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Manila Safety Guide – Is Manila Safe for Tourists? (Local Insight)

Planning a trip to the bustling capital of the Philippines and wondering “Is Manila safe for tourists”? As a frequent traveller to the Philippines, I’m familiar with both the safest neighbourhoods and areas best avoided in this vibrant megacity. This local guide provides insider tips on how to stay safe in Manila, the most dangerous …

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Why The Philippines Loves The KKK (A Historical Trip Through Manila’s Dark Past)

Why does the Philippines love the KKK? Is it because they’re racist? Not at all. When you think of the KKK, you might think of the far-right, terrorist group that was founded in America. But what if I told you that in the Philippines, they have a version of the KKK that is almost a …

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The Travellers Guide To Chiang Khong Border Crossing

So, you want to travel to Laos or do a border run? Well luckily for you, Chiang Khong border crossing is a simple way to cross into the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. In this article, we’ll explain everything you need to know about crossing the border at the 4th Thai-Lao friendship bridge. You’ll also get …

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The Travelers Guide To Nong Khai Border Crossing

So, you want to travel to Laos and experience Vientiane? Well luckily for you, Nong Khai border crossing is located just 2km from the great capital of the Lao Democratic Republic. In this article, we’ll explain everything you need to know about crossing the border at the first, ever Thai/Lao friendship bridge. You’ll also learn …

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A Card Game That Determines Men’s Fate – Tourism At Thailand’s Military Draft

Every year in April, just before the official Thai New Year (Songkran), all men aged 21 are eligible for a special draw (Monks too) – a card game that may change the course of their lives complete, and a card game that many are scared of. We went to one of the events where the …

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Tourism in Khlong Toei’s “Most Dangerous” Slum, Facing Possible Extinction – The History, Culture & People

If you’ve been to Thailand, you’ll have most likely heard of Khlong Toei and the notorious เจ็ดสิบไร่ (Jed Sip Rai) – an old mafia-controlled district that has a pretty poor name for itself. But, what many don’t know about is the current encroachment of luxury condo developments in the area. Soon, this place may cease …

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