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Travelling to the #Philippines? Here's a random tip of the day.

“Motel”.

In the West, a “motel” means a “motor hotel”. Meaning, a road hotel or road inn where motorists travelling far can stay and have a break.

In the Philippines, a motel is what is called in #Japan as a #LoveHotel. A “Love Hotel” is a type of inn where people who want to have sex can stay for a short time. Stay is paid by the hour.

If you want a place to stay for less than a day, a “capsule hotel” or “pod hotel” (originally from Japan) is also common in the country.

Or, if you're cool staying in a motel, that's fine and usually cheaper. Nothing wrong with it. You won't hear the other rooms anyway. (Wait, how did I know that…)

Enjoy traveling in the Philippines!