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Thailand is one of the most beautiful and popular countries in the Southeast Asian region. It is usually the first port of call for those who are visiting Southeast Asia and has a wide variety of attractions for visitors. These include, stunning islands...

After spending three months living and working in Antarctica with the United States Antarctic Program, I was dropped off in Christchurch in February, 2013, and spent the next three and a half months traveling up through Australia and New Zealand, around...

You may not know this, but I planned my entire Southeast Asia trip around doing one thing: volunteering at an elephant sanctuary. Ever since I first heard of Elephant Nature Park — a sanctuary for injured and abused elephants in northern Thailand...

“HI, I am (a long unpronounceable Thai name) but you can call me Mr K. I am your taxi driver and … possible tourist guide. You want to see temples and …” We were tired and since we were in the land of temples, I thought I would...

Guys, consider this my official resignation. I am formally recusing myself from the traveler Cheaplympics – I was never going to make it through qualifiers anyway. Below are direct quotes (some perhaps feature slight embellishments) I...