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Have you ever thought about training to become a Yoga Teacher? In the first month [...]
Disclaimer: Some touristy places are, without doubt, man-made hell-holes that have been commercialised beyond salvation. [...]
24-year-old Martha from Limerick in Ireland, has been making a living abroad since she was [...]
At 34, I'm older than most to be making my first trip to Asia. Where [...]
Exploring waterfalls is one of the best ways to get in touch with nature in [...]
When the mighty Mekong River flooded its banks, it created an archipelago known as Si [...]
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Are you headed to Chiang Mai in search of adventure? If you want to swim [...]
Initially, I assumed I was just being melodramatic. It took a long chat with a [...]
Mount Batur is at the center of two concentric calderas, or volcanic depressions, in Batur [...]
Ever since the government crackdown on Vang Vieng following the horrific death toll in 2011, [...]
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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 [...]
Kaila Krayewski is a Canadian expat living on the tropical island of Koh Phangan, Thailand. [...]
This might come as a surprise even for experienced surfers, but surfing in Thailand does [...]
Matt Lloyd explores the coast and highlands of the beautiful island of Sri Lanka on [...]
Borneo is not as heavily written about as some of its other neighbouring countries, this [...]
Are capsule beds the new trendy thing for backpacker hostels? Check out the brand new [...]
What the hell is going on in Chiang Mai, Thailand? The sheer number of coffee [...]
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Is it still worth visiting Koh Phangan if you're not interested in the Full Moon [...]
Ex English teacher, Amy Blyth describes her life as an English teacher living in Vietnam's [...]
Iconic sands like Maya Bay (Koh Phi Phi) and Freedom Beach (Phuket) in Thailand offer [...]
As a wide-eyed, fresh-faced young backpacker, no travel hiccup, set-back, nor the worst changover in [...]
Many travellers visit Cambodia to cast eyes upon the famous Angkor Wat Temples, yet, is [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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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"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? [...]
An overnight bus journey can easily save you 90% of what a flight would cost, [...]
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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 [...]
On Christmas Eve, we asked you to share with us your Best Travel Moments of [...]
Hostels in South East Asia have come a long way in the past 10 years. [...]
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 [...]
My mum always told me from a young age: "Treat people the way you want [...]
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One of the best things about backpacking is that you come into contact with some [...]
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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 [...]
It happens frequently while traveling in South East Asia, backpackers are approached by adorable children [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
"Help! My visa is about to run out and I'm not ready to leave Thailand!" [...]
The decision is made. You are going to follow your dreams and travel to an [...]
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 [...]
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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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. [...]
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 [...]
Myanmar is still an off the beaten path traveler's destination, which means that sometimes creating [...]
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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As a traveller, it’s always so easy to want things to stay as they are. [...]
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 [...]
This week we discovered the brand new iSanook Residence in the heart of Bangkok – [...]
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 [...]
There is a must see list of places to visit in Thailand, and for good [...]
Malaysia, a gripping mix of unique Asian cultures. So what does it mean to be [...]
Burma, (or Myanmar) the land of Aung San Suu Kyi, is a country little visited [...]
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