Asia
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Ubud, Bali: Culture, Yoga, Rice Fields and More
To be honest, we werenโt sure what to expect from Ubud. Itโs the central destination for culture, art, yoga and…
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14 Things I Love About Bangkok
I can honestly say that Bangkok is one of my favourite cities in the world. Sometimes when I say that,…
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8 Philippine Festivals You Should See in Your Lifetime
The Philippines is known as the Capital of the World’s Festivities, and for very good reasons. Due to the prominent…
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6 Things You Must Know Before You Visit Manila
“Manila, Manila, I keep coming back to Manila,” says the ’80s Philippine hit song “Manila” by a band called Hotdog.…
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7 Tips for Night Markets in Southeast Asia
Night markets in Southeast Asia are a feast for the senses. The chatter of the crowd and the smell of…
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I Had a Wonderful Time in Vietnam… for $13 Per Day
Itโs hard to spend much money in Vietnam โ by โnormalโ standards at least. But when youโre backpacking, itโs amazing…
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18 Fun and Quirky Things to Do in Tokyo
Westerners often find Japanese culture a little strangeย – in a good way. It’s different and intriguing, which is what makes…
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13 Things to Know Before You Go to Bukit Lawang, Indonesia
Bukit Lawang is a small village in Northern Sumatra, a popular destination for travellers who want to immerse themselves in…
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Chungking Mansions, Hong Kong – The World in One Building
We booked the cheapest accommodation we could find in Hong Kong. It ended up being one of the strangest buildings…
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The Five Best Day Trips from Hanoi
Bustling and colourful Hanoi is a lot of fun. However, during your stay you might want a change of pace.…
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Bangkok from Above – The Red Sky Bar at the Centara Grand
Bangkok is famous for its rooftop bars. They offer a chance to take a break from the bustling streets and…
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A Quick Guide to the Cameron Highlands, Malaysia
Emerald green tea plantations, juicy ripe strawberries, misty mountain tops, overgrown jungle trails, rolling hills and tiny villages – sound…
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Exploring the Temples of Bagan, Myanmar by Bicycle
My thigh muscles ached as I pushed the pedals of my bicycle slowly, the tires crunching along the dirt road.…
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India: A Test of Patience
We arrived in Delhi early afternoon. I had worked out the metro in advance and our hotel was only a…
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One Day in Mandalay
The second largest city in Myanmar, Mandalay was the last location of the royal capital before the country was under…
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Celebrating Songkran in Thailand
The Songkran Festival represents the Thai New Year, transformation, washing away the old year and getting a clean start. Thai…
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Siam Paragon Gourmet Food Hall, Bangkok – A Hungry Travellerโs Paradise
When I first started travel writing, I never thought I would be so keen to write a blog about what…
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Overnight Sleeper Buses in India – What to Expect
Overnight sleeper buses are not as uncomfortable as you might think. Sure, they might not give you the best night…
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5 Reasons Why We Use Bangkok As Our Base for Asia Travel
We just visited Bangkok for the 4th time since 2011, you might wonder why we spend so much time in…
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