What's Better Airbnb or a Capsule Hotel ?

Both Are Inexpensive

Think of them as a notch above sleeping in a tent but, not quite five star hotels.

Over the past few months, I have experienced each of them, for the first time.

When traveling as a photographer, I carry lots of equipment, to get my business done.

Someone, who travels light, might enjoy the savings available at either, type of lodging.

Last weekend, this was my air-conditioned quarters in Itoman City.

My gracious host, told me, to make myself at home. So, that's what I did.

Went in the shower and, I liked her shampoo so much, I used it all over my hairy body

Then, got out of the house, to do some karaoke and beer drinking.

Everything was still there when I returned and, the place only cost about 30 bucks a night.

Back during the month of June, I stayed in this rabbit hutch-type of accommodations.

It was fairly cheap, too. About 12 bucks or, 1200 Yen in Japanese currency.

Here, my backpack, camera bags and equipment, were stored in a common area.

Had I been traveling, without photography gear, I wouldn't worry about theft.

Fortunately, nothing was missing, when I floated back to the place.

That, left me with around twenty more dollars, to spend on entertainment.

It Depends on Your Travel Style

I had heard of Airbnb before but, never experienced a stay at such a place.

Since returning from Itoman, I'm sold and, even opened an account with them.

It's not like, I'll quit camping, sleeping in caves, under the stars or, on park benches.

When toting a few thousand dollars of cameras and lenses, I don't mind spoiling myself.

So, I'd prefer a room, where the equipment is under lock and key.

If Narumi, keeps buying that Pantene Shampoo and Conditioner, I'll go back there, again.

If, I go down south without cameras, I might stop by and sleep in a rabbit hutch, instead !

My Reviews on Google Maps:

New Hands Airbnb

Guest House CamCam

This Beats Sleepin' on a Street !

Budget Accommodations in a Big City

 

 

Upon our return to Naha, the capital of Okinawa, we would  be spending the night.

At 6PM an awards ceremony was scheduled for the sailing sabani teams.

Plenty of alcoholic beverages are normally consumed at these type of events.

And, nobody would even think about driving home, under those circumstances.

So, we checked into this establishment. The price was unbelievably reasonable.

I paid my twelve bucks then,  picked up my backpack and camera bag.

The gal at the front desk said, "Follow me, I'll show you to your room."

It's Like a Rabbit Hutch

The contents of my second story wooden cage, didn't take long to inventory. 

Climb up the ladder and, wiggle yourself inside. Glad, I wasn't drinking, yet.

There's a futon, blanket, pillow, electric outlet and a maybe, 5 watt light-bulb. 

Down the hallway, there's room to store luggage and the shower facilities.

They even have coin laundry machines for, those who wash stuff on vacations.

The first thing, I did after showering was plug my dead smartphone in to get charged.

Then, we all went to about three drinking parties, lasting until the wee hours of morning.

I don't recall, climbing that ladder the second time, I went in there.

Maybe, someone lifted me up or, I floated into my room.

It was air-conditioned and comfortably cool so, I slept well. Maybe, even snored.

Monday Morning Arrived 

My luggage, was exactly where I dropped it and, nothing was missing.

By now, the phone was charged and, I snapped the two photos before, heading home.

Knowing, lots of people, will be asking me, where this place is located, I did a review.

The Guesthouse CamCam can be found using Google Maps.

This establishment, will get another visit from me, with a real camera, someday.

In Japan, it would be called a Capsule Hotel; I call it a rabbit house !