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Volunteering at Pun Pun Organic Farm in Thailand

Volunteering at Pun Pun Organic Farm in Thailand

by Erika van 't Veld | Jun 17, 2021 | Eco-Travel, Solo Travel, Southeast Asia, Thailand

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...
One Month in Thailand Itinerary – The Thailand Backpacking Route

One Month in Thailand Itinerary – The Thailand Backpacking Route

by Erika van 't Veld | Dec 28, 2019 | Southeast Asia, Thailand

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)....
120+ Thailand Travel Tips for First-Timers

120+ Thailand Travel Tips for First-Timers

by Erika van 't Veld | Dec 23, 2019 | Southeast Asia, Thailand, Tips

Thailand is the perfect destination for first-time backpackers or beginner international travelers. These 120+ tips for visiting Thailand will help you make the most of your next trip to Thailand. Because of a long history of international tourism in Thailand, English...
One Week in Northern Thailand Itinerary

One Week in Northern Thailand Itinerary

by Erika van 't Veld | Dec 17, 2019 | Southeast Asia, Thailand

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...
Off-The-Beaten-Track Destinations in Southeast Asia for Backpackers

Off-The-Beaten-Track Destinations in Southeast Asia for Backpackers

by Erika van 't Veld | Aug 17, 2019 | Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Thailand

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...
Two Weeks in Thailand Island-Hopping Itinerary

Two Weeks in Thailand Island-Hopping Itinerary

by Erika van 't Veld | Jul 4, 2019 | Island Hopping, Solo Travel, Southeast Asia, Thailand

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...
Daily Travel Budget by Country – Part 1

Daily Travel Budget by Country – Part 1

by Erika van 't Veld | Dec 18, 2018 | Cambodia, India, Malaysia, Nepal, Singapore, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Tips

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...
30 Days Backpacking South Thailand Itinerary

30 Days Backpacking South Thailand Itinerary

by Erika van 't Veld | Nov 3, 2018 | Solo Travel, Southeast Asia, Thailand

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, 2-day, 1-night tour

Khao Sok National Park, 2-day, 1-night tour

by Erika van 't Veld | Oct 13, 2018 | Solo Travel, Southeast Asia, Thailand

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...
Thailand to Cambodia Overland Border Crossing

Thailand to Cambodia Overland Border Crossing

by Erika van 't Veld | Oct 13, 2018 | Cambodia, Southeast Asia, Thailand

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...

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