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There’s nothing more environment-friendly than rickshaws as far as transportation goes. It gets you from A to B (albeit a short A to B) faster than your two feet could ever carry you. It doesn’t cause more atmospheric stress than your typical gas-guzzling conveyance; and it provides livelihood for locals …

If there is one thing on earth that could tell the planet’s story well, it’s rocks. Some of them tell tales of global shifts of ice; of ancient collisions with free-floating post-Big Bang matter; of rich deposits of precious metals, stones and liquids (which is the most commercially interesting of …

The smartphone is one of the best tools that you could bring when you travel. It not only allows you to keep in touch through calls and SMS, but it also allows you to go online to get information about the places you’ll be going to. It also helps keep …

Travelers often have a set of items that they bring along on any trip. These are things that have a specific yet practical use, and can be applicable to any location in the world or any kind of trip. Most of these are personal items, and are small enough to …

You must have already heard of some people doing Southeast Asia for only US$2,500 for 6 months, which is a little under US$14 a day. If you are willing to rough it, $14 is just about right to get you semi-decent accommodation, delicious street eats and basic transport from point …

Singapore never fails to impress its visitors for its very modern and sleek look. Impressive man-made structures dot the landscape, with picturesque parks and a variety of activities to keep the sophisticated traveler entertained. This top ten list gives you places to visit in Singapore that may be out of …

Do you think you can do 7,000 islands in 100 days, and for only $1,250 all-in? Considering that airfare and accommodations alone can bust budgets, that challenge seems a tall order. But of course, in the Philippines, a US dollar can go 40 (pesos) ways. It hasn’t been done before …

All too often, turquoise waters and white sand drive heavy tourist traffic. Throw in affordable accommodation and sumptuous seafood and you have a real winner. Sprinkle it with hidden lagoons, barely explored caves, tranquil bays, verdant islets, vibrant marine life and extreme (under) water adventures, and you can’t believe your …

Malaysia, Truly Asia. That tagline has been one of the most recognized tourism slogans in recent years, and it also embodies what Malaysia is all about. The colorful sights, sounds, and cultural appeal of this country have made it into one of the top Southeast Asian destinations for tourists who …

The number of islands, more than 7,107, that make up the Philippine archipelago will give you an idea of the number of adventures you can have in this country. The Philippines, which is about 94% Christian (Roman Catholic) and five percent Muslim, has three main islands – Luzon, Visayas, and …

Since travel is our niche, we want to start sharing and discussing some miscellaneous travel stuff, not just focused on Southeast Asia. So from time to time, you will see posts pertaining to travel in general. To start this change, I found a great infographic dedicated to the adventurous, wanderlusting …

Etiquette and other cultural habits of Thailand may have already been mentioned, but it’s always good to review! When traveling to foreign lands it’s important to respect the culture and to fit in as much as possible to avoid problems. How would you feel if a visitor in your country …