Visiting Myanmar? Here’s Everything you Need to Know Before You Go
Thinking about visiting Myanmar? Here's everything you need to know! Safety concerns, transport options, common mistakes & how…
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Your Complete Guide to Hpa-An: My Favorite Stop in Myanmar
Hpa-An is my very favorite destination in Myanmar. For adventure, for hiking, for the stunning natural beauty, and…
(S)Cambodia: Why You Should Get a Cambodian E-Visa Instead of the Visa On Arrival
When applying for your Cambodian Visa you have two options. The E-Visa or the Visa on Arrival. Here's…
The Less-Touristy Georgetown Guide (Malaysia)
Your guide to planning the perfect trip in Georgetown, Malaysia. My honest opinions of all the typical attractions…
Happy Elephants: Your Guide to Visiting Truly Ethical Elephant Sanctuaries
With all the misinformation spread about elephant tourism, finding truly ethical elephant sanctuaries isn't easy. Here's the lowdown…
Surviving Mount Ijen: Inside the Indonesian Sulfur Mines
A look inside Mt. Ijens sulfur mines and how to stare down the mouth of the toxic volcano…
Trekking Sumatra: How to Catch a Glimpse of the Last Sumatran Orangutans
Sumatra is isolated. A few scattered cities surrounded by some of the world's last primary rainforests. An Indonesian…
Trapped Tourists: The Infuriating Rivalry between Indonesia’s Grabcar & Taxi Agencies
Taxi drivers in Indonesia drove me absolutely crazy. Here's why and how to best get around Indonesia without…
Mount Bromo: How to Climb Indonesia’s most popular peak for free
Mount Bromo's smoldering crater brings visitors from around the globe. Here's how we visited one of Indonesia's most…
How to Save More Money for Travel & Tips to Make Your Dream Trip Cheaper
Trying to save money for travel? Here's my humongous guide for all things budget travel. How to save…
