Phnom Penh is a beautifully modern city; with an amazing riverfront, a beautiful Royal Palace, and winding alleyways housing a number of restaurants, movie houses, and coffee shops, it’s hard not to fall in love with the pristine beauty of the city. However, when visiting Phnom Penh, it’s important…

Tourism in Chiang Mai, Thailand(fun facts) has thrived throughout the past fifteen years, and only continues to improve. Known for being the biggest city in the North, Chiang Mai is a religious and cultural focal point in and of itself, as well as being a key jumping off point…

The Malaysian side of Borneo is not often explored, in part because of the relative difficulty in getting there. However, once there, Borneo boasts an incredibly diverse environment to discover—with jungle, wildlife, animal preservation sites, and beaches, there is no shortage of wonders to see. The Malaysian side of…

In Southeast Asia, Penang is known to be a foodie’s heaven. Between the savory local street food and the abundance of delicious western restaurants, it’s not hard to understand why. Georgetown, specifically, is a great place to relax over a cup of coffee and good food at one of…

Koh Phangan has, rightfully, earned itself a reputation as Thailand’s “party island.” The monthly Full Moon Party garners an almost obscene amount of tourists from across the world, many of whom flock to Koh Phangan solely for the party. However, anyone who visits this beautiful island would be remiss…

Bagan Archaeological Zone is an area in central Myanmar that is densely packed with ancient ruins and temples–more than 2,200, to be exact. Having earned its nickname as the new Angkor Wat, Bagan has seen an influx of tourism along with the opening of the country’s borders. As of…

As every seasoned South East Asian traveler knows, there comes a point when you need a break from curry, fried rice, and street meat; from time to time, you simply crave the tastes and textures and ingredients of back home. Lucky for us, many expats and locals have created…

The city of Nyaung Shwe is easily accessible from any of the major cities in Myanmar (buses run daily from Yangon, Mandalay, and Bagan), and boasts one of the country’s most popular  attractions: Inle Lake. At 22km long and 11km wide, Inle Lake and the surrounding mountains are both…

Within only two and a half years of the border opening to tourists again, Myanmar (Burma) is quickly earning a reputation as a “must-see” country in SE Asia; between the stunning landscape and friendly people, it’s not hard to see why. As more and more tourists infiltrate the pristinely…

There is no shortage of sights to see in Hanoi, Vietnam; as the capital and second largest city in the country, the city of Hanoi is both historically and culturally rich. No matter your particular interest, Hanoi has something to capture the attention of any and every traveler. 1.…