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  • Pai is a small town in the northwest of Thailand that has a rich history of hippies on the backpacking trails of SEA. Now though the character has certainly changed somewhat, and it is a microcosm of the growth and evolution of tourism in Thailand. Pai itself has become a cliché. So, if it’s definitely…

  • Cruises through Ha Long Bay are probably the most famous tourist attraction in Vietnam. Over the last decade, the country has rapidly upgraded its tourist infrastructure to deal with growing numbers of visitors, particularly from Western countries and China. The town of Ha Long sits on the edge of the bay and is the natural…

  • The small island of Boracay is the Philippines’ most visited travel destination -and by far the most accessible. Travelling around the Philippine archipelago comes with its own logistical challenges, alongside the constant mental arithmetic of pesos, ferries, and flight connections. That said, the country offers stunning rewards: lush tropical scenery, waterfalls, beaches, and absurdly strong…

  • Siem Reap -> 4000 Islands – what do expect 4000 islands in Laos is truly sublime, see above for how fucking chilled it is. If you’re travelling overland from Cambodia to Laos, chances are you’ll cross at a dusty, isolated border en route to Si Phan Don (the 4,000 Islands). Online, the advice sounds simple.…

  • Hey there ladies, gentlemen and web crawling bots, it’s your guy, from this site that you’re on. Back with another entry of my favourite scams of South East Asia. Running at a small 1000 ish words for another content hit to your system. If you haven’t already checked out part one, go find it here.…

  • Hello to my monthly average 10 – 15 20 – 30! visitors, plus friends and family I’ve strongarmed into reading this. It’s another reminiscing entry and this time looking fondly back at my favourite scams of Southeast Asia. While often annoying at the time, in hindsight you really have admire the true entrepreneurial spirit. Anyway…

  • One thing I really loved about SEA as a Brit was the strong national pride and identity that was evoked by the distinct national beers. In contrast to my own homeland, every country has at least one of their own which is ubiquitous and dominates the market. For instance, Thailand has the popular Chang and…

  • Before my 2024 trip to South East Asia I had never ridden a scooter or moped before and was pretty nervous about the idea. Why you might consider renting a scooter in SEA without any experience Firstly, they look so cool as fuck and even more so to glide through the rolling hills of Thailand.…