Battambang, Cambodia’s second largest city after Phnom Penh is extremely laid back. While Phnom Penh reminded me of a mini version of Bangkok, Battambong rolled along at a much different and more relaxed pace. The streets were quieter, the buildings shorter and the air, while still extremely hot, was less polluted. I decided to spend one full […]
While I do love traveling solo, having a travel companion also has its advantages. Costs can be split for things like rooms and taxis, they help with the loneliness of being far from home and if nothing else, they provide a wingman. But if you decide to take this route of traveling with a buddy, […]
I’ve been on my share of long bus rides in Southeast Asia, sometimes over 10 hours, and my preparation has become somewhat of a routine. Yes, I could just throw my backpack in the storage below and jump on board, but very likely that could lead to a long, miserable trip and could also end […]
I already mentioned things I was taking along with me to Asia and things I was leaving behind. But at that time I couldn’t have for seen the things that I left behind and would very soon wish I had packed, had I known better. So here it is, the list of things I would add to […]
So I went through a few things that made it in my backpack, but some items where not so appealing. Things I’m not bringing: Guidebook (paper copy) – I’ve always taken guidebooks in the past but I’m trying something new this time around and here’s why. There are electronic versions out there along with apps […]
I’ll be traveling for some periods with a few friends that are newbs when it comes to backpacking and they’ve asked me about what I’m packing. Now I’ve only been on three “backpacking” trips per se and none of them exceeded 3 weeks (much shorter than this one), so I am by no means an […]
When I tell people of my plans, I generally get a similar reaction along the lines of “I’m jealous,” “I hate you,” and “I wish I could just pick up and leave like that.” But the way I see it, anyone could do what I’m doing. I’m not doing anything too out of the ordinary […]