Posts tagged backpacking
50 Tips for Backpacking Southeast Asia

We’ve gone through many rounds of trial and error while traveling, especially during the time we spent in SE Asia. If you’re headed to this part of the world, check out our top 50 take aways from five months in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and the Philippines.

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16 of Our Favorite Hostels in Southeast Asia

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.

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Island Hopping in Coron & El Nido, Philippines

No place screams TROPICAL VACATION quite like the Philippines. We island hopped around Coron and El Nido on the island of Palawan for 10 days and came away tan, tired, and completely blissed out.

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A Week in the Life at Chiang Mai's Elephant Nature Park

We spent an unforgettable week surrounded by elephants, buffalo, dogs, cats, and more at Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Check out more about our volunteer experience here!

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Kicking Back in Pai

The mountainous town of Pai is the perfect place to kick back, relax, and enjoy the remote Thai scenery.

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Best of Vietnam

Vietnam is a consistent favorite among Southeast Asia backpackers. The worst part about traveling the country is realizing you’ll eventually have to leave. Here are our highlights!

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A Self-Guided Bar Crawl in Hanoi, Vietnam

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.

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Canyoning the Jungle with Dalat Adventure Tours

Often overlooked by backpackers on their route through Vietnam, Da Lat really is must-stop location in the southern half of your itinerary. If you’re brave enough, get ready to strap on your helmet and harness your ropes for an epic adventure.

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The Best of Penang, Malaysia

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.

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Your Guide to Bali On and Off the Beaten Track

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.

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Swimming in the Pink Lake of Port Gregory

Bubblegum and cotton candy. In lake form. Of course we found it. And we took lots of pictures.

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