Planning to visit Malaysia? You’re gonna love it! Malaysia is a bit more developed than its neighbors, and it’s a wonderful country with diverse landscapes to see. You’ll find there national parks, beautiful beaches, delicious food, a breathtaking architecture and an unique wildlife. Malaysia is divided into two main landmasses: Malaya on the western side […]
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Planning to visit Cambodia? It’s an interesting country. Indeed t opened to tourism recently, the Khmer rouge regime isn’t that far. Cambodia attracts less tourists than its neighboring country, however there are things to do in Cambodia: relax on the beach, learn about the history of the Khmer rouges, marvel at Angkor Wat… What to […]
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Planning to visit Vietnam? You won’t regret your trip there! Vietnam offers an interesting mix of different landscapes: paddy fields, white-sand beaches, big cities, pagodas, caves, mountains… The local food is delicious, there’s a rich history and the locals are friendly. No more excuses, you have to visit Vietnam. So… What to do in Vietnam? […]
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Are you planning to visit Laos? You won’t regret your trip there! Laos is not the most popular country of Southeast Asia. Indeed, Laos is landlocked so it has no coastline. However there are many things to see in Laos: you can explore the mountain, spend some time on the Mekong river, visit Laotian villages, […]
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Do you want to visit Thailand? It’s an excellent idea! Either if you’re traveling solo, with your soulmate, with friends or with your family, there’s something to suit all tastes! It’s understandable! There are so many different things to do in Thailand: relax on the beach, admire old temples, get lost in the mountains, visit […]
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My visit to Kuta in Bali didn’t go as planned. I was expecting a peaceful place, and I ended up with backpackers who were just thinking about getting shitfaced and having drugs. So I started wondering if it was going to be the same thing in Ubud, my next stop (in Bali as well). Fortunately, […]
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Wow! I’m used to live comfortably with not that much money in Southeast Asia. Either in Laos, Vietnam or Indonesia, I just need a few euros to sleep, eat, do activities and have a beer! But it was without counting Singapore, the city state of Southeast Asia. Everything is extremely expensive compared to the neighboring […]
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“Where you from?” “From KL” “Huh?” “I’m from KL!” “What’s that KL???” “Kuala Lumpur!!!” “Oh sorry I didn’t know the term ‘KL’!” The first time I heard the term “KL”, from what I remember I think it was in Eastern Europe. I thought that was how cool people were calling Kuala Lumpur, the capital of […]
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People visiting Singapore sometimes forget they’re actually visiting an Asian country. It’s a futuristic place, from the skyscrapers to the malls and the clean streets. But if you dig a little deeper, you’ll discover its Asian culture: ancient temples, markets, casinos, and its multicultural neighborhoods. Where to stay in Singapore? This guide will tell you […]
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I already talked about it in my article about my visit to Singapore. This city-state, located in Southeast Asia, is very different from its neighboring countries. Either the culture, the standard of living, or even the odd rules you have to follow there. Therefore I was quite disoriented, sometimes surprised and constantly with my eyes […]
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Bali is so popular among travelers. It really feels like heaven on earth. This Indonesian island has so much to offer: beaches, temples, waterfalls, volcanoes, rice fields, great restaurants and bars, etc. However, you need to plan your trip accordingly, Bali is a huge island. In fact, deciding where to stay in Bali can make […]
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Bangkok is one of the most popular cities in Southeast Asia. Most people traveling in Southeast Asia will inevitably fly into, out of, or pass through Bangkok on their trip. But finding a place to stay in Bangkok can be overwhelming. Indeed, Bangkok is a HUGE city (twice as big as Berlin!). And there are […]
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My visit to the Angkor temples didn’t come off so well. Let’s say my visit didn’t come off as well as I thought it would be, or not exactly how I was expecting it to be. It’s partly my fault, but I’m not the only one to blame. You must be like “How dare you!? […]
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Myanmar, a wonderful country, attracting every year more and more tourists. Indeed, during the last few decades, Myanmar was almost completely secluded from the rest of the world, further to the military coup staged by Ne Win in 1962. Ne Win was a military commander who led Myanmar for 26 years! But since 2011 and […]
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If you’re looking for vacation including tropical islands, beautiful islands and adventure under, then you have to visit the Philippines! Be careful though, you have to plan accordingly! It’s an archipelago of 7,641 islands! The Philippines offer a great diversity of landscapes: mountains, cities, white-sand beaches… What to do in the Philippines? Here’s a list […]
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Planning to visit Indonesia? It’s an excellent idea but you need to know you have to plan accordingly! Indonesia is the biggest country in Southeast Asia, the fourth most populous country in the world but above all it’s the largest archipelago in the world. With more than 17,000 islands (6,000 inhabited) and 167 active volcanoes, […]
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