Jeju is the largest island in the beautiful country of South Korea. Some call it the Hawaii of South Korea with its centerpiece Hallasan Volcano, black sand beaches. clear waters and waterfalls. It’s mainly frequented by Korean and Chinese tourists, so don’t expect to run into too many English speakers; you’re mostly on your own. […]
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Hiking Hallasan is a must if you go to Jeju. In fact, I’d go as far as saying that a trip to Jeju is worth it just to hike this gem. Hallasan is a volcano set smack in the middle of Jeju, taking up a decent chunk of the island all by itself. It’s the
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Let’s just cut right to the chase here. Which trail should you take up Hallasan? I’d recommend going up Gwaneumsa Trail, then down Seongpanak. If that’s all you needed, so long. Maybe check out my full guide to hiking Hallasan before you go. But for most of you, I would assume you’d like to know
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Sapa is one of- if not the- highlight of Northern Vietnam. Along with the famous Ha Giang Loop, it’s the largest attractor of travelers to the region. Sapa is best known for its incredible rice fields. But most tourists miss out on some of the other best things Sapa has to offer. Luckily, our hostel
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The best hike in Sapa is a bit of a secret. As we like it, of course. Less of those loser tourists to deal with. The Sapa area is home to the tallest mountains in all of Vietnam. The tallest and most popular of these is Fansipan, standing at 3,143 meters. But many trail not
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Phong Nha is a town of increasing popularity in central Vietnam, known for its lush green environment and its vast, impressive array of caves in the surrounding region. The national park situated mere minutes from Phong Nha town sports the first and third largest caves in the world (that we know of), as well as
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Phong Nha is a town of increasing popularity in central Vietnam, known for its lush green environment and its vast and immensely impressive array of caves in the surrounding region. The national park situated mere minutes from Phong Nha town sports the first and third largest caves in the world (that we know of), as
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The Thakhek Loop is one of the best adventures that the beautiful country of Laos has to offer. Towering cliffs and limestone formations, caves, and vibrant rice fields highlight the 450 kilometer loop. How many days it takes to do the Thakhek Loop is ultimately up to you. I recommend taking a minimum of three
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Which way should you do the Thakhek Loop? Clockwise, counter-clockwise. Or neither, perhaps? The Thakhek Loop is one of the best adventures that the beautiful country of Laos has to offer. Towering cliffs and limestone formations, caves, and vibrant rice fields highlight the 450 kilometer loop, which generally takes between 3-5 days to complete. I’m
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The slow boat to Laos. A two-day journey down the Mekong River, snaking down from the border with Northern Thailand to the old Laotian capital of Luang Prabang. Many call it a backpacker rite of passage. Others call it a nightmare. Truth is, it’s a bit of both. Over the past few years, it’s become
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