SouthEast Asia Travel Blog
Travel guides, itineraries, abandoned places, street art and off-the-beaten-path places in SouthEast AsiaHello and welcome to our SouthEast Asia travel blog. You will find all our SouthEast Asia blog posts in this section of our website.
Maybe you found our SouthEast Asia travel blog because you are considering a visiting SouthEast Asia, or perhaps you are partway through planning a trip to the region. Whatever the reason, we hope we can provide some useful resources and travel tips.
Our SouthEast Asia blog posts are generally aimed at independent travellers and backpackers like us and have a strong focus on travelling around using public transport, staying in budget accommodation and exploring off-the-beaten-path and lesser-visited places.
The Nightingale Olympic department store – Bangkok’s oldest shopping mall
The Nightingale Olympic department store is the oldest shopping mall in Bangkok. Stepping inside is like going back 50 years in time!
25 locations that could be part of a Wes Anderson movie set
Accidentally Wes Anderson – a selection of our photographs which we think belong on a Wes Anderson movie set #AccidentallyWesAnderson
2020, the year in travel that wasn’t!
It’s that time of year when many travel bloggers round-up the past year in travel. 2020 was different, so here are some reflections.
World Smile Day 2020: Twenty smiles to brighten your day
In celebration of World Smile Day, a photo essay featuring some of the smiling faces we have encountered during our travels around Asia.
Distinctive Architecture in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Architecture in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Phnom Penh’s architectural heritage from French Colonial to New Khmer Architecture.
Mekong Delta off-the-beaten-track: Places to visit in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
A Mekong Delta off the beaten track itinerary for Vietnam. A guide to planning a multi-day Mekong Delta trip from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).
Street Art in Chiang Mai, Thailand
A guide to the best places to find Urban Art, Grafitti and Street Art in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Introducing the Dream Space Gallery for indoor street art!
Reflecting on past travels to Vietnam and why we want to return ASAP
An offbeat post featuring Mark’s reflections on our travels to Vietnam and why we are keen to return as soon as we can. Hint: Vietnam’s war memorials.
In Photos: Abandoned cars and other forsaken forms of transport
Photos abandoned cars and other battered vehicles. The faded beauty of neglected vehicles from the UK to Thailand, and Kyrgyzstan to Cuba.
Alternative Bangkok: Things to do near Hua Lamphong station in Bangkok, Thailand
A guide to alternative things to do near Hua Lamphong station in Bangkok, including a map of locations and directions for a self-guided walking tour.
Street Art near Hua Lamphong Station in Bangkok, Thailand
The best street art near Hua Lamphong Station in Bangkok, is in Talat Noi and Bang Rak. Our guide includes the best street art and a location map.
The best temples near Yogyakarta in Java, Indonesia
A guide to the best temples near Yogyakarta, Java. Beyond the city, lie some of the best temple complexes in Indonesia including Borobudur and Prambanan.
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