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.
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 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.