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So You Want To Get Away?

Teach!

You’re ready to get away. You want to travel. You have only one problem. You don’t know how you will up hold yourself while traveling without saving tons of money first. While you’re going to have to work on that money situation, here are a few ideas to get the ball rolling on how you […]

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So You Want to be Abroad Long-Term?

Make it happen!

You love to travel. So do we! I’m guessing that’s why you’re reading this article and surfing this website. Do you wonder how we do it? Do you want to do it? Are you ready for me to tell you all the magical little secrets involved with traveling the world without a care in the […]

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Taste a Piece of Pai

A river just outside the town

You know a spot is good if you don’t know how many times you have visited it. This spot, for me, is Pai. This northern Thailand town is all about the chill vibes, natural grub and all around wholesomeness that is sometimes not felt in other towns. This spot has everything you need such as […]

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My Peaceful Spot in Prachuap

Just walking on the beach...

Many come to Thailand to bask under the scorching sun, get into the Thai culture, try some tasty and flaming spicy food, and maybe even adventure up a mountain or two. There is plenty of that here plus some in this magical country full of wonder, tradition, and beauty. However if you ask any beach […]

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Faux Paus on Thailand’s Teachers’ Day

Students waiting to go up on stage

Thailand celebrates a day just for teachers like many countries around the world. Their Teachers’ Day is called Wai Kru. On this day the students make stunning flower arrangements with elaborate designs, vibrant colors, and all set in a beautiful pot. The holiday is held in the beginning of the school year, perhaps only a […]

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5 of Vietnam’s Best Beaches

Now that's some clear water (Photo by Erwin Soo)

When people thing of Vietnam they probably think of some of their famous dishes, perhaps their history or even their monuments. The last thing on people’s minds are beaches and that’s where their wrong. Vietnam is getting up there on the beach scene, so the next time you are cruising through Southeast Asia on a […]

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Bali’s Top 5 Lesser Known Beaches

Rad waves, and you don't even have to share.

Who doesn’t know about Bali? Everyone knows about Bali! So when people talk about amazing islands and exotic beaches, Bali will likely wiggle it’s way into the conversation. With everyone already in the know about Bali’s beauty, it’s an unlikely occurrence to find yourself at a quiet and secluded beach while visiting this star of […]

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Top 7 Places on Java: Must see and do

Mount Bromo


As anyone knows, Indonesia sprawls over thousands of islands all offering something different to the many visitors that come to this country every year. However, while many only stop at the famous Bali, another destination to add to the list should be Java. Besides holding the capital of the country, Jakarta, there is plenty more […]

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Spectacular Sumatra

Just a hint of Lake Toba. (Photo by Miguel Vieira)

Teeming with wildlife, a trekking haven, a larger than life lake, and rad waves are just a few ways to describe spectacular Sumatra. Sumatra is the largest island of the Indonesian archipelago, and the 6th largest in the entire world. It’s is monster of an island to tackle, and considering the size of the country […]

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Bali’s Beautiful Sister

Your specs of heaven from up above. The Northwest Gili's

Magical scenery, piping volcanos, gushing waterfalls, and nearby island gems are just a few of the magical things the small island of Lombok, Indonesia offers. Located in the West Nusa Tenggara province this island is just next door to Bali, but without all of tourists. This island is still a bit untouched by the wave […]

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Teetering on Thailand’s Edges

Karen long neck family in their colorful garb

When most people come to Southeast Asia they try to knock out a few countries at once. Perhaps Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar are all on your list. If they are, why rush around on the inside and skip the edges? Sometimes the border towns are the most interesting because they have influences from the neighbouring […]

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Secret Beaches of Thailand

This is all for you!

So you want to go where no one else has gone before in Thailand? You don’t want to experience tourists by the boat full on Koh Phangan, and you most certainly don’t want to pay the price for staying on Phuket… Who can blame you? Thailand has an assortment of amazing beaches, but some of […]

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