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Sapa has a gorgeous landscape of mountains and rice fields, and it should be on your bucket list. It's even considered to be one of the best trekking spots in Vietnam. We decided to end our month long Vietnam trip exploring the gorgeous rice fields of Sapa. As we are travelling on a budget, we decided to explore it
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We recount our experience in south and central Vietnam from the joyful vibrance of Saigon, to the dusty roads of the Mekong Delta and Ancient City of Hoi An.
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If you plan on heading into the jungle for a few days, here are some important pointers you should know before you go to Bukit Lawang.
With two weeks off for my inter-semester break, I decided to book a trip to Cambodia. I can tell you now, two weeks is not enough! There's so much to do and see here, and it's easy to feel rushed when most of the backpackers you meet are traveling on open-ended trips with unlimited time. In short, the food is amazing, the people are friendly and the weather is awesome. While two weeks in Cambodia definitely isn't enough for me, 48 hours in Phnom Penh felt just about right. Here's a little sample of what I've seen and how you
One of the advantages of living in Asia is easy to access exotic destinations. I can just choose a place and get there quickly and cheaply. This month the time came for my border run and I thought hard about where to go. Finally, after checking ticket prices and thinking of places I hadn't been before, I decided to go to Vang Vieng in Laos. It was close enough to get there by bus from Chiang Mai, tickets were cheap and the town was a great place to relax and unwind - perfect! I fell in lov
Hue was our second stop during a whirlwind trip through Vietnam and we were determined to check out the top sights in Vietnam’s ancient capital. Situated on the banks of the Perfume River…
Central Asia travel guide & backpacking itinerary, with Silk Road, mountains and off the beat places worth travelling in Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan.
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One of the things that bothered me the most before I visited Angkor Wat was wondering what I should wear. It might seem like a silly topic to frown over, but there are strict restrictions in some southeast Asia temples, such as those in Chiang Mai, that doesn’t allow people who don't cover their shoulders
It’s over 8 years since I left to go backpacking around Southeast Asia and Australia. I remember the day we left like it was yesterday. I was so excited I thought I might burst but I was so scared I thought I might break down in tears and refuse to board the plane. We had
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Most travelers choose to explore Singapore during a stopover, since the Changi Airport is a big hub for destinations throughout Asia. Whether you only have a few hours, or want to explore Singapore in 3 days, you can build an awesome itinerary and hit all the top things to do. Here are my must-see recommendations!
Having lived in Yogyakarta, I spent some time sampling different food options. After 20 years away, I finally returned, and was excited to eat!
You’re in Siem Reap, so there’s no doubt you’ve already planned on touring the nearby ancient temples. But what else is there to do in this inspiring city? The short answer is plenty. After booking a river cruise through the Mekong Delta, I decided to plan a few extra days in our departure port, Siem Reap. Short on vacation time, I allotted only two full days here. Aside from the obvious—a one-day visit to the majestic Angkor Wat—I didn’t know how we would spend the rest of our time.I began surf
Despite being a tiny island off the coast of Bali, there are tons of things to do on Nusa Lembongan. From yoga to SCUBA diving, this island has it all!
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Beijing, the capital of China, is a pleasant mix of historic and modern sites and architecture. There are so many things to do in and around the city, so here are a few of my favorites from my recent (and first) trip to the country. 1. Visit the Summer Palace // A short metro ride…
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Laos has no sea but has 4000 islands in the Mekong. Don Det is the most famous island, but Don Khon is more authentic and quiet, and equally beautiful.
Osaka is the third largest city in Japan. Many incorporate a visit to Osaka though just for a few days in their Japan Trip. If you only have as short as a day I think it is worth the trip. We initi…
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The amount of photos I took in Beijing was insane. I bombarded my Instagram followers with pictures of its historic attractions, charming streets and beautiful buildings. With so many beautiful places to choose from it was hard to pick my absolute favorites but I managed to narrow it down
A detailed itinerary of how to spend 10 days in Italy. See how to visit Venice, Florence, Cinque Terre, Pisa, Sienna and Rome.
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Explore the unexpected with just 2 weeks. This itinerary covers the best places to visit in Indonesia: Bandung, Jogja, Raja Ampat, Lombok and Gili Trawangan.
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Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, is bursting with kinetic energy. Din! The work of ongoing construction. Clink! The rhythm of metal craftsmanship echoing down the alleyways. Beeeeep! The commotion of a busy street corner
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