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One of the main attractions of Cambodia is the Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap and for good reason. There are just acres and acres of forest land with ancient Buddhist and Hindu temples dating back to the 9th century…
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The Hippest and Tastiest Cafes in Siem Reap, Cambodia
If someone were to ask me, what city I thought is the most hip of them all in Southeast Asia, I’d easily say the dusty city of Siem Reap, Cambodia. While it does have a pub street, you will not…
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Visiting the Floating Markets of Thailand
Before arriving to Thailand, I promised myself: no tourist traps. By the second day of gracing my presence in Southeast Asia, I already broke my promise and quite frankly, it’s quite hard to avoid. No matter how much research you…
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Using Hotel Quickly for Free Hotel Stays in Southeast Asia
It’s not hard to find great quality, cheap hotels in Asia. There are 5-star hotels for $80, budget hostel dorms for $5 a night and everything else in between–you can’t really go wrong. With budget in mind you can take…
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A Dose of Fitness and Beauty in Bangkok’s Lumpini Park
If you’ve ever been to Bangkok or know anything about its climate, it’s hard to think of it as a breath of fresh air considering the endless amount of pollution its traffic produces and the hot, inescapable sticky air. But…
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Hotel Review: Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park
While backpacking through Southeast Asia, I plan to mix up the accommodations and spend my nights between luxury brand named hotels, bungalows, hostels, family owned bed and breakfasts and maybe couch surf here and there. I know, I know it’s…
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Visiting the Coconut Sugar Farm in Samut Songkhram, Thailand
One thing I love about SE Asia is that anywhere I turn, I can get a coconut______(fill in the blank). While perusing the massive Sunday market at Chatuchak in Bangkok I had a coconut and sticky rice ice cream served…
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Why You Should Book Hotels Ahead of Time if You’re Arriving at Night
I love a good adventure and I love a mystery, but one thing that makes me feel uncomfortable when I’m traveling is not knowing where I am going to be resting my worn out feet for the night even if…
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$30 in Free Uber Credits for New Users
Update: 1/6/2016 This promo has since expired and is not currently available through my referral link, sorry! I just checked my Uber account this morning and saw that there is a new $30 sign up credit promo for new users. The…
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Packing List for Three Months of Backpacking in SE Asia
For the next three months I will be living out of my bright green Gregory Pack Jade backpack while traveling through the ever-so tropical Southeast Asia– and until just now, I did not believe it would be able to fit all of…