Thailand fits easily into my top three destinations among all of the countries I’ve visited on my travels. Serene beaches, big parties, local villages, jungles, waterfalls, metropolitan cities… There’s something for […]
Thailand has so much diversity and beauty to offer travelers with all types of interests that I never get bored of backpacking Thailand. I have no shame in admitting that I’ve […]
Thailand is one of the best places in the world to spend a honeymoon or romantic getaway – what better place to stay than in an overwater bungalow in Thailand? […]
Out of the literally hundreds of hostels and backpacker accommodation I’ve stayed in, one hostel sticks in my mind as one of the best: Sherloft Hostel in Chiang Mai, Thailand (now […]
During my sophomore year of university, I spent two weeks living at Pun Pun Organic Farm 50 km outside of Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand. The experience allowed me to explore this […]
Yangon is the former capital of Myanmar, and is a vibrant city that should be included on every Myanmar itinerary. Yangon is far from “just another big city.” It’s an […]
Thailand is the perfect destination for first-time backpackers or beginner international travelers. These 120+ tips for visiting Thailand will help you make the most of your next trip to Thailand. […]
Bangkok and Chiang Mai are two of the most famous cities in Thailand. Bangkok, the bustling capital, is the heart of central Thailand and the starting point for many Thailand […]
There is no better way to explore the culture and beauty of a country than to embark on a trek through its most scenic and remote regions. When visiting such […]
The backpacking trail in Southeast Asian countries is a well-trodden one. Unless you head to off-the-beaten-track Southeast Asian destinations, it may be difficult to find authentic encounters: ones that haven’t […]
Thailand will always be one of my favorite countries, because it embodies the many beautiful things that Southeast Asia has to offer. Thailand is an amazing destination for everyone from […]
A trip to Southeast Asia is not complete without adding a Myanmar itinerary. Because Myanmar only recently opened its borders to tourism, the culture is and country is as authentic […]
Mandalay is one of Myanmar’s former capitals and home to many historical monasteries and palaces. It’s situated right in the heart of Myanmar, and is a transit point between Bagan, […]
The most popular trek in Myanmar is from a small mountain town, Kalaw, to Inle Lake. While the vast majority of people trek Kalaw to Inle Lake with a tour, […]
A great way to see a hidden side of Myanmar is taking a boat between Mandalay and Bagan on the Irrawaddy River. You’ll catch a glimpse into the life of […]
There are a few options to get from Yangon to Bagan in Myanmar, famous for its thousands of temples and beautiful sunrises and sunsets. There are busses that leave in the morning, […]
Yangon is a bustling and cultural city that I fell in love with the moment I stepped out of my cab in Chinatown. Yangon retains its Myanmar authenticity as a […]
Ubud is a town in Bali, Indonesia that used to top the list of best places to live and work for digital nomads. Although this spot is taken now by […]
The Gili Islands are a trio of tiny islands located off the coast of Lombok island, Indonesia. From the left to right, they’re named Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili […]
The Philippines is a beautiful archipelago in Southeast Asia that should be on everyone’s bucket list. With this four-week Philippines itinerary, you’ll see many of the country’s highlights and get […]
The best way to explore the beauty of the Philippines and its islands from Coron, Palawan, is to join the Coron Ultimate Tour. This tour is a Coron Island-Hopping Tour […]
During my first year on the road I visited 24 countries on a backpacker’s budget. The countries varied from cheap and backpacker-friendly Southeast Asia, to expensive summer prices in Western […]
Bohol is one of the most popular islands for tourists visiting the Philippines. The island located in the south of the Philippine archipelago. Bohol, Philippines is famous for a few […]
One ferry ride south of Cebu and Bohol islands in the Philippines is the island of Siquijor (pronoucned Sicki-hor). Siquijor is known to locals as a “black magic” island filled […]
Swimming with whale sharks in the Philippines was a bucket list item for me from the moment I found out the experience existed. Off the coast of Oslob on the […]
