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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

Sunrise SUP Tour Hoi An

<img width="730" height="487" src="https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Sunrise-SUP-Tour-Hoi-An-730x487.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Sunrise SUP Tour Hoi An" srcset="https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Sunrise-SUP-Tour-Hoi-An-730x487.jpg 730w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Sunrise-SUP-Tour-Hoi-An-150x100.jpg 150w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Sunrise-SUP-Tour-Hoi-An-768x512.jpg 768w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Sunrise-SUP-Tour-Hoi-An-1090x726.jpg 1090w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Sunrise-SUP-Tour-Hoi-An-360x240.jpg 360w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Sunrise-SUP-Tour-Hoi-An-540x360.jpg 540w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Sunrise-SUP-Tour-Hoi-An-510x340.jpg 510w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Sunrise-SUP-Tour-Hoi-An.jpg 1511w" sizes="(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt="" data-jpibfi-post-url="https://southeastasiabackpacker.com/sup-hoi-an-review/" data-jpibfi-post-title="Sunrise SUP Tour, Hoi An, Vietnam – Worth a 4am Wake Up?" data-jpibfi-src="https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Sunrise-SUP-Tour-Hoi-An-730x487.jpg" >

Sunrise SUP Tour, Hoi An, Vietnam – Worth a 4am Wake Up?

14th February 2019

Sunrise view over Doi Inthanon National Park

<img width="730" height="532" src="https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Sunrise-view-Doi-Inthanon-National-Park-730x532.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Sunrise view over Doi Inthanon National Park" srcset="https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Sunrise-view-Doi-Inthanon-National-Park-730x532.jpg 730w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Sunrise-view-Doi-Inthanon-National-Park-150x109.jpg 150w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Sunrise-view-Doi-Inthanon-National-Park-768x560.jpg 768w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Sunrise-view-Doi-Inthanon-National-Park-360x262.jpg 360w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Sunrise-view-Doi-Inthanon-National-Park-540x394.jpg 540w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Sunrise-view-Doi-Inthanon-National-Park-510x372.jpg 510w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Sunrise-view-Doi-Inthanon-National-Park.jpg 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt="Doi Inthanon National Park is one of the highlights of Northern Thailand. We tell you when to go, what to pack and review one of the best tours that runs..." data-jpibfi-post-url="https://southeastasiabackpacker.com/doi-inthanon-tour/" data-jpibfi-post-title="Doi Inthanon National Park, Thailand – A Trek To Remember" data-jpibfi-src="https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Sunrise-view-Doi-Inthanon-National-Park-730x532.jpg" >

Doi Inthanon National Park, Thailand – A Trek To Remember

27th January 2019

Finding cheap hostels in Singapore - Asia's most expensive country!

<img width="730" height="411" src="https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/travel-with-no-money-at-singapore-730x411.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Finding cheap hostels in Singapore - Asia's most expensive country!" srcset="https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/travel-with-no-money-at-singapore-730x411.jpg 730w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/travel-with-no-money-at-singapore-350x197.jpg 350w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/travel-with-no-money-at-singapore-768x432.jpg 768w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/travel-with-no-money-at-singapore-1090x613.jpg 1090w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/travel-with-no-money-at-singapore-510x287.jpg 510w" sizes="(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt="Singapore is not cheap, let's be honest! But you'll be surprised to find that there are some great budget hostels & capsule beds - from $10 US per night!" data-jpibfi-post-url="https://southeastasiabackpacker.com/best-hostels-singapore/" data-jpibfi-post-title="25 Best Singapore Hostels – Budget Friendly!" data-jpibfi-src="https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/travel-with-no-money-at-singapore-730x411.jpg" >

25 Best Singapore Hostels – Budget Friendly!

16th January 2019

film cue card jakob-owens

<img width="730" height="493" src="https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Travel-FIlms-Header-jakob-owens-730x493.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="film cue card jakob-owens" srcset="https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Travel-FIlms-Header-jakob-owens-730x493.jpg 730w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Travel-FIlms-Header-jakob-owens-150x101.jpg 150w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Travel-FIlms-Header-jakob-owens-768x519.jpg 768w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Travel-FIlms-Header-jakob-owens-1090x737.jpg 1090w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Travel-FIlms-Header-jakob-owens-360x243.jpg 360w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Travel-FIlms-Header-jakob-owens-540x365.jpg 540w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Travel-FIlms-Header-jakob-owens-510x345.jpg 510w" sizes="(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt="Sit back, relax and work your way through the 50 best travel movies of all time! Live vicariously through each adventure & get inspiration for your next trip!" data-jpibfi-post-url="https://southeastasiabackpacker.com/travel-movies/" data-jpibfi-post-title="50 Best Travel Movies – Voted By Our Readers!" data-jpibfi-src="https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Travel-FIlms-Header-jakob-owens-730x493.jpg" >

50 Best Travel Movies – Voted By Our Readers!

11th January 2019

USEFUL RESOURCES

Three backpacks

<img width="730" height="411" src="https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Backpacks-730x411.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Three backpacks" srcset="https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Backpacks-730x411.jpg 730w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Backpacks-350x197.jpg 350w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Backpacks-768x432.jpg 768w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Backpacks-1090x613.jpg 1090w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Backpacks-510x287.jpg 510w" sizes="(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt="" data-jpibfi-post-url="https://southeastasiabackpacker.com/southeast-asia-packing-list/" data-jpibfi-post-title="Packing List Southeast Asia: Your Ultimate Travel Checklist!" data-jpibfi-src="https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Backpacks-730x411.jpg" >

Packing List Southeast Asia: Your Ultimate Travel Checklist!

<img width="730" height="487" src="https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Southeast-Asia-Backpacking-Route-730x487.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Southeast-Asia-Backpacking-Route-730x487.jpg 730w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Southeast-Asia-Backpacking-Route-350x233.jpg 350w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Southeast-Asia-Backpacking-Route-768x512.jpg 768w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Southeast-Asia-Backpacking-Route-1090x727.jpg 1090w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Southeast-Asia-Backpacking-Route-510x340.jpg 510w" sizes="(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt="This is the Most Popular Southeast Asia Backpacking Route! See the Highlights, Meet Travel Buddies & Save Money on Transport Costs." data-jpibfi-post-url="https://southeastasiabackpacker.com/backpacking-route-southeast-asia/" data-jpibfi-post-title="Backpacking Southeast Asia Route: The CLASSIC Itinerary" data-jpibfi-src="https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Southeast-Asia-Backpacking-Route-730x487.jpg" >

Backpacking Southeast Asia Route: The CLASSIC Itinerary

Backpacks for travelling cover the entire floor outside a hostel.

<img width="730" height="487" src="https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Whats-the-best-backpack.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Backpacks for travelling cover the entire floor outside a hostel." srcset="https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Whats-the-best-backpack.jpg 900w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Whats-the-best-backpack-510x340.jpg 510w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Whats-the-best-backpack-350x233.jpg 350w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Whats-the-best-backpack-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt="We asked 100+ of our readers to tell us which is the best backpack (brand, model & size) for travelling Southeast Asia - and here are the results! So, if you're looking for a backpack yourself... Sit back, relax, and read some words of wisdom from fellow travellers in Southeast Asia - so that you can find the perfect backpack for you!" data-jpibfi-post-url="https://southeastasiabackpacker.com/best-backpacks-for-travelling/" data-jpibfi-post-title="What are the Best Backpacks for Travelling in Southeast Asia?" data-jpibfi-src="https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Whats-the-best-backpack.jpg" >

What are the Best Backpacks for Travelling in Southeast Asia?

<img width="730" height="487" src="https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Passport-stamps-visas.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Passport-stamps-visas.jpg 900w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Passport-stamps-visas-510x340.jpg 510w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Passport-stamps-visas-350x233.jpg 350w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Passport-stamps-visas-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt="As a backpacker in South East Asia crossing borders becomes a regular undertaking. Each country has a different rule of entry and some countries will require you to apply for a visa before you travel. As visa requirements often change, for travellers it can be difficult to plan things like budget and duration of travel. Here, we've done our best to compile the latest visa information in South East Asia to make it easier to plan your trip!" data-jpibfi-post-url="https://southeastasiabackpacker.com/visa-guide/" data-jpibfi-post-title="The ULTIMATE Backpacker Visa Guide to Southeast Asia" data-jpibfi-src="https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Passport-stamps-visas.jpg" >

The ULTIMATE Backpacker Visa Guide to Southeast Asia

ALL TIME FAVOURITES

<img width="730" height="487" src="https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/The-worst-place-in-South-East-Asia-youve-ever-been.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/The-worst-place-in-South-East-Asia-youve-ever-been.jpg 900w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/The-worst-place-in-South-East-Asia-youve-ever-been-510x340.jpg 510w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/The-worst-place-in-South-East-Asia-youve-ever-been-350x233.jpg 350w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/The-worst-place-in-South-East-Asia-youve-ever-been-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt="We recently asked our readers on Facebook… “Where's the WORST place you've ever been to in South East Asia? A place that you just couldn't wait to leave!” All backpackers are unique, and have their own preferences when they travel, so we were expecting a variety of responses to this question – and that’s just what we got!" data-jpibfi-post-url="https://southeastasiabackpacker.com/readers-poll-worst-place-in-south-east-asia/" data-jpibfi-post-title="Readers Poll: The Worst Place in South East Asia You’ve Ever Been" data-jpibfi-src="https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/The-worst-place-in-South-East-Asia-youve-ever-been.jpg" >

Readers Poll: The Worst Place in South East Asia You’ve Ever Been

Getting the bus to Borobudur in Java

<img width="730" height="548" src="https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Getting-the-bus-to-Borobudur-in-Java-800x600.jpeg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Getting the bus to Borobudur in Java" srcset="https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Getting-the-bus-to-Borobudur-in-Java-800x600.jpeg 800w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Getting-the-bus-to-Borobudur-in-Java-510x383.jpeg 510w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Getting-the-bus-to-Borobudur-in-Java-350x263.jpeg 350w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Getting-the-bus-to-Borobudur-in-Java-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Getting-the-bus-to-Borobudur-in-Java.jpeg 1232w" sizes="(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt="Following on from our popular article about London lad Barrie Scott, we brought on the fearless Aussie, Ian H to tell us how it was in the late ’70s. The outback might have prepared him for the snakes hiding in his room, but the shit label is another story altogether." data-jpibfi-post-url="https://southeastasiabackpacker.com/backpacking-southeast-asia-70s/" data-jpibfi-post-title="Ganja and “S.H.I.T.” (Suspected Hippie In Transit): Backpacking Southeast Asia in The 70s" data-jpibfi-src="https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Getting-the-bus-to-Borobudur-in-Java-800x600.jpeg" >

Ganja and “S.H.I.T.” (Suspected Hippie In Transit): Backpacking Southeast Asia in The 70s

26th November 2017

<img width="730" height="487" src="https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/10-wierd-things.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/10-wierd-things.jpg 900w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/10-wierd-things-510x340.jpg 510w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/10-wierd-things-350x233.jpg 350w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/10-wierd-things-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt="Coming back home from a long stint backpacking can be very strange indeed. At times you feel like an alien in your own country! (Cue Sting). You've forgotten so much about what 'normal' life back home is like and you've picked up many weird habits while you've been away. Are you still the same person that you once were? Here are 10 symptoms of extreme reverse culture shock... " data-jpibfi-post-url="https://southeastasiabackpacker.com/10-weird-things-that-happen-when-you-come-home-from-long-term-travel/" data-jpibfi-post-title="10 Weird Things that Happen When You Come Home After Long Term Travel…" data-jpibfi-src="https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/10-wierd-things.jpg" >

10 Weird Things that Happen When You Come Home After Long Term Travel…

8th November 2014

<img width="730" height="487" src="https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Bum-Gun.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Bum-Gun.jpg 900w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Bum-Gun-510x340.jpg 510w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Bum-Gun-350x233.jpg 350w, https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Bum-Gun-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt="Also called the butt-blaster, butt bomber and ass hose, this hand-held bidet faithfully sits beside the toilets of Asia, freaking out westerners and causing them to stockpile tissue like the world is ending. Introducing the Bum Gun! Your new best friend." data-jpibfi-post-url="https://southeastasiabackpacker.com/bum-gun-beginners-guide/" data-jpibfi-post-title="The Bum Gun, a Beginner’s Guide, ‘Cos Toilets in Asia Ain’t Easy!" data-jpibfi-src="https://r8t6m8f3.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Bum-Gun.jpg" >

The Bum Gun, a Beginner’s Guide, ‘Cos Toilets in Asia Ain’t Easy!

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