Travelettes

5 Reasons why Laos should be your next adventure destination

08/11/2017

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Laos, the landlocked neighbor to Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, and China is undoubtedly one of the most underrated destinations in SouthEast Asia. Many people flock to the beaches in Thailand, the ancient structures of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, and eat their way through Vietnam without ever stepping foot in Laos. Those who do make it to Laos typ[...]

10 Perfect Places to Chill Out and Relax in Asia

07/19/2016

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Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Off the beaten track, Thailand, Vietnam

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For those of us who have been backpacking in Asia, you'll know that eventually things can get a little exhausting, and so finding the perfect chill out zone is exactly what you need. I'm talking about a place where days get lost in each other, you forget what time it is, waking up with the sun and going to sleep on hammocks by the river every night. I'm talk[...]

Going Barefoot Through South East Asia

07/16/2016

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Asia, Personal Stories

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A few months back during my travels I began to encounter some foot issues. Well, the issues occurred less directly to my actual feet and more specifically to protection covering my little wandering soles. In one monthâ€™s time, I began breaking and losing more shoes than I ever had in my life.Â My favorite pair of Havaianas - purchased 2 years prior [...]

COUPLES WHO TRAVEL AND BLOG: ANA AND XANDER

06/21/2016

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Favs F, Inspiration, Personal Stories

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As you know, we have started introducing you to our favorite traveling couples and decided to make this a series. Next up in our spotlight are Ana and Xander of the blog Travel the World With Us, two Parisians who left everything behind in 2015, to go discover what the world had to offer, for a year. Ana and Xander: The Round the World Travelers Th[...]

The Travelettes Itinerary for Malaysia

02/24/2016

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Guide F, Malaysia, Travel Tips, Travelettes Guide

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If you are thinking about backpacking in South East Asia, chances are that you will eventually pass by Malaysia. This country is definitely one of my favorites in the region; I fell in love with its wonderful landscapes and the kindness of its people. Less touristy than its neighbor Thailand and more affordable than close-by Singapore, Malaysia is the perfec[...]

10 Reasons to Love Hanoi

12/09/2015

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Cities, Hanoi, Vietnam, Wanderlust F

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Hanoi was the final city I visited in South East Asia, and after six months exploring the region, it quickly became my favourite. For me, Hanoi was a city I'd love to live in. The old districtÂ is beautifully falling to pieces in the most elegant way possible, there's a series of gorgeous lakes, amazing food and shopping galore. I used Hanoi as a base to exp[...]

A Travelettes Itinerary for Myanmar

09/30/2015

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Myanmar, Travelettes Guide, Wanderlust F

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Nestled between India and Thailand, Myanmar (Burma) was once a bit of a mystery for travellers, notoriously difficult to enter and largely closed off to the west. However, in recent years things have changed, and Myanmar has grown in reputation to become one of Asia's most exciting and intriguing destinations. I've had the pleasure of travelling through the [...]

10 signs you've just had a South East Asian holiday

06/19/2015

Annika

Asia, Beaches, Places

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So, you went to South East Asia? And once the holidays are over you try to hold on to the last rays of sunshine in your mind, whether you are aware of it or not. You sport a tan and smug grin which are sure signs that you have just returned from the sunny shores of the Philippines, the ancient temples in Thailand or from playing with monkeys in Borneo. Whi[...]

12 reasons to visit the Philippines

02/28/2015

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Beaches, Off the beaten track, Philippines

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While preparing my big trip to South East Asia, I was looking for something different to do than the classical route through Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos. When someone asked me 'Why not try the Philippines!?', I got curious.Â With direct flights to Manila from Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Australia, and even budget airlines flying there, the [...]

Travelettes Guide: How to travel Thailand in one month

10/15/2014

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Thailand, Travelettes Guide

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I've said it once, twice, thrice, too many times to count: Thailand is one of my all time favourite destinations in the world to backpack and travel in. I'm definitely not alone here though as Katja, Annika and Alex all share this love for the land of smiles and paradise beaches with me. It's a place that when I think of it, it gives me a funny feeling in my[...]

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