Crossing Vietnam – Laos borders overland
Laos Visa on Arrival (2023 update) According to feedback from some fellow travelers in 2023, it has not been possible to…
Cu Chi Tunnels by Public Bus
Are you planning to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels in Vietnam during your stay in Ho Chi Minh City? If so, you can do it in 2…
Exploring Sapa: a one week travel itinerary
In the high mountains of northern Vietnam—not far from the Chinese border—lies the alluring Sapa…
Sihanoukville, Kampot and Kep: Southern Cambodia
Sihanoukville, Kampot, and Kep are three neighboring cities on the southern coast of Cambodia that…
Hoi An in a weekend
We arrived in Hoi An at dawn to a city still half-asleep. On the half-hour walk to our…
The ancient town of Ayutthaya
The town of Ayutthaya is a great place to visit for a few days if you feel like resting from the…
Laos to Thailand by Bus (from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai overland)
Traveling by bus may not be the fastest way to go from Laos to Thailand, but it sure is one of the…
The first-timers guide to Luang Prabang, Laos
The small town of Luang Prabang situated in northern Laos was recommended to us by a traveler and…
Transportation to Vang Vieng: options, costs, and timetables
Whether you’re in Vang Vieng or Luang Prabang, any guesthouse, travel agency, or tour company will…
Mandalay City Survival Guide
The great city of Mandalay is one of the main gateways into the country — especially for tourists…
Waking up in Ho Chi Minh City
Eager to be on our way to Vietnam, we used the time stuck on the bus to discuss what we were going…
Dalat: what to do and what to eat
We left Mui Ne on a small bus and headed to Dalat, a city in the Highlands region of Vietnam. Lying…
The ultimate travel guide to Aveiro
The city of Aveiro is a must-see destination located in the center north of Portugal. This…
Bangkok Travel Bible – Bangkok Chinatown and Bang Krachao (Day 04)
The fourth day of this Bangkok Travel Guide will be mostly spent in Chinatown. Although it’s…
Bangkok Travel Bible – Best Museums, Markets, and Parks (Day 03)
Welcome to the third day of our Bangkok travel guide. Today is all about Bangkok’s best…
Bangkok Travel Bible – The Perfect 5 Day Guide (Day 02)
Welcome to day two of our Bangkok travel guide. In case you didn’t know, Nuno and I created…
Bangkok Travel Bible – The Perfect 5 Day Guide (Day 01)
For some time now, Nuno and I wanted to create an itinerary with all the essentials of Bangkok.…
Quick Guide to Chiang Rai Night Markets
Chiang Rai night markets may not be as big as the ones in Chiang Mai, but what they lack in size…
10 ways to keep the travel spirit alive
So you’ve returned home after a big trip, unpacked your stuff, and put away your passport in…
Taking the public bus to the White temple
The White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) is located 13km from Chiang Rai center, so you’re going to…
Experiencing Seville in 3 cultural traditions
As travelers, we all hope to live deep cultural experiences when we travel to a new country. But we…
10 Must-Visits and Must-Sees in Seville, Spain
When Moorish, Romans, and Christians passed through Seville, they left in the city an incomparable…
Quick Guide to the best Museums and Historical Sites in Seville, Spain
Some people find museum visits to be boring — and we do know that the experience of enjoying art is…
Travel Etiquette: Good tourists vs Bad tourists
Tourism can be of great social, cultural, and economic value to everybody involved — the visitor…
The Complete Travel Guide to the South of Gran Canaria
Now that you know all you can do in the North of Gran Canaria, it’s time to travel to the south…
The Complete Travel Guide to the North of Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria (and all the Canary Islands for that matter) are a popular summer destination for many…
Discover Barra and Costa Nova: the beach getaways by Aveiro (Portugal)
Like all residents of Aveiro, Nuno and I spent many summers with our families and friends on the…
Ultimate Aveiro Travel Guide: the best food, bars, and accommodation
If you started by reading our Ultimate Aveiro Travel Guide, you know that we’re not writing for a…
Angkor Temples by Bicycle in 2 Days
If you want to explore the Angkor Temples, the city of Siem Reap will be your starting point.…
How traveling can break daily-routine, promote good habits (and change your life)
We can all agree that routines make our lives boring. That being said, not all routines are bad.…
Siem Reap for first-timers (What to Expect)
After the whole border situation entering Cambodia, we arrived in Siem Reap hesitant about the days…
Crossing the Infamous Poipet Border in Cambodia
Advice on Cambodia Visas If you’re considering crossing the border by land from Thailand to…
All transportation from Bangkok to Chiang Mai
There are several transportation options to travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. Below, you’ll find a…
Easy guide to Sapa mountain trekking
As soon as you set foot on Sapa, you’ll be bombarded on all sides by trekking opportunities.…
Mui Ne and the Police
After more than 5 hours on a bus, we arrived in Mui Ne at dinner time. The bus company we traveled…
Entering Myanmar (Land borders, Airports, and Limitations)
Now that you know what needs to be done to get your visa, let’s talk about the most common…
Myanmar Visa for Foreign Travelers (what to know before you go)
You may already know that foreign travelers are required to have a Visa before entering Myanmar.…
What to visit in Mandalay Archeological Zone
To help you make the most out of your time in Mandalay, here’s our selection of temples and sites…
The 6 Best Markets in Chiang Mai (from Popular to Obscure)
For many centuries, Chiang Mai had an important role in Thai commercial relations with China and…
The lineup for Chiang Mai Festivals (Year round Program)
Brahmanic, Buddhist, and Lanna heritages endowed Chiang Mai with a plentiful array of cultural…
Public bus to the bizarre Black House (Baan Dam) in Chiang Rai
If you want to save some money and don’t mind walking for a bit, the public bus is the cheapest…
Tricks and Hacks For Long Train Rides
In some parts of the world, riding the train is just a way of life. Yet, some of us live where…
10 Vang Vieng attractions and activities
Unlike other Laotian cities with a non-existent nightlife, Vang Vieng stood out as one of Southeast…
Getting to the Kuang Si waterfalls in Luang Prabang
If you look through a Laos travel guide you’ll find the Kuang Si waterfalls coming up as “the…
9 tips & tricks for a smooth border crossing
Crossing a border by land is hands-down a tedious moment for everyone. Backpackers do it solely for…
Returning Home after a long trip. Now what?
I remember getting all anxious and fidgety when the time to come back home got closer, I wanted to…
Must-see guide to Hue
Hue was made the capital of Vietnam in 1802 during the feudal dynasties that ruled the country.…
Travelling as an Introvert: Fostering My Personal Space For a Deeper Connection to the World
I’ve been wondering how has introversion hindered me from meeting people that could’ve…
Travel Apps we use and love
We live in a technologic world, smartphones are everywhere and you’re probably reading this post on…
The first month of traveling
So one month has passed and we’re currently in Vietnam writing our first thoughts about a whole…
The sad smiles of Bangkok
After an eleven hour trip, we arrived at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport at 7:30…
The winning Backpack
The main item for any backpacker is a proper backpack. Also essential, is the realization that…