A lot of backpackers choose Bangkok as their starting point for a Southeast Asia trip and as such, it’s one of the most visited cities in the region. Bangkok is home to some of the most iconic sights in Asia like The Grand Palace, The Golden Temple, Wat Arun, and The Golden Mount but there …
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There’s a reason why Southeast Asia is an absolute favorite among backpackers from around the world. The travel costs are extremely low, the natural beauty of the region is amazing, and the countries in the region have done everything they can to attract more visitors which makes it very easy for backpackers to travel around …
A lot of people visit Thailand expecting empty, heavenly, sandy beaches and exotic oriental cuisine. But, the real picture in the touristy cities in Thailand is actually quite different. There are 7-elevens on every corner, greasy versions of continental food, and, of course, a lot of tourists and if you want to see the best …
In this post, we’ll show you how to plan the perfect day trip to Ayutthaya from Bangkok. In case you’re not familiar with Ayutthaya, it’s a city which was arguably the largest city in the world in the 1700s with a population of around 1 million as the capital of Siam. At that time, New …
As you might be guessing from the title, this article is about the most common tourist scams in Southeast Asia. Southeast Asia is filled with beautiful places that attract thousands of tourists every year and the region is generally safe, but just like every other touristy region in the world, there are a lot of …
A Ladyboy or Katoey (in Thai) is a transgender or a transsexual and most of them are based in tourist neighborhoods. There are ladyboys in most bars here because simply put, it’s much easier for women to earn more money in these areas. People from Southeast Asia have some very specific physical predispositions that allow …