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South East Asia Backpacker Magazine: The Story

10 years ago, 23-year old backpacker from England, Nikki Scott, set off on an adventure that would change her life. She created the first print magazine for backpackers in Asia. Today, that humble idea has grown into a digital community of thousands of travellers who share their experiences on this website!

Nikki Scott, founder of South East Asia Backpacker Magazine

LATEST ARTICLES

Looking Out From Our Slow Boat
Solo Female Travel: The 15 Best Tips You’ll Read
9th June 2021
A traveller wearing a mask in a city
COVID-19 Travel Restrictions in Southeast Asia (June 2021)
6th June 2021
Bucket and spade in the sand
Phuket Sandbox: Is Thailand Reopening to Tourists?
2nd June 2021

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Manila, Philippines Skyline
Top 10 Budget Quarantine Hotels in Manila, Philippines
25th May 2021
Sea to Summit Coolmax Liner with Insect Shield
Best Sleeping Bag Liners for Travellers
24th May 2021

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Jakarta Indonesia Skyline
Top 10 Quarantine Hotels in Jakarta, Indonesia
15th May 2021

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Hoa Lu - Ancient Capital of Vietnam.
When is the Best Time to Visit Vietnam?
12th May 2021
What is Being a Nomadic Family REALLY Like?
What is Being a Nomadic Family REALLY Like?
7th May 2021

COVID UPDATES

Vang Vieng Sunset View Over Town and Mountains
COVID-19: Laos Travel Updates
6th June 2021
COVID-19: Myanmar Travel Updates
6th June 2021
A wooden hut and white sand on the beach. Siargao Island, Philippines
COVID-19: Philippines Travel Updates
5th June 2021

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Malaysia during COVID-19 harith-irfan-wahid
COVID-19: Malaysia Travel Updates
5th June 2021
Lady wearing a face mask in a Thai market.
COVID-19: Thailand Travel Updates
4th June 2021

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The magnificent temples of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia. This is Banteay Srei temple
COVID-19: Cambodia Travel Updates
4th June 2021
Lombok, Komodo Island views... Indonesia.
COVID-19: Indonesia Travel Updates
4th June 2021

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Locals wearing masks while riding motorbikes in Southeast Asia.
COVID-19: Vietnam Travel Updates
31st May 2021

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Getting the bus to Borobudur in Java
Ganja and “S.H.I.T.” (Suspected Hippie In Transit): Backpacking Southeast Asia in The 70s
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10 Weird Things that Happen When You Come Home After Long Term Travel…
Ali Couch in Sri Lanka with her backpack on. This is the cover image for her article about backpacking in your 50s
Should you Go Backpacking at 50?