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How to Spend 3 Days in Ho Chi Minh City

Post published:July 6, 2020
Post category:Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is the country's largest city and was the capital of South Vietnam until the end of the Vietnam war in 1975. The city is still…

Backpacking Cambodia as a Solo Traveller

Post published:April 25, 2020
Post category:Cambodia

Cambodia is a popular country to visit when travelling through Southeast Asia as it offers a wealth of diversity from the golden beaches to the sites of historical and archaeological…

5 BEST Hostels in Dalat, Vietnam [Updated 2020]

Post published:March 22, 2020
Post category:Stay / Vietnam

The hillside city of Dalat is a popular spot on any backpacking route through Vietnam with the cooler climate providing a much needed break from the temperatures found in the…

The 5 BEST Hostels in Ho Chi Minh City for Solo Travellers [Updated 2020]

Post published:March 14, 2020
Post category:Stay / Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon), is Vietnam's largest and busiest city that will keep you intrigued during your visit. Although the skyline appears to be developing with…

The 4 BEST Hostels in Hanoi for Solo Travellers (March 2020)

Post published:March 7, 2020
Post category:Stay / Vietnam

Even for the most seasoned traveller, a visit to Hanoi will be an assault on your senses. The noise of the chaotic traffic as it weaves in and out of…

How to Use Chiang Mai Songthaews (Red Taxi’s)

Post published:March 1, 2020
Post category:Thailand

If you’re wondering what those red trucks are driving around Chiang Mai that pick up and drop off locals and visitors, they are they city's answer to public transport, a…

How to Get from Bangkok to Chiang Mai by Train

Post published:February 21, 2020
Post category:Thailand

Using the train network is the best way to get from Bangkok to Chiang Mai and vice versa. The journey covers a distance of 680km and takes around 14 hours…

9 BEST Hostels in Chiang Mai for Solo Travellers (Party, Chilled and Chic)

Post published:February 20, 2020
Post category:Stay / Thailand

In Northern Thailand, Chiang Mai is an essential stop on the banana pancake trail through Southeast Asia. The city is less overwhelming than the capital, Bangkok, but still has plenty…

The 5 BEST Hostels in Bangkok for Solo Travellers

Post published:February 15, 2020
Post category:Stay / Thailand

Whether you're an avid solo traveller or trying it for your first time, Bangkok is one of the top destinations for anyone travelling alone. I was taken aback by the…

How to Spend 4 Weeks in Vietnam from South to North

Post published:February 10, 2020
Post category:Vietnam

Vietnam is a gem of Southeast Asia, with sweeping landscapes, mouthwatering cuisine and eclectic cities bustling with culture, there’s no destination quite like it. I spent 4 weeks in Vietnam…