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Is the Lonely Planet Dead? We Question the Future of the Travel Guidebook…

With Lonely Planet being sold by the BBC this week for a shocking £55 million [...]

26
Mar
Nepal: Where Gods and Mountains Meet

"Amongst mountains has always been a special place for me. When things seem confused or [...]

22
Mar
Event of the Month: Don’t Miss! The Bali Spirit Festival

Let’s face it – everyone loves a good festival. Live music, culture, yummy food stalls, [...]

07
Mar
Four Months on a Bicycle in Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi

Backpacker and travel writer Nathan Edgerton spent four months travelling on a cheap bicycle the [...]

21
Feb
Interview: Swami Vivekananda Saraswati, Founder of Agama Yoga

The island of Koh Phangan in southern Thailand is notorious for the Full Moon Party [...]

13
Feb
Going Back to Nature: The Gibbon Experience, Laos

Just like out of a storybook. It was flying among the trees of the rainforest [...]

10
Feb
A fisherman in a boat on Lake Toba, photo by Flash Parker
The Truth about Life as a Travel Photographer: Interview with Flash Parker

It's THE dream job right? Traveling from continent to continent with your camera capturing the [...]

02
Feb
Notes from the Editor: Patience and Backpacking in South East Asia

“What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and [...]

16
Jan
The Gap Year Fear! Taking the plunge into the unknown. In need of a safety net?

Deep in your heart you know that taking a gap year is the thing you [...]

03
Jan
Review: Bangkok’s Cool Hangout Hostel, Lub d – more than just a bunk bed!

Every now and again, we’re asked to review a hostel in South East Asia, which [...]

28
Dec
Orangutan at Semengohh Orangtuan Sanctuary, Sarawak
Hanging out in the Borneo Rainforest: The Heart2Heart Orangutan Program

Deep in the heart of the Borneo Rainforest lies a sanctuary for our closest ancestors [...]

21
Nov
A Deserted Beach on Koh Phayam
Koh Phayam, Thailand, A Deserted Island Paradise with No 7-11’s!

A while ago we heard a whisper about a beautiful little island. It’s the [...]

14
Nov
The "olden days" of Tubing in Vang Vieng.
The Party’s Over! The end of Tubing in Vang Vieng

You’ve heard the rumours filtering from the Banana Pancake Trail and you don’t quite want [...]

08
Nov
Sunset at Wat Phra Sorn Kaew
10 Places in Thailand That Backpackers Rarely Visit

A glo-paint smeared body, bucket in each hand and a night of dancing and debauchery? [...]

28
Oct
The Death of the Postcard?

Long gone are the days when an ink quill, a scroll and an owl (or [...]

17
Oct
Mountains poke out above the clouds in Fansipan, Vietnam
Mount Fansipan: Trekking Vietnam’s Highest Peak!

There are many incredible opportunities for trekking in South East Asia, from Malaysia's mighty Kinabalu [...]

10
Oct
How to Dress Like a Backpacker in 5 Easy Steps…

Worried about your fashion wardrobe in South East Asia? Will you fit in with the [...]

07
Oct
Snorkelling with turtles in the Philippines.
Top 10 Things to do in the Philippines

So how do you sum up the Philippines? Here is our guide to the top [...]

03
Oct
A chili crab curry goes perfect with a cool Tiger beer!
The Backpacker Beer and Curry Guide to South East Asia

It doesn’t matter which country you are travelling in South East Asia, it’d be rude [...]

23
Sep
20 Tips for Travellers to Myanmar (Burma)

Over the past year, Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, has been opening up to tourism [...]

19
Sep
Green Fields Seen From A Hut in Pai, Thailand
Notes from the editor: Where is home?

Where is home to you? Is it a building or a place where you grew [...]

12
Sep
The Renovation of Bokor Hill Station, Cambodia: How to Ruin a Ruin!

When visiting Cambodia there is a well-trodden path of historical sites: lines of tourists tentatively [...]

06
Sep
Top 15 South East Asian Signs!

Classic South East Asian signs can leave a lot to the imagination when some of [...]

23
Aug
SE Asia Faces & Places: Interview with an Ayurvedic Practitioner

As conversations between backpackers begin to include Ayurvedic buzzwords such as "dosha", "five elements" and [...]

17
Aug
Stitched up in Hoi An! Welcome to Vietnam’s Fashion Capital…

London, Paris, New York, Milan... Hoi An! There's quaint little town on the central coast [...]

14
Aug
SEVEN Unnecessary Worries that Stop You Going Backpacking & ONE Real Worry!

Secretly envying other people’s adventures? Living vicariously through travel blogs and Facebook updates of friends [...]

02
Aug
A Day in the Life of a Dive Instructor Vs A Day in the Life of an Office Worker

Waking up to bright blue skies, turquoise waters and a day of teaching wide-eyed backpackers [...]

25
Jul
Volunteering-SOID-Cambodia
Responsible Volunteering in South East Asia: 15 Points to Consider

There are many opportunities for volunteering in South East Asia, from teaching English to conservation. [...]

19
Jul
Notes from the Editor: Going Against the Grain and Forging Your Own Path

Many people in the West tend to follow a similar route - we leave school, [...]

17
Jul
Rainforest World Music Festival.
The Rainforest World Music Festival, Sarawak, Borneo

Next weekend the only place to be is deep in the heart of the Borneo [...]

06
Jul
Flying Through the Jungle on the Longest Zipwire in the World!

Here at South East Asia Backpacker magazine, the team love to squeeze an adventure into [...]

03
Jul
Interview with Vang Vieng Entrepreneurs, Greg & Owen

Undoubtedly the star attraction of Vang Vieng, a town on highway 13 between Vientiane and [...]

20
Jun
Why You Should Never Eat Shark Fin Soup.

A gang of students arriving for their Open Water Course had previously been enticed to [...]

14
Jun
Play with Fire and You’re Gonna Get Burned!

Writer, blogger and lover of all things 'travel', Neil Barnes retells a fiery tale of [...]

05
Jun
Bali Arts Festival
The Bali Arts Festival, Bali, Indonesia

Taking place over an entire month from mid June to mid July, the Bali Arts [...]

01
Jun
Notes From the Editor: Travel and a Simple Twist of Fate…

Unencumbered by routine and responsibility, backpackers are free to make impulsive decisions that have the [...]

30
May
Couchsurfing… Not Just a Free Place to Stay!

Couchsurfing is a phenomena that has turned backpacking upside down. Being able to travel the [...]

05
Apr
Notes From the Editor: What Does Travel Teach us?

What does travel and living in a foreign country teach you? Does it changed your [...]

19
Mar
Backpacking? It’s a dog’s life! Volunteering with Lanta Animal Welfare in Koh Lanta, Thailand

Would you like to give something back whilst you travel? Sometimes it is not all [...]

26
Jan
Top 10 Things To Do on a Budget in Singapore

Perceived as an economic concrete jungle, Singapore is recognised for being a worldwide financial center [...]

14
Jan
You Know You’re a Backpacker When…

Call yourself a backpacker? With scruffy hair, dozens of bracelets tied around your wrist and [...]

14
Dec
From Ancient Explorers to Hippies & the Full Moon Party: A Short History of Backpacking!

I’ve often noticed the confused looks on the faces of some locals as they watch [...]

29
Nov
The Truth About Life as a Travel Writer: Interview with Lonely Planet Writer & Travel Guru, Joe Cummings

30 years ago, there was no guidebook to Thailand in print. Teaming up with Lonely [...]

21
Nov
Volunteering at Mr T’s Organic Farm in Vang Vieng, Laos

If you’ve been to Vang Vieng’s town centre you’ll be familiar with the alcohol [...]

06
Oct
A Motorbike Next to the Beach
10 Tips for Hiring a Motorbike in Thailand

Regarded by many travellers as the most dangerous vehicle on the road, motorbikes, if treated [...]

29
Sep
Why The 7,107 Islands of The Philippines Should Not Be Overlooked!

New Zealand-born Anna Cleal is the Director of a brand new, pioneering company ‘Flip Flop [...]

13
Sep
12 Signs of Travel Addiction: South East Asia Style

South East Asia junkie and keen writer Roseanne Schwab tells us of an unfortunate consequence [...]

15
Aug
Joma Fair Trade Coffee: Helping Communities & The Environment in Laos

Joma Bakery is leading the way in Fair Trade, organic coffee in Laos and Vietnam. [...]

08
Aug
The Black House, Chiang Rai, Thailand
The White Temple & The Black House: Chiang Rai, Thailand

Just five hours north from Chiang Mai, is the smaller, less touristy city of Chiang [...]

25
Jul
10 Travel Scams to Avoid in South East Asia!

Although not everyone is trying to con you in South East Asia, there are more [...]

22
Jul
Mud, Sweat and Rice! Learning How Rice is Grown in Chiang Mai, Thailand…

As the World’s largest exporter of rice, Thailand’s country and culture revolves around this tiny [...]

11
Jul
Our 2-Year Anniversary and a Thai Buddhist Blessing

This month, we celebrate the 2nd Birthday of S.E.A Backpacker Magazine. Boy oh boy, do [...]

01
Jul
10 Ways to Prepare For Life as a Backpacker

Ants in your rice, squat toilets and "Hello Motorbike?!" Traveller Jessica Bryn Thomas offers some [...]

04
May
A boat on Bottle Beach, Koh Phangan
12 Most Popular Islands for Backpackers in South East Asia

Indonesia has an estimated 17,508, The Philippines 7107, (7100 at low tide), and Thailand’s not [...]

19
Apr
7 Epic Journeys in South East Asia

Some involve arduous days on a hot, cramped bus, some consist of a five minute [...]

11
Feb
Lanterns for Tet Festival in Vietnam.
Happy Chinese New Year! The Year of the Rabbit

On 3rd February 2011 Chinese communities all over Southeast Asia will welcome in the New [...]

02
Feb
Thousands of people congregate outside the gold statue of Lord Murugan at the Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur.
Thaipusam Festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The Thaipusam Festival is one of the largest and most extravagant Hindu festivals in Asia [...]

21
Jan
Which Type of Traveller Are You?

Culture Vulture, Flashpacker, Beer Guzzler, Spiritual Seeker or Hard Core Adventurer... There are all kinds [...]

07
Jan
Man dances with fire in Thailand
Dancing with Fire in Thailand!

As darkness falls on the popular beaches of South Thailand nocturnal creatures to come out [...]

17
Dec
All Aboard the Jolly Roger to Halong Bay & Castaway Island, Vietnam!

The Hanoi Backpackers’ Halong Bay Trip has become legendary amongst backpackers in Southeast Asia. Through [...]

07
Dec
Backpacker Video Diaries: A Traditional Good Luck Ceremony in Laos

After teaching English to local children in a small village outside Luang Prabang in Northern [...]

29
Nov
Backpacker Video Diaries: Teaching English in Luang Prabang, Laos

Four girls backpacking in Southeast Asia visit a small village where they teach English to [...]

15
Nov
Backpacker Video Diaries: Bug Eating in Bangkok!

It's a backpacker rite of passage. After a couple of beers someone in your group [...]

03
Oct
Angkor Wat, Cambodia, the largest religious monument in the world.
Guide to The Unmissable Temples of Angkor, Cambodia!

Breathtaking and awe-inspiring, Angkor Wat will astound even the most unlikely of backpackers. Beer guzzlers [...]

23
Sep
Oodles and Oooooodles of Noodles…

Big ones, fat ones, curly ones, straight ones. Noodles are a national treasure in Thailand [...]

12
Sep
Two Backpackers Getting Dreadlocks on Khao San Road
A Short History of Dreadlocks: The Backpacker’s Favourite Hairstyle

Dreadlocks are a popular fashion statement for many backpackers in South East Asia, but where [...]

29
Aug
Rice paddies at an angle
South East Asia: A Rice Ingrained Culture…

For backpackers in Asia, rice forms part of a cheap meal, but to the people [...]

07
Aug
Escape From the ‘Real’ World. Could you Backpack Forever?

For many, travelling is the ‘time of your life,’ an inspiring, fun-filled adventure that happens [...]

02
Jul
Tubing in Vang Vieng in 2010.
Tubing! Vang Vieng, Laos: What’s all the Fuss?

Up there with the Full Moon Party in terms of a backpacking ‘rites of passage’, [...]

02
Jul
Going Solo? 10 Tips for Lone Travellers in Southeast Asia!

Loads of people do it. Some say it's the only way to do it. Going [...]

01
Jul
South East Asia: Same Same But Different. (Our First Article Ever!)

The minute you arrive in South East Asia, you quickly realise that it's not quite [...]

01
Jul
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