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The Story of South East Asia Backpacker Magazine!

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

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LATEST ARTICLES

Top Backpacker Travel Jobs: How to Make Money on the Road for Your Travels! 
Top Backpacker Travel Jobs: How to Make Money on the Road for Your Travels! 
18th September 2019
Satary Stall on Kuala Lumpur food tour
Kuala Lumpur Food Tour! A Taste of Traditional Malaysia
29th August 2019
Rock Climbing in Vang Vieng, Laos: A Must for Adrenaline Junkies!
Rock Climbing in Vang Vieng, Laos: A Must for Adrenaline Junkies!
21st August 2019
Never Forget Elephant Foundation
Elephant Sanctuaries in Thailand + Southeast Asia: Making an Ethical Choice
16th August 2019
The Punch It Gym Team on the beach in Koh Samui, Thailand
Koh Samui Muay Thai – An Insider Look at Punch It Gym Training Camp
9th August 2019
A Kayaking Adventure in The 4000 Islands, Laos
Kayaking The 4000 Islands, Laos – Rapids, Dolphins and Waterfalls
7th August 2019
Rock Climbing at Railay, Krabi with Real Rocks Climbing School
Rock Climbing in Railay, Krabi – A Thailand Bucket List Adventure!
21st July 2019
Mount Rinjani, Indonesia
Trekking Mount Rinjani, Lombok – Everything You Need to Know!
19th July 2019

USEFUL RESOURCES

Three backpacks
Packing List Southeast Asia: Your Ultimate Travel Checklist!
Backpacking Southeast Asia Route: The CLASSIC Itinerary
Backpacks for travelling cover the entire floor outside a hostel.
What are the Best Backpacks for Travelling in Southeast Asia?
The ULTIMATE Backpacker Visa Guide to Southeast Asia

ALL TIME FAVOURITES!

Readers Poll: The Worst Place in South East Asia You’ve Ever Been
Getting the bus to Borobudur in Java
Ganja and “S.H.I.T.” (Suspected Hippie In Transit): Backpacking Southeast Asia in The 70s
10 Weird Things that Happen When You Come Home After Long Term Travel…
The Bum Gun, a Beginner’s Guide, ‘Cos Toilets in Asia Ain’t Easy!