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Admin 15/05/2022

While there is no denying Southeast Asia's reputation for corruption is well-earned, it would be a mistake to assume all police are corrupt and not interested in helping you. Generally speaking, we try to keep our interactions with police and immigration officers to an absolute minimum, but when we

Admin 15/05/2022

Where to go? That is the question. Our general advice is always that less is more. Open an atlas and Southeast Asia looks kind of small, so it can be very tempting to try and see a lot, but distances can be deceiving. With than in mind, here's some advice on designing an itinerary. If you want to se

Admin 15/05/2022

In the event of an emergency, be it an accident, a natural disaster, or a crime of some sort, it pays to keep a few things in mind as you work to get everything back in order.

Admin 15/05/2022

Riding motorbikes and scooters can be a great way of travelling around Southeast Asia. They're affordable, fun and they give travellers a tremendous degree of flexibility.

Admin 15/05/2022

We're big believers in the need for having adequate travel insurance and nothing bites worse than you being in a bind and the insurer refusing to pay. Here are some of the most common gotchas you need to watch out for in travel insurance policies.

Admin 15/05/2022

In all likelihood you will have a holiday with no more of a health or safety drama than a spot of Bali Belly, but that's not to say nothing can go wrong. It can. Here is a roundup on medical in the region along with some of the most common dangers you might face.

Admin 13/05/2022

There is no one "right" way to travel and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Some like to travel in a group, others like to tackle the road solo. Some like to plan everything down to the finest detail, others prefer to make it up as they go. Some fly when they can; others take the cheapest bus.

Admin 13/05/2022

Southeast Asia is a deceptively big small place; sometimes covering what seems to be the shortest of distances can take the longest of times. This can be because of poor infrastructure, bad connections, bad weather, or all three. If you're set on milking as much out of your time in Southeast Asia as

Admin 13/05/2022

What is your trip going to cost? By international standards, Southeast Asia offers amazing value--that $200 cubby hole in Kyoto, Japan will get you a private pool villa in Bali--but you need not be spending the earth to be comfortable.

Admin 13/05/2022

What to pack While you can find exhaustive information online about what you should and should not pack, we take a simple approach.

Admin 13/05/2022

With a bit of thought and some sensible packing, the hassles of travelling with a baby or toddler in Southeast Asia can be well outweighed by the joys.

Admin 07/05/2022

Why you need travel insurance? While it's true that basic healthcare can be cheap, the emphasis should be on the word basic--not cheap. Thailand, Singapore and to a lesser extent Malaysia have a higher standard of care, than say Cambodia or Burma, but this is often in private hospitals, not public.

Admin 06/05/2022

With the exception of Singapore, safety standards in Southeast Asia may be lower than what you're used to in the developed world. Here are some of the main things to watch out for.

Admin 06/05/2022

By and large, with the application of some common sense, Southeast Asia is a safe region for travel. It isn't perfect though. Here's what to keep in mind to up the chances of a trouble-free trip.

Admin 05/05/2022

Every year another round of final-year results arrive and another year's worth of students decide to take a year off before hitting university--many of them aiming for a stint in Southeast Asia. You'd be mad not to be fitting in a sojourn in the region as a part of your journey, so here's some advic