During my sophomore year of university, I spent two weeks living at Pun Pun Organic Farm 50 km outside of Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand. The experience allowed me to explore this little corner of the world in an eco-friendly way, and help with the organic...
I have no shame in admitting that I’ve been backpacking in Thailand SIX TIMES! Thailand has so much diversity and beauty to offer travelers with all types of interests. Travelers from most countries can stay visa-free in Thailand for up to one month (30 days)....
Thailand is the perfect destination for first-time backpackers or beginner international travelers. Because of a long history of tourism in Thailand, English is widely spoken (or at least understood), transportation between cities and islands is plentiful, and you can...
Bangkok and Chiang Mai are two of the most famous cities in Thailand. Bangkok, the bustling capital, is the heart of central Thailand and home to the largest international airport. So what’s going on in Chiang Mai in northern Thailand? Chiang Mai is the cultural...
The backpacking trail in Southeast Asian countries is a well-trodden one. Unless you head to off-the-beaten-track Southeast Asian destinations, it may be difficult to find authentic encounters: ones that haven’t been experienced a hundred thousand times...
Thailand will always be one of my favorite countries, because it embodies the many beautiful things that Southeast Asia has to offer. Thailand is an amazing destination for everyone from backpackers and novice travelers to luxury travelers. If you want to go...
During my first year on the road I visited 24 countries on a backpacker’s budget. The countries varied from cheap and backpacker-friendly Southeast Asia, to expensive summer prices in Western Europe. If you’ve ever wondered how much it costs to spend time...
Thailand fits easily into my top three destinations among all of the countries I’ve visited on my travels. Serene beaches, big parties, local villages, jungles, waterfalls, metropolitan cities… There’s something for everyone in Thailand, captured in...
Khao Sok National Park in central Thailand consists of dense, untouched jungle and a massive man-made lake with towering cliffs and treetops sticking out of the water. Visitors can have the special experience of staying overnight in the park, in accommodation that’s...
The two most popular points of entry to get to Cambodia are by air to Phnom Penh, or by bus overland from Thailand, which takes you to Siem Reap. Because tourist transportation within Cambodia is so well established, it’s easy to start from either city and take busses...
ABOUT ME
Hi Everyone! I’m Erika van ‘t Veld, and I’ve been traveling around the globe since I quit my corporate America job in October, 2017. I hope to inspire others to travel by showing how cheap and easy it can be. You can read about my own experiences on my blog page too!
