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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

Bunderan HI Jakarta, also known as Selamat Datang Monument.
Top 10 Quarantine Hotels in Jakarta, Indonesia
15th May 2021
Hoa Lu - Ancient Capital of Vietnam.
When is the Best Time to Visit Vietnam?
12th May 2021
A traveller wearing a mask in a city
COVID-19 Travel Restrictions in Southeast Asia (May 2021)
9th May 2021
What is Being a Nomadic Family REALLY Like?
What is Being a Nomadic Family REALLY Like?
7th May 2021
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13 Unique Indonesian Animals
28th April 2021
Khao Sok National Park Cheow Larn Lake
34 Amazing Places to Visit in Thailand & 6 to Avoid!
19th April 2021
Thai Beers
The Best Beers in Thailand (Changover Warning!)
8th April 2021
Surviving Southeast Asia with a Peanut Allergy
Surviving Southeast Asia with a Peanut Allergy
25th March 2021

COVID UPDATES

The magnificent temples of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia. This is Banteay Srei temple
COVID-19: Cambodia Travel Updates
14th May 2021
A wooden hut and white sand on the beach. Siargao Island, Philippines
Philippines COVID-19 Updates
13th May 2021
Malaysia during COVID-19 harith-irfan-wahid
COVID-19: Malaysia Travel Updates
10th May 2021
Lady wearing a face mask in a Thai market.
COVID-19: Thailand Travel Updates
9th May 2021

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ALL TIME FAVOURITES!

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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The Bum Gun – Beginners’ Guide to the World’s Best Butt Cleaner!
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?