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Mention the words ‘wet season’ to most people and visions of great sheets of water [...]
You'll begin your long distance bus journey in Sumatra with an optimistic attitude. It won't [...]
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When over 50 years of conflict that made the country a no-go zone for travellers [...]
Nikki Scott, the founder of South East Asia Backpacker, has recently written a travel memoir [...]
Mad Monkey Hostel in Chiang Mai (formerly Brick House Hostel) have created an awesome hangout for [...]
South East Asia is a photographer's playground with so many vibrant colours, interesting cultures and [...]
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Every year, the beautiful northern capital of Thailand, Chiang Mai, plays host to a unique [...]
Despite backpacking offering potentially the best time of your life, we all have those days [...]
Here at South East Asia Backpacker we love to tell you about the places that [...]
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Thais are social people - very social. And you should not miss a chance to [...]
Recently we discovered an amazing new flight search engine which allows you to add stopovers [...]
With the air conditioning up high, you pull the sumptuous fluffy mattress up to your [...]
Many people believe the long term travel lifestyle is somewhat of a fairytale story that [...]
For many newbie backpackers, SE Asia is the perfect first-time destination. With steaming jungles and [...]
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Anna and Tom met whilst on the road and continued to travel together and create [...]
Forget about tacky souvenirs – beautifully jewellery crafted by your very own hands is a [...]
Have you ever found yourself feeling completely at home in a backpacker dormitory? With a [...]
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Recently, we heard rumours that the governments of Thailand and Cambodia may be offering a [...]
Backpacking on a budget? Learn how to make your dollar stretch a long way with [...]
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From the steep rice terraces of Sapa to the limestone karsts of Halong Bay and [...]
"Up until now if you asked me what my idea of a backpacker paradise was, [...]
Chicken buses, tuk tuks, songthaews… Whether you’re on the so-called "VIP’ nightbus in Thailand, the [...]
While travelling, it’s pretty easy to fall into a downwards spiral of laziness when it [...]
Have you ever wanted to cycle a continent rather than travel by bus or train? [...]
Backpackers get a bad rep for being cheapskates… and sometimes deservedly so. But it's not [...]
An overnight bus journey can easily save you 90% of what a flight would cost, [...]
Traveller Amelia Long spends a day with the Morning Glory Cooking School in Hoi An, [...]
Recently, we discovered the amazing Long Son Mui Ne Resort and we can’t believe the [...]
The annual Bali Spirit Festival takes places this year from March 31st – April 5th [...]
There is pretty much always something happening in KL, to suit everyones tastes. Take this [...]
In recent years, some travel companies have attempted to bridge the ‘gap’ between having a [...]
On Christmas Eve, we asked you to share with us your Best Travel Moments of [...]
Watching the sun rise over Angkor Wat in Cambodia? Or seeing a whale shark whilst [...]
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Hostels in South East Asia have come a long way in the past 10 years. [...]
If you’re interested in taking the plunge with a dive centre or scaling cliffs with [...]
The majority of backpackers who arrive in Hanoi spend no more than a couple of [...]
In 2013 I squished my life into a backpack, caught a one way flight to [...]
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Coming back home from a long stint backpacking can be very strange indeed. At times [...]
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It’s rare to find a hostel that has it all. Buzzing social scene, cleanliness, comfy [...]
South East Asia is a region that's constantly changing. What was once an empty beach [...]
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My mum always told me from a young age: "Treat people the way you want [...]
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Travel writing is a tough game to break into. With newspapers and magazines crumbling the [...]
One of the best things about backpacking is that you come into contact with some [...]
Sometimes, booking transport can be a hassle. There are so many different companies, so many [...]
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Jet Lag is literally a lagging behind of one's energy as our body moves at [...]
Originally from Australia, the sister-duo (aged 25 and 22), opened their fabulously popular Sister Srey [...]
How many times have you heard the quote ‘live your life like it’s your last [...]
Why do you think as backpackers that we like to tick places off a list? [...]
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Ever found yourself wondering... Where am I going next? What am I going to do [...]
Tangled into an Asian backpacking adventure, is everything that would horrify your parents and encourage [...]
It happens frequently while traveling in South East Asia, backpackers are approached by adorable children [...]
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"A place where the neigh impossible had been made possible, where tremendous feats had been [...]
Do you want to be a travel writer? Always wanted to share your stories with [...]
A backpacker tells all about Hanoi Backpacker's newest trip throughout Vietnam, traversing from Hanoi all [...]
After five years, and 30 amazing issues, of South East Asia Backpacker Magazine printed, we [...]
There’s the old cliché that backpackers travel to ‘find themselves’. In South East Asia, particularly [...]
Love, love, love! Or, more to the point for us generally unencumbered nomads…Love On The [...]
Set alongside the river, the rolling hills of the Cambodian countryside and Mount Bokor is [...]
On May 22nd the Thai Army announced that they had taken over control of the [...]
With golden temples, sweltering jungles, white sand beaches and diverse cultures, it is little wonder [...]
In an era when love and peace perfumed the air and travellers hopped on hippie [...]
Could you backpack forever? Already thinking about where to head next? Some of our team [...]
South East Asia Backpacker Magazine is FIVE years old! Editor Nikki Scott reflects on what [...]
"Help! My visa is about to run out and I'm not ready to leave Thailand!" [...]
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The decision is made. You are going to follow your dreams and travel to an [...]
Everyone knows backpacking isn’t just for the party-hard gap year student. With so much diversity [...]
Thailand is known throughout the world for its home-grown sports, most famously Muay Thai, but [...]
Aaahh.... Backpackersland - where beer is cheap, massage courses are mandatory, coffee is Fair Trade, [...]
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Cold, wet and with frazzled nerves I rolled up to our hostel in Hanoi’s Old [...]
Living and traveling abroad can be an experience of a lifetime, and the experiences to [...]
Vietnam’s bustling, atmospheric capital Hanoi is crammed with interesting pursuits for the curious backpacker, from [...]
Here’s the secret that you realize once you’ve lived or travelled in South East Asia [...]
We travel to realize the basic power of connection, through chance encounters we are able [...]
Do you want to backpack South East Asia but the thought of 'roughing it' is [...]
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Thaipusam is a Hindu festival of ceremonial offerings, devotional piercings, and a variety of [...]
Flying into Bangkok as your first destination on your backpacking adventure? Are you worried about [...]
“Excuse me miss, but where are your shoes? In order to enjoy the breakfast buffet [...]
Relief work and international aid is pouring into the Philippines as the country continues with [...]
Indonesia is home to several volcanoes, Mount Bromo being one of the more active ones. [...]
Setting a New Year Resolution is believed to go as far back as Babylonian times. [...]
Over the years, we've worked with some amazing travel bloggers who have sent in articles [...]
Home to the notorious monthly Full Moon Party, it's no shock that Koh Phangan has [...]
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Jeff, originally from Canada, has been a group leader with Free & Easy Traveler for [...]
We've all heard the standard advice; eat the local food, stray from the tourist trail, [...]
Myanmar is still an off the beaten path traveler's destination, which means that sometimes creating [...]
We were overwhelmed by the response we had to our recent Photography Competition. Not only [...]
Penang, Malaysia has a rich culinary scene, but how else can you get to [...]
Bangkok! It’s the gateway to Asia – often the first place we touch down when [...]
Every day of our lives we are confronted with the verb “do”: do laundry, to-do [...]
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When you've visited Thailand's most popular islands, you may be ready for something a little [...]
As a traveller, it’s always so easy to want things to stay as they are. [...]
Last week we launched our S.E.A. Ambassador Program and we would like you to meet [...]
The anticipation of a big change has been lingering in the air of the S.E.A [...]
How can travel inspire us and guide us without a heavy dose of time for [...]
With their roots in New Zealand, the popular Stray travel company have been operating trips [...]
This week we discovered the brand new iSanook Residence in the heart of Bangkok – [...]
It’s almost time for our annual Photography Tour in Chiang Mai, run by the awesome [...]
Helping students learn English. Helping families gain financial independence. HIV and contraception awareness. Promoting the [...]
It’s a scarcely known fact that one can travel directly from Thailand to China without [...]
It's an incomprehensible dream: live on a sailboat touring the world. Something you've perhaps dreamed [...]
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