May 16, 2017

Backpacking in Thailand (Part 5): Bangkok

2 weeks later, we made it to our last stop: Bangkok.  We stayed at the Lullaby Inn in Silom. It wasn't our cheapest, but it was still a good price - Php 5,092 for 3 nights. It also had a very Thai feel
May 16, 2017

Backpacking in Thailand (Part 4): Chiang Mai Tiger Kingdom

After spending a day with elephants, we set out to see the tigers at Tiger Kingdom.  Okay, so there's bit of a controversy surrounding this place. I've read many articles advocating against visiting, since these places provide an unhealthy environment for tigers. Tigers
May 15, 2017

Backpacking in Thailand (Part 3): A Day with the Elephants at the Ran-Tong Save and Rescue Elephant Centre

The main reason why we wanted to visit Chiang Mai was so that we could spend a day taking care of elephants in one of the rescue camps in the area. The experience turned out to be so much better than we expected.
May 15, 2017

Backpacking in Thailand (Part 2): Walking Tour of the Old City, Doi Suthep and Thai Cooking School

A visit to Chiang Mai wouldn't be complete without visiting the Old City and the Wat Phra That Doi Suthep (Doi Suthep Temple). We also figured that we couldn't leave Thailand without taking a Thai cooking class.
May 15, 2017

Backpacking in Thailand (Part 1)

On day 10 of our Indochina trip, after visiting Vietnam and Cambodia, we were off to our last stop: Thailand! We had 2 cities on our list: Chiang Mai and Bangkok. We spent 3 nights in each city. We got to Chiang Mai
May 15, 2017

Backpacking in Cambodia (Part 4): Temple Exploration at the Angkor Archaeological Park

We had exactly one day to spend at the Angkor Archeological Park in Siem Reap. As soon as our bus arrived, we checked in at the Bou Savy Guesthouse, had a quick breakfast and then it was time to explore.
May 15, 2017

Backpacking in Cambodia (Part 3): Island Life at Koh Rong Samloem

After Ho Chi Minh and Phnom Penh's history crash courses, we finally had time to just relax and leave all worries behind. :) Our four days in Koh Rong Samloem were perfect - very few tourists, powdery white sand, clear waters, no sense
May 15, 2017

Backpacking in Cambodia (Part 2): The Historical City of Phnom Penh

From Ho Chi Minh City, we traveled six hours to the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh via bus. As mentioned in a previous post, our tickets were provided by our Ho Chi Minh hotel as a way of apologizing for forgetting to pick
May 15, 2017

Backpacking in Cambodia (Part 1)

After exploring Ho Chi Minh City, we took a bus to the Kingdom of Cambodia where we spent our next seven days. We really enjoyed this leg of the trip because Cambodia has an interesting mix of historical spots, cultural landmarks and natural
May 15, 2017

Backpacking in Vietnam (Part 3): Vietnamese Countryside Experience at the Mekong River

On our second day in Vietnam, we took a whole day tour of the Mekong Delta which gave us a glimpse into Vietnamese rural life. 
May 15, 2017

Backpacking in Vietnam (Part 2): Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi Tunnels, and Eating Authentic Pho

The first stop of the trip was in the historic city of Ho Chi Minh, formerly known as Saigon. We walked around the city to enjoy the beautiful architecture, visited the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, and capped off our day with some authentic
May 15, 2017

Backpacking in Vietnam (Part 1)

Vietnam was our first stop. We didn't know what to expect, but it was surprisingly easy to get around the city. However, one must be brave enough to cross the streets anytime because the cars don't stop for pedestrians. 
May 15, 2017

Vietnam-Cambodia-Thailand in 16 days with less than Php 45,000

They say the best way to get to know someone is to travel with them. Last August 2015, after eight years of going places together, the next big step was to take a 2-week backpacking trip around South East Asia. It turned out