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A glance on my phone reminded me that I needed to get back to The Common Room Project. A guide from XO Tours was scheduled to pick me up at the hostel for a food tour in Saigon. Estimating the time left before 5:30PM, I hurriedly made my way to War Remnants Museum from Independence…
Unlike bus lines from Vietnam to Cambodia that allow online booking, Cambodia to Thailand is a different story. Before heading to the Pub Street, I dropped by on one of the travel agencies along Sivatha Road. With my experience in getting a seat reservation from Vietnam, a friend insisted that I should book my trip…
Every country has its own story and traveling to these destinations makes a good way to get to know more. After I arrived in Ho Chi Minh City and dropping my backpack at the hostel, I immediately made my way to Ben Thanh Market. Crossing from the bus terminal to the market through the famous…
Finding the cheapest route to a destination is one of the strengths of budget travelers. Monitoring seat sales from different airlines utilizing different hubs to create the perfect and most affordable route. Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2) is one of the busiest and known hubs for low-cost airlines in Asia. Last time I had…
Availing a tour from travel agencies or operators is rare for me because I prefer exploring tourist attractions on my own. Apart from the bigger savings, it’s also great to approach and talk to locals and get to know their stories. But I have to admit, having an agency preparing everything for your trip is more…
Ratchathewi BTS Station was the station I pinned on my Google map as the nearest one to my hostel. Few minutes from the station, on an unobtrusive compound, is Bed Station Hostel. The modern industrial design of the hostel is very clear on its façade with the metal and wood interplay. There are several chairs in-front of…
It was a mistake to decline the tuktuk drivers for the short ride from the station to our hostel. Happynest Hostel is just near the Old Chiang Rai Bus Terminal. But the 10THB would’ve spared us some hundred meters of walk with our bulky backpack under the midday the sun. Comforts immediately welcomed us when we finally…
Cambodia is a common stop for travelers visiting South East Asia for its fascinating history and impressive temples. Phnom Penh and Siem Reap are two of the must-stops in the country that offer different vibes for backpackers. Despite being diverse, a backpacker hostel brand is common for the two. Mad Monkey Hostel is famous in Cambodia…
District 1 is the most hyped area for travelers visiting Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Pham Ngu Lao St, tagged as the backpackers haven of Saigon, is the sole creator of this ballyhoo. Advantages of having affordable accommodations, cheap places to eat and drink, and availability of tour operators. These are the reasons why I…
When a friend uploaded clips from his Vietnam trip, I was intrigued by the night food tour he tried. Considering the crazy traffic and thousands of motorbikes in Ho Chi Minh City, the tour on two wheels is quite interesting and a different way of exploring the city. XO Foodie Tour, is one of the most…