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Thailand

10 Thai Customs That Might Surprise You

Thailand is a country filled with stunning landscapes, mouthwatering food, friendly locals and….a slew of surprising customs that confuse even the most experienced travelers and expats who now call this home.

Cambodia

6 Reasons To Go Backpacking Through Cambodia

Beyond backpacker-friendly prices, here are six reasons to travel to Cambodia right now:

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.

Indonesia

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:

Indonesia

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.