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Comment on 006 – Kyoto City Center Hostel SUCKS! by Simon Green

Simon Green — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 05:12:15 +0000

the oliver story continues…

This time the hostel is “kyoto bed and breakfast hostel”. i suspect he frequently changes the name to avoid the bad reviews. This was in kamigyoku,jofukujidori. The map on every website was wrong so we had to get a cab and spend an extra 1,200 yen. Then he made it out to be our fault that the maps were wrong.
He then got incredibly hostile when i said that i wanted my change and was not willing to get it from him later (this being 10pm already). In everything that he does wrong he always makes you out to be the bad guy. Later, he pulled out the race card. “Dont worry, you can go online and tell everyone about the scary black man in Kyoto”. What a joke. He’s not scary just a rude, obnoxious little man.
No AC, no breakfast, mouldy shower, dirty sheets. we had to vacate the room at 10pm so he could put up a blind. He made other guests move rooms with no notice.

Avoid this place like the plague.

Comment on 2008-09-15 Kyoto Photo by Kris Koeller

Kris Koeller — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:37:35 +0000

Great photos, I loved Kyoto.

Comment on 006 – Kyoto City Center Hostel SUCKS! by Andy

Andy — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:22:20 +0000

Found this old post about Oliver GIlmour by chance.
My brother and two of his friends just stayed at Kyoto Globetrotters Hostel, also owned by Oliver Gilmour. And also had bad experiences. After staying the first night Oliver told them they were not allowed to use the aircondition because they had been given a minimal discount. This wasnt mentioned at all when my girlfriend booked room for them a few weeks earlier. And a few days later he also became aggressive towards my brothers friend who had used the internet but was not aware that he had to pay for it immediately. When he wanted to pay for the internet and took out a 1000 yen note, Oliver went on a moral lecture about not acting smart with money. WTF. What an asshole. Fortunately they were not thrown out. I have been doing my best to tell travellers not to stay at this place.

Comment on 2008-04-15 Coming up roses by PCT2007 » Blog Archive » A few good hikers

PCT2007 » Blog Archive » A few good hikers — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:47:46 +0000

[...] Two years ago I was packing and repacking before the PCT. One year ago I was sleeping outside a rose garden. Now I’m looking a buying a house and settling down. I’m also facing my first winter [...]

Comment on And now for something completely different by Christy

Christy — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 20:42:31 +0000

I dont normally do this, but I felt compelled to comment on your video entry for The Worlds Greatest Job! Just wanted to say that I think you are one of the best candidates Ive seen yet, amongst many. Your site is also inspiring & I wish I had been one amongst the others to meet you during your exploration. I am also creating a video application myself, however, If I am unable to enjoy the spoils of such a rewarding adventure then I hope sincerely that you are successful and wish you luck! ;)

Comment on 2008-05-01 Faith restored by Lighthiker’s World

Lighthiker’s World — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:21:38 +0000

[...] temples over on the Shikoku island in Japan. I’ve learned about the trail this year following Craig Stanton’s walk across Japan and it looks tempting for me. Don’t know if this movie will run in cinemas [...]

Comment on 2008-04-29 I, Shikoku by One Man Walking — He who laughs last

One Man Walking — He who laughs last — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 05:58:25 +0000

[...] on the northern tip and after 190 days in that tent he deserves a good rest. I last saw him in Beppu when he went north and I crossed over to Shikoku. Since then he’s been taking the smaller [...]

Comment on 2008-09-17 Going slow in Kyoto by Craig

Craig — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:32:57 +0000

before the photo loaded I assumed it would be Peter during the Jungle Book musical :)

Comment on 2008-09-17 Going slow in Kyoto by Denis

Denis — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:39:52 +0000

I can't think what it might be in your upbringing that gives you such an affinity for baby monkeys

Comment on 006 – Kyoto City Center Hostel SUCKS! by One Man Walking — 2008-09-17 Going slow in Kyoto

One Man Walking — 2008-09-17 Going slow in Kyoto — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:25:23 +0000

[...] now we’re back to Tokyo, and without even taking to Kyoto City Center Hostel with a match. But if he continues the way he does it won’t be long before someone does. [...]