Backpackers have been traveling through Southeast Asia since the late 1960s and early 1970s, leaving a well-worn trail around the region. Starting in beautiful Thailand, the trail makes its way to up-and-coming Laos, through Vietnam, and to the temples of Angkor Wat. It then winds back into Thailand, where people head south to party in […]
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Is Southeast Asia Safe for Travelers?
Last Updated: 8/24/23 | August 24th, 2023 Southeast Asia is one of the most popular regions in the world for backpackers and budget travelers. It’s home to a well-worn travel trail that dates back to the 1960s and ’70s, stretching across Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore. I’ve been visiting […]
How to Get Around Southeast Asia on the Cheap
Last Updated: 7/10/23 | July 10th, 2023 Southeast Asia may be a huge region — but it’s super easy to get around. It’s well-traveled (backpackers have been following “the banana pancake trail” since the late ’60s), and there’s an extensive network designed to ensure that you can easily get from A to B. In Hanoi […]
6 Reasons Girls Should Travel to Southeast Asia
Updated: 02/03/2020 | February 3rd, 2020 This is a guest blog by Laura, one of our resident experts on solo female travel. Be sure to check out our comprehensive section on solo female travel for even more helpful advice! Planning a solo trip as a woman can be intimidating. Sometimes it’s not always by choice; […]
Southeast Asia Itineraries: From 2 Weeks to 3 Months
Itinerary planning is a complex beast that is highly dependent on your likes and dislikes but I want to share how i go about picking places, routes, and why some places don’t make the cut. This is how I decided my current route through Southeast Asia.
Why Are Backpackers in Southeast Asia So Stupid?
Posted: 01/19/2012 | January 19th, 2012 Dear backpackers of Southeast Asia, We need to talk. I love you. Truly, I do. I’ve been a backpacker for a long, long time now. I love being one and probably will consider myself one for a long time to come. But while backpacking through Southeast Asia over the […]
5 LGBTQ Travel Tips for Asia
Last Updated: 2/2/2020 | February 2nd, 2020 In this guest post, Charlotte Hockin offers some insight into gay travel in Asia. She and her girlfriend, Natalie, have been traveling around the continent for the past two years. Here’s what they’ve learned from traveling as a lesbian couple in Asia. Asia is a vibrant, diverse, and […]
Kuala Lumpur Travel Guide
Kuala Lumpur is one of my favorite cities in the world. Although more expensive than other parts of Malaysia, KL’s diverse influences creates a unique blend of food, shopping, culture, and nightlife. The city is a melting pot of Indian, Chinese, Malay, and Western influences, all of which combine to create a city like no […]
Thailand Travel Guide
Thailand is the travel hub of Southeast Asia. It’s the region’s most visited country and most backpackers make it their starting point for traveling around the region. With its lush jungles, postcard perfect beaches, world-class diving, mind-blowing cuisine, and cheap prices, Thailand is actually my favorite country in the world! I’ve been coming to the […]
Cambodia Travel Guide
Backpacking Cambodia was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. When I first visited Cambodia in 2006, I had low expectations for the country as I hadn’t heard much about it as a travel destination. I knew a little about its violent and tumultuous past but that was it. But, as I traveled around […]
Indonesia Travel Guide
With over 17,000 islands, Indonesia is the world’s largest island country. Home to over 261 million people, it boasts stunning landscapes, incredible beaches, amazing food, and affordable prices. While most people just visit Bali, backpacking further afield in the country is an underrated activity. With so much on offer, it can take months to see […]
How to See Taiwan on a Budget
Last Updated: 8/3/2023 | August 3rd, 2023 With a million things to do, a huge variety of delicious food, warm-hearted people, lots of hiking opportunities, and beautiful buildings and temples, Taiwan has it all. Yet, despite that, it remains one of the most underrated — and undervisted — countries in Asia. On the one hand, […]