Trekking Archives - South East Asia Backpacker

Luang Namtha Trekking: An Unforgettable Experience in the Laotian Jungle!

Trekking in Luang Namtha, Laos – Deep in the Jungle!

Writers Will and Ellie take on the Nam Oun Wilderness Trail trek in Luang Namtha, [...]

Mount Rinjani, Indonesia

Trekking Mount Rinjani, Lombok – Everything You Need to Know!

Gunung Rinjani (Mount Rinjani) is an active volcano in Indonesia located on the island of [...]

Backpackers trekking in Chiang Mai trek, Thailand

The Ultimate Guide to Responsible Trekking in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Chiang Mai, Thailand is a great base for planning treks into the nearby jungle-clad mountains. [...]

Sunrise view over Doi Inthanon National Park

Doi Inthanon National Park, Thailand – A Trek To Remember

Doi Inthanon National Park is one of the highlights of Northern Thailand. We tell you [...]

The View Across Luscious Green Rice Terraces With The Back Of The Sapa Trekking Tour Guide's Head In The Foreground

Homestay & Trekking in Sapa – A Must Do Experience in Vietnam

Sapa, Vietnam has grown notoriously touristy. However, we discovered it's still possible to go trekking [...]

Mount Kinabalu Borneo

Climbing Mount Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo

After weeks of preparation and excitement, today is the today I will climb Mount Kinabalu! [...]

Lunch on the Nan River, Northern Thailand

Nan, Thailand: Remote Mountains & Indigenous Communities

Nan, located in the most eastern part of Northern Thailand in the valley of its [...]

A view across Kalaw, Myanmar.

Kalaw: Myanmar’s Overlooked Hill Station

50km from Inle Lake, Kalaw, in Shan State, was founded as a hill station by [...]

Fresh air after the rain in Hpa An, Myanmar.

Hpa An, Myanmar: Jurassic Scenery, Hiking & Caves

Just a few hours from the border of Thailand, you'll stumble across the scruffy little [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Backpacking Borneo – One Week in Sabah, Malaysia

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

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Nepal: Where Gods and Mountains Meet

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

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 [...]

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 [...]