Digital nomads love the cafes in Southeast Asia for their quality coffee, fast WiFi and space to work in. Sammi and I found ourselves spending lots of time in these cafes, whether it be killing hours before an overnight train or simply taking the chance to cool off in the air conditioning. I was … [Read more...] about My Favorite Cafes in Southeast Asia
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Adventures in Transportation: Southeast Asia
Getting around Southeast Asia is never dull, rarely on time and always a gamble. What seems like a straightforward journey can be an epic adventure, so be prepared for just about anything. You've got dozens of options at your disposal on how to get around, so why not try a little bit of each? Here … [Read more...] about Adventures in Transportation: Southeast Asia
Experiences Worth Having in Southeast Asia
I've talked about plenty of things I don't think are worth it in Southeast Asia, namely things that other people think are fun that I'm not overly interested in. The Full Moon Party. Elephant rides. Tubing in Vang Vieng. Selfies with tigers at Tiger Temple. Shooting off guns in Vietnam. Halong Bay … [Read more...] about Experiences Worth Having in Southeast Asia
Beng Mealea: The Temple That Almost Wasn’t
Beng Mealea is one of Siem Reap's lesser visited temples and was long so for good reason: land mines set up by the Khmer Rouge. Only a few people had visited the temple before its mines were cleared in the last decade and those who did faced a painful death if they took the wrong steps. And … [Read more...] about Beng Mealea: The Temple That Almost Wasn’t
10 Lessons from Three Months in Southeast Asia
Anthony Bourdain related going to Asia for the first time like finding out there's a new color you never knew existed and I feel the same way. It's overwhelming and surprising and always a little bit stressful. There's constantly something new to experience, from the bizarre looking fruits like … [Read more...] about 10 Lessons from Three Months in Southeast Asia