White sand beaches, lush waterfalls, and an awesome street food scene.   Phu Quoc is Vietnam’s largest island, and despite not being the most well-known destination in the country, it’s exploding in popularity right now. And it’s easy to see why!   Up to September of this year, Phu Quoc welcomed 724,000 foreign tourists.  Though …

If you think you know everything about Thailand, think again! We all know the bright lights of Bangkok, the astounding beaches of Phuket, and the cultural delights of Chiang Mai, but dispersed throughout the country are a plethora of hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Let’s be honest; Asia’s train options are a mixed bag. …

If you’ve been traveling the globe as a digital nomad for a while, you may have realized at this point finding the perfect home base to work remotely from is considerably more challenging than you might have imagined at first. Europe is great for the cultural wealth and the higher standards of living, but the …

Travel anxiety is real, and it all starts with picking the “right” destination, as if you could go wrong in Thailand! There are over 1,400 islands in Thailand, so how could you possibly choose where to go? Well, some travelers are fed up with the crowds of Phuket, undoubtedly Thailand’s most popular island. Then, of …

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 …

Bali is one of the most popular destinations in Asia, if not for the beautiful nature it offers, then for the enticing oriental flair that inevitably woos the odd Westerner keen on experiencing a spiritual awakening–you can thank Julia Roberts for that. The one slight caveat? It’s teeming with tourists day and night, and unless …

With its otherworldly, Avatar-ish nature, hospitable locals, and affordable island getaways, Southeast Asia is back to being on our travel radar, especially now that new Trans-Pacific flight routes are launching, making it easier for Americans to get there. While Thailand, Bali, and Vietnam receive all the attention, landlocked Laos is typically ignored altogether. After all, it doesn’t …

When you think of an exotic escape to Southeast Asia, you probably think about relaxing on the beach in Thailand or Bali.   Both destinations attract crowds, and both could be considered victims of their own success.   So where to next? Well, there’s a new hot spot in town.   Sri Lanka is on …

There are billions of us spread out across the globe, but very few destinations are considered to be the best. For Southeast Asia, our inner compass always seems to point toward Thailand, an immaculate country filled with wonders from stunning blue waters to captivating cultural cities. But there’s room for others in the spotlight. Vietnam …

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 …

As NerdWallet’s latest Travel Price Index has shown us, the cost of travel is up 10% compared to 2019, the pre-crisis reference year: It may not sound particularly significant, but it only takes a short trip across the pond, or even down to South America, to realize your dollars will not take you as far …

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 …