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Continuing my adventures solo backpacking in Vietnam, this time I went solo backpacking in Cat Ba to visit, among others, the ever-famous Unesco World Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay! Cat Ba Island is the largest of 367 islands of the Cat Ba Archipelago and has the same karst rock formations that can be found…
After a few awesome days backpacking in Hoi An and camping in Cham island, it was time to continue my solo travel adventures backpacking in Vietnam and a short trip to do a My Son Sanctuary Tour couldn’t be missed! I planned to leave the ancient town of Hoi An by motorbike towards Hue to…
One of my many highlights when backpacking in Vietnam was when I stayed camping in Cham Island, close to the Ancient Town of Hoi An where I spent a few awesome days. Cham Islands are actually a complex of 8 islands which are part of the Cu Lau Cham Biosphere Reserve which is recognised by…
Xin chào! Following my days of solo backpacking in Ninh Binh, I arrived by night bus to a beautiful Unesco World Heritage Site, and spent a few days backpacking in Hoi An which ended up being one my favorite things to do in Vietnam! This old trading port town dates from the 15th century and…
After I had to stay for a few days in Hanoi whilst processing my Chinese Visa in Vietnam, I was looking forward to go back to nature and to go backpacking in Ninh Binh was a great start! Ninh Binh is just a couple of hours south of Hanoi and you can reach it either…
If you’re planning to go and have some adventures travelling in Myanmar, one of the things you must do is go backpacking in Hsipaw. Most importantly, you have to go there by train from either Mandalay or Pyin Oo Lwin as you will have the chance to cross the Goteik Viaduct! Catching the train Mandalay-Hsipaw…
Mingalaba! Hsipaw is a favourite destination among backpackers looking to do some hiking in Myanmar and this was one of my favourite places in the country! While you can do a little bit on your own, because of active conflict between the Shan and Palaung armies you must hike with a guide if planning to…
As when I was searching for basic details about the country before I went solo backpacking in Myanmar, most of the articles I found were not completely up to date, so I hope to answer some of the most common FAQs and some other tips from my time there. Visa on arrival You can apply…
Mingalaba! Solo Hiking in Myanmar is not possible everywhere, but the popular stretch between Kalaw and Inle Lake is one of the few possible places to do it, and it was for sure the place that I liked the most during my time backpacking in Myanmar! The route to go hiking Kalaw to Inle Lake…
To go and travel to Myanmar is a complicated question for some people. I spent a few weeks backpacking there and got my answer. The short answer I do not agree to boycott Myanmar. The long answer I’m writing these lines just a couple of days after spending three weeks backpacking in Myanmar and I…
Ahhh Bagan! likely the most photographed place in all of the country. I spent a couple of nights backpacking in Bagan there while having some adventures travelling in Myanmar and absolutely loved it! Bagan was one of the most powerful empires in SE Asia and around the 12th century they had built over 10000 temples,…
If I have to name one place over all the ones I visited when I was backpacking in Thailand, I don’t need to think twice to put Tonsai Beach right at the top (Make sure not to confuse this climbing paradise spot with Tonsai Bay at Koh Phi Phi) This little gem near Krabi is…