Backpacking South East Asia
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The Ha Giang Loop: Through the Lens – Day 4
After three days exploring the Ha Giang Loop, the return journey featured stunning green landscapes and a secret waterfall. The trip was marked by vibrant experiences, deep connections, and memorable moments with fellow travelers, highlighting not just the beauty of Vietnam, but the sense of family formed along the way.
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The Ha Giang Loop: Through the Lens – Day 3
It was the best day of my entire trip to South East Asia. I really don’t have much more to say. Enjoy!! Once in the valley, we drove a short distance to a small stream, where we took bamboo rafts to a refreshing (if quite chilly) river cave for some swimming or, in the case…
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The Ha Giang Loop: Through the Lens – Day 2
Ever had a great dish at a restaurant and thought to yourself “how can it get any better than this?!”, only for the next dish you’ve ordered to totally blow your socks off? Well that was day two on the Ha Giang Loop. After a great first day, you’re expecting more of the same (which…
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Hanoi: A Quick Guide
Hanoi, a bustling city in Northern Vietnam, offers a blend of vibrant attractions and rich history. Must-visit sites include the Imperial Citadel, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, and the Temple of Literature. Accommodations range from hostels to unique eateries. The city serves as a gateway to stunning destinations like Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay.
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Discovering Five of Southeast Asia’s Next Backpacking Hotspots
Introducing a new concept; “Not-so-hidden Gems”. The places that are already known and well set up for backpackers, but haven’t yet become mainstays on the average backpackers South Eat Asia trip. These are those spots which it seems like most people skip (they do), but the bunch who don’t are so vocal about how much…
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Ultimate Backpacker’s Guide to Pai
The Pai Hole, a name that rings true. Party town, hippy hotbed, and a nature lovers; paradise all wrapped into one. It can be hard to sort through the many different sides to this Thai mountain town. Hopefully, this simple guide can help you figure out how to spend your time in Pai. How Long…
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At Least Ten Things I Can Travel Without
Throughout years of reading countless travel blogs, I’ve seen countless articles on what people can’t travel without. What’s up with that? Where the representation here ladies and gentlemen?! It’s time someone made this right, and published a list on what they can travel without. I am that someone. I am he. I am that guy.…
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Your Ultimate Guide for Backpacking Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai holds a special place in my heart. It was my first destination on my trip around South East Asia, and it set the tone perfectly for the rest of my trip. From my first morning, which, having hit the sack at 4 pm the night before, started at 5 am (yeah I know,…
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