Bangkok is a buzzing metropolis of utter chaos. With honking congestion, weaving skytrains, fine smelling street food stalls and camped out craft vendors, it can seem like you’ll never find what you’re looking for. The beauty of such a diverse city is that hidden gems are everywhere, out of sight of those not looking carefully enough.
With so much choice everywhere you turn, it can be difficult to choose somewhere to […]

Thailand is known for having one of the smoothest tourist operations in Southeast Asia. Although this is appealing for a sense of ease, to those looking for off the beaten path travel it can be difficult to find somewhere beautifully undiscovered and equally as inspiring without ending up in total wilderness.
The best way to find these hidden treasures is to culminate advice given from a variety of sources. These stunning […]

Koh Phangan is most famous for the outlandish and insanely popular Full Moon Party held once a month on the full moon. A teeming beach of drunken tourists and backpackers, the Full Moon Party isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Despite it being perhaps a once in a lifetime party, to some people it puts them off the idea of Koh Phangan as a destination all together.
But why should you have […]

When packing your bag for an international backpacking trip, the idea is to pack as light as possible. Ideally, you want to fit everything into one carry-on sized bag so that you can take it on the plane with you, minimizing the chances of theft, cutting down on time spent waiting for luggage, and saving your back from lugging around too much weight in whatever your country you’re exploring.

Traveling in the world’s third world destinations is an interesting experience, in far more ways than one, and in a world that has grown so small, it’s nice to know there are still some places to find true adventure. But there is also the danger of going a little too far down the rabbit hole.

When living in a foreign country, it’s more important than ever to get a workout in. There’s just too many other things going on around you to keep putting it off “for later,” and all too often you sacrifice health getting carried away with the locals or the other travelers.

// // No matter how many times you’ve been traveling, and indeed no matter how many times you’ve been to that very country, coming in country for the first week is always bound to be a culture shock. It’s important, therefore, to take a moment to acclimate when first entering or returning to a country abroad.

Phuket is the largest of Thailand’s islands located South West of the country. Mostly consisting of rainforest bordered by beautiful white sand beaches, Phuket has become one of Thailand’s most popular tourist destinations.
With the increase of holiday makers traveling to the island, Phuket has gone from a deserted unknown entity in the Andaman Sea to a fully functioning tourist location, able to accommodate every type of traveler. From backpackers on […]

One of the ironies of being a perpetual world traveler is that we head out on the road in search of adventure and new friendships and largely neglect the relationships we left back at home. For this reason, it is extremely important to stay in touch with your family and friends back home, and due to the realities of the modern world, it is easier than ever.
Let’s look at some […]

It’s funny but there are plenty of people in the world who don’t even realize that a country called Laos exists. An isolated landlocked country with a turbulent past, it takes up a small place on the international map and sits on the backseat in international affairs. But those who have actually been here and got to know the place will tell you there is no forgetting it once you’ve […]