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 […]
Alternate Route from Chiang Mai to Pai: Quiet, Scenic, and Off the Beaten Path Read More »
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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Hiking Seongsan Ilchulbong at sunrise is one of the highlights of any trip to the beautiful island of Jeju. Jeju is an otherworldly island off the coast of South Korea, dominated by the massive Hallasan Volcano at its center. I say in my guide to hiking Hallasan that it’s the best thing to do on
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The Thakhek Loop is one of the most underrated adventures in Southeast Asia. Laos is such a pain to get to that I can’t understand the people who’ll just come, see Luang Prabang and Vang Vieng, then proceed to pick up their bags and go. No doubt Vang Vieng is pretty awesome, but I’m still
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Welcome to Vang Vieng! Vang Vieng was the biggest surprise for me in my trip to Laos. Many travelers I spoke to made it out to be a party town through and through, but the amount there was to do was unparalleled in the country. And it really wasn’t even that much of a party
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The best market in Busan is a local secret. As we like it, of course. Less of those loser tourists to deal with. Busan is a city on the southeastern coast of South Korea- the second largest in the country, with a port that is one of the busiest in the entire world. The bustling
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Looking for a 3 day itinerary for Busan? You’ve come to the right place. Busan might top Seoul for my favorite city in all of Korea. It has it all – a large, sprawling, and aesthetic city; mountains offering the most incredible views; and a coastline filled with long beaches and beautiful coastal walks. This
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Busan is a city with no shortage of fabulous views. A sprawling city on the southeastern coast of South Korea, Busan is filled with intermingled hills and mountains that offer exceptional viewpoints all over the city and beyond. I’ll be giving you my three favorite views in Busan – in no apparent order. Two of
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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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