SoutheastTravel

For experienced travelers, which destinations feel the most different today compared to around 5–10 years ago? I am asking because I visited Thailand last year (Bangkok, Koh Samui, and Phuket) and although I enjoyed the trip, it did not match my expectations. It felt less...

Hi everyone, I’ve done quite a bit of research already, but I’m still looking for advice from people with real experience. I’m a German/EU citizen planning to base myself in Southeast Asia with a maximum monthly budget of around $1200–1300 (about €1100). This budget needs to...

I’m trying to travel around Southeast Asia on a Zimbabwean passport, and it’s been quite challenging. There are a few countries I can visit visa-free or easily, and I’ve already been to places like the Philippines, Cambodia, Phu Quoc, Malaysia, and Singapore. I also applied for...

I wanted to share some everyday adjustments I had to make while living in Vietnam, especially as a woman, since these kinds of practical experiences are not discussed very often. One issue I ran into was online shopping, particularly on platforms like Lazada and Shopee. I once...

Update: Two days after the Laos situation, I arrived in Phu Quoc where immigration only asked for my boarding pass. It was a much smoother experience and I am grateful to be here. Earlier, I obtained a visa from the Laos embassy which was placed in my Zimbabwe passport. I also...