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Are you planning to travel in 2023 but haven’t yet decided where to go? Let us help! In the past eight years we have traveled through 50 countries on 4…
Looking for quiet places in Singapore? In a bustling metropolis like Singapore, teeming with life, energy, and chaos it can be daunting to find a quiet oasis to unwind. Did…
Thinking about travel is very hard right now. With many of us isolated in our homes, borders around the globe closed, international air travel halted…the world is suddenly looking far…
Japan is one of the world’s favorite tourist destinations. It has rich culture, fantastic food, and beautiful landscapes. It’s top of the travel list for many people. Despite all it…
Are you planning your holiday and looking for the best tours in Bali? We’ve got your back. If you’ve been thinking of traveling to Asia, Bali has probably crossed your…
As a slice of island paradise Bali is infamous for its beaches. That fame brings with it a lot of tourism. And tourism brings hotels and resorts. But what are…
Why will i never ride a scooter in South East Asia again? Stories like this one, from January 2nd 2020 have something to do with it, for sure. “The death…
Looking for the best hostels in Tokyo, Japan? We’ve got you covered! Tokyo is one of the world’s most fascinating and exciting cities, perfectly balancing a respect for tradition with…
Wondering if there are free things to do in Taipei, Taiwan? Good news! The short answer is yes, there are a bunch of cool and free things to do in…
The Best Hostels in Bangkok, Thailand Are you looking for the best hostels in Bangkok? So are a hundred thousand other backpackers visiting Thailand. And while there are tons of…
The Best Hostels in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Looking for the best hostels in Kuala Lumpur? We’ve got you covered! There are many places to stay in Kuala Lumpur, but not…
Looking for the best hostels in Singapore? We’re here to help! Singapore, an island city-state off southern Malaysia, is fast becoming a popular travel destination due to its tropical climate,…
Visiting Angkor Wat is a given, but what are the other awesome things to do in Siem Reap? Siem Reap is famous for its proximity to the Angkor Temple Complex,…
In 2004 Ko Phi Phi was ravaged by a catastrophic tsunami that hit the small island in Thailand, killing upwards of 2,000 people, and causing massive structural damage. 75% of…
Teaching English in South Korea Two months ago, I hopped on a plane bound for Incheon to start a new job teaching English in South Korea. It was a risky…
Things to Do in Malaysia – A Travel Guide From a bustling capital to the silky beaches, there are a ton of things to do in Malaysia. Are you guys…
Finding a great hostel in an uncommon destination is every budget traveler’s dream come true. All travelers love undiscovered destinations, right?! Once you have seen all the big cities like New…
The Thailand to Cambodia Border Crossing is filled with scams. Here’s how to avoid and the best way to cross the border pain free! Border crossings can sometimes be a…
The best beaches in Malaysia are a flight away! Malaysia is a must-visit Southeast Asian country for anyone looking to immerse themselves in a place marked by rich heritage, colorful…
Are you looking to spend less on your next visit to Kuala Lumpur? Is Kuala Lumpur an expensive city to visit? We get this question a lot, and the…
Things to Do in Beautiful Pai, Thailand You don’t have to look far to find a ton of cool things to do in Pai, Thailand. Pai is located 150 kilometers,…
Offering white sands, endless rays, blue waters, incredible sunsets, and (cheesy) nightlife, the lsland of Phuket in Thailand hosts millions of tourists and vacationers a year. Jet-setters from all around…
Many people have asked me why I decided to get laser eye surgery in South Korea. When I answer the question, I always start right back at the beginning. One…
Chiang Mai offers travelers a myriad of choices when it comes to accommodation options. Like most places in Thailand a visitor in Chiang Mai can live in abject luxury, or…
Where to Stay in Bangkok Looking for the best hotels in Bangkok? As the capital of Thailand, Bangkok hosts millions of tourists each and every year. As a result Bangkok…
Asia isn’t necessarily known for being a female-friendly travel destination. Stories of gang rape in India and sex tourism in Thailand might make the average solo female traveler think twice…
I grab ten golden stalks of rice in my left hand and bunch them together. The serrated sickle in my right hand saws through the stems clumsily; it takes multiple…
Picturesque Hoi An is one of Vietnam’s coolest little cities. Steeped in history, and dotted with aged Chinese and Japanese architecture this UNESCO World Heritage Site packs a lot of…
What makes the best hostel in Cambodia, and South East Asia, so great? We have stayed in dozens of hostels and hotels as we traveled from Central America, throughout Europe,…
A few weeks ago, after a particularly interesting night in Thailand, I received the following e-mail. Dear Michael, This is Sue* the girl you helped a lot last night in…
Food poisoning. Are there two words more dreaded by any traveler? Probably not. Food poisoning in Thailand is a risk that every traveler should be aware of. Microbes and bacteria…
Are you planning to travel in 2023 but haven’t yet decided where to go? Let us help! In the past eight years we have traveled through 50 countries on 4…
Looking for quiet places in Singapore? In a bustling metropolis like Singapore, teeming with life, energy, and chaos it can be daunting to find a quiet oasis to unwind. Did…
Thinking about travel is very hard right now. With many of us isolated in our homes, borders around the globe closed, international air travel halted…the world is suddenly looking far…
Japan is one of the world’s favorite tourist destinations. It has rich culture, fantastic food, and beautiful landscapes. It’s top of the travel list for many people. Despite all it…
Are you planning your holiday and looking for the best tours in Bali? We’ve got your back. If you’ve been thinking of traveling to Asia, Bali has probably crossed your…
As a slice of island paradise Bali is infamous for its beaches. That fame brings with it a lot of tourism. And tourism brings hotels and resorts. But what are…
Why will i never ride a scooter in South East Asia again? Stories like this one, from January 2nd 2020 have something to do with it, for sure. “The death…
Looking for the best hostels in Tokyo, Japan? We’ve got you covered! Tokyo is one of the world’s most fascinating and exciting cities, perfectly balancing a respect for tradition with…
Wondering if there are free things to do in Taipei, Taiwan? Good news! The short answer is yes, there are a bunch of cool and free things to do in…
The Best Hostels in Bangkok, Thailand Are you looking for the best hostels in Bangkok? So are a hundred thousand other backpackers visiting Thailand. And while there are tons of…
The Best Hostels in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Looking for the best hostels in Kuala Lumpur? We’ve got you covered! There are many places to stay in Kuala Lumpur, but not…
Looking for the best hostels in Singapore? We’re here to help! Singapore, an island city-state off southern Malaysia, is fast becoming a popular travel destination due to its tropical climate,…
Visiting Angkor Wat is a given, but what are the other awesome things to do in Siem Reap? Siem Reap is famous for its proximity to the Angkor Temple Complex,…
In 2004 Ko Phi Phi was ravaged by a catastrophic tsunami that hit the small island in Thailand, killing upwards of 2,000 people, and causing massive structural damage. 75% of…
Teaching English in South Korea Two months ago, I hopped on a plane bound for Incheon to start a new job teaching English in South Korea. It was a risky…
Things to Do in Malaysia – A Travel Guide From a bustling capital to the silky beaches, there are a ton of things to do in Malaysia. Are you guys…
Finding a great hostel in an uncommon destination is every budget traveler’s dream come true. All travelers love undiscovered destinations, right?! Once you have seen all the big cities like New…
The Thailand to Cambodia Border Crossing is filled with scams. Here’s how to avoid and the best way to cross the border pain free! Border crossings can sometimes be a…
The best beaches in Malaysia are a flight away! Malaysia is a must-visit Southeast Asian country for anyone looking to immerse themselves in a place marked by rich heritage, colorful…
Are you looking to spend less on your next visit to Kuala Lumpur? Is Kuala Lumpur an expensive city to visit? We get this question a lot, and the…
Things to Do in Beautiful Pai, Thailand You don’t have to look far to find a ton of cool things to do in Pai, Thailand. Pai is located 150 kilometers,…
Offering white sands, endless rays, blue waters, incredible sunsets, and (cheesy) nightlife, the lsland of Phuket in Thailand hosts millions of tourists and vacationers a year. Jet-setters from all around…
Many people have asked me why I decided to get laser eye surgery in South Korea. When I answer the question, I always start right back at the beginning. One…
Chiang Mai offers travelers a myriad of choices when it comes to accommodation options. Like most places in Thailand a visitor in Chiang Mai can live in abject luxury, or…
Where to Stay in Bangkok Looking for the best hotels in Bangkok? As the capital of Thailand, Bangkok hosts millions of tourists each and every year. As a result Bangkok…
Asia isn’t necessarily known for being a female-friendly travel destination. Stories of gang rape in India and sex tourism in Thailand might make the average solo female traveler think twice…
I grab ten golden stalks of rice in my left hand and bunch them together. The serrated sickle in my right hand saws through the stems clumsily; it takes multiple…
Picturesque Hoi An is one of Vietnam’s coolest little cities. Steeped in history, and dotted with aged Chinese and Japanese architecture this UNESCO World Heritage Site packs a lot of…
What makes the best hostel in Cambodia, and South East Asia, so great? We have stayed in dozens of hostels and hotels as we traveled from Central America, throughout Europe,…
A few weeks ago, after a particularly interesting night in Thailand, I received the following e-mail. Dear Michael, This is Sue* the girl you helped a lot last night in…
Food poisoning. Are there two words more dreaded by any traveler? Probably not. Food poisoning in Thailand is a risk that every traveler should be aware of. Microbes and bacteria…
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