If you’re looking to party all night and wrap up just in time to catch the sunrise on the beach, Barcelona is the place to go. Don’t worry about sleep, that’s what siestas are for 😉

These are all the reasons why Sri Lanka needs to be your next bucket list destination. We mapped out the iconic train ride to Kandy, the country’s most amazing photo ops, and best of all, how to make authentic Sri Lankan curry!

The largest city in north Thailand, Chiang Mai is home to unique cultural sites, delicious food (khao soi noodles…), and offers access to numerous overnight/volunteer opportunities across northern Thailand.

There are definitely some universals you can expect from all hostels: dorm beds, community kitchens, the inevitable person who snores, the late nights and early mornings as people catch their budget travel in and out. But there are some places that just do it better than the rest. Here are our top 16 places from our five month experience of living the hostel life in southeast Asia.

Luang Prabang is home to a gorgeous colonial-style downtown, a vibrant textile and crafts scene, and some of the most fun waterfalls in Southeast Asia. Plus, the water-soaked Songkran festival in Luang Prabang is less crowded and just as fun as Thailand!

Vietnam’s capital and popular jumping off point is home to a beautiful Old Quarter, a thriving expat community, and a lively nightlife scene. We obviously scoped out the best digs.

Southeast Asian markets tested our shopping resolve in many, many ways. Whether it was snake liquor in Laos, pearls in Bangkok, or street food in Cambodia - these six unique markets stole our hearts and our money and we aren’t even a little mad about it.

The fun city of Phnom Penh is a necessary stop on your Cambodia visit. There are many opportunities to explore the country’s tumultuous past. There are also tons of great hostels and food finds!

Penang is a lively, fun city full of culture and good food. The colorful street art, old Georgetown architecture, and the nearby national park are all great reasons to kick back and stay a while.

Singapore is one of our all-time favorite cities. This well-designed and aesthetically pleasing city is an absolute joy to explore. The creative garden spaces and new age architecture is unlike anywhere else in the world.

Yogyakarta is full of beautiful cultural landmarks. You’ll definitely want to spend a few days digging into it all. We obviously loved the pink Water Temple.

Bali, Bali, Bali. Countless things to see and do! From expat region of Seminyak and Canggu, to the rural peaks of Mount Batur, there are so many cool places to escape to on Indonesia’s popular island getaway.

After our week long stay in the coastal city, the two of us agreed that, given the chance, we could’ve happily stayed in Perth for many more weeks. The early November weather was hot, sunny, and dry, much to my joy and MJ’s dismay.