Visiting Kanta Elephant Sanctuary in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Is it ethical? Do they offer rides on elephants?
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Discover the real-life locations that were the inspiration for all of the country pavilions at Epcot World Showcase. You’ll learn a little history and background of each of the Countries in EPCOT - especially the landmarks - and appreciate how alike the replicas are.
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You can see a lot on a quick stopover to Dubai. Here are three budget-friendly days that you can choose from to make your day extraordinary while visiting this amazing city in the heart of the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.)
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We are a traveling nomad family that lives on a budget of $1,000 per month per adult - which is roughly $32.88 per adult per day. The expenses outlined below are for 2 people and are in United States dollars (USD). Without further ado, here is our Bali, Indonesia budget breakdown and how we lived on less than $28 USD per day per adult. Let us know in the comments section if you have any questions.
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We are a traveling nomad family that lives on a budget of $1,000 per month per adult - which is roughly $32.88 per adult per day. The expenses outlined below are for 2 people and are in United States dollars (USD). Without further ado, here is our Johor Bahru, Malaysia and Singapore budget breakdown and how we lived on less than $25 USD per day per adult.
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We are a traveling nomad family that lives on a budget of $1,000 per month per adult - which is roughly $32.88 per adult per day. The expenses outlined below are for 2 people and are in United States dollars (USD). Without further ado, here is our Bangkok and Chiang Mai budget breakdown and how we lived on less than $28 USD per day per adult.
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From cheap eats in Ubud at both warungs and restaurants to cafes and tourist-only establishments, here are our recommendations on where to eat in Ubud, Bali. We stayed in Ubud for a month and. . .
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Many tours are designed around seeing things in one general area for good reason, it allows you to see more in a single day! This is also true with the Alas Kedaton, Mengwi, and Tanah Lot Tour, which brings you to the Alas Kedaton Monkey Forest - where the monkeys are the guardians of the Temple, the Taman Ayun Temple in Mengwi - known as the former Royal Temple, and finally to the breathtaking and picturesque Ocean Temple of Tanah Lot.
These are just some of the amazing places to see in Bali, but we’ve provided a list of the best places to see in Bali near the bottom of this article. Some of which you’ll see or hear about…
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Ubud and the surrounding area isn’t that large, but it does take some time to get around because of the narrow roads and traffic. We’ve listed the best things to do around Ubud and separated them into their respective areas to make it easier to plan out your itinerary. Included in the itinerary are. . .
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Bali, an Indonesian island known for its yoga and meditation retreats, forested volcanic mountains, iconic rice paddies, amazing temples, beautiful beaches and coral reefs. It has vibrant communities of party-goers, digital nomads, and vegans - so it is at the forefront of the new age. And after the film Eat, Pray, Love was released in 2010, tourism has picked up exponentially on the island between Australia and…
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Johor Bahru, or “JB”, is just across the border from Singapore in Malaysia. Nusajaya / Iskandar Puteri is a suburb of Johor Bahru and best known for Legoland Malaysia and Sanrio Hello Kitty Town. Whether you visit for a couple of days or a couple of months, JB has something for the whole family. We’ll share what to do in JB and the best hotels for your stay. It’s even a great affordable spot to stay if you want to visit Singapore for a day or…
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What comes to mind when you think of Singapore? Perhaps Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands, Merlion Park, a Night Safari, or the Trick Eye Museum? This unique city-island-country has many world-famous attractions and locations. We’ll share how you can get the most out of your visit in this amazing 3 day Singapore itinerary.
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It’s no secret that staying in Singapore can be expensive, but it’s also no secret to Singaporeans that everything is cheaper in Malaysia. To save on expenses during our travels, we decided to stay at a resort hotel in Malaysia that is just around the corner from Legoland in Nusajaya, Johor Bahru. Our cost at this Bed and Breakfast was just under $630 USD per month and we stayed for 2 months. We’ve learned that crossing the border takes time, so if you are limited on time, we certainly wouldn’t recommend it.
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Planning a visit to the Singapore Zoo can be a bit overwhelming and slightly complicated. This guide will make it easier! When asking for recommendations of things to do in Singapore, the Night Safari, River Safari, Jurong Bird Park, and the Singapore Zoo were all highly recommended by other travelers. Did you know they are each separate parks? There are multi-park tickets available, but be aware that…
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Sentosa Island is south of the main island of Singapore. Nicknamed the “State of Fun” – It has attractions like Universal Studios Singapore, Trick Eye Museum, Fort Siloso, S.E.A. Aquarium, and Madame Tussauds Singapore. However, Sentosa actually translates to “peace and tranquility” and the lagoon-style beaches reflect that calm feeling. The whole front of the island is considered “Resort World Sentosa” and has enough to keep you occupied for a few days. However, the whole island is compact enough…
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The essential guide on how to spend a day, or two, around Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands. This article is packed full of all of the details - what to do, what to see, where to stay, and where to find all the night shows (the biggest highlight of Singapore at night).
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When we were researching this trip, we ran across many different posts that said that it was HOT in Ayutthaya. So, we planned ahead and looked for a potentially cooler day to go, and made sure that Ayutthaya was the first stop on the tour, and not the Summer Palace (as people noted that there were Air Conditioned spots at the Summer Palace, but not at Ayutthaya). Thus, we did this trip the CORRECT way - whereas the people who wrote the other posts did it backwards and didn’t pay attention to the weather. That being said, when we went it was UNBEARABLY HOT!!! Our favorite locations were…
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A visit to Thailand isn’t complete until you’ve visited a floating market.
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Traveling to Thailand? Here are the best ways to get around the city of Bangkok.
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This British-desired railway, connecting Burma and Thailand, was deemed to be too incredibly tough of an undertaking to consider, due to the hilly jungle terrain and absence of transportation and medical equipment. However, in 1942 - during World War II, the Japanese seized Burma and took control away from Britain and by October of 1943, “The Death Railway” - as it became known - was completed by the Japanese with no transportation between the workers and the outside world, no medical help, no advanced tools and very little food.
It is a heartbreaking story with grueling conditions of forced labor, including more than 60,000 Allied prisoners of war and about 180,000 Southeast Asian natives. Over 100,000 people died during the construction of the railroad, and - after Wold War II ended - 111 Japanese military officials who were connected to the Death Railway were tried in court for war crimes, 32 of which received a death sentence. The remains of most of the war dead were retrieved and transplanted to official war cemeteries.
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