May 31, 2018
Chiang Mai: 10 Awesome (and Unusual) Things to Do
Top sights and some alternative highlights in Chiang Mai, Thailand’s nomad hub and enduring traveler favorite.
May 30, 2018
Bangkok by Area: 7 Neighborhoods You Shouldn’t Miss
Explore Bangkok’s local neighborhoods with these insider tips.
May 25, 2018
A Backpacker’s Guide to Panama
No, Panama is not just a canal! This guide will show you all this much-overlooked destination has to offer.
May 10, 2018
Road Tripping the Bolaven Plateau (With Laos’ Most Epic Waterfalls!)
While motorbiking through southern Laos I saw many stunning waterfalls… and feasted on ants.
May 8, 2018
Starting a Travel Blog: A No-BS Guide (Setup + Growth + Income)
Back when I started this blog, I honestly did it all wrong. Here’s how you can start your blog the right way.
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 these 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.