Southeast Asia

Explore Thailand’s diverse landscapes on a month-long journey, from stunning sandy beaches and vibrant cities to lush rainforests and inviting blue oceans.

Discover the diverse beauty of Southeast Asia over three months, from Thailand’s ancient ruins and Laos’ sleepy towns to Vietnam’s bustling cities.

Nobody wants trouble in paradise, but scams in Thailand are all too common. Keep your eyes open for common scams so you don’t end up becoming a victim.

Bangkok is a city like no other. Whether you love it or hate it, you’re bound to make a few mistakes when you first visit. If you’re new to Bangkok, these are six mistakes you don’t want to make.

Thailand has adventure at every bend. From rock climbing without ropes to scuba diving without a tank, there is no shortage of adventurous things to do in Thailand that will push you to your very limits.

I spent eight days volunteering in Cambodia with Hands on Journeys. Voluntourism is a difficult topic to address, but if it’s done in a sustainable and responsible way it can make a big difference. We might even be able to change the world, one village at a time.

There’s a part of Siem Reap that most people never see. Many of those who visit Cambodia have only one thing on their agenda: the temples of Angkor Wat. It’s a UNESCO Heritage Site that...

I had just arrived in Luang Prabang and, by some luck of the universe, I was staying at the same guesthouse as a group of travelers I had previously met...

“No no–you don’t come! No paper in passport!” The Thai man at the border between Thailand and Laos had begun shouting at a Canadian girl at our table. He had been...

I spent one month in Thailand, traversing the islands and beaches of the south, all the way up to the jungles of the north. Due to the relative ease of access...

Chris is an old friend of mine and a first time traveler. He took off to Indonesia eight months ago to teach English and he’s been learning what it means to be a foreigner and a minority in a strange land. Asia is a different place indeed, and today I’m sharing with you Chris’ experience as a white boy far from home.

The needles and probes I could at least understand, but the Vasoline on my belly just didn’t make any sense. I was getting an ultrasound and, had anybody at the...

I had heard mutterings about an abandoned skyscraper in Bangkok. It was rumored to be haunted and forsaken. If I wanted to enter, I was going to have to sneak in through holes in the...

After 31 days in Southeast Asia, I was fed up. It had been 11 months since my move to Greater Asia, the majority of which had been spent living like a...

It was 5:30 in the morning and I could barely open my eyes. I had avoided tubing in Vang Vieng so I could wake up early enough to catch a...

I had been planning on getting a suit made ever since I heard about Hoi An. This small Vietnamese town is world-renowned for its tailors and it's the place where many...

Ever wanted to ride elephants in Thailand? It was on my bucket list, too. But once I got there, I learned—very quickly—why you shouldn’t ride elephants in Thailand.

One look at this building and I knew I was going to like it here. Once upon a time, in 1975, a meditating monk discovered, what he said, were tigers roaming...

I shouldn't even be telling you about this place. It's that special. Wat Palad (or Wat Pha Lat) is a temple in Chiang Mai that is tucked away in the heart...

I slapped my palm against my forehead. “But we already ordered you one! Come on, man. You have to!” I'd be lying if I said I didn't want to. In some parts...

I had been searching for the cheapest flight and, by golly, I had found it. I was in Brisbane, Australia at the time and was researching flights to Hong Kong....