Bangkok is an amazing city to visit, and compared to most other capital cities, it is incredibly safe. However, no trip to Bangkok is complete without falling prey to at least one of the notorious scams in Bangkok. Perhaps because Thailand attracts so many naïve, first-time travellers, the capital of Bangkok is rife with scammers …
A common rite of passage for tourists in Thailand is to go and watch a ‘Ping Pong Show.’ It is almost impossible to walk down Khao San Road or Patpong without being approached by a man with a laminated list and a cheeky grin who promises you the night of your life for only 300 …
Backpacking Southeast Asia is a popular choice for first-time travellers. The stunning beaches, infamous Full Moon Parties and budget-friendly accommodation make Southeast Asia an obvious place for millions of backpackers to begin their travels, and as travel bloggers continue to promote solo travel, more and more people are deciding to go it alone. Something that …
‘Should I visit a Long Neck tribe in Thailand?’ has to be one of the most common questions backpackers ask themselves when they are planning their trips to Thailand. Much has been written about the controversial ‘Long Neck’ tribe villages online, with many travel bloggers urging people not to visit them, warning that they are …
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Edit: I recently wrote a post listing my practical safety tips for Southeast Asia that would have helped me to avoid this situation. Please go and check it out here if you’re planning a trip to Southeast Asia! It all started at the end of my first ever week in Asia. I’d been in Bangkok …
So the next stop on our Thai adventure was Pai, Thailand’s “hippy capital” and a small town 3 hours north of Chiang Mai. Simone, Lewis and I boarded the cramped minibus and settled in for a bumpy ride – there are 489790303 turns between Chiang Mai and Pai, as well as a constant up and …
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