The Aeroplane Graveyard, Bangkok – Where Planes Go When They Die…
Anyone with an interest in Urban Exploration (Urbex for short) has their personal bucket list. Having scoured the many pages
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Suan Sati, Chiang Mai: A Review of the Cheapest Yoga Retreat in Thailand
Last week, we were invited to stay at Suan Sati Yoga Retreat in San Sai, near Chiang Mai, Thailand. Suan Sati (which means ‘mindfulness garden’) has only been open six months, yet the place is attracting many backpackers to come and enjoy meditation, yoga and a vegan diet in beautiful surroundings. Is it the cheap price that’s the draw for thrifty backpackers – or is it something else?
First Time Travel to Southeast Asia: Travel With a Tour or Go It Alone?
You’re going travelling in Southeast Asia! You’ve booked your flights, you’re starting to do some research, and you’re getting a little bit anxious. Are you ready to plunge head first into the unknown and travel independently, or do you feel more comfortable booking yourself on a group tour, to ease your way into the Southeast Asian backpacking experience? Or, perhaps you fancy a bit of both!
The Joy of Urbex: Why Exploring Abandonded Places Beats Full Moon Parties
Urban exploration (“urbex” for short) had already been popular long before the term came into use. Children over the years have dared each other to go into the spooky abandoned house down the road, often spurred on by claims that it is haunted. Teenagers often use such places as the setting for their early experimentation with cigarettes and other forbidden substances. The interest for adults, however, has grown exponentially over recent years, heavily fuelled by the growing trend in social media, especially Instagram.
PrilPai Guesthouse, Pai, Thailand – From $24 USD / Room
Located on a beautiful little countryside road, about 2km outside of Pai centre, PrilPai Guesthouse is one for nature lovers
Pad Thai: The Forgotten History of Thailand’s National Dish
Today, Pad Thai is a popular street food dish in many parts of the country and it’s on every menu in Thai restaurants that cater to farangs (foreigners). Popular as it is, how many of you actually know the fascinating history behind the dish?
Suandoi Backpacker Resort, Pai, Thailand – From $6 USD / Night.
Once a resort for the people of Thailand, Suandoi has evolved into an international resort for backpackers in the hippie-friendly town of Pai.
Get Zleep Premium Budget Hotel, Chiang Mai, Thailand – From $24 USD / Room
Get Zleep Premium Budget Hotel is an incredible value for money luxury accommodation, located in a quieter area of Chiang Mai, close to Chiang Mai University and Doi Suthep Mountain.
Avoiding Khao San Road. Our Guide to the Best Bangkok Neighbourhoods!
Most backpackers flying into the city of Bangkok make a bee-line for one place: the infamous Khao San Road. But if you’re looking to discover a different side to Thailand than buckets of red bull and loud music, have a read about the following areas. From hipster chic hoods, to parts of the city that are more reminiscent of Thai village life than a cosmopolitan metropolis, here are a few of our favourite Bangkok neighbourhoods…
Tangalla, Sri Lanka (Beach Paradise on the South Coast)
Tangalla, also known as Tangalle, has the most perfect beach I have ever seen, with long stretches of white sandy beaches dotted with palm trees. The water is so crystal clear and depending on the sunshine the ocean can turn all shades of blue. You can walk for hours along the coastline and not see a single other tourist! I loved the sound of tropical birds and the breathtaking views of the mangrove lagoons.
