I visited Vientiane not long after the borders reopened in May 2022. I was there to ride the new Laos-China Railway, which had been running since December 2021. The last time I was in Vientiane was via train from Bangkok, and the next time I visit will probably be when the line from Thailand is […]
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Where to stay in Luang Prabang: Best areas and hotels in Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang is one of the most charming cities in Southeast Asia and a highlight for any visit to Laos. Calling it a city seems a bit of a stretch as it feels more like a big country town. And within the UNESCO World Heritage protected zone, some parts feel like it hasn’t changed for […]
Best and worst border crossings in Southeast Asia (in my experience)
Southeast Asia comprises 11 countries, and there are land borders with China, India, Bangladesh, and Papua New Guinea. With so many land, sea, and air gates, there is a variety of border-crossing experiences to be had. I was thinking about border crossings while on the beach in Koh Lipe in Thailand, waiting for a ferry […]
How to go from Koh Lipe to Langkawi by boat
Koh Lipe is the southernmost island in Thailand, and it’s the closest inhabited island to Langkawi in Malaysia. It is possible to travel by boat between the two islands, making it one of the more memorable international border crossings in Southeast Asia. Here is how to go from Koh Lipe to Langkawi by boat. Koh […]
Where to stay in Hoi An: The best areas and hotels
Hoi An is a historic city located in central Vietnam, famous for its UNESCO World Heritage old town. Hoi An Ancient Town is the main attraction, so finding a place in a convenient location should be your priority. This Where To Stay Guide lists the best areas to stay in Hoi An, and some other […]
Johor Bahru to Singapore by train: KTM Shuttle Tebrau
The KTM Shuttle Tebrau is a train service that operates from Johor Bahru in Malaysia to Woodlands in Singapore. This cross-border shuttle service travels via The Johor–Singapore Causeway (1.056 km). It’s the world’s shortest scheduled rail service and one of the few international train services in Southeast Asia. About the KTM Shuttle Tebrau Shuttle Tebrau […]
Where to stay in Macau: The best areas and hotels
Macau (or Macao in English) is a former colonial trading port of Portugal on the Pearl River estuary in Southern China. Macau was returned back to China in 1999, and it’s governed as a Special Administrative Region of China (like Hong Kong). While it’s much smaller than its counterpart across the river, Macau has made […]
Where to stay in Jakarta : The best areas for visitors and best hotels
Jakarta is the biggest city in Southeast Asia, and finding a place to stay here can be an overwhelming experience when confronted with the map of the city. Despite its size and unruly streets, finding where to stay in Jakarta is manageable if you stick to a defined area that is most useful for first-time […]
Where to stay in Phnom Penh: The best areas and hotels
Phnom Penh is a fascinating city that should be included in any trip to Cambodia. That sounds logical to include the capital and biggest city in Cambodia in your itinerary, but I’m surprised by how many people I meet who just go to Siem Reap and skip Phnom Penh. This Where To Stay guide is […]
