Sunset in a beach of Koh Samet
Thailand

Exploring Koh Samet: A Comprehensive Travel Guide

  • May 17, 2023

Updated in 2024: This post has been updated to ensure it contains the most accurate and comprehensive guide for exploring Koh Samet. Enjoy planning your adventure! Embarking on an adventure exploring Koh Samet, a lovely island nestled in the Gulf of Thailand, is a perfect escape from the bustling city of Bangkok. This comprehensive travel […]

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Iga inside Cu Chi tunnels
Vietnam

How to Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels Without a Tour: An Extraordinary Adventure in Vietnam

  • April 15, 2023

Are you curious about how to visit the Cu Chi tunnels without a tour? This guide offers an incredibly detailed, step-by-step guide to exploring these extraordinary underground tunnels in Vietnam on your own. The Cu Chi tunnels are an immense network of underground tunnels that stretch up to 250 km. These tunnels played a pivotal […]

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Rafa enjoy Ha Long Bay views from the boat
Vietnam

Ha Long Bay or Sapa: Choose Your Adventure

  • April 1, 2023

Updated 2024: Uncover the charm of northern Vietnam! Dive into our comprehensive guide to help you decide: Ha Long Bay or Sapa? Explore breathtaking landscapes and authentic experiences. Are you planning a trip to the north of Vietnam and finding yourself torn between visiting the enchanting Ha Long Bay or the captivating Sapa? You’re not […]

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Tuk-Tuk in Bangkok
Travel

Traveling on a Budget: Our Top 3 Rules to Travel CHEAP

  • February 28, 2023

There’s a common misconception that you must be rich to travel. When we tell people about our long trips, we often hear, “Wow, you guys must be loaded!” But the truth is, those who say that probably spend the same amount on a two-week holiday as we do on a two-month adventure! That’s why we […]

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Cambodia's border
Cambodia

Crossing the Cambodian Border: A Comprehensive Guide for 2023

  • January 5, 2023

If you’ve ever heard about a town called Poipet, the chances are you didnโ€™t hear anything good about it. There are horror stories online about crossing the Cambodian border from Thailand (and the other way around) by this town. However, our experience was far from the horror stories that flood the internet. Here’s our updated […]

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Koh Samui from the sky
Thailand

Travel Options from Koh Samui to Bangkok

  • January 3, 2023

Last Updated in 2024 Planning your travel from Koh Samui to Bangkok? We’ve got you covered! Here are four options to consider, each with its unique blend of comfort, cost, and travel time. Flight to Bangkok from Koh Samui The quickest but most expensive option is a direct flight. Bangkok Airways operates multiple flights daily, […]

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Our amazing Vietnamese class
Vietnam

Couchsurfing in Ho Chi Minh: an Enchanting Adventure

  • February 28, 2022

Few days before our one-month visa in Vietnam expired, we decided to conclude our north-to-south journey with a unique experience: Couchsurfing in Ho Chi Minh City. This decision offered us an irresistible opportunity to spend quality time with locals, an aspect of travel we hadn’t fully explored yet. Our adventure led us to Thao, a […]

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bad things about long-term travelling
Travel

30 bad things about long-term travelling

  • August 4, 2018

Travelling is amazing, it really is. But before you are ready to quit your job, grab your other half and hop onto a plane, these are our 30ย bad things about long-term travelling that no one told you about 1. Although you may think you are better than that- you WILL miss a flight, it is […]

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Old woman in Sapa working
Vietnam

Trekking and homestay with Hill Tribes of Sapa

  • June 16, 2018

As an ethnographer, I am always interested in reaching the people who still live by their traditions to understand their culture and the way they see the world. And meeting the Hill Tribes of Sapa was on my bucket list for Vietnam! Before going to Sapa, a town in the North of Vietnam, we were […]

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