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Songkran Festival 2014: The Ultimate Guide to Bangkok’s Celebrations

Songkran 2014: ding, ding, round one… The world’s biggest annual water fight begins on 13 April as Thais and tourists take to the streets with buckets, hoses, super soakers, bottles and anything else they can lay their hands on to give a good soaking....

April 1, 2014

The Best of South East Asia

The Thailand-Cambodia-Vietnam-Laos tour of South East Asia is a tried and tested route for backpackers the world over. Typically, this involves hitting the capital cities (Bangkok, Phnom Penh, Vientiane and Hanoi), soaking up the rays on a couple of Thai beaches and...

June 10, 2013

How to Make Friends in Hostels

– Written by Victoria Philpott The best thing about staying in hostels – apart from the price, location and ease – is meeting other travellers. If you’ve just arrived in your hostel, talk to people who’ve been there a while and...

October 12, 2012

Tips for First-Time Travellers in South East Asia

Johnny Ward, founder of onestep4ward.com, has been on the road for 4 years through more than 50 countries. His blog shows you don’t have to BE rich to LIVE rich. He’s currently studying his Masters part-time in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia...

July 20, 2012

What is the Rath Yatra Hindu Festival?

– Written by Victoria Philpott Rath Yatra is celebrated by Hindus around the world every year. On 10th July 2013 the biggest celebration begins in Puri, India. Also known as Ratha Yatra, Ratha-Yatra, Rathyatra and the Chariot Festival, the carnival commemorates...

June 30, 2012

5 Tips for Green Travelling in Asia

Today’s guest post comes from Amanda Villaruel from backpackingtipsasia.com who has written an ebook on green travelling and safety issues in Asia… Green travel, also known as responsible tourism or sustainable tourism, is something all backpackers should be thinking...

November 4, 2011

The Philippines: The secret Asia backpacking experience

Lonely Planet boldly claimed that for 2011 the Philippines would be nipping at Thailand’s heels and its claim to offer the ‘best cheap beaches’. While there is no clear winner when it comes to which is the cheapest, the Philippines definitely offers...

April 26, 2011

Getting by in Bangkok: Five Do’s and Don’ts in Thailand’s capital

Visiting a new city for the first time can be tricky and even a bit daunting- especially when it’s a city as culturally different as Bangkok. The current political situation in Thailand only adds to any anxieties you might have. The troubles do appear...

April 16, 2010

Budget Bangkok: Our guide to the best of Thailand’s capital on a budget

Home to loads of great budget hostels like Awards for Excellence winner Udee Bangkok, Bangkok is one of the cheapest travel destinations on the planet making it a great place to go if you’re on a tight budget....

April 12, 2010

10 things to do in Bangkok

If you go backpacking around South East Asia you will end up spending time in Bangkok at some point or another. It’s inevitable. For many, it’s the first place they visit in their tour of South East Asia; for others it’s just...

April 9, 2010

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