The Angkor Archaeological Park is massive – 400 square kilometers to be exact. And figuring out what temples to visit, how to get there, and how to avoid the crowds and the heat can be a daunting task. We purchased the 7-day pass so that we could explore all of it in order to bring …
Are you planning a visit to the Philippines and dreaming about lounging on pristine beaches, jetting around to untouched islands, and not having to share any of it with anyone else? If so, skip the over-crowded areas of El Nido and Coron in the north of Palawan Island and instead head south, to the Balabac …
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Phuket is the Goldilocks of island beach destinations. It’s got the best of Thailand in one place: miles of golden beaches, lush jungle, delicious Thai food, plus some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet. Want to see authentic Thai temples and statues? Phuket’s got loads of them. Looking for a historic Thai town to …
While traveling for the past two-plus years, it is sometimes hard to have hobbies. However, diving is one of the best activities for traveling. First off, diving is much cheaper in many developing nations and oftentimes much better than in the US. Also, the US has some frigid water. I mean I would never willingly dip my …
Planning a trip to Vietnam? The country is very diverse in terms of landscape and climate, so figuring out what you should pack for your vacation can be incredibly challenging. We’ve spent about six months traveling around Vietnam and encountered extreme heat, a lot of rain, and a few chilly days. We spent time trekking …
Da Nang (also spelled Danang) is a large, bustling city in Central Vietnam that offers spectacular mountain views, white sandy beaches, and plenty of activities to keep adults and kids entertained for hours! You’ll need at least three days in the city of Da Nang to explore all of the highlights, and even more to …
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During our first three-month trip to Vietnam, one question plagued us for our entire trip. “Are you going to that new giant hand bridge?” The Golden Bridge in Sun World Ba Na Hills had just opened in June of 2018 and photos of those giant, ancient-looking hands were flooding people’s social media feeds. Everyone wanted …
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The Angkor Archeological Park is a large temple complex located north of Siem Reap in the town of Angkor. “Angkor” translates to “city” and “Wat” to “temple”. And Angkor Wat is the most popular temple in the entire complex. It’s the highlight of any trip to Cambodia, one of the most important archaeological sites in …
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The Small Circuit Tour of the Angkor Archaeological Park hits the three major highlights – Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, and Ta Prohm. These three are the primary temples on the tour bus route and are incredibly crowded from the time that they open until the time they close. But they are the most popular for …
Myanmar is located in Southeast Asia and it is more recognizable by its former name, Burma. The name officially changed from Burma to Myanmar in 1991; however, they are often interchangeable. The locals are also known as Burmese and the official language is Burmese. The country is just over 260,000 square miles in size and …