Traditional instrumental Thai music is playing in the background, two small -but strong- men step into the ring at opposite corners, and the crowd is shouting. Everyone gets excited about the new Muay Thai fight that’s going to take place in a couple of minutes. Locals are yelling to each other and passing around their money towards the bookmakers to place their bets. The fighters perform a ritual dance to pay homage to their trainer and family and to bless themselves for getting victory in the ring. After getting hyped up by their coach, the fighters go and stand in the middle of the ring, greet their opponent, look each other in the eyes and get in fighting position. We are attending a professional Muay Thai fight in Bangkok for free!
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The beautiful hill town Sapa is the best place in Vietnam to see the rice terraces, the hill tribe villages and to hike the highest mountain of Indochina. There are a lot of tours that offer trekkings and packaged tours in Hanoi & Sapa. Even though they can make the interaction with the locals easier, we think you can do everything perfectly by yourself! By not having a tour or guide, you are free to go wherever you want, and it will save you a lot of money! Keep reading if you want to discover all the great things that Sapa and its surroundings have to offer with this Sapa 3-day itinerary!
When we were in Sapa, with an almost expired visa, we had to go into Laos so we wouldn’t overstay our visa. We hesitated a lot what the best option could be, but knowing that we’re on a budget, we opted to take the bus journey to Muang Khua in Laos. There are a lot of horror stories about the bus ride on the internet that scared us. But it seems that a lot of them are outdated. Here you’ll find our thoughts and up-to-date facts about this 24-hour journey.
We had this dream to travel already for a long time and a lot of people share this dream. But there is a big gap between saying it and eventually taking the leap to do it. Leaving everything behind to explore the world is a big step, and you need the courage to do it. So a lot of people are coming up with excuses like “I can’t quit my job” or “I don’t have enough money”. So we’ll show you in which ways you can save enough money to travel the world.
Koh Rong’s Paradise – A Mini Guide
When people imagine pearl white beaches, clear blue water, and palm trees, they immediately think about an island in Thailand. But what most of them don’t know is that its little neighbor Cambodia also has its own beautiful islands. One of these is Koh Rong. Once you arrive at the pier, it feels like you’ve arrived in paradise. Here you’ll find fewer tourists than on all the Thai islands. Koh Rong is the perfect place to get away from all the stress of work (or backpacking) and relax a bit because of its laid back vibe. This mini-guide is made so you can get the most out of your stay, together with 5 great things to do on the island. Don’t wait too long because the island is developing fast.
Hoi An used to be a major trading port between the 15th and 19th century but has now become one of Vietnam’s most beautiful towns. Comparing it with all the other cities in Vietnam is impossible. In the evening, the town’s center is traffic free and becomes the most romantic town in whole Southeast Asia. Almost every type of traveler loves Hoi An, and a lot of them stay a lot longer than they initially thought. Here are 10 awesome things to do in Hoi An.
Motorbiking in Indochina is without a doubt one of the best things to do if you want to explore these countries properly. Buying and selling a motorbike in Vietnam is really easy, and a lot of backpackers are becoming a “motorpacker” when in Vietnam, Laos or Cambodia. This ultimate guide on motorbiking in Indochina will give you all the essential information, so you don’t jump on the bike unprepared. Hit the road, Jack!