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On my previous trips to Bangkok, I’ve stayed and featured budget places to stay on the backpacking capital of Southeast Asia. Several Bangkok hostels served as my abode because my budget was a bit tight on those trips. On my recent visit to Bangkok, my friends and I decided to take the accommodation option one…
After finally checking-in on our respective dorms, my friend and I agreed to meet at my hostel’s lobby. We planned to head out and explore the streets of Bangkok. It was funny that we were on different hostels. When she tried booking a reservation at Bed Station Hostel, all beds were already taken. Fortunately, a…
Southern Thailand, usually called by travelers as the islands, is on Kra Isthmus, the narrowest section of the Malay Peninsula. This part of Thailand is between the Andaman Sea on the west and the Gulf of Thailand on the other side. Southern Thailand has tons of island destinations but prominent ones are Phuket and Krabi. Luxury…
If not for Yi Peng Festival, the famous lantern festival of Northern Thailand, I wouldn’t make myself to Chiang Mai. The simultaneous release of lanterns to the horizon creates a dreamlike scene based on the photos I see online. When I found out that the festival is within my first Indochina trip, I ensured to…
Bangkok is a backpacker haven and it’s commonly an initiation for aspiring backpacker travelers. You might wave your white flag when the city’s culture bit you but I’m sure you’ll enjoy its crazy vibe and offerings. I know a friend who immediately got out of Bangkok after his first night on his first-time visit to…
Thanks to an Argentinian traveler who let me use his maps.me because Google map is useless when you’re stupid for not downloading the area. The signage of the hostel was just across the road and I instantly made my way to the complex. It was on the other side and I was struggling to carry my…
Don’t be confused by the title of this post. It’s a statement encouraging you to stay at If You Want Hostel in Sukhothai. The name of the backpacker accommodation is as intriguing as its ambience. My late night arrival coming from Bangkok forced me to climb straight to my bed to finally call it a…
Thailand is a traveler’s haven. Go to any part of the country and you can meet backpackers and other types of travelers, all-year round. This means that you’ll need to deal with the crowd, chaotic streets, and jam-packed restaurants. If you’re looking for a place to move away from these stressful scenes, make a visit…
Of the Banana Pancake Trail in Southeast Asia, this route is the most utilized one for Filipino travelers. Others do Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok while some do the opposite. If you’re very eager to embark on your first backpacking trip in Indochina, this is the best itinerary to take as there are a…
Silom is centrally located in Bangkok and infamous because of Patpong Street. But the area boasts its crowded alleys, souvenir shops, and night markets. Local food courts are widely available on every block and the place is much accessible to attractions of the city. To cater travelers wanted to spend late night parties, hostels dominate…