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 […]
Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal: A guide to Bangkok main train station (AKA Bang Sue Grand Station)
Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal (also known as Bang Sue Grand Station) is the new central railway station of Bangkok, replacing the existing Bangkok Station (Hua Lamphong). The station is located next to Bang Sue Junction Station in the north of Bangkok. [Bang Sue Junction next to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal.] The station began […]
Da Nang to Hue by train via the Hai Van Pass
The North-South Railway of Vietnam follows the coast for much of its journey from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. There are some sections that travel along the sea, offering spectacular views. The most famous section of the railway is the Hai Van Pass. The Hai Van Pass is between Da Nang and Lang Co, […]
Notes on Hua Hin: The beach city near Bangkok that appeals to retirees and remote workers
Hua Hin is a beachside city on the upper Gulf of Thailand. This is where the Bay of Bangkok ends and the Gulf of Thailand begins. Outside of the bay is where the beaches start getting better. While it’s not the best beach on the Gulf Coast, it’s the best mainland beach near Bangkok. Hua […]
Thailand islands guide: Every island where you can stay
This is a guide listing every island in Thailand where you can stay. From homestays, camping, bungalows, hostels, guesthouses, hotels, and resorts. Every habitable island in Thailand Thailand has over 1400 islands, though a better number to know is how many islands you can visit, and how many islands can you stay at. This is […]
Don Muang Airport Train: Getting the train from DMK to Central Bangkok
Don Muang was the original airport of Bangkok until it was replaced by Suvarnabhumi. After closing down briefly, it reopened as a hub for low-cost airlines serving flights from the Asia-Pacific region. The airport was served by infrequent long-distance trains at Don Muang Station across the road. If you arrived at the wrong hour you […]
Bangkok to Pattaya by train
Pattaya is a seaside city on the east side of the Bay of Bangkok. Even though Pattaya is only 155 km from Bangkok by train, it’s not well served by rail transport. Here is how to get from Bangkok to Pattaya by train. Bangkok to Pattaya by train There is one train a day in […]
