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Offbeat Thailand: Amazing Ways To Experience Chiang Mai Beyond The Guidebook

During our round-the-world trip, my boyfriend and I routinely played a game where you had to choose the top three places you’d live if you could. We ingeniously called it “Where Would You Live?” The list would always change (Koh Rong, Phong Nha, Aman, Amsterdam, El Bolson, Cusco, San Pedro, anywhere in Ireland) but one…Read more...
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Solo Travel, Local Culture And Going Beyond The Guidebook In Thailand

Looking for an in-depth Thailand travel guide? Thailand expert and editor of One Weird Globe Chris Backe shares his knowledge of the country with advice and recommendations on how to travel on a budget, immerse yourself in local culture and go beyond the guidebook in this fascinating destination. 1. For those wanting to have a…Read more...

Essential Tips For Traveling In Cambodia

Cambodia is full of budget travelers and travel bloggers. It is commonly believed to be the Land of Wonders and the cheapest South East Asian destination in terms of food and accommodation, especially in comparison to Thailand or Vietnam. This however, might be misleading and if you do not control your budget you can easily…Read more...

Offbeat Guide: Where To Go On Your Next Vacation

Trying to decide where to go on your next vacation? Well, that will depend on what you want to do. Looking for extreme adventure? An eco-friendly island? Somewhere to get away from the world? Read on for information on some of the world’s best destinations depending on your mood. If you want to… Go On…Read more...

Elephant Trekking in Chiang Mai, Thailand…Is it Moral?

Update: Since originally writing this article in 2011, I have formed a very different opinion and firmly believe elephant trekking is not something tourists should participate in when visiting Thailand. I highly recommend reading Wildlife Tourism In Thailand: An Elephant-Sized Controversy and Irresponsible Tourism: 7 “Attractions” Promoting Animal Cruelty from my own online magazine, Epicure…Read more...

8 Memorable Experiences to Have in Laos

After volunteering in Thailand, I decided to extend my time in South East Asia by visiting a few other Asian countries, one of them being Laos. There are a lot of great cities to visit in Laos and a lot of fun and worthwhile things to do. Here is a list of some of my…Read more...

My Unwanted Paparazzi Moment on Cat Ba Island, Vietnam

I’d been teaching English in rural Thailand for three weeks and had gotten used to the small villages, the wooden bungalows, the tiny market stands and children playing soccer in the dirt. Then I got to Cat Ba Island, which, in my opinion, is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Vietnam. Cat…Read more...
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