The Vang Vieng bus station is about two kilometres north of town on Route 13 near the high school. With backpacks, it’s a long way to walk. If you arrive at the bus station, tuk tuks are organised and ...

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The weather in Bangkok in September, along with Central Thailand, sees a sharp increase in the rain — in Bangkok is increases by over 50%, but after September the rains beat a speedy retreat. The ...

Vang Vieng’s dining scene leaves much to be desired. If mediocre burgers, pizzas, generic Asian stir-fries, pasta, salads and soups are to your liking, then take your pick from the 20 or so ...

Depending upon how you look at it, getting around Indonesia is one of the greatest joys of travelling here -- or one of the greatest challenges. Transport infrastructure is often poor, meaning it can ...

As the starting point of the popular Kok River boat trip, tiny and remote Tha Ton punches above its weight in accommodation terms with a good selection of choices in the budget to mid-range.

The Teluk Nipah community is focused on the tourist trade, with the island’s largest selection of seaside accommodations, restaurants and souvenir shops, all packed together kampung-style. The Nipah ...

Surat Thani's train station is actually located in the town of Phun Phin, some 13 kilometres west of downtown Surat. Orange local buses depart frequently from Talad Kaset 1 Station and can take you ...

Along with her UNESCO World Heritage-listed sister city Melaka, Penang fights it out for the title of the food-iest locale in Malaysia—and we reckon it probably just edges in on winning the title. A ...

Sandwiched between enormous karst and the Son River – the same river you journey up to arrive at Phong Nha Cave – Son Trach is the gateway to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. This one-street town is ...

Set on a leafy patch of land a five-minute walk southeast of the bus stop, Baan Suan Peerada is a great option for those looking for a bit more comfort and space while keeping the budget below 1,000 ...

Located in front of the bus station along the main road, Boon Piya Resort is a convenient and comfortable choice. All rooms are in relatively new white bungalows clustered very close to one another ...