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Travelogue
from Abroad
Just my online travel diary.
Currently wandering across Asia and occasionally blogging about it.


Krabi: Best Beaches of Thailand?
Our final stop in Southern Thailand was Krabi . Honestly, this was the only place on our itinerary that I hadn't really heard of before planning this trip. Unlike the world-famous Phuket or Koh Phi Phi, I went in with almost no expectations whatsoever. But as the saying goes, sometimes the best things are the ones you never saw coming. After spending three nights here, I can honestly say it was the absolute highlight of the South. I loved it so much that out of all the places
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14 hours ago6 min read


Koh Phi Phi: Long-Tail Boats, Never Again!
Second stop at the southern Thailand leg of the trip: Phi Phi Islands! From Phuket, we took a speedboat from to the islands (pre-booked via 12Go Asia , which included a hotel transfer and the boat ticket—a pretty reasonable deal that saved us the headache of coordinating separately) Our boat departed from Rassada Pier , which is a small port close to the old town area. Having experienced a very bumpy ride in Bali, I was determined to get a front seat to minimise my usual naus
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21 hours ago7 min read


Phuket: Southern Thailand Island Hopping begins!
After one week in Cambodia (Phnom Penh and Siem Reap), we headed back to Thailand - simply because we can’t get enough! We were eager to explore the country's southern "island" paradise, which is arguably the main reason millions of travellers flock here every year. Our plan: Three nights each in Phuket, Koh Phi Phi, and Krabi. First Stop: Phuket Arriving at Phuket International Airport, we were greeted by a massive queue at immigration. It took over an hour to clear—a surpri
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2 days ago5 min read


Siem Reap: All About that Angkor
Second and last day on our journey in Cambodia — absolutely the "must-see" place here - is Siem Reap . The name of the city might not be famous, but the site it holds definitely is: It is the home to the biggest religious temple in the whole world, Angkor Wat . This monument is so significant that it brings in more than 50% of all tourists coming to Cambodia. It’s the ultimate pride of the nation, so much so that it features right in the centre of their national flag! To get
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Feb 27 min read
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