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What to Pack for Backpacking in Southeast Asia

02/25/2022 by Kristin Addis 173 Comments

thailand packing list

2022 Update: After a combined 2.5 years in Southeast Asia spread out over multiple visits and every time of year, this is my revisited, more fashionable, new and improved Southeast Asia packing list.  I’ve read about packing lists ad nauseam on the interwebs. They usually consist of various clothing options and toiletries, but lack the […]

The Best Packing List for Vietnam

12/19/2021 by Kristin Addis Leave a Comment

Ha Long Bay in Vietnam

Vietnam is beautiful, delicious, and a lot of fun to travel in. This coastal country is hot and humid in the south, and sometimes cold and foggy in the north, which may sound tricky to pack for – but don’t worry! What to Add to Your Vietnam Packing List This Vietnam packing list will help […]

10 Things To Do In Singapore That Are Totally Free

06/02/2021 by Guest Blogger 5 Comments

The following post is by Hui Jun Ng: If you’ve traveled around Southeast Asia loved how far your money takes you, you might be worried about having a good time in Singapore on a budget. Despite Singapore’s reputation as the priciest city in the world, a short vacation here can actually be relatively affordable – […]

The Solo Female Traveler’s Guide to Thailand

07/16/2020 by Kristin Addis 3 Comments

koh yao noi

They say you never forget your first love, and for me that rings true of Thailand. I can’t help my soft spot for the country—it was where I began my life as a solo female traveler. I’ve now spent a cumulative five months in the country and every visit is just as magical as the […]

The World’s Best Road Trips

06/04/2020 by Kristin Addis 4 Comments

milford sound

To me, road trips are one of the most freeing and adventurous ways to get to know a place. With the freedom of breaking away from the crowds who have fixed itineraries to working in serendipity and basing stops on recommendations I get as I go, some of my best experiences have been on the […]

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