paul — The Hotel Guys)lgbt,travel,travel,international,travel,hotel,reviews,India,Sri,Lanka,Japan,Thailand,Vietnam,Laos,Cambodia,Myanmar,Singapore,Costa,Rica,Panama,boutique,hotel,retired,traveler#24 — Soon We Go Around the World in 85 Days Including an Uneasy Stop in a New Authoritarian AmericaWed, 09 Jul 2025 12:25:50 +0000https://www.hotelguys.com/podcasts/2025/7/9/24-soon-we-go-around-the-world-in-85-days-including-an-uneasy-stop-in-a-new-authoritarian-america5953e320f5e231542dc81a0e:5b6457688a922ddb011db7b7:686e465c438faf33fca989e2Rich has been away from the United States for over a year and will be returning later this summer, along with hubby Paul, to a country our podcast host Commissioner Nancy Ward says is in turmoil and will be unrecognizable.

We're uneasy about going home! We talk at length about recent outrageous, oddly un-American political developments in the United States.

A hasty departure from our troubled America will be followed by a month in northern Italy and two weeks in Egypt. We're going around the world in 85 days. In this podcast we preview our careful planning.

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]]>Global Hotel GuysSoon We Go Around the World in 85 Days Including An Uneasy Stop in a New Authoritarian AmericaRich has been away from the United States for over a year and will be returning later this summer, along with hubby Paul, to a country our podcast host Commissioner Nancy Ward says is in turmoil and will be unrecognizable. We're uneasy about going home! We talk at length about recent outrageous, oddly un-American political developments in the United States. A hasty departure from our troubled America will be followed by a month in northern Italy and two weeks in Egypt. We're going around the world in 85 days. In this podcast we preview our careful planning.falseHotel Guys — #24 Around the World in 85 Days — Audio VersionHotel Guys — #24 Around the World in 85 Days — Audio Versionrichandpaul@hotelguys.com (Rich & Paul — The Hotel Guys)lgbt,travel,travel,international,travel,hotel,reviews,India,Sri,Lanka,Japan,Thailand,Vietnam,Laos,Cambodia,Myanmar,Singapore,Costa,Rica,Panama,boutique,hotel,retired,traveler#23 — Our 45 Days in Malaysia - KickAss Kuala Lumpur, Cool Down Cameron Highlands and Incredible IpohMon, 09 Jun 2025 05:33:21 +0000https://www.hotelguys.com/podcasts/2025/6/8/23-our-45-days-in-malaysia-kickass-kuala-lumpur-cool-down-cameron-highlands-and-incredible-ipoh5953e320f5e231542dc81a0e:5b6457688a922ddb011db7b7:684671af69abb35f211e65d5Malaysia sits at the crossroads of our SE Asia playground. After our wonderful visit last year we decided to return for a longer visit at our same Airbnb in Kuala Lumpur. Shopping, medical services and alopathic and alternative healing was a highlight throughout. We enjoyed a second visit to Malaysia's second city of Ipoh, known for it's lively food scene among other charming features. Rich took a solo getaway to Cameron Highlands too and lived through his slip and fall mishap to enjoy the region's fresh strawberries and cooler temperatures.

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]]>Global Hotel GuysKickAss Kuala Lumpur, Cool Down Cameron Highlands and Incredible IpohMalaysia sits at the crossroads of our SE Asia playground. After our wonderful visit last year we decided to return for a longer visit at our same Airbnb in Kuala Lumpur. Shopping, medical services and alopathic and alternative healing was a highlight throughout. We enjoyed a second visit to Malaysia's second city of Ipoh, known for it's lively food scene among other charming features. Rich took a solo getaway to Cameron Highlands too and lived through his slip and fall mishap to enjoy the region's fresh strawberries and cooler temperatures.falseGlobal Hotel Guys — #23 Our 45 Days in Malaysia — Audio VersionGlobal Hotel Guys — #23 Our 45 Days in Malaysia — Audio Versionrichandpaul@hotelguys.com (Rich & Paul — The Hotel Guys)lgbt,travel,travel,international,travel,hotel,reviews,India,Sri,Lanka,Japan,Thailand,Vietnam,Laos,Cambodia,Myanmar,Singapore,Costa,Rica,Panama,boutique,hotel,retired,traveler#22 — We Are American Political Refugees in Asia!Tue, 08 Apr 2025 03:46:19 +0000https://www.hotelguys.com/podcasts/2025/4/7/22-weve-become-american-political-refugees-in-asia5953e320f5e231542dc81a0e:5b6457688a922ddb011db7b7:67f49abfcf780f444a5bdec9Our friend Nancy Ward talks to us about living abroad through the poltical missteps in the United States. We share highlights from our recent two week visit to India. We’re hiding out on the beach in southern Thailand.

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]]>Global Hotel GuysTwo Weeks in East IndiaOur friend Nancy Ward talks to us about living abroad through the poltical missteps in the United States. We share highlights from our recent two week visit to India. We’re hiding out on the beach in southern Thailand.falseGlobal Hotel Guys — #22 American Political Refugees in Asia! — Audio VersionGlobal Hotel Guys — #22 American Political Refugees in Asia! — Audio Versionrichandpaul@hotelguys.com (Rich & Paul — The Hotel Guys)lgbt,travel,travel,international,travel,hotel,reviews,India,Sri,Lanka,Japan,Thailand,Vietnam,Laos,Cambodia,Myanmar,Singapore,Costa,Rica,Panama,boutique,hotel,retired,traveler#21 — Paul Interviewed on KOHI Radio in Oregon, USAMon, 13 Jan 2025 00:17:53 +0000https://www.hotelguys.com/podcasts/2025/1/12/21-interview-with-paul-on-kohi-am-radio-in-oregon-usa5953e320f5e231542dc81a0e:5b6457688a922ddb011db7b7:6784538af935524f5e531b01Paul is solo on this podcast, without Rich, answering questions about our travel lives from dear friend Commissioner Nancy Ward as she guest-hosted with Brady Preheim on the program Odd Friday on KOHI radio in Scappose, Oregon, USA. Topics discussed include Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslim minority, the view of America from abroad, practical considerations when traveling like safety, money, medical tourism and more.

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]]>Global Hotel GuysAmerica's Perception Abroad and the Rohingya Muslim Minority of MyanmarPaul is solo on this podcast, without Rich, answering questions about our travel lives from dear friend Commissioner Nancy Ward as she guest-hosted with Brady Preheim on the program Odd Friday on KOHI radio in Scappose, Oregon, USA. Topics discussed include Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslim minority, the view of America from abroad, practical considerations when traveling like safety, money, medical tourism and more.falseGlobal Hotel Guys — #21 Odd Friday KOHI AM Radio — Paul Interviewed 1/10/25 — Audio VersionGlobal Hotel Guys — #21 Odd Friday KOHI AM Radio — Paul Interviewed 1/10/25 — Audio Versionrichandpaul@hotelguys.com (Rich & Paul — The Hotel Guys)lgbt,travel,travel,international,travel,hotel,reviews,India,Sri,Lanka,Japan,Thailand,Vietnam,Laos,Cambodia,Myanmar,Singapore,Costa,Rica,Panama,boutique,hotel,retired,traveler#20 — Hidden Gems of Northern Bali - Lovina, Mount Bratan, Mount Batur and BondalemMon, 09 Sep 2024 04:38:59 +0000https://www.hotelguys.com/podcasts/2024/9/8/20-hidden-gems-of-north-bali-lovina-mount-bratan-mount-batur-and-bondalem5953e320f5e231542dc81a0e:5b6457688a922ddb011db7b7:66de7861e08d4b6ec09da713We surprised ourselves and spent three months in Indonesia in 2024! Our initial visit in the spring included two weeks in Bali and two weeks in Java. Then, after a month each in Sri Lanka and India, we came back and spent two full months just in Bali. We love it and below we tell you all about it!

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]]>Global Hotel GuysOur Surprising Three Months in Bali in 2024!We surprised ourselves and spent three months in Indonesia in 2024! Our initial visit in the spring included two weeks in Bali and two weeks in Java. Then, after a month each in Sri Lanka and India, we came back and spent two full months just in Bali. We love it and we tell you all about it in this podcast!falseGlobal Hotel Guys — #20 Hidden Gems of Northern Bali - Lovina, Mount Bratan, Mount Batur and Bondalem — Audio VersionGlobal Hotel Guys — #20 Hidden Gems of Northern Bali - Lovina, Mount Bratan, Mount Batur and Bondalem — Audio Versionrichandpaul@hotelguys.com (Rich & Paul — The Hotel Guys)lgbt,travel,travel,international,travel,hotel,reviews,India,Sri,Lanka,Japan,Thailand,Vietnam,Laos,Cambodia,Myanmar,Singapore,Costa,Rica,Panama,boutique,hotel,retired,traveler#19 — A Month in India (Part 2): Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram / Trident HotelSat, 03 Aug 2024 03:37:14 +0000https://www.hotelguys.com/podcasts/2024/8/2/a-month-in-india-part-2-group-of-monuments-at-mahabalipuram-trident-hotel-video-podcast-195953e320f5e231542dc81a0e:5b6457688a922ddb011db7b7:66ada038c52edb7e9f37906aAfter our month in Auroville (see Part 1 - podcast #18), we stopped on our way back to the Chennai airport to visit the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram. As one of India's popular tourist sites, Mahabalipuram is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of 7th- and 8th-century Hindu monuments. We then spent the night at the wonderful Trident Hotel Chennai near the Chennai airport. This is our third visit to India. It’s such a welcoming country. We love the food, the culture and the people!

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]]>Global Hotel GuysOne Month in IndiaAfter our month in Auroville (see Part 1 - podcast #18), we stopped on our way back to the Chennai airport to visit the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram. As one of India's popular tourist sites, Mahabalipuram is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of 7th- and 8th-century Hindu monuments. We then spent the night at the wonderful Trident Hotel Chennai near the Chennai airport. This is our third visit to India. It’s such a welcoming country. We love the food, the culture and the people!falseGlobal Hotel Guys — #19 Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram / Trident Hotel — Audio VersionGlobal Hotel Guys — #19 Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram / Trident Hotel — Audio Versionrichandpaul@hotelguys.com (Rich & Paul — The Hotel Guys)lgbt,travel,travel,international,travel,hotel,reviews,India,Sri,Lanka,Japan,Thailand,Vietnam,Laos,Cambodia,Myanmar,Singapore,Costa,Rica,Panama,boutique,hotel,retired,traveler#18 — A Month in India (Part 1): The Auroville Intentional Community in Tamil NaduFri, 02 Aug 2024 05:22:51 +0000https://www.hotelguys.com/podcasts/2024/8/1/18-india-for-a-month-the-auroville-intentional-community-in-tamil-nadu5953e320f5e231542dc81a0e:5b6457688a922ddb011db7b7:66ac6b0ea38be05e96723d14We arrived for a one month’s stay in a wonderful Airbnb apartment in Auroville, Tamil Nadu — just north of Pondicherry and about three hours south of the Chennai airport.

This is our third visit to India. So much felt familiar and we felt an excitement because such a fast moving society was likely to have changed significantly since our last visit in 2020. It’s such a welcoming country. We love the food, the culture, the people — and the cows who were just as likely to be sauntering down the middle of the highway as they were to be grazing in the gorgeous green open space behind our apartment building. We didn’t even mind that walking to dinner our first night, in the dark along the main Auroville Rd., our village hometown this month, that Paul squarely squished a fresh cow pie (shit) under his left shoe. That’s India. Take it in stride. By the way, our US$8.50 dinner of veg paneer with gravy, masala chicken, jeera rice, phulka and sweet lassis that night was intoxicating. More please.

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]]>Global Hotel GuysOne Month in IndiaWe arrived for a one month’s stay in a wonderful Airbnb apartment in Auroville, Tamil Nadu — just north of Pondicherry and about three hours south of the Chennai airport. This is our third visit to India. So much felt familiar and we felt an excitement because such a fast moving society was likely to have changed significantly since our last visit in 2020. It’s such a welcoming country. We love the food, the culture, the people — and the cows who were just as likely to be sauntering down the middle of the highway as they were to be grazing in the gorgeous green open space behind our apartment building. We didn’t even mind that walking to dinner our first night, in the dark along the main Auroville Rd., our village hometown this month, that Paul squarely squished a fresh cow pie (shit) under his left shoe. That’s India. Take it in stride. By the way, our US$8.50 dinner of veg paneer with gravy, masala chicken, jeera rice, phulka and sweet lassis that night was intoxicating. More please. https://www.hotelguys.com/ Instagram: hotelguys1 Facebook: Global Hotel GuysfalseGlobal Hotel Guys — #18 Auroville, The Intentional Community in Tamil Nadu, India — Audio VersionGlobal Hotel Guys — #18 Auroville, The Intentional Community in Tamil Nadu, India — Audio Versionrichandpaul@hotelguys.com (Rich & Paul — The Hotel Guys)lgbt,travel,travel,international,travel,hotel,reviews,India,Sri,Lanka,Japan,Thailand,Vietnam,Laos,Cambodia,Myanmar,Singapore,Costa,Rica,Panama,boutique,hotel,retired,traveler#17 — Second Time Around, Our Return Visit to Sri LankaFri, 26 Jul 2024 04:22:07 +0000https://www.hotelguys.com/podcasts/2024/7/25/17-second-time-around-our-return-visit-to-sri-lanka5953e320f5e231542dc81a0e:5b6457688a922ddb011db7b7:66a32028872a2c337d6c8f5fWe arrived in Sri Lanka in late May 2024. It was our second visit to the pearl of south Asia and we stayed a month including two weeks of relaxation on Nilaveli beach, north of Trincomalee, on the eastern coast — an area we did not include on our first visit in 2018. Our itinerary also included some familiar spots worthy of a return visit. We wanted to see again the exquisite 4th century BCE Dambulla caves filled with beautifully preserved Buddhist carvings. Our good friend Ayesh, a young Sri Lankan man we met six years ago, was our host and guide the entire month.

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]]>Global Hotel GuysOur Return Visit to Sri LankaWe arrived in Sri Lanka in late May 2024. It was our second visit to the pearl of south Asia and we stayed a month including two weeks of relaxation on Nilaveli beach, north of Trincomalee, on the eastern coast — an area we did not include on our first visit in 2018. Our itinerary also included some familiar spots worthy of a return visit. We wanted to see again the exquisite 4th century BCE Dambulla caves filled with beautifully preserved Buddhist carvings. Our good friend Ayesh, a young Sri Lankan man we met six years ago, was our host and guide the entire month.falseGlobal Hotel Guys — #17 Our Return Visit to Sri LankaGlobal Hotel Guys — #17 Our Return Visit to Sri Lankarichandpaul@hotelguys.com (Rich & Paul — The Hotel Guys)lgbt,travel,travel,international,travel,hotel,reviews,India,Sri,Lanka,Japan,Thailand,Vietnam,Laos,Cambodia,Myanmar,Singapore,Costa,Rica,Panama,boutique,hotel,retired,traveler#16 — Bali and Java, Our Month in IndonesiaTue, 28 May 2024 05:03:29 +0000https://www.hotelguys.com/podcasts/2024/5/27/16-bali-and-java-our-month-in-indonesia5953e320f5e231542dc81a0e:5b6457688a922ddb011db7b7:6655610e1bd6e42e1acd0817We visited Bali, Indonesia in April and May 2024. It’s a great time of year south of the Equator to enjoy Asia! This is our second visit to Bali, and a first time visit to Java, including the ancient and mysterious megalithic site near Jakarta of Gunung Padang. Most of the spots on Bali were clothing optional. All on Java were historical or spiritual. We started in Denpasar and exited from Jakarta. Affordable paradise! We went back to Bali in mid-July 2024 visiting all the clothing optional places again as we love them all!

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]]>Global Hotel GuysBali and Java, Our Month in IndonesiaWe visited Bali, Indonesia for a month in April and May 2024. It’s a great time of year south of the Equator to enjoy Asia! This is our second visit to Bali, and a first time visit to Java, including the ancient and mysterious megalithic site near Jakarta of Gunung Padang. Most of the spots on Bali were clothing optional. All on Java were historical or spiritual. We started in Denpasar and exited from Jakarta. Affordable paradise! We’ll be back to Bali in mid-July 2024 visiting all the clothing optional places again as we loved them all!falseGlobal Hotel Guys — #16 Bali and Java, Our Month in IndonesiaGlobal Hotel Guys — #16 Bali and Java, Our Month in Indonesiarichandpaul@hotelguys.com (Rich & Paul — The Hotel Guys)lgbt,travel,travel,international,travel,hotel,reviews,India,Sri,Lanka,Japan,Thailand,Vietnam,Laos,Cambodia,Myanmar,Singapore,Costa,Rica,Panama,boutique,hotel,retired,traveler#15 — Our 25 Days in Japan 2024Sat, 11 May 2024 05:56:10 +0000https://www.hotelguys.com/podcasts/2024/5/10/15-japan-travel-stories5953e320f5e231542dc81a0e:5b6457688a922ddb011db7b7:663f0767f789b24570586fbdDreams Do Come True — Our Second Visit to Japan We spent three weeks in Japan in 2018 and ever since we’ve attempted to jockey our itinerary for more, more, more! We tried in 2020, just before the Covid lockdown, with what was to be an albeit inadequate three night stopover in Tokyo between Thailand and Portland, Oregon USA. But that got nixed.

So in late March 2024, we arrived in Tokyo for a second three-week visit, to this alluring, gorgeous country. In addition to visiting Tokyo we took a Shinkansen (bullet train) south to Naoshima, a destination commonly known as Japan’s art island and also enjoyed several spots around Osaka/Kobe.

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]]>Global Hotel GuysOur 25 Days in Japan 2024In late March 2024, we arrived in Tokyo for a second three-week visit, to this alluring, gorgeous country. In addition to visiting Tokyo we took a Shinkansen (bullet train) south to Naoshima, a destination commonly known as Japan’s art island and also enjoyed several spots around Osaka/Kobe.falseGlobal Hotel Guys — #15 Our 25 Days in Japan 2024Global Hotel Guys — #15 Our 25 Days in Japan 2024richandpaul@hotelguys.com (Rich & Paul — The Hotel Guys)lgbt,travel,travel,international,travel,hotel,reviews,India,Sri,Lanka,Japan,Thailand,Vietnam,Laos,Cambodia,Myanmar,Singapore,Costa,Rica,Panama,boutique,hotel,retired,traveler#14 — South American Travel StoriesTue, 30 Apr 2024 05:12:41 +0000https://www.hotelguys.com/podcasts/2024/4/29/14-south-american-travel-stories5953e320f5e231542dc81a0e:5b6457688a922ddb011db7b7:66307d71d95fae0326bd924aWe recap the end of our 2023 South American travel with stories from the wine country of Mendoza, Argentina to celebrating Mardi Gras in Brazil and our visit to Iguazu Falls ending with a retelling of our experiences on Easter Island. We start with our incredible emergency plane landing story! Listen to our informative and lively conversation below. Moderated by Nancy Ward.

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]]>Global Hotel GuysSouth American Travel StoriesWe recap the end of our 2023 South American travel with stories from the wine country of Mendoza, Argentina to celebrating Mardi Gras in Brazil and our visit to Iguazu Falls ending with a retelling of our experiences on Easter Island. We start with our incredible emergency plane landing story! We started traveling together from the moment we met almost 17 years ago. And now, we’re on an ambitious, it would seem for the time being continuous, excursion traveling the world! As of the beginning of this tour — our eighth — we’ve vacated our Portland, Oregon USA home and are officially itinerant! Bring it on! There are natural inflection points where one tour stops and another starts. The Naturale Tour started December 2023, right on the heels of the Discover Tour. Now we’re in Indonesia for a whole month with Sri Lanka on deck. We’re learning so much and loving our nomadic retirement lifestyle! Our Naturale Tour aspiration? Can we be naked a third of the time? We’re working on it! See our website for more hotelguys.com. Instagram: hotelguys1 Facebook: Global Hotel GuysfalseGlobal Hotel Guys — #14 South American Travel StoriesGlobal Hotel Guys — #14 South American Travel Storiesrichandpaul@hotelguys.com (Rich & Paul — The Hotel Guys)lgbt,travel,travel,international,travel,hotel,reviews,India,Sri,Lanka,Japan,Thailand,Vietnam,Laos,Cambodia,Myanmar,Singapore,Costa,Rica,Panama,boutique,hotel,retired,traveler#13 — Swedish Death Cleaning & Our 1st Days in Buenos AiresSun, 17 Dec 2023 19:06:49 +0000https://www.hotelguys.com/podcasts/2023/12/17/13-swedish-death-cleaning-amp-our-first-days-in-buenos-aires-argentina5953e320f5e231542dc81a0e:5b6457688a922ddb011db7b7:657f44c1d7cf5f0ee811165dWe turned to the Swedes for inspiration and practicality as we drastically downsized our personal belongings and freed ourselves from the burden of too much stuff! Listen to our informative and lively conversation below. Moderated by Nancy Ward.

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]]>Global Hotel GuysSwedish Death Cleaning & Our First Days in Buenos Aires, ArgentinaWe turned to the Swedes for inspiration and practicality as we drastically downsized our personal belongings and freed ourselves from the burden of too much stuff!falseGlobal Hotel Guys — #13 Swedish Death Cleaning & Our 1st Days in Buenos AiresGlobal Hotel Guys — #13 Swedish Death Cleaning & Our 1st Days in Buenos Airesrichandpaul@hotelguys.com (Rich & Paul — The Hotel Guys)lgbt,travel,travel,international,travel,hotel,reviews,India,Sri,Lanka,Japan,Thailand,Vietnam,Laos,Cambodia,Myanmar,Singapore,Costa,Rica,Panama,boutique,hotel,retired,traveler#12 — Part Two, Discover Tour Wrap-UpWed, 01 Nov 2023 22:28:04 +0000https://www.hotelguys.com/podcasts/2023/11/1/12-part-two-discover-tour-wrap-up-with-nancy-ward5953e320f5e231542dc81a0e:5b6457688a922ddb011db7b7:6542d0d1b2b35377910c7ca2Listen in as we reflect on recent travels in Turkey, Peru and more. We’re wrapping-up our year-long Discover Tour. Listen to our informative and lively conversation below. Moderated by Nancy Ward.

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]]>Global Hotel GuysPart Two, Discover Tour Wrap-UpListen in as we reflect on recent travels in Turkey, Peru and more. We’re wrapping-up our year-long Discover Tour. Listen to our informative and lively conversation below. Moderated by Nancy Ward.falseGlobal Hotel Guys — #12 Part Two, Discover Tour Wrap-UpGlobal Hotel Guys — #12 Part Two, Discover Tour Wrap-Uprichandpaul@hotelguys.com (Rich & Paul — The Hotel Guys)lgbt,travel,travel,international,travel,hotel,reviews,India,Sri,Lanka,Japan,Thailand,Vietnam,Laos,Cambodia,Myanmar,Singapore,Costa,Rica,Panama,boutique,hotel,retired,traveler#11 — Part One, Discover Tour Wrap-UpTue, 03 Oct 2023 12:32:36 +0000https://www.hotelguys.com/podcasts/2023/10/3/11-discover-tour-wrap-up-with-nancy-ward5953e320f5e231542dc81a0e:5b6457688a922ddb011db7b7:651c05f777fb0367c8498471Listen in as we reflect on recent travels in Egypt, Europe and more. We’re wrapping-up our year-long Discover Tour. Listen to our informative and lively conversation below. Moderated by Nancy Ward.

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]]>Global Hotel GuysWe reflect on recent travels in Egypt, Europe and more. We’re wrapping-up our year-long Discover Tour. falseThe End is Near — Discover Tour Wrap-Uprichandpaul@hotelguys.com (Rich & Paul — The Hotel Guys)Heart2Heart - Living Spirit-Fully PodcastTue, 15 Aug 2023 13:42:08 +0000https://www.hotelguys.com/podcasts/2023/8/15/11-coming-soon5953e320f5e231542dc81a0e:5b6457688a922ddb011db7b7:64db8071576dbe7cac5da9c6Mid-August 2023 we were guests on our beloved friend, Paul Galloro’s, Heart2Heart - The Living Spirit-fully podcast. We instantly connected when we met Paul in Spain this summer who was also attending a wonderful week-long men’s tantric workshop. Listen now.

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]]>richandpaul@hotelguys.com (Rich & Paul — The Hotel Guys)#10 — Tea Adventures in India: Tea Emporium — Darjeeling, West Bengal INDIAMon, 28 Oct 2019 02:16:59 +0000https://www.hotelguys.com/podcasts/2019/9/23/10-a-conversation-with-rajiv-mitra-at-the-tea-emporium-darjeeling-west-bengal-india5953e320f5e231542dc81a0e:5b6457688a922ddb011db7b7:5d887f11d4e8684cb89d617eDuring our 2017 travels we sipped our way through south India's tea region and Sri Lanka's fabled tea highlands. But these regions are just a small part of south Asia's tea industry. Throughout our journey, northeast India's distant powerhouse tea regions of Darjeeling and Assam kept calling us. Our discovery there had to wait until another visit.

So this year, our Heart-to-Heart tour began September in Darjeeling, North Bengal near the end of the regions persistent monsoon. So charming. With sweeping Himalayan vistas. Surrounded by lush tea plantations!

In Darjeeling, we met Rajiv Mitra a dynamic local tea merchant. Darjeeling produces the oft-described champagne of teas. Rajiv purveys only single-estate, premium teas at teaemporium.net. We became good friends. Listen to our informative and lively conversation below.

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]]>Global Hotel GuysTea Adventures in India: Tea Emporium — Darjeeling, West Bengal INDIAOur Heart-to-Heart tour began September 2019 in Darjeeling, West Bengal near the end of the regions persistent monsoon. So charming. With sweeping Himalayan vistas. Surrounded by lush tea plantations!  In Darjeeling, we met Rajiv Mitra a dynamic local tea merchant. Darjeeling produces the oft-described champagne of teas. Rajiv purveys only single-estate, premium teas at teaemporium.net. We became good friends. Listen to our informative and lively conversation.false00:41:17Global Hotel Guys — #10 Tea Adventures in India: Tea EmporiumGlobal Hotel Guys — #10 Tea Adventures in India: Tea Emporiumrichandpaul@hotelguys.com (Rich & Paul — The Hotel Guys)lgbt,travel,travel,international,travel,hotel,reviews,India,Sri,Lanka,Japan,Thailand,Vietnam,Laos,Cambodia,Myanmar,Singapore,Costa,Rica,Panama,boutique,hotel,retired,traveler#9 — Meet the Hotel Guys — Podcast VersionTue, 20 Aug 2019 21:23:00 +0000https://www.hotelguys.com/podcasts/2019/8/18/ysz3vcgjnb0scxevuws93tp3xnd6jo5953e320f5e231542dc81a0e:5b6457688a922ddb011db7b7:5d59bb42bb302e0001613581Who are we? Get to know the Hotel Guys! Listen to our more in-depth introduction podcast.

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]]>Global Hotel GuysMeet the Hotel Guys — Podcast VersionWho are we? Get to know the Hotel Guys! Listen to our more in-depth introduction podcast.false00:41:18Global Hotel Guys — #9 Meet the Hotel GuysGlobal Hotel Guys — #9 Meet the Hotel Guysrichandpaul@hotelguys.com (Rich & Paul — The Hotel Guys)lgbt,travel,travel,international,travel,hotel,reviews,India,Sri,Lanka,Japan,Thailand,Vietnam,Laos,Cambodia,Myanmar,Singapore,Costa,Rica,Panama,boutique,hotel,retired,traveler#8 — Announcing the "Heart-to-Heart" Tour 2019-2020Sun, 18 Aug 2019 21:50:47 +0000https://www.hotelguys.com/podcasts/2019/8/18/vkvk3a4ddhk6od4dji92u9ifb07rni5953e320f5e231542dc81a0e:5b6457688a922ddb011db7b7:5d59c191373aac000176899dThe Hotel Guys are on the road again! Our six month visit to India in 2017 left us yearning for more. More. More! We’ll drink tea in Darjeeling. Take a river cruise in Assam. Visit remote carved temples. Ride rickshaws in teeming cities. We’ll see old friends and undoubtedly make many new ones. After three months touring incredible India, we’ll push on to Thailand to integrate on the beach in the south and then meander the old city of Chiang Mai in the north. By February 2020 we’ll still have more than three months of our “Heart-to-Heart” excursion remaining. Enjoy listening to our podcast now and then join us throughout our adventures! Keep traveling!

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]]>Global Hotel GuysAnnouncing an "Open-Hearted" Tour 2019-2020The Hotel Guys are on the road again! Our six month visit to India in 2017 left us yearning for more. More. More! We’ll drink tea in Darjeeling. Take a river cruise in Assam. Visit remote carved temples. Ride rickshaws in teeming cities. We’ll see old friends and undoubtedly make many new ones. After three months touring incredible India, we’ll push on to Thailand to integrate on the beach in the south and then meander the old city of Chiang Mai in the north. By February 2020 we’ll still have more than three months of our “Open-Hearted” excursion remaining. Enjoy listening to our podcast now and then join us throughout our adventures! Keep traveling!false00:57:00Global Hotel Guys — #8 Announcing the "Heart-to-Heart" TourGlobal Hotel Guys — #8 Announcing the "Heart-to-Heart" Tourrichandpaul@hotelguys.com (Rich & Paul — The Hotel Guys)lgbt,travel,travel,international,travel,hotel,reviews,India,Sri,Lanka,Japan,Thailand,Vietnam,Laos,Cambodia,Myanmar,Singapore,Costa,Rica,Panama,boutique,hotel,retired,traveler