April 23, 2018
Backpack Review: Tortuga Setout (My New Favorite Carry-On!)
Oh goody! At last, the new Tortuga Setout is exactly the backpack I’ve always wished for.
April 22, 2018
Packing Like a Pro and Traveling Light—My Ultimate Guide
Stop traveling like a mule. Pack light and be free like a bird… by using my ultimate packing hacks.
April 17, 2018
How to Spend a Few Days in Singapore
An updated look at Southeast Asia’s most expensive city. Can you survive on a budget here?
April 13, 2018
Best Travel Backpacks (2018)
(Updated) I reviewed a ton of different backpacks… FOR SCIENCE! And of course to help you find the best one for you.
April 7, 2018
Where to Travel in Southeast Asia: Countries at a Glance
Get stoked to travel Asia with my top highlights for each country and links to all my in-depth guides.
March 29, 2018
25 Pro Tips for Backpacking Southeast Asia
How to deal with flesh-eating bacteria — and other hard-won advice.
March 9, 2018
A Backpacker’s Guide to Laos
Find out how to get the most out of your visit to this remote and beautiful land. (2018 Update.)
February 28, 2018
A Perfect Day: My Road Trip From Luang Namtha to Muang Sing
I left behind the trodden path in Laos, and drove along potholed roads to a little town near the Chinese border.
February 27, 2018
A Brief Guide to Si Phan Don (the 4000 Islands)
On Don Det I expected to find an out-of-control party island… but found something very different instead.
February 26, 2018
Laos: Slow Boat or Bus? (I Did Both… Here’s Wot I Think)
The Laos slow boat is backpacker classic. But could the bus journey be just as good?
February 26, 2018
Flying Through the Trees Like a Monkey at the Gibbon Experience
Stay in the world’s tallest treehouse and zipline high above the canopy at this unique ecotourism project.
February 21, 2018
Southeast Asia Itinerary Suggestions For 2 Weeks To 2 Months (& more)
Advice for planning a trip to Southeast Asia, in particular the mainland countries (2018 Update).
February 20, 2018
5 Safety Tips For Central America
Central America can still be a bit sketchy in places. Here are some key ways to avoid any trouble.
February 19, 2018
Hammock Time on Koh Rong Sanloem
A perfectly tranquil beach. No wifi, and only limited electricity. Just my kind of place.
February 15, 2018
Impressions of Phnom Penh
In photos: the capital of Cambodia, an intriguing mix of old and new.
February 12, 2018
Cambodia: Seeing the Cracks in the Picture
On visiting Cambodia a second time, I got a less idealized impression of the country.
February 9, 2018
Trekking the Cardamom Mountains in Remote Cambodia
Deep in one of the last unfragmented rainforests in Southeast Asia, I find a hopeful story.
February 6, 2018
A Backpacker’s Guide to Cambodia
A budget guide to exploring Cambodia, far beyond just the temples of Angkor Wat… (2018 Update)
February 6, 2018
Kep & Kampot: Where to Stay and What to Do
Exploring caves, pepper farms, and crab markets in Cambodia.
February 5, 2018
Best Carry-On Travel Backpacks (2018)
I’ve tested and reviewed over a dozen carry-on backpacks. These are my top picks.
January 24, 2018
Koh Kood: A Most Fabulous Island (But Not Quite For Me)
Koh Kood is often billed as “Thailand’s last unspoiled island”. And I didn’t like it.
January 18, 2018
Trat: A Delightfully Unassuming Thai Town
A little slice of Thai life off the usual trail, with prices rarely seen in the south.
January 18, 2018
Things to Do in Chiang Rai Province
Chiang Rai highlights: from mountain-top views stretching into Laos to scenic villages among the tea fields.
December 4, 2017
BRB – I’m Traveling in Southeast Asia
Blog updates coming in the new year…
November 24, 2017
Vietnam’s Visa System is a Mess (Here’s How it Actually Works)
Explaining the four different ways of entering Vietnam visa-free or with visa.
November 21, 2017
1 Week Indonesia Itinerary: How to Make the Most Of Your Trip
Rachita shares how you can see the best of Java and Bali in one shorter trip.
November 14, 2017
How to Travel Independently (and Cheaply) in Cuba
Salsa, cigars, 1950s cars and mojitos await in this fascinating country. But you should be aware of a few things…
November 3, 2017
Backpack Review: Osprey Porter 46 (Newest 2017 Edition)
Osprey’s new 2017 model of the Porter 46 sees some great improvements, but how does it compare to the Farpoint 40?
November 3, 2017
Erupting Volcanoes in Guatemala: Camping on Volcán Acatenango
Chris camps overnight on top of Guatemala’s Volcán Acatenango and witnesses lava eruptions…
October 30, 2017
The Ultimate Top 100 of Travel Instagram Accounts
A Top 100 of inspiring travel Instagrammers, ranked based on user engagement and activity.