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Thailand

How To (Respectfully) Visit A Thai Temple

Whether you’re a history nut or not, a trip to Thailand is never complete without visiting some of the country’s most sacred and historic Buddhist temples.

Bali

5 Reasons To Visit Nusa Lembongan Right Now

Teal-green water, white sand, dramatic cliffside sunsets, and no massive crowds of tourists compared to the mainland or the better-known Gili Islands… what’s not to love? Here are 5 specific reasons to put this lesser-known island on your list:

Bali

5 Must-See Temples In Bali

There are over 20,000 temples in Bali. Some of these architectural wonders have stood for over 1,000 years and no two temples (at least on this list) are alike.

Thailand

How To Master Thailand's Night Train

The overnight train in Thailand is a backpacker right of passage and an experience you won’t soon forget. The tracks straddle the spine of Thailand from Myanmar and Laos in the north down into Malaysia in the deep south.

Vietnam

How Tipping Works In Vietnam

It is common practice in Vietnamese culture for service providers to receive tips. This has been the way since tourists first started arriving in Vietnam, particularly because of the higher portion of American tourists where it’s common practice to tip back home.

Vietnam

5 Ways To Win At Vietnam's Overnight Bus

Our 23-day tour has two overnight buses and we want that experience to be as comfortable as possible! After riding it dozens of times over the years, here’s how we’d say it works best.