Sri Lanka has been on a surprising tear for years as Asia’s new island hotspot, no matter if you’re up for a solo adventure with jungle-piercing train rides or seeking your own slice of paradise on what feels like untouched coastline. That’s not to say Sri Lanka’s time is up, but there’s another island rising …

Every year, an average of 40 million tourists visit Thailand, drawn to its bustling metropolises, paradisaical islands, and stunning nature. As vast a country as Thailand may be, a majority of those will be flocking either to Bangkok for shopping and the infamous Sukhumvit Soi 11 nightlife, or Phuket if it’s powdery sands and turquoise …

No matter how seasoned you are, living out of your bag with a laptop or dabbling into digital nomadism for the first time, there’s certainly one country that ticks off all the boxes — Thailand. Southeast Asia in general has become a hotspot for budget travelers and digital nomads, two penny-pinching travel trends that often …

A lot of us celebrated Labor Day this week, but September 1st was also globally recognized as World Beach Day, and there are no stipulations on what colors are acceptable for your swimwear. In honor of what should be a worldwide holiday (amirite?), the travel experts in all things Asia at Agoda revealed their top …

It seems the era of low-bureaucracy travel is officially over. After the United Kingdom rolled out its ETA back in January, affecting all Americans, and Saint Kitts and Nevis followed suit in recent weeks, the next country to introduce a digital entry permit is the laid-back Laos: One of the most welcoming nations in Southeast …

Buzzing nightlife, few crowds, paradise shores, and food to die for — how’s that sound for a fall getaway? Factor in all the above and more at rock bottom rates, and you’ve discovered Thailand’s cheapest beach destination. With a helping hand from NerdWallet, we at Travel Off Path are happy to be back reporting on …

Apparently, something was lost in the mix with all the talk of Thailand’s White Lotus-driven tourism. To much surprise, another stunning country has overtaken them as Southeast Asia’s most visited destination this year. Over the past few months, any Google search about Thailand has resulted in regurgitated articles about Koh Samui’s grand resorts or Walton …

After having loosened visa rules for Westerners in July of last year, increasing the amount of time tourists can stay in the nation from only 30 days to 60, Thailand has taken a surprising U-turn in announcing a return of the old policy. Soon enough, Americans will no longer be able travel around Thailand for …

Bali and Thailand are the two top destinations that come to mind if you’re thinking of flying halfway across the globe to Southeast Asia. The ancient pagodas, lush green nature, and beautiful coastal scenery all seem heavenly enough, alright, but perhaps not if you’re keen on avoiding the crowds… Between the dollarization of prices and …

Oh, Thailand. What a magical place. From postcard-perfect islands to the bustling metropolis of Bangkok to the unexplored interior, this mega-popular Southeast Asian country is a never-ending playground for travelers. Thailand is for all types of travelers, really. Whether you’re ballin’ on a budget, seeking the ultimate adventure, the most scenic beach vacation imaginable, epic wildlife encounters, or …

For the last couple of years, Bangkok has become a digital nomad capital of sorts in Asia, and many have attributed its success to a low cost of living–according to Nomad List, living there costs an average of $1,398 a month–and a lively social scene. It’s truly hard to beat Bangkok’s infamous Sukhumvit Soi 11 when …

With the likes of Bali, Phuket and Koh Samui all being dominated by foreigners, and Bali in particular crumbling under the weight of overtourism and digital nomads, it’s only natural that travelers who seek authenticity instead of Instagram photo ops have had their fill. After all, you’re not flying all the way to Southeast Asia …