Koh Phangan is filled with some pretty incredible beaches. Unfortunately, the best of them- in my humble opinion, at least- don’t face west. The west coast of Koh Phangan is the most busy part of an already overly busy island. And sunset time only makes the crowds larger. I’ve said it once and I’ll say […]
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Looking for the best places to stay along the Thakhek Loop? I’ll cut the fluff- if you wanted a full guide to the loop, you’d have gone to this article of mine (nudge nudge). But this article will be simply- and exclusively- the best places to stay along the Thakhek Loop. Sabaidee Guesthouse in Nam
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Because tours are for losers. When you arrive at your hostel or hotel in Hoi An, odds are you’ll be greeted by tons of flyers advertising things for you to do. Places to get a customized leather jacket, do some pottery- or, go on a day trip to Cham Island. There’s certainly nothing wrong with
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Gotta love Vietnam. What’s not to like? Bustling, chaotic and history-rich cities; towering mountains with winding roads; sheer cliffs sticking out of the sea; massive caves; and beaches with clear blue water. Vietnam truly has it all! This month long itinerary will take you through all the best spots Vietnam has to offer. Let’s get
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If you’ve ever dreamed of kayaking through dramatic limestone cliffs, far from the crowds, without being herded around like some tourist cow, Cát Bà delivers- if you know where to go. Turns out that you don’t need an expensive tour or a group of people in matching oversized life jackets. In simple terms, what I’m
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Looking for the best snorkeling spots in Koh Tao? Koh Tao is everything you could want in a Thai Island. For me, it’s the cream of the crop. It has everything you could want: a lively atmosphere, mountains with splendid views, and some incredible beaches with an amazing array of marine life. Of course, the
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Busan is a remarkable place. The city itself is massive and sprawling, and full of amazing things to do. But what takes Busan to the next level are the rolling hills and mountains that peak up all around the city, each offering the most exceptional viewpoints. Seunghaksan possesses some of the best viewpoints in the
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Running out of time in Laos, and have to choose either Luang Prabang or Vang Vieng to explore? The two cities (towns, more like) are very distinct from one another- in almost every way. But if you’re like me, there’s a clear winner. Luang Prabang is more idyllic, with its beautiful, French-inspired old town and
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The route between Chiang Mai and Pai is quite famous. If you’ve been to either city, you’ve likely seen many small shops flaunting its 762 curves on various shirts, coffee mugs, and incense holders. Maybe not that last one- although there’s a chance you’ll need one right around curve #463. I won’t tell you that
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Looking for the ultimate hidden gems on the Mae Hong Son Loop? The Mae Hong Son Loop is a motorbikers paradise in Northern Thailand. Good on you guys to get off the tourist path and head on the Loop. It saddens me how many people will just go to Chiang Mai and Pai and call
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