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The Silhouette of a Couple Sitting on a Sofa in a Forest, Representing Luxury Camping
4 Awesome Countryside Camping Options Near Chiang Mai, Thailand

Are you headed to Chiang Mai in search of adventure? If you want to swim [...]

07
Oct
A Girl Gazes Sadly Through A Window With Drops Of Rain On It
Why Did I Ever Come Home? Battling with Reverse Culture Shock!

Initially, I assumed I was just being melodramatic. It took a long chat with a [...]

07
Oct
Mount Batur, Bali.
Climbing to the Active Summit of Mount Batur in Bali, Indonesia

Mount Batur is at the center of two concentric calderas, or volcanic depressions, in Batur [...]

30
Sep
Three people in kayaks row down the river in Vang Vieng, Laos
Vang Vieng, Laos: Is Tubing Still Alive in the Once Notorious Party Town?

Ever since the government crackdown on Vang Vieng following the horrific death toll in 2011, [...]

19
Sep
The sulphur workers at Ijen Volcano, Java.
Chasing Blue Flames in Java, Indonesia: Kawah Ijen Volcano

Travel writer Nina Ragusa takes a trip to Kawah Ijen Volcano to find the mysterious [...]

08
Sep
Nikki Scott, founder of South East Asia Backpacker Magazine
Backpacker Business: One Girl’s Adventure from Wide-eyed Traveller to Worldwide Entrepreneur

Before I published this book on Amazon, I had a complete freak out. An old [...]

04
Sep
Plastic Free Philippines: A 2000km Bicycle Tour With a Cause!

Anna Dawson is no stranger to the Philippines coastline having lived and worked in the [...]

28
Aug
8 Lessons You Learn Living on a Tropical Island in Thailand…

Kaila Krayewski is a Canadian expat living on the tropical island of Koh Phangan, Thailand. [...]

18
Aug
Can you Surf in Thailand? Yes You Can!

This might come as a surprise even for experienced surfers, but surfing in Thailand does [...]

05
Aug
Motorbiking the Highlands of Sri Lanka on a Yamaha Baja 250cc Dirt Bike…

Matt Lloyd explores the coast and highlands of the beautiful island of Sri Lanka on [...]

25
Jul
Backpacking Borneo – One Week in Sabah, Malaysia

Borneo is not as heavily written about as some of its other neighbouring countries, this [...]

14
Jul
Oasis Capsules, Hostel Review: A Great Value for Money Hostel in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Are capsule beds the new trendy thing for backpacker hostels? Check out the brand new [...]

08
Jul
Thailand Café Culture: 5 Reasons to Visit Chiang Mai if You’re a Coffee Fanatic!

What the hell is going on in Chiang Mai, Thailand? The sheer number of coffee [...]

04
Jul
Full-Moon-Party Koh Phangan, Thailand
An Insider Expat’s View on Koh Phangan, The Full Moon Party Island

Is it still worth visiting Koh Phangan if you're not interested in the Full Moon [...]

27
Jun
5 Amazing Countryside Escapes from Hanoi, Vietnam

Ex English teacher, Amy Blyth describes her life as an English teacher living in Vietnam's [...]

08
Jun
Shhhh…. Is this the Perfect Southeast Asian Paradise Island ?

Iconic sands like Maya Bay (Koh Phi Phi) and Freedom Beach (Phuket) in Thailand offer [...]

25
May
Over The Hill? 20 Things Every Backpacker in their 30s will Understand

As a wide-eyed, fresh-faced young backpacker, no travel hiccup, set-back, nor the worst changover in [...]

15
May
Volunteering-SOID-Cambodia
Beyond the Temples of Angkor… Volunteering to Provide Free Education for Poor Children of Cambodia

Many travellers visit Cambodia to cast eyes upon the famous Angkor Wat Temples, yet, is [...]

02
May
5 Emotional Stages of Long Distance Bus Travel in Sumatra

You'll begin your long distance bus journey in Sumatra with an optimistic attitude. It won't [...]

29
Mar
The Burmese Backpacker Boom!

When over 50 years of conflict that made the country a no-go zone for travellers [...]

18
Feb
Mad Monkey Hostel Chiang Mai
Mad Monkey Hostel, Chiang Mai – 10 Things That Make a Hostel Great!

Mad Monkey Hostel in Chiang Mai (formerly Brick House Hostel) have created an awesome hangout for [...]

03
Feb
10 Photos That Will Make You Want to Travel to Southeast Asia!

South East Asia is a photographer's playground with so many vibrant colours, interesting cultures and [...]

23
Jan
A Healthy Habit: Fruit Winter in Chiang Mai

Every year, the beautiful northern capital of Thailand, Chiang Mai, plays host to a unique [...]

12
Jan
Girl looking miserable
8 Cures for a Homesick Backpacker

Despite backpacking offering potentially the best time of your life, we all have those days [...]

25
Dec
Joma Bakery: A Café with a Conscience

Here at South East Asia Backpacker we love to tell you about the places that [...]

10
Dec
Guide to Making Friends and Going Out with Thai People!

Thais are social people - very social. And you should not miss a chance to [...]

08
Dec
How adding a stopover to your flight saves you money & enhances your adventure!

Recently we discovered an amazing new flight search engine which allows you to add stopovers [...]

19
Nov
Are Luxury Designer Hostels the New Way to Travel? Review: iSanook Hostel, Bangkok

With the air conditioning up high, you pull the sumptuous fluffy mattress up to your [...]

12
Nov
Can You Make a Lifetime of Long-Term Travel Work? Tips for Working Abroad…

Many people believe the long term travel lifestyle is somewhat of a fairytale story that [...]

05
Nov
Make Your Own Silver Jewellery at a Workshop in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Forget about tacky souvenirs – beautifully jewellery crafted by your very own hands is a [...]

31
Aug
Dorm beds
33 Signs You’ve Been Staying in a Hostel Dormitory Too Long…

Have you ever found yourself feeling completely at home in a backpacker dormitory? With a [...]

15
Aug
White Beach, Boracay, Philippines
Why I Fell in Love With Boracay Island in The Philippines

"Up until now if you asked me what my idea of a backpacker paradise was, [...]

19
May
Public transport in Southeast Asia
10 Essential Tips For Public Transport in South East Asia!

Chicken buses, tuk tuks, songthaews… Whether you’re on the so-called "VIP’ nightbus in Thailand, the [...]

07
May
Do Backpackers Smell? 5 Low Maintenance Tips to Keeping up Appearances on the Road…

While travelling, it’s pretty easy to fall into a downwards spiral of laziness when it [...]

14
Apr
On Two Wheels! Country-by-Country Guide To Cycling in South East Asia

Have you ever wanted to cycle a continent rather than travel by bus or train? [...]

11
Apr
The Shell of an Abandoned Bus in a Desert
10 Tips To Help Survive Long Bus Journeys

An overnight bus journey can easily save you 90% of what a flight would cost, [...]

19
Mar
What’s the Story, Morning Glory? A Day at Hoi An’s Morning Glory Cooking School

Traveller Amelia Long spends a day with the Morning Glory Cooking School in Hoi An, [...]

10
Mar
Tents right on the beach at Longson Mui Ne Campground Resort
A Luxury Backpacker Paradise on the Beach in Mui Ne, Vietnam for $3 USD!

Recently, we discovered the amazing Long Son Mui Ne Resort and we can’t believe the [...]

18
Feb
The Bali Spirit Festival: A Global Celebration of Yoga, Music and Dance!

The annual Bali Spirit Festival takes places this year from March 31st – April 5th [...]

12
Feb
Revealed! Your 100 Best Moments of 2014 and Our Two Lucky Competition Winners!

On Christmas Eve, we asked you to share with us your Best Travel Moments of [...]

29
Dec
The Hostel Revolution: Luxury Hostels of South East Asia…

Hostels in South East Asia have come a long way in the past 10 years. [...]

15
Dec
Ninh Binh Vietnam
Motorbiking to Ninh Binh Province, North Vietnam

The majority of backpackers who arrive in Hanoi spend no more than a couple of [...]

29
Nov
Just Arrived Home? 5 Ways to Defeat Post SEA Backpacker Blues…

In 2013 I squished my life into a backpack, caught a one way flight to [...]

25
Nov
10 Weird Things that Happen When You Come Home After Long Term Travel…

Coming back home from a long stint backpacking can be very strange indeed. At times [...]

08
Nov
The Mad Monkey Hostel & Social Awesomeness in Cambodia!

It’s rare to find a hostel that has it all. Buzzing social scene, cleanliness, comfy [...]

06
Nov
5 Off The Beaten Track Experiences To Have In Southeast Asia

South East Asia is a region that's constantly changing. What was once an empty beach [...]

28
Oct
Buddha statues. Show some respect
Backpackers! Give A Little Respect…

My mum always told me from a young age: "Treat people the way you want [...]

17
Oct
Bako National Park, Sarawak
Interview: The Adventure Hungry Couple Behind Borneo Experiences!

One of the best things about backpacking is that you come into contact with some [...]

04
Oct
Bus to the Hari Raya Festival, Brunei
Did You Know? Now You Can Book Buses, Trains and Boats in South East Asia Online!

Sometimes, booking transport can be a hassle. There are so many different companies, so many [...]

01
Oct
Aeroplane on the runway.
Do You Suffer From Jet Lag? Try These Handy Tips!

Jet Lag is literally a lagging behind of one's energy as our body moves at [...]

24
Sep
Two Sisters Start Café to Help Students in Siem Reap, Cambodia: Meet Sisters Srey!

Originally from Australia, the sister-duo (aged 25 and 22), opened their fabulously popular Sister Srey [...]

12
Sep
A shot from below of a climber straddling two rocks
“Live Each Day Like It’s Your Last Day on Earth.” But is this Really Possible?

How many times have you heard the quote ‘live your life like it’s your last [...]

07
Sep
Just Another Flag for the Backpack… Or a Lasting Memory?

Why do you think as backpackers that we like to tick places off a list? [...]

04
Sep
Facing The Great Unknown – Travel & Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone

Ever found yourself wondering... Where am I going next? What am I going to do [...]

22
Aug
Why you Should Never Give to Begging Children – By Friends International

It happens frequently while traveling in South East Asia, backpackers are approached by adorable children [...]

03
Aug
Writing on a laptop.
Is Travel Writing a Real Job?

Do you want to be a travel writer? Always wanted to share your stories with [...]

22
Jul
Vietnam’s Must Do North to South Adventure: The Buffalo Run!

A backpacker tells all about Hanoi Backpacker's newest trip throughout Vietnam, traversing from Hanoi all [...]

17
Jul
Move, Play, Breathe and Smile… Life at the Xhale Yoga School in Pai, Thailand

There’s the old cliché that backpackers travel to ‘find themselves’. In South East Asia, particularly [...]

27
Jun
Falling in Love on the Road… Reflections of Relationships on the Go

Love, love, love! Or, more to the point for us generally unencumbered nomads…Love On The [...]

23
Jun
Road Trippin’ by Motorbike Around Kampot, Cambodia…

Set alongside the river, the rolling hills of the Cambodian countryside and Mount Bokor is [...]

13
Jun
What’s going on in Thailand? Advice for Backpackers on the Thai Military Coup

On May 22nd the Thai Army announced that they had taken over control of the [...]

31
May
Blessing from a monk in Bangkok, Thailand.
Don’t Buy that Snake Whiskey! How To Travel Responsibly in South East Asia

With golden temples, sweltering jungles, white sand beaches and diverse cultures, it is little wonder [...]

29
May
What was it like to Backpack Southeast Asia 50 years ago?

In an era when love and peace perfumed the air and travellers hopped on hippie [...]

21
May
Same Same But Salsa! From Backpacking South East Asia to South America…

Could you backpack forever? Already thinking about where to head next? Some of our team [...]

13
May
Thailand Visa Stamp
Don’t Want to Leave? How to Extend Your Visa in Thailand…

"Help! My visa is about to run out and I'm not ready to leave Thailand!" [...]

28
Apr
Girl laying on beach with beer
Will Yours be the Trip of a Lifetime? How to Prepare for the Best Time of Your Life!

The decision is made. You are going to follow your dreams and travel to an [...]

21
Apr
Forget Muay Thai Boxing, Thailand is Crazy for… Football!

Thailand is known throughout the world for its home-grown sports, most famously Muay Thai, but [...]

06
Apr
Stuff Backpackers Like. 101 Things…

Aaahh.... Backpackersland - where beer is cheap, massage courses are mandatory, coffee is Fair Trade, [...]

11
Mar
Tales from a Motorbike. 6 Tips for Safely Experiencing Freedom in South East Asia!

Cold, wet and with frazzled nerves I rolled up to our hostel in Hanoi’s Old [...]

08
Mar
10 Things I’ve Learned While Living Abroad in Isaan, Thailand

Living and traveling abroad can be an experience of a lifetime, and the experiences to [...]

25
Feb
Top 10 Things To Do in and Around Hanoi, Vietnam

Vietnam’s bustling, atmospheric capital Hanoi is crammed with interesting pursuits for the curious backpacker, from [...]

17
Feb
A Group of Children in Cambodia
Pot Holes and Rice Fields: A Journey Through Cambodia’s Centre

We travel to realize the basic power of connection, through chance encounters we are able [...]

06
Feb
How to be a Flashpacker in 10 Steps

Do you want to backpack South East Asia but the thought of 'roughing it' is [...]

27
Jan
Bangkok at night seen from above
Bangkok Safety Tips For Travellers

Flying into Bangkok as your first destination on your backpacking adventure? Are you worried about [...]

21
Jan
A Taste of Luxury. A Backpacker Takes Time Away From the Hostel Route!

“Excuse me miss, but where are your shoes? In order to enjoy the breakfast buffet [...]

20
Jan
Typhoon Haiyan
The Aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan, The Philippines – How Can You Help?

Relief work and international aid is pouring into the Philippines as the country continues with [...]

13
Jan
View of Mount Bromo during the day from the ground.
Tackling Indonesia’s Active Volcano: A Backpacker’s Hike to Mount Bromo

Indonesia is home to several volcanoes, Mount Bromo being one of the more active ones. [...]

07
Jan
50 Inspiring Travel Bloggers to Follow!

Over the years, we've worked with some amazing travel bloggers who have sent in articles [...]

24
Dec
Will the Real Koh Phangan Please Stand Up! Beyond The Full Moon Party

Home to the notorious monthly Full Moon Party, it's no shock that Koh Phangan has [...]

16
Dec
Interview with Free and Easy Trip Leader & Life-long Nomad, Jeff Emmett…

Jeff, originally from Canada, has been a group leader with Free & Easy Traveler for [...]

26
Nov
Exploring the Hidden Secrets of Myanmar – 3 Must-Do Treks!

Myanmar is still an off the beaten path traveler's destination, which means that sometimes creating [...]

04
Nov
Metalic Street Art in Penang
Scope Out the Street Sculptures in Penang, Malaysia

Penang, Malaysia has a rich culinary scene, but how else can you get to [...]

30
Oct
Out and About, Beyond Khao San Road in Bangkok!

Bangkok! It’s the gateway to Asia – often the first place we touch down when [...]

17
Oct
DO NO-THING: Mastering the Art of Laziness in Southeast Asia

Every day of our lives we are confronted with the verb “do”: do laundry, to-do [...]

08
Oct
The Kelabit Highlands, Borneo: Where Tradition and Globalization Meet

As a traveller, it’s always so easy to want things to stay as they are. [...]

04
Oct
Notes From the Editor: Do you Embrace the Prospect of ‘Change’ into Your Life & Travels?

The anticipation of a big change has been lingering in the air of the S.E.A [...]

26
Sep
Deep Reflection & Spiritual Learning at the DHARMA INC Centre, Thailand.

How can travel inspire us and guide us without a heavy dose of time for [...]

23
Sep
Review: iSanook Residence, Bangkok – A Hub for Flashpackers & Digital Nomads

This week we discovered the brand new iSanook Residence in the heart of Bangkok – [...]

16
Sep
10 Great Places to Eat & Drink for a Cause in South East Asia!

Helping students learn English. Helping families gain financial independence. HIV and contraception awareness. Promoting the [...]

02
Sep
Stowaway on the Slowboat to China…

It’s a scarcely known fact that one can travel directly from Thailand to China without [...]

28
Aug
How to Sail The World – For The Cost of Groceries!

It's an incomprehensible dream: live on a sailboat touring the world. Something you've perhaps dreamed [...]

19
Aug
TruTravels: The Best of Both Worlds – 5 Backpacker Secrets Within Easy Reach!

There is a must see list of places to visit in Thailand, and for good [...]

15
Aug
Grasping Malaysia: A Journey Into the Diversity of Georgetown, Penang

Malaysia, a gripping mix of unique Asian cultures. So what does it mean to be [...]

09
Aug
Making the Most of a 7-Day Trip in Myanmar / Burma

Burma, (or Myanmar) the land of Aung San Suu Kyi, is a country little visited [...]

25
Jul
Notes From the Editor: Don’t Let Your Possessions Possess You!

Living a life of minimalism can lead to a life of increased adventure. Those tied [...]

07
Jul
Beer to Mulberries! Did Vang Vieng, Laos, Turn Around Its Boozy Reputation?

'Tubing' was a phenomenon that spun out of control, an activity that made the sleepy [...]

17
Jun
Castaway Island, Philippines
Surviving on a Deserted Island Paradise in the Philippines!

Could you survive on a deserted paradise island? Make your own shelter? Find your own [...]

04
Jun
Phuket's Atmospheric Old Quarter is worth exploring.
Exploring Phuket’s Little-Seen Old Quarter

Sip milky iced tea while listening to melodic jazz from a street café. Haggle over [...]

19
May
Chop Chop! Make Sure you Know your Chopstick Etiquette Before you Travel

A lesson in chopstick history and etiquette for all fumbling foreigners. From Confucius to Bill [...]

18
May
The Walls of a Temple in Chiang Mai Seen Through a Fish Eye Lens
10 Alternative and Free Things To Do in Chiang Mai, Thailand

You always hear about the trekking, the night markets, the cooking courses and the street [...]

09
May
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