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How To: Cat Ba Island Ferry from Ha Long Bay

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How To: Cat Ba Island Ferry from Ha Long Bay

We travelled across Ha Long Bay on the Cat Ba Island Ferry to Cat Ba Island, which is way cheaper than any local private boats or day trips. The total cost of the trip, ferry plus bus on Cat Ba Island, was around $4.60. Here's how to

The 12 Best Things to do in Cat Ba Island

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The 12 Best Things to do in Cat Ba Island

Within easy reach of Hanoi, Cat Ba island sits in the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Tonkin on the North Vietnam coast. There is a whole host of things to do in Cat Ba which makes it the ideal escape from travelling the Vietnam mainland for a few

Visiting Phong Nha Caves in the Central Highlands of Vietnam

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Visiting Phong Nha Caves in the Central Highlands of Vietnam

Situated in the limestone karst zone dating back to 400-500 million years, the jaw-dropping Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the perfect base for exploring the magnificent Phong Nha caves. If you are planning to head there, plan to stay for a couple of

Paradise Cave: Visiting the Most Beautiful Cave in Phong Nha

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Paradise Cave: Visiting the Most Beautiful Cave in Phong Nha

Located in the spectacular Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Paradise Cave in Vietnam is a must-see destination in Vietnam. Home to the 360-million-year-old rock formations, the 31 km-long Thien Duong Cave is the longest and the most beautiful cave in Phong Nha, the central

Visiting Cat Tien National Park in Vietnam

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Visiting Cat Tien National Park in Vietnam

If you want to escape the coastal tourist trail in Vietnam, head inland to the natural wonderland of Cat Tien National Park. This 720 square km lowland tropical forest is located around halfway between Dalat and Ho Chi Minh City. You can stroll around the jungle at your own pace

31 Unmissable Things to Do in Vietnam

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31 Unmissable Things to Do in Vietnam

Today's Vietnam is a busy, noisy one, racing to catch up with the progress of China to the north and Thailand to the west. And while it can be confusing and annoying at times, you’ll soon discover a country with a rich and painful past looking towards

Authentic Thai Cooking Class with Ann, Chiang Rai

Authentic Thai Cooking Class with Ann, Chiang Rai

What better place to take a Thai cooking class than a local Thai homestay? After nearly a month of travelling around Thailand, we figured it was time to uncover the secrets behind all that delicious Thai food. If you are thinking about doing a Thai cooking class in Chiang Rai,

Grand Palace Bangkok: Top Tips For Visiting

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Grand Palace Bangkok: Top Tips For Visiting

If you are planning a visit to the Grand Palace Bangkok, the spectacular royal residence of the Kings of Siam since 1782, these tips will help you have the best possible time. Bookings: Some of the links in this article are affiliate links. This means that if you choose to

Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market, Bangkok

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Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market, Bangkok

We've heard of the amazing floating markets before coming to Thailand and after doing a bit of research we chose the Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market to the west of Bangkok. This was pitched as a much less touristy, more authentic and more relaxed floating market compared to

Visiting Jim Thompson House, Bangkok, Thailand

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Visiting Jim Thompson House, Bangkok, Thailand

When I was perusing our Bangkok map to see what local attractions were close by, three English words jumped out at me - Jim Thompson House. Who is this Mr Thompson I thought, why has he built a house in the middle of Bangkok and why is it marked on

How to Travel from Bangkok to Koh Tao, Thailand

How to Travel from Bangkok to Koh Tao, Thailand

After a wonderful few days in the Thai capital, we were ready to hit the beach and prepared to travel from Bangkok to Koh Tao. I’m assured this is a regular reaction after arriving in the big city and soaking up the atmosphere but after perspiring all your body’

Exploring Koh Tao Island on a Bike, Thailand

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Exploring Koh Tao Island on a Bike, Thailand

After a few initial sweaty but wonderful days exploring Bangkok, it was decided that we should head to the coast for some relaxing beach time. Where better to start our true SE Asia odyssey than on one of those famous beaches you see every time you Google ‘Thailand’, so after

A Day Trip to Koh Nang Yuan Island, Koh Tao, Thailand

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A Day Trip to Koh Nang Yuan Island, Koh Tao, Thailand

On our arrival to Koh Tao, the ferry stopped by the small island of Koh Nang Yuan with a narrow stretch of sand between two green bumps. After our overnight train journey from Bangkok and a 2-hour high-speed ferry chopping across the Gulf of Thailand, we were too hot, tired

Visiting the Thung Wua Laen Beach in Thailand

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Visiting the Thung Wua Laen Beach in Thailand

It's great to hang around the islands of Thailand and swim in turquoise bays, but it's also great to get off the backpacker trail and enjoy peace and quietness for a while. We loved Thung Wua Laen Beach so much that we ended up extending our

The Stunning White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) in Chiang Rai

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The Stunning White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) in Chiang Rai

The blinding White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) was sparkling in the sun upon our arrival. If there's one, a rather unexpected sight to behold in Chiang Rai, this is it. Bookings: Some of the links in this article are affiliate links. This means that if you choose to

Exploring the Ancient City of Ayutthaya, Thailand

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Exploring the Ancient City of Ayutthaya, Thailand

Looking at the lengthy train journey back to Bangkok and then onto Chiang Mai we decided to break it up a little with a couple of nights in Ayutthaya, once the capital of Siam, and take some time to explore the ruins.https://www.maptrotting.com/thung-wua-laen-beach-thailand/ So after a

Mekong River Cruises – Huay Xai to Luang Prabang on the Slow Boat

Mekong River Cruises – Huay Xai to Luang Prabang on the Slow Boat

Just before heading to the border, we had made the decision to take the Mekong River cruise on a 'slow boat' from northern Laos, southwards to the town of Luang Prabang. After a successful border crossing from Thailand to Laos the previous day and a good night'

10 Things to Do in Luang Prabang, Laos

10 Things to Do in Luang Prabang, Laos

One of the top things to do in Laos (in our opinion anyway) is to visit Luang Prabang. Situated on the peninsula formed by the Mekong and the Nam Khan River, this French-influenced town is one of a kind. Once you put together a list of top things to do

How to Visit Kuang Si Waterfall, Luang Prabang, Laos

How to Visit Kuang Si Waterfall, Luang Prabang, Laos

If you're heading to Luang Prabang then one of the 'must-do' activities you will see mentioned is a trip to the Kuang Si Waterfall around 30km south of the town. We spent a day there and thought you'd like to know what it'

5 Things Not to Miss in Vientiane, Laos [Besides Temples]

5 Things Not to Miss in Vientiane, Laos [Besides Temples]

Vientiane is one of the smallest capital cities you are likely to visit in SE Asia with a population of around 800,000 people. This makes it very easy to get around to all the sights and many hostels and hotels will rent you a bicycle for a few KIP

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