Located about 4 hours from Phnom Penh by bus, Sihanoukville is the country’s premier beach destination for locals and tourists alike. It features a variety of beaches, most of which are an easy walk from the downtown hotels and hostels where most visitors stay. Though once a relatively quiet seaside town, Sihanoukville has undergone a… Continue Reading
7 Best Beaches in Langkawi
Part of a group of islands numbering nearly 100, Langkawi is the Malaysian archipelago’s largest and is often referred to as the Jewel of Kedah. It sits in the Andaman Sea off the coast of northwest Malaysia near its border with Thailand. Though it’s relatively large and a popular tourist destination, large portions of the… Continue Reading
8 Best Places to Stay in Nha Trang
Nha Trang is arguably Vietnam’s most famous beach destination. Once a quiet stretch of sand, this town has since developed into a full-on city by the sea, complete with skyscrapers and gleaming hotels – as well plenty of restaurants and bars. Being by the sea means visitors to Nha Trang have the option for plenty… Continue Reading
8 Best Places to Stay in Sapa
Another of Vietnam’s cool mountain getaways, Sapa is a popular choice for those who enjoy not just looking at the mountains but getting out into them. That’s correct: hiking and trekking up and down the slopes of the hills that characterize this area is the name of the game. Staying here means spending evenings watching… Continue Reading
8 Best Places to Stay in Vientiane
The capital of Laos, Vientiane sits on the banks of the Mekong River and is an enigmatic mix of colonial French-era architecture and historic Buddhist temples. Formerly an old French trading post, it’s since grown to be a buzzing city, complete with crumbling ruins of stupas and busy streets with shops and eateries, making for… Continue Reading
12 Best Beaches in Koh Samui
After Phuket, Koh Samui is Thailand’s largest island, and it’s also one of the most popular, especially for beachgoers looking for long stretches of white sand and clear water stretching to the horizon. Koh Samui doesn’t draw the numbers of tourists that Phuket does, although its popularity is growing; unfortunately, that popularity almost always leads to… Continue Reading
8 Best Places to Stay in Vang Vieng
Vang Vieng is the place to go in Laos if you are interested in exploring what the natural landscape of this Southeast Asian country has to offer. With rivers and streams snaking through a limestone karst landscape strewn with caves and rice paddies, this town was once known for a hedonistic backpacking scene but has… Continue Reading
8 Best Places to Stay in Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang is a city in northern Laos flanked by the Nam Khan and Mekong Rivers. This colorful and artsy town is full of colonial style buildings and a plethora of incredible temples and was once home to many members of Laos’ royal family. Monks walk the streets alongside noisy street vendors and long-term yoga… Continue Reading
10 Best Beaches in Sri Lanka
Lying in the Indian Ocean, this glittering gem of a country really does have everything you could want from a holiday destination; Sri Lanka is a delight to visit. Home to an incredible array of ancient archaeological sites, beautiful national parks full of wildlife, and of course a plethora of jaw-dropping beaches, traveling around this… Continue Reading
8 Best Places to Stay in Kanchanaburi
The otherwise unassuming Thai town of Kanchanaburi is famous for being the site of the real River Kwai Bridge. Built by the Japanese Army after using Thailand as a foothold for invading Burma in the Second World War, it became the starting point for the brutal ‘Death Railway’ – the railway tracks laid down by… Continue Reading
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