How to Travel from Bali to Lombok and Back [Updated January 2021]
UPDATED JANUARY 2021 You are about to embark on a trip to Indonesia or maybe you are already there! Indonesia is a beautiful country and it is worth trying to see as much as possible. You have just decided that you want to visit Lombok, but what’s the best way to get from Bali to […]
ORIGIN AND MEANING OF: “SAME SAME, BUT DIFFERENT” [UPdated December 2020]
Origin and Meaning of: “Same Same, But Different” [UPDATED DECEMBER 2020] If you’ve been to Southeast Asia, chances are you’ve heard the phrase ‘same same, but different’, especially if Thailand was a spot on the list. From street vendors to business people, this phrase is used by anyone who knows even the slightest bit of […]
Dorm Etiquette: How To Be The Least Annoying Person In The Dorm
Staying in a dorm with other like-minded travellers can be a fun and life changing experience, if done properly. Since you’re sharing a space with other people with different personalities and attitudes, a fun experience can turn sour if you start to annoy others around you. You can quickly become a social pariah and will […]
Things to do in Phuket during the rainy season
When you hear “rainy season” it doesn’t sound like something to be excited about. Well it turns out the rainy season is a great time to visit Phuket! Everything is considerably cheaper, and is way less crowded so you can enjoy Phuket in a unique way. There’s lots to do during the rainy season, you […]
The Five Types Of People You’ll Meet While Traveling In Thailand
One of the joys of traveling is meeting different types of people who can enlighten you with their experiences. Thailand is filled with them, being a country filled with diverse activities that range from full-on parties to wellness retreats. Take a look at the types of people you’ll meet while traveling in Thailand and see […]
15 Signs You’ve Been Backpacking In Thailand
While we all travel to have unique experiences and uncover parts of a country that are special to us, there’s no denying that there are certain things about travelling to Thailand that every backpacker will experience. From partying it up on Khao San Road to watching a Muay Thai boxing match, there are some things […]
THE SOLO LADIES’ GUIDE TO TRAVELING IN THAILAND
If you’re thinking of heading to Thailand, aka the Land of Smiles, but are worried about solo female travel, fear not! On the whole, Thailand is a friendly, welcoming place for solo females to travel and there are plenty of resources to help allay your fears before setting off. Here we’ll talk through some common […]
LIKE A VIRGIN: THAILAND FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME
Thailand is like sex: You have no idea what you are getting yourself into and then it ends in tears… Or was that just me? Anyhoots, that doesn’t have to apply to you (hopefully)! This is why we have gathered all the information you need to somewhat successfully navigate through the Land of a Thousand […]
“WHAT ARE THOOOSE?”: THAI FOODS THAT FREAK THE EFF OUT OF FOREIGNERS
Thailand has earned its reputation for amazing cuisine – especially Thai curries and noodle dishes found in restaurants and street markets alike. As with most Asian cultures, however, there’s another side to food in Thailand that few are brave enough to confront. Travellers to the Land of Smiles find these foods weird, gross and outright […]
Khao Sok National Park: A Guide to One of Thailand’s Biggest and Most Magnificent Gems
Of Mountains, Rivers, and Rainforests: A Guide To Khao Sok National Park We all need a break from time to time; to leave the party scene, buckets and charming ladyboys behind to replenish our energy level. A great way that never fails is to go “back to Nature” as famous explorer Thor Heyerdahl once strongly […]
