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After a chaotic drive down from the border in Laos, I arrived in Siem Riep. The city that serves as the base for visiting Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is one of the most iconic archaeological sites in the world. It’s a testament to the grandeur of the Khmer Empire and its architectural legacy. Built in […]
El Nido is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. It is a town in the North of Palawan and it’s most popular activity is an island hopping tour exploring the beaches and islands straight out of paradise. It is frequented by many tourists, but if you do it right, you […]
Don Det is an island in the South of Laos and the most popular island from the Si Phan Don Island group, also called the 4000 islands. These islands are located in the Mekong river. Don Det is a place with riverfront bungalows, hammocks and a very laidback vibe. Backpackers mainly come here to relax as […]
Off the coast of northern Cebu there is the tiny island of Malapascua. This island is famous for the diving as it’s one of the few places in the world where you can see the Thresher sharks up close. Besides diving, you can soak up the slow-paced island vibes and relax on the beautiful beaches. The […]
Hoi An, Vietnam’s most charming city. A city with streets lit up by glowing lanterns, a charming market and a river flowing through the old center. Strolling through the colorful streets you’ll find beautiful temples, cute stores and lots of restaurants and cafe’s. Compared to Vietnam’s other cities, Hoi An is only small, but it […]
Vietnam is a large country with lots places to choose from. With this route you’ll see all the highlights, the rice terraces, bustling cities, serene temples and impressive landscapes. I included my advice on what places you could skip and a few places that I missed, but that you may want to consider putting in […]
Dalat is often skipped by backpackers, which is a shame. It might be, because it’s hard to compete with charming Hoi An or bustling Hanoi. However, there are definitly plenty of cool things to do in and around Dalat. Especially if you like the outdoors or great coffee. It’s an important coffee region in Vietnam […]
A 4 hour bus ride away from Luang Prabang, there is Nong Khiaw also written Nong Kiau sometimes. My favorite little town in Laos. It’s no longer an off the beaten track destination, but by no means overrun by tourists yet. It still has all the authentic charm and the locals seem to be genuinely […]
With only a few days around the area, we had to decide on the best things to do in Ninh Binh. There’s a lot to do in Ninh Binh and it can feel a bit overwhelming trying to decide. After some research we landed on these sights and other travelers later confirmed we made the […]
Siargao is a lush green island full of palmtrees and perfect surf spots. The island is becoming more and more popular among backpackers and is developing quickly. For now, it still feels very authentic and because of it’s remote location, not overly touristy. You can find super fresh Ceviche (or Kinilaw as they call the […]