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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The Mae Hong Son Loop is nothing short of a motorbiker’s dream. It’s a loop starting and ending (as a loop generally suggests) in Chiang Mai, the second largest city in Thailand. Not only is the scenery breathtaking, but the mountainous terrain makes for very entertaining roads- the Mae Hong Son Loop has over 2,000
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The Blue Lagoons are one of the prime attractions of Vang Vieng. They are a series of natural pools of (mostly) turquoise blue waters with beautiful mountains backdrops, all located within 30-40 minutes of the town center. There are six blue lagoons in the area, each offering a unique experience. But some offer superior experiences
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So like me, you’ve found yourself staying right by the airport in Phuket and are wondering what the hell there is to do. Maybe you’ve just gotten in, or maybe you want to stay close to the airport in order to catch an early flight. But regardless of how you’ve gotten into this predicament, you’re
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Welcome, gluttons. I’m going to share with you the best Thai food on the island of Koh Tao. I’m convinced that Koh Tao is the best island in Thailand. But if there’s anywhere it’s lacking, I have to say it’s the food. The average restaurant you’ll find here is pretty mediocre. I’m not quite sure
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