One of the lesser-known attractions of the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam is the Tra Su Forest. The forest is a former plantation that is now a wildlife reserve. There are canals which are flooded (usually between November to March) and there are boats that will take you on tour. The forest is about 20km […]
I’m done with visiting “traditional villages”
It was on a tour around Bajawa in Indonesia where I came down with traditional village fatigue. I had hired a bike driver to take me to the sites in what was a well-worn itinerary. The tour included a walk to a volcanic lake, a waterfall, hot springs, and visiting traditional villages. The traditional village […]
Hotel Review: Thanh Nam 2 Mini Hotel, Chau Doc – Vietnam
Hotel Name: Thanh Nam 2 Mini Hotel Address: 41 Quang Trung Street, Chau Doc, An Giang, Vietnam I stayed at the Thanh Nam 2 Mini Hotel in Chau Doc, Vietnam. I booked online via Agoda for $10 USD and booked it for its price and central location in the city. The Thanh Nam 2 Mini […]
Guesthouse Review: Thanh Guesthouse 1, Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam
Guesthouse Name: Thanh Guesthouse 1 Address: 84/9 Bui Vien st , Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam I stayed at the Thanh Guesthouse 1 in Ho Chi Minh City. I booked online for 13.90 USD per night, and I was staying here while hunting for a short term apartment rental. The […]
Flight Review: Jetstar Pacific – Bangkok (BKK) to Ho Chi Minh City
Flight: Jetstar Pacific BL 662 From: Bangkok (BKK) To: Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) I flew with Jetstar Pacific from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City. I compared airfares online with Skyscanner and picked the flight for the combination of its price and time during the day. Jetstar is a low cost airline from Australia […]
Hotel Review: Nantra Sukhumvit 39 Hotel, Bangkok – Thailand
Hotel Name: Nantra Sukhumvit 39 Hotel Address: 1/46 – 49 Sukhumvit 39 (Prompong), Bangkok, Thailand I stayed at the Nantra Sukhumvit 39 Hotel in Bangkok. I booked online and paid 36.51 USD for 2 nights. That’s 18.25 a night for a hotel room in central Bangkok. Not bad! I picked the hotel for its price […]
Flight Review: Thai Lion Air – Chiang Mai to Bangkok (DMK)
Flight: Thai Lion Air SL 8507 From: Chiang Mai (CNX) To: Bangkok (DMK) I flew with Thai Lion Air from Chiang Mai to Bangkok (Don Muang). I compared fares on Skyscanner and picked the flight for its price, which was the cheapest out of the five airlines that fly between Chiang Mai and Bangkok. I […]
Guesthouse Review: Mint House, Chiang Mai – Thailand
Guesthouse Name: Mint House Address: 80-82 Prapokklao Road Soi 5, Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand I stayed at the Mint House guesthouse in Chiang Mai, Thailand. I booked online and paid $30.39 USD for three nights. I picked it for its location, which is inside the old city near the Chiang Mai Gate night market. […]
Guesthouse Review: FUNKi Nimman Guesthouse, Chiang Mai – Thailand
Guesthouse Name: FUNKi Nimman Guesthouse Address: Nimmana Haeminda Road Lane 3, Nimmanhemin, Chiang Mai, Thailand I stayed at the FUNKi Nimman Guesthouse in the Nimmanhemin area of Chiang Mai. This is is outside the main tourist area of the Chiang Mai old city, where most backpackers stay. Nimmanhemin is the preferred area for long term […]
Hostel Review: Baan Mek Hostel, Chiang Mai – Thailand
Hostel Name: Baan Mek Hostel Address: 25/8 Nimmanhemin Road. Soi 15, Chiang Mai, Thailand During my extended visit to Chiang Mai I ended up staying in a few different places in the Nimman area. One of those places was the Baan Mek Hostel, which turned out to be one of the coolest hostel concepts I’ve […]
