Category Archives: Islands and Beaches

CLOSED TO TOURISTS! Koh Phi Phi & Boracay. Where Next?

For 4 months this summer starting June 1st, Maya Bay, Koh Phi Phi will close [...]

The Underwater Buddha: Diving with Scubafish in Koh Lanta, Thailand

Underwater, I felt like I had discovered a whole new world.  A world that relaxed [...]

Readers Poll: The 50 Best Islands in Southeast Asia!

Dreaming of a beachy getaway with white sands & crystal blue seas? This is the [...]

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10 Surprises From My First Week in Koh Samui, Thailand

The popular island of Koh Samui is often disregarded by backpackers as a 'tourist trap'. [...]

Pulau Kei, Indonesia: The Forgotten Islands…

In the southeastern part of the Maluku Islands in Maluku Province, Indonesia, you can find [...]

Gili Meno, Indonesia: The Most Romantic Gili

If you’re looking for desert island vibes, clean white beaches and unspoiled nature, then Gili [...]

Lombok to Flores, a Swashbuckling 4-Day Sailing Adventure in Indonesia

Want a once in a lifetime chance to cruise across the Indonesian coast with 20 [...]

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10 Unmissable Places To Visit on Palawan Island, The Philippines

With over 2,000 kilometres of coastline, 1,700 islands containing thousands of pristine beaches, towering limestone [...]

Been There, Don Det | Laos’ Backpacker Paradise

When the mighty Mekong River flooded its banks, it created an archipelago known as Si [...]

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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. [...]

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 [...]

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

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

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 [...]

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Koh Lipe, Thailand: Uncrowded Island Paradise? What The F$%K Are You Talking About!?

When you've visited Thailand's most popular islands, you may be ready for something a little [...]

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Surviving on a Deserted Island Paradise in the Philippines!

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

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Exploring Phuket’s Little-Seen Old Quarter

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

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Interview: Swami Vivekananda Saraswati, Founder of Agama Yoga

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

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Play with Fire and You’re Gonna Get Burned!

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

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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