50 vital things to know before going to Malaysia
Unique Malaysia travel guide with everything you need to know when traveling to Malaysia – locals, tourists, attractions, costs, and food!
South East Asia
How to visit the Big Perhentian Island, including hikes and beaches
This post explores everything you need to know before visiting the Big Perhentian island, from the best beaches to snorkeling, where to stay, and how to get to there. The Perhentian Islands are formed by two main islands, Big Perhentian island …
50 things you need to know before traveling to Thailand
We traveled for four weeks through Thailand, from south to north, visiting the islands of Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai, and Chiang Rai. This is primarily a Thailand backpacking guide for backpackers, but it also includes some further information and …
Best Thai food dishes to eat in Thailand
One of the best things about traveling is discovering new dishes and flavors! In this aspect, Thailand is a paradise of unique flavors and different foods where people can dive in. We elaborated this list of the best Thai dishes for …
50 things you need to know before traveling to Cambodia
Traveling to Cambodia is a rollercoaster. This is a country of extremes, where you can find the most amazing things but also be confronted with a few very bad ones. It has a tremendous and horrible history! As a traveler, one …
Thai Massage- A post with happy ending
Everyone likes a good massage from time to time, and Thailand is one of the best places to have one. So we decided to try the famous Thai massage that everybody talks about. Spoiler alert: it was well worth it. …
7 best things to do in Kanchanaburi in two days
This article explores the best things to do in Kanchanaburi in two days, a city with historical landmarks and natural beauty. Kanchanaburi is a relatively small town with over 30 000 inhabitants (2006), located 120 km West of Bangkok. Unlike …
How to Visit Kong Lor Cave in Laos
Imagine a small village lost in a sleepy valley with huge limestone mountains surrounding it. This village lies next to a beautiful river with amazing fluvial beaches. It’s called Kong Lor village, and it’s more than 50 km from the …
Fun and easy hike in Penang National Park, Malaysia
Penang National Park holds a curious record, it’s one of the world’s smallest national parks. However, it is home to a vast spectrum of tropical plants, animals, and geographical features. It contains six different types of habitat: a meromictic lake, wetlands, …
Delicious Thai Cooking Class in Chiang Mai – Pad thai and much more!
Thai food is delicious, it combines a mixture of flavors like no other… sour, sweet, salty, bitter, and spicy combined with fresh ingredients. We had such a good time in Thailand trying different dishes. It was a delight for our …
10 fun Things to do in Luang Prabang in 3 days
Luang Prabang is one of the cutest cities in SE Asia. This former French colony has been a World Heritage site since 1995 with outstanding well-preserved architecture. The city is well worth a visit for its stunning views, architecture and …
How to visit Koh Ta Kiev – the best island in Cambodia
Koh Ta Kiev (sometimes Koh Tar Kev) is a Cambodian island in the Gulf of Thailand, only a few kilometers off the coast of Sihanoukville. Although relatively big, it seems to be frozen in time and an eternity away from …
15 fun things to do in Kuala Lumpur in 3 days
Kuala Lumpur and even Malaysia are sometimes forgotten by backpackers, however, a visit to Kuala Lumpur is, in our opinion, a ‘must-do’ for anyone traveling in South East Asia. Apart from Singapore, it’s easily the most modern city in the most …
50 things you need to know before traveling to Laos
Traveling to Laos is an experience we suggest to almost everyone. We must say that Laos is fascinating, both because of its natural setting and its people. Here you will find a list of everything you need to know before …
The thing no one tells you about tubing in Vang Vieng, Laos
For those who don’t know, tubing is simply floating in the river with a big truck tube as a buoy. Tubing in Vang Vieng became famous or even infamous a few years ago because it was connected to drinking and …