Ayutthaya Temples- The Second Capital of Thailand
Ayutthaya, Thailand rests just north of Bangkok along the Chao Phraya River. Founded around 1350, the city eventually became the second capital of Siam after Sukhothai. Because of it’s central location with easy access to the rest of Asia, Ayutthaya became one of the must important trading centers in the world. By 1700 the Siamese […]
Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam Motorbike Madness in Saigon
The customs process entering Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, was weird and a little complicated. First you had to apply online and pay. Next, you had to show up at the airport on the exact day as your visa approval letter. At the gate you had to pay again for a stamping fee and submit […]
Stay Samed Coffee & Bed in Koh Samet, Thailand
Stay Samed Coffee & Bed in Ko Samet, Thailand is a beautiful new boutique hostel on the island, located down a quiet side street less than 10 minutes walk from Sai Kaew Beach and Na Don Pier. Stay Samed let’s you relax in peace while being moments away from the party strip and the amazing ocean! All […]
7 Ways To Be A Better Traveler – Positive Impact Tourism
Many of us go traveling without any real purpose or direction. This can be great but sometimes our travel can cause harm to the local economies, environments, and people. Being mindful about how your travel affects others can make a real positive difference, especially in the developing world. Here is our list of 7 ways […]
Organic Farming in Chiang Mai with Live It Global
Organic Farming in Chiang Mai with Live It Global One of our days in Chiang Mai was spent helping our friend Julie check out organic farms for her new organization, Live It Global. Organic farming in Chiang Mai is becoming more popular, thanks to several people who are pushing the community in that direction. There […]
7 Types of Terrible Hostel Guests
Hostels are great places that laid back traveling people can enjoy. They are some of the best places to meet new friends and share your favorite backpacking stories. However, we’ve all met some types of people who just shouldn’t stay in hostels. While there are more, these are our top seven types of terrible hostel […]
The King of Thailand’s Funeral | Thailand Mourns
We unknowingly arrived in Bangkok, Thailand at a strange time. Unbeknownst to us, it was the month of the King of Thailand’s funeral. The much loved King Rama IX had passed away a year before and the entire month of October was proclaimed to be a month of mourning, leading up to the five-day-long funeral starting […]
Backpacking Malaysia: A Guide for Easy Asia Travel
Backpacking Malaysia is great for easy Asia travel. Easier than South America, easier than Thailand. We traveled the length of the Malaysian peninsula from Malacca to Penang, Kuala Lumpur (KL) to the Perhentian Islands through the Cameron Highlands. The people are friendly, welcoming, and excited to have you in their country. The buses are clean […]
Krabi and Railay Beach – Thai Climb Time
After a wonderful time in Penang, Malaysia we bought a van ride to Krabi, Thailand for Thai climb time! For 60 Ringgit each we were speeding across the bridge from Penang back into mainland Malaysia before dawn. The van trips are cheaper and faster than the bus, and they take you across the border which is […]
Hostel Holidays : Sharing Traditions Around the Globe
Hostel Holidays are the best holidays. You meet friends from all over the world and share a special time together. It’s an incredible opportunity for travelers to learn about new holidays they don’t celebrate at home. Sharing holidays is an important part of cultural exchange. It creates a bond between the traveler and the local […]