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Ko Lanta: The Thai Island That Remains Paradise
Posted: 04/14/2014 | April 14th, 2014 It all started with two French girls. It was 2006, and I was five months into my first round-the-world trip. I’d arrived in Thailand two weeks before, run into a friend, and jetted off to Ko Phi Phi, a place I didn’t enjoy. Another friend emailed me about a […]
The Best Lesbian Travel Blogs
While there are many popular solo travel blogs, luxury blogs, and budget travel blogs, it can be a bit more challenging to find quality content for LGBT travelers. In this month’s LGBT column, Dani from Globetrotter Girls shares her favorite lesbian travel blogs. This list of lesbian travel blogs will keep you informed and inspired – and you don’t need to be an LGBT traveler to appreciate them!
How to Move Abroad and Save Money
Tim Leffel is a budget travel expert. He is a whiz when it comes to finding cheap destinations and maximizing their value. For anyone thinking of moving abroad to save money, Tim can tell you where to go and how much you will need to live a life of luxury – for cheap!
South Africa Travel Guide
Offering amazing safaris, rugged mountains, world-class wineries, an endless coastline, and lively cities like Cape Town, South Africa is a magical destination that is often overlooked by budget travelers. Annexed by the Dutch and British before gaining independence in 1931, South Africa struggled with apartheid from 1948 all the way until 1990. The remnants of […]
Where to Stay in Singapore: The Best Neighborhoods for Your Visit
Posted: 4/4/24 | April 4th, 2024 Singapore is one of the world’s smallest countries. But this tiny nation packs a punch. Home to some 5.7 million people, Singapore is a cosmopolitan city-state that separated from the British in 1963 and gained independence from Malaysia in 1965. In the decades that followed, it evolved from a […]
Ko Chang Travel Guide
Ko Chang is an island paradise with jungle-covered mountains, sparkling blue bays, vibrant coral reefs, and cascading waterfalls. It’s the second-largest island in Thailand so there is a lot of space to move around and get away from the crowds that flock here. Like much of Thailand, the island has seen a rise in tourism […]
Experiencing Local Cambodian Culture on Bamboo Island
Posted: 03/15/2012 | March 15th, 2012 Last week, I took my own advice about not wasting time and spent my last few days in Cambodia on the seculuded Bamboo Island. I’m glad I did — it turned out to be the highlight of my trip and my first glimpse into Khmer (Cambodian) culture. Bamboo Island […]
How to (Legally) Stay in Europe for More Than 90 Days
Every year, thousands of travelers wonder how they can stay in Europe for more than 90 days – the limit in the Schengen Zone. The good news is that there are a few different ways to stay, but it can get complicated. In this post, I share what you can do to stay legally beyond the typical tourist limits.
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 […]
11 Reasons Why I Love Thailand (And Why You Need to Visit)
Last Updated: 7/6/22 | July 6th, 2022 I’ve been to Thailand more times than I can count. I’ve lived in Bangkok twice, I’ve run tours through the country, and, if I stay away for more than a year, I feel as if a piece of me is missing. I love Thailand. It holds a special […]