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The name ‘Shiralea’ was taken from an episode of Star Trek, but don’t worry, you’re [...]
I’m going to have a rant about the word ‘authentic’ when applied to travel. When [...]
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A brand new hostel located in a unique local neighbourhood of Kuala Lumpur, iO Hotel [...]
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Located down a quiet road not far from the tourist hub of Nyaung Shwe, A [...]
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Built in 1903, the Kalaw Heritage Hotel in the old British Hill Station of Kalaw [...]
In June and July of 2016 the Chinese government demolished 50% of Larung Gar, a [...]
50km from Inle Lake, Kalaw, in Shan State, was founded as a hill station by [...]
Myanmar Han is THE perfect place in Bagan to relax after visiting 2,200 temples! A [...]
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An escape from the chaos of Yangon, Thanlwin Guest House is a beautiful big house [...]
Just a few hours from the border of Thailand, you'll stumble across the scruffy little [...]
Watch our video filmed at a night market in Mae Sot to learn a few [...]
In the heart of Chiang Mai's Old Quarter, I stumbled upon an intriguing hole in [...]
The Mae Hong Son Loop is lauded as one of the best motorbiking routes in [...]
Located out of the Old City of Chiang Mai, near to the University, Doi Suthep [...]
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Way off the usual tourist trail lies the biggest Cemetery in Vietnam, An Bang Cemetery [...]
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As a backpacker in South East Asia crossing borders becomes a regular undertaking. Each country [...]
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What a privilege – cycling in North Vietnam while tourism is still in its infancy! [...]
Contents What will you find at the Aircraft Boneyard?A brief history of the abandoned planesDid [...]
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Urban exploration ("urbex" for short) had already been popular long before the term came into [...]
Located on a beautiful little countryside road, about 2km outside of Pai centre, PrilPai Guesthouse [...]
Today, Pad Thai is a popular street food dish in many parts of the country [...]
Once a resort for the people of Thailand, Suandoi has evolved into an international resort [...]
Get Zleep Premium Budget Hotel is an incredible value for money luxury accommodation, located in [...]
Most backpackers flying into the city of Bangkok make a bee-line for one place: the [...]
Tangalla, also known as Tangalle, has the most perfect beach I have ever seen, with [...]
Clean, spacious and well-designed hostel located in an authentic Thai neighbourhood with delicious street food [...]
Ever thought about an alternative lifestyle that allows you to earn money as you travel [...]
Just when you think you have already explored all the possible corners of this fascinating [...]
Kuta is the first stop in Bali for many backpackers, fresh off the plane… Nau [...]
The largest of the three Gilis, Gili Trawangan is famed for being the party island [...]
Following the popularity (and controversy!) of our first readers poll - “Where is the worst [...]
In the southeastern part of the Maluku Islands in Maluku Province, Indonesia, you can find [...]
Us Hostel is a brand new hostel on the popular island of Koh Samui. Built [...]
Nestled in the heart of Ubud, a culturally rich and vibrant town with streets laden [...]
The 17,000 islands of Indonesia have something for every type of traveller. If you've had [...]
Travel writer, Ian Packham takes us on a journey across the colourful island of Sri [...]
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Dave Noakes takes a tongue in cheek look at the path to spiritual enlightenment. A [...]
If you’re looking for desert island vibes, clean white beaches and unspoiled nature, then Gili [...]
Despite the open-mindedness that travel brings, destination snobbery is still prevalent in certain traveler communities. [...]
Have you ever thought about the way that digital cameras have changed our behaviour when [...]
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Over the past few days a photo has been going viral on Facebook showing two [...]
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Having spent more time than intended in North Goa I have seen my fair share [...]
Myanmar is not often thought of as the culinary capital of South East Asia. Yet, [...]
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Central Thailand has two popular UNESCO World Heritages sites, Sukhothai and Ayutthaya, both the homes [...]
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At first glance, Jakarta was just another bustling city, no different from any other that [...]
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Throughout my travels in India and South East Asia, I’ve been approached by beggars of [...]
The final part of our day-to-day diaries of the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Course in [...]
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24-year-old Martha from Limerick in Ireland, has been making a living abroad since she was [...]
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When the mighty Mekong River flooded its banks, it created an archipelago known as Si [...]
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Travel writer Nina Ragusa takes a trip to Kawah Ijen Volcano to find the mysterious [...]
Before I published this book on Amazon, I had a complete freak out. An old [...]
Anna Dawson is no stranger to the Philippines coastline having lived and worked in the [...]
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