The largest city in north Thailand, Chiang Mai is home to unique cultural sites, delicious food (khao soi noodles…), and offers access to numerous overnight/volunteer opportunities across northern Thailand.
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We’ve gone through many rounds of trial and error while traveling, especially during the time we spent in SE Asia. If you’re headed to this part of the world, check out our top 50 take aways from five months in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and the Philippines.
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There are definitely some universals you can expect from all hostels: dorm beds, community kitchens, the inevitable person who snores, the late nights and early mornings as people catch their budget travel in and out. But there are some places that just do it better than the rest. Here are our top 16 places from our five month experience of living the hostel life in southeast Asia.
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No place screams TROPICAL VACATION quite like the Philippines. We island hopped around Coron and El Nido on the island of Palawan for 10 days and came away tan, tired, and completely blissed out.
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We spent an unforgettable week surrounded by elephants, buffalo, dogs, cats, and more at Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Check out more about our volunteer experience here!
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The mountainous town of Pai is the perfect place to kick back, relax, and enjoy the remote Thai scenery.
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Vietnam is a consistent favorite among Southeast Asia backpackers. The worst part about traveling the country is realizing you’ll eventually have to leave. Here are our highlights!
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Southeast Asian markets tested our shopping resolve in many, many ways. Whether it was snake liquor in Laos, pearls in Bangkok, or street food in Cambodia - these six unique markets stole our hearts and our money and we aren’t even a little mad about it.
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Often overlooked by backpackers on their route through Vietnam, Da Lat really is must-stop location in the southern half of your itinerary. If you’re brave enough, get ready to strap on your helmet and harness your ropes for an epic adventure.
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Penang is a lively, fun city full of culture and good food. The colorful street art, old Georgetown architecture, and the nearby national park are all great reasons to kick back and stay a while.
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Singapore is one of our all-time favorite cities. This well-designed and aesthetically pleasing city is an absolute joy to explore. The creative garden spaces and new age architecture is unlike anywhere else in the world.
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Bali, Bali, Bali. Countless things to see and do! From expat region of Seminyak and Canggu, to the rural peaks of Mount Batur, there are so many cool places to escape to on Indonesia’s popular island getaway.
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