South Korea wasn’t really on my radar. I was in China, saw a $30 flight to Jeju, and said screw it. Jeju turned out to be a great decision. Hallasan- the volcano at the center of the island- is one of the coolest hikes I’ve done anywhere. Then I really got to know the place […]
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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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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Vietnam needs time. A week isn’t enough – you’ll barely scratch the surface and leave feeling like you missed it. Two weeks can work. A month to do it properly. If you’re short on time, stay north. The north is where the best of Vietnam lives- Sapa and the Ha Giang Loop are incredibly scenic
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
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