Sri Lanka transportation – a guide to how to travel the island
Sri Lanka transportation – a guide to how to travel the island Traveling to Sri Lanka in 2024? Landing in Colombo can be overwhelming but doesn’t have to be. Travel in Sri Lanka can be stress free if you know how to get around. Whether you are headed for your next big surf trip or […]
What happened to Mirissa, Sri Lanka? The party is over.
What happened to Mirissa, Sri Lanka? The party is over. After the infamous assault of Dutch tourists on Mirissa Beach in April, 13 locals were arrested and parties and party places were closed across the south coast of Sri Lanka. Several bars tried to organize events but were shut down by the police. However, travelers […]
Tuk Tuk Safari – Exploring Galle on the Sri Lanka Coast
Tuk Tuk Safari – Exploring Galle on the Sri Lanka Coast The amazing Tuk Tuk Safari offers tours around Colombo, Galle, and Kandy. The tours are not just in any tuk tuks, these babies have roll-back tops, coolers of beer, custom music playlists, cool drivers, and classic paint jobs! Our driver, Donald Duck (yes, that […]
Sak Yant – Thailand’s Sacred Bamboo Tattoos in Ayutthaya
Sak Yant – Thailand’s Sacred Bamboo Tattoos in Ayutthaya As soon as we arrived in Thailand we started noticing people’s traditional tattoos. After a few internet searches, we learned more about the “Sak Yant” as they are called– magic bamboo tattoos. Sak Yant are beautifully designed and come with a blessing, their goal to grant […]
How To Get Around Bangkok, Thailand – A Guide For Travelers
Figuring out how to get around Bangkok, Thailand can be overwhelming at first. Navigating the big city can seem impossible, until you figure out the different transportation systems. The options are many and all have their time and place and ideal use. Taking advantage of the right method can save you time, money, and headaches. […]
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 […]
Thai Boat Noodles – Street Food Bangkok
Depending on where you stay in Bangkok, you might have some locals suggest you grab some “Thai boat noodles.” The best boat noodles are located near Victory Monument, right off the BTS Skytrain. Thai boat noodles are generally served in small bowls and the object is to eat a lot. Most shops serve upwards of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Exploring Bangkok with Tuk Tuk Hop
Tuk Tuk Hop – A great way to explore Bangkok’s temples! Bangkok is an enormous city and its public transportation systems aren’t the easiest to figure out for travelers. It seems every destination requires a different and sometimes confusing combination of Skytrain, bus, ferry boat, taxi, tuk tuk, Metro, etc. Some of the most historic […]