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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

Starling Bank Review - The Best Card for Travellers?
Starling Bank Review – The Best Card for Travellers?
10th February 2020
Genevieve’s Fair Trade Village: A Social Enterprise by Local Artisans!
Workshops at Genevieve’s Fair Trade Village | Siem Reap, Cambodia
3rd February 2020
Burning Season in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia’s Burning Season: What You Need to Know
28th January 2020
Readers Poll: What’s the Best Daypack for Travel?
Readers Poll: What’s the Best Daypack for Travel?
25th January 2020
Living Wild Sumatran Style!
Girl Gone Wild – My Life in the Sumatran Jungle, Indonesia
24th January 2020
The 14 Best Waterproof Backpacks 2020
The 14 Best Waterproof Backpacks 2020
22nd January 2020
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19th January 2020
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