South East Asia Backpacker Magazine

Updated April 19th, 2018.

LATEST ARTICLES WRITTEN BY TRAVELLERS LIKE YOU!

The Best Filtered Water Bottle for Travel? For Responsible Travellers

17th April 2018

A filtered water bottle is an essential item for the responsible traveller in Southeast Asia. Not only will it ensure that you can drink purified [...]

Meditation Teacher Training: Because The World Needs It

14th April 2018

Meditation Teacher Training is becoming more and more popular as people discover the immense benefits of meditation and want to share the magic with others. [...]

Are Mobile Phones Ruining Travel?

9th April 2018

Was travel BETTER and MORE ADVENTUROUS before the days of Mobile Phones? Does constant connection to the Internet in almost every corner of the globe [...]

Maya Bay Koh Phi Phi set to close April 2018

CLOSED TO TOURISTS! Koh Phi Phi & Boracay. Where Should Be Next?

1st April 2018

For 4 months this summer starting June 1st, Maya Bay, Koh Phi Phi will close to tourists. Authorities in the Philippines are discussing a 6-month [...]

Trekking Rinjani Mountain – Will You Climb Lombok’s Active Volcano?

30th March 2018

Gunung Rinjani (Mount Rinjani) is an active volcano in Indonesia located on the island of Lombok, near Bali. The volcano is popular with adventure seekers [...]

Dear Hanoi… It’s Not You. It’s Me.

27th March 2018

Have you ever travelled to a place and felt a certain way, only to return a few years later and find that your feelings towards [...]

Elephant Sanctuaries in Thailand: How to Make Sure You Choose an Ethical Experience

17th March 2018

Elephant Tourism in Thailand takes many forms; from riding elephants to bathing them, watching them paint, dance & other horrors! Many camps in Thailand claim [...]

Surf Sumatra: Perfect Barrels & Bootlegged Beer in Lhoknga Beach, Aceh

13th March 2018

Looking for an awesome surf destination in Southeast Asia? Forget Bali! In the remote village of Lhoknga, Northern Sumatra, the surf season runs from November-April [...]

Bed Bugs: How To Avoid An Unwelcome Encounter in Southeast Asia!

2nd March 2018

While not dangerous health-wise, bed bugs whilst backpacking can be extremely annoying! Check out our advice on how to avoid having an encounter with bed [...]

What is a “Backpacker”? Tell us what you think… #abackpackeris

25th February 2018

What does the word backpacker mean to you? Do you have to wear certain clothes to be a backpacker? Do you have to be a [...]

The Underwater Buddha: Diving with Scubafish in Koh Lanta, Thailand

22nd February 2018

Underwater, I felt like I had discovered a whole new world. A world that relaxed me and made my over-active mind feel at ease. For [...]

The Best Ukulele For Travellers – Making Music Anywhere!

16th February 2018

What makes the ukulele such a good instrument for travel? How do you decide on the perfect model for the road? This guide will help [...]

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LATEST ARTICLES WRITTEN BY TRAVELLERS LIKE YOU!

The Best Filtered Water Bottle for Travel? For Responsible Travellers

Meditation Teacher Training: Because The World Needs It

Are Mobile Phones Ruining Travel?

CLOSED TO TOURISTS! Koh Phi Phi & Boracay. Where Should Be Next?

Trekking Rinjani Mountain – Will You Climb Lombok’s Active Volcano?

Dear Hanoi… It’s Not You. It’s Me.

Elephant Sanctuaries in Thailand: How to Make Sure You Choose an Ethical Experience

Surf Sumatra: Perfect Barrels & Bootlegged Beer in Lhoknga Beach, Aceh

Bed Bugs: How To Avoid An Unwelcome Encounter in Southeast Asia!

What is a “Backpacker”? Tell us what you think… #abackpackeris

The Underwater Buddha: Diving with Scubafish in Koh Lanta, Thailand

The Best Ukulele For Travellers – Making Music Anywhere!

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