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Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand are some of the most popular destinations for travelers.  Find everything you need to know before you go (and while you are there) to get the most out of your trip.  Be sure to check out the Backpacker's Secret Guides for an adventure off the usual tourist path.

Working with the Deaf in Vietnam

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CHANGE:   "Bright, highly capable kids like Thien are fated to become field laborers or factory workers because the system does not provide the handicapped with an education beyond the seventh grade."  More »

Without Borders~ Getting around in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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TV:   The Without Borders boys are on their way to cook some traditional Khmer food at Baitong restaurant in Phnom Penh Cambodia but must first get there by way of moto / scooter taxi.  More »

Backpacker's Secret Guide: Champasak, Lao PDR


TRIP IDEAS:   Bouncing around Southeast Asia? Stop and relax for a few days among the ancient temples of southern Laos.   More »

Is Thai Corruption On The Rise In The Economic Downturn?


SPIRIT:   In the wake of less tourist dollars, strained destinations like Thailand have seen a rise in corruption.   More »

Traveling As A Mixed-Race Couple In Asia: No, Sir, I Did Not Buy My Wife


ABROAD:   There is a lot of subtext crammed into the nine-word question “Where in the Orient did you meet your wife?”  More »

Dog Meat and Rooster Balls: The 10 Most Exotic Asian Foods


NIGHTLIFE:   From Indonesian bats to Taiwanese rooster balls, these foods aren't for everyone's tastes.   More »

Photo Essay: Cambodia by Motorbike


TRIP IDEAS:   During a two-week motorcycle journey across Cambodia, Matador contributor Allen Burt experiences the contrasts of a country steeped in beauty and ancient grandeur, yet overshadowed by a recent bloody past.  More »

Destination Expert: Thailand


TRIP IDEAS:   About me: Gangsta sums it up!  More »

Packing List: Cambodia


TRAVEL WRITING:   "The Hangul at the bottom right is the Korean word for diarrhea. Got some laughs from the pharmacist for that."  More »

Backpacker's Secret Guide: Muang Ngoi Neua, Lao


TRIP IDEAS:   Escape the grimy cities of SE Asia for a tranquil riverside village in northern Lao.  More »

A Day In The Life of An Expat In Thailand


ABROAD:   A day in the life of an English teacher in Thailand.  More »

Backpacker's Secret Guide: Islands Of Trang, Thailand


TRIP IDEAS:   Travel to the far south of Thailand to escape the crowds.  More »

How To Get Off The Tourist Trail In Southeast Asia


TRIP IDEAS:   Headed to SE Asia? Ditch the backpacker crowds with these 8 fresh destination ideas.   More »

10 Thai Customs To Know Before Visiting Thailand


ABROAD:   Know when to Wai in the Kingdom of Thailand.  More »

Best Trips: Vietnam Edition


TRIP IDEAS:   A collection of free online travel information for Vietnam.  More »

The Coolest Hostel in Southeast Asia


NIGHTLIFE:   A girl staying here told me that she let out a moan when she saw the bathrooms for the first time.  More »

How to Haggle Your Way Across Southeast Asia


TRAVEL WRITING:   If you have a foreign face and need or want something, someone will try to take advantage of you at some point  More »

Best Trips: Thailand Edition


TRIP IDEAS:   Free online resources to help you get off the Thai tourist trail.  More »

Cambodia Beyond Angkor Wat


TRIP IDEAS:   A dirt-bike adventure through the Cambodian frontier to the sacred mountain temple of Preah Vihear.   More »

10 Key Points For Understanding The Protests In Thailand


SPIRIT:   Learn who's protesting and what's at stake.   More »

Healthcare In Cambodia


ABROAD:   Health is health. Emotion is emotion.  More »

Backpacker's Secret Guide: Nan, Thailand


TRIP IDEAS:   With a motorbike as your trusty steed, there are no limits to what you can see and do in Nan Province.  More »

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Matadorians who know #travel southeast asia

Hal Amen

"Loves the beaches to temples, but Hal's a big fan of the food also"


Ross Borden

"Asia is just one of Ross' many favourite places"


Nomadic Matt

"Has traveled extensively around South East Asia"



Links


  • Wikitravel - Southeast Asia information from travelers worldwide.
  • Lonely Planet - Asia information from the world's most popular backpacking guides.




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