Long gone are the days when Vietnam was a mysterious Southeast Asian country people would associate with communism or a war fought in the seventies. This article is one of our Members-Only articles   Want to read more?   Our Travel Off Path Premium Members always get full access to our best content, ad-free, and …

There are some far-flung destinations where we have to question whether the journey is worth it, but there are very few in Asia that are not worth the trip. Southeast Asia in general has long been a staple for backpackers and travelers on a budget to take in breathtaking wonders, beautiful beaches and fascinating cultural …

After three years of lackluster results, Vietnam is back to being a global hub for solo travel and backpacking. It warmly welcomes foreigners keen on braving the breathtaking nature, sampling the flavorful local cuisine, and immersing themselves in the culture. It is an increasingly popular destination for travelers country-hopping around Southeast Asia, having logged over …

Looking to beat the winter blues but you’re not exactly thrilled with the prospect of flying to the Mexican Caribbean for yet another year like everyone else is doing? If long-haul flights are not an impediment, and you’re open to embracing new cultures, maybe it’s Asia where you should go. The continent of a thousand …

With its diverse landscapes, fascinating history, and jaw-dropping sights, Asia is nothing short of a traveler’s paradise. That’s why so many of its coveted hotspots have come out of 2023 setting brand new tourism records, and just a couple of days before the year ended, another country joined the record-breaking crowd. Nestled in Southeast Asia, …

Safety is a primary concern for Americans traveling abroad, especially in the current climate, where conflicts seem to be breaking out everywhere, and security is decreasing across a number of destinations. In the last few years, Asia has been no exception, with aggressive policies dictating the mood and a succession of different military coups on …

Southeast Asia (SEA) is one of the world’s go-to tropical getaways due to its diverse tourist offer, warm weather, and affordable prices, but this year, it’s grown even further in popularity as normality resumed across the region and entry curbs were lifted. Though all of SEA’s most famous resort destinations have been posting impressive recovery …

It’s no secret solo travelers have been flocking back into Southeast Asia now that the region has fully lifted all of its border curbs. The world capital of backpacking tourism, the subcontinent is famous for its tropical atmosphere, vibrant culture, warm and welcoming people, and affordability, with tourist dollars stretching a lot further here than …

As digital nomads country-hopping around the world, we’re always searching for destinations based on the cost of living, whether those hard-earned dollars can stretch furthest, and of course, on how nice the weather is, particularly this time of year. For this very reason, Europe (and much of the Northern Hemisphere) is immediately ruled out during …

The calendar has now flipped to December, which means every day that goes by gets colder and colder. Travelers may find themselves constantly daydreaming of sunny escapes this time of year. Of course, you can always embrace the snow and go on an epic ski trip, but many of us find ourselves wanting to pack …

Few countries are as exciting and History-packed as Vietnam. One of Southeast Asia’s most underrated gems, it is not only the site of emblematic events that shaped the 20th century, but also a tropical oasis boasting an extensive coastline, a picturesque countryside, and breathtaking natural vistas. Only a month ago, I flew to Vietnam with …

Now that it’s reopened for tourism following two years of strict health controls, Vietnam has reclaimed its post as one of the trendiest travel destinations globally. A seriously underrated country brimming with culture, home to pristine white-sand beaches, bounded by an azure ocean, and incredibly diverse at its core, it is once again welcoming Americans …