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 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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So you want to get from Battambang to Phnom Penh? You’re in the right place. In this article we’ll explain all of the options available for you to travel from Battambang to Phnom Penh, and which is the most convenient & cost effective to take your journey with. Getting The Train From Battambang to Phnom …
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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So, you’re here to cross the border into Laos, or just to visit – but what things are there to do here in Nong Khai? In this article, I’ll cover everything including some uncovered gems that no other publication has spoken about online, drenched in a deep history of a very difficult past. Why trust …
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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So you need to extend your visa, you’ve already made use of the 1-time 30-day visa extension, but you want to stay a little longer in the Kingdom to explore more of the fine food and culture. We’ve been there too… well you’ll be pleased to hear that it’s pretty easy to extend your visa, …
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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So you want to move to Thailand as a foreigner and are looking to rent a condo? You’re in the right place. I was in the same position a couple of weeks ago, so I set out on a mission to document everything that I needed to do, to rent a condo here in Thailand. …
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 …
