Decided between a hammock and a hostel bed in Bangkok

Last month I was in Bangkok. Had to choose. Hammock on a rooftop hostel for $5 a night or a real bed in a shared room for $12. Picked the hammock. Big mistake. Woke up covered in mosquito bites and my back was wrecked for 3 days. Couldn't work from my laptop at all. Had to buy a neck brace at a pharmacy. Anyone else cheap out on accommodation and regret it?

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adams.uma7d ago

Neck brace sounds like a bit much for a night in a hammock. Sure, it was uncomfortable, but you probably could have just stretched it out and been fine.

ivan_murphy807d ago

Yeah but the whole "stretched it out and been fine" thing kinda misses the point. When your neck is locked up like that, stretching can actually make it worse. I've had mornings where I couldn't turn my head for two days after a bad sleep setup. @adams.uma, if you've never woken up with that kind of pain, it's hard to get it. A neck brace isn't that crazy for someone who knows they have a weak neck or previous issues. Better to have one and not need it than sit there thinking you'll just "stretch it out" and end up at urgent care.

hugos467d ago

Ever tried a travel pillow flipped around to keep your head stable?