Koh Samui is a large island in the Gulf of Thailand (the east side of Thailand). It neighbours the island of Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. While Koh Phangan is known for the Full Moon Party and Koh Tao for diving, Koh Samui is more of a typical vacation island. Families, couples and honeymooners greatly …
Unfortunately, when you mention you visited Ayutthaya in Thailand, most people will ask, “Where?”. Despite it being the ancient capital of Thailand and a UNESCO-listed historic city, Ayutthaya is sadly often overlooked on many backpacker itineraries. To be fair, they don’t have many hostels (other than Nakara) or much of a backpacker nightlife, but Ayutthaya …
Khao Sok National Park is a destination high on many backpackers’ bucket lists. It offers stunning views, niche accommodation options and the chance to see elephants in the wild. If you’re heading to Khao Sok and not sure whether to book a tour or how to stay in the Floating Bungalows, this guide is for …
Phuket is a very divisive destination in Thailand. People either love it or absolutely despise it. If you’re going there to party or if it is your first stop in Thailand, you may look at it more favourably. It is still a really good place to visit in Thailand! However, it is certainly not my …
Are you planning to backpack Indonesia and need help with how to get between destinations? This guide has you covered, explaining everything from ferry routes to how to make the most of your travel days. Please note this guide focuses on transport options in popular backpacker destinations such as Bali, Nusa Islands, Gili Islands and …
While some people may only spend a week or two in Malaysia hitting the major spots, one month allows so much more time to explore the diverse and beautiful country. From tea plantations to jungles, modern cities, street art to beach party towns- Malaysia has a bit of everything! This itinerary will only focus on …
21 days gives you a good amount of time to explore Malaysia but be warned, this itinerary will be jam-packed. From beaches to tea plantations to street art to big cities to museums to jungles, this itinerary has a bit of everything. Have a bit longer than 21 days to spend in Malaysia? Check out …
A two-week itinerary for Malaysia may feel a little rushed, but you will still get to experience the best bits: Melaka, KL, Cameron Highlands and Penang. This Malaysia itinerary will take you from cities to tea plantations, on street art tours and will include many great night markets. Do you have longer than two weeks …
This one-week Malaysia itinerary will cover the best two places in Malaysia: KL and Penang. You will get to experience two very unique cities with different cultures, foods, activities to do, and places to see. Do you have more than one week to explore Malaysia and want a longer itinerary? I have 14-day, 21-day and …
Kuala Lumpur, commonly referred to as KL, is an impressive city with so many things to do, great foods to eat and nightlife to experience. The city is so large that every suburb or area feels like its own city. Chinatown, Brickfields and Bukit Bintang- all have their specific personalities and vibes, so much so …
