7 Things to Know Before You Travel to Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia has long been a popular destination for backpackers and other budget-conscious travelers who want to stretch their dollar to the fullest. In...
3 Reasons Why I Fell in Love with Vietnam
Vietnam is a country that often evokes strong opinions from travelers. Some love it. Some absolutely hate it. Me? I definitely fall into the...
24 Awesome Photos of Thailand
This is a post in my new “Awesome Photos” series. Also check out 22 Awesome Photos of Italy and 23 Awesome Photos of the United Kingdom!...
Spoiling Myself in Paradise (or What I Did on Koh Lanta)
At some point, every traveler needs a break. A break from hostel dorm rooms. A break from the heat. A break from travel partners....
Kayaking in Krabi
Before heading to Thailand's Andaman coast, I had to make a decision: islands, or mainland? It wasn't an easy choice to make, however. Partially because...
Traveling in Cambodia with Intrepid Travel
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Riding the Bamboo Train in Battambang
Just outside the Cambodian city of Battambang lies a set of railroad tracks. These tracks have long since seen real train carriages running on...
Temples Galore at Angkor
When you think of visiting Cambodia as a tourist, what's the first image that comes to mind? I'll bet that, for most of you,...
Amanda vs. Food: Spiders in Cambodia
When it comes to learning about a new culture, I'm a big believer that food is a major part of the learning process. How, when,...
Being Confronted by Cambodia’s Painful Past
Throughout the course of history, people have done horrible things to other people. We have invaded, pillaged, destroyed, and claimed other lands. We have...
Celebrating Tet in Vietnam
When I first began planning my time in Vietnam, I did it without knowing anything about which day the Lunar New Year would fall...
Taking a Day Trip to the Mekong Delta
The moment I had been waiting for in Vietnam had finally arrived. I finally climbed into a skinny sampan boat and… yes… was handed...
An American in Vietnam
Our guide was almost gleeful as he described the booby traps to us. Pointing out the sharp, rusted bits of metal repurposed from blown-out...
In Photos: Markets in Vietnam
In Asia, the market is a staple in just about every community. People go to markets to buy everything from fresh vegetables to gardening...
Central Vietnam by Bike: Rice Paddies and Smiles
After falling absolutely head over heels for the city of Hoi An, I was very reluctant to spend any time outside of it while...
There’s Something About Hoi An
Once upon a time, the city of Hoi An, Vietnam, was home to one of the most important trading ports in all of Southeast...
RTW Diaries: Southeast Asia in the Rearview
Things have been quieter than usual around here since just after New Year's. And there's a good reason for that: I've been traveling around...