http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com This site offers a free travel guide and a compilation of backpacking tips. It`s based on my own personal experience during my adventures in Asia. en-us backpacking tips Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:26:42 GMT Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:26:42 GMT backpacking-tips-asia.com http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/laos-food-3.html Laos Food 3: Get personal reviews of the Laotian food in Luang Prabang. Have a taste of delicious Laos cuisine. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:26:42 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/looking-for-a-travel-partner-from-julyaugust-2012.html I'm a Malaysian who is currently studying in UK. I have bought my ticket from KL-Phnom Penh on 25 July and go back from Ho Chi Minh-KL on 2 August. I'm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:12:00 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/travel-partner-required-phuket-to-kuala-lumpur-in-february-2012.html I will be in Phuket until Monday 27th Feburary and then plan to travel down to Kuala Lumpur. I would like to find a travel partner to make the journey Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:10:35 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/thailand-food-5.html Backpacking Tips Asia: Thailand food 5: Our experiences from Koh Tao island – reviews of the food, nightlife and restaurants. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:51:03 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/cheap-hotels-in-seoul.html Backpacking Tips Asia: Personal experiences and reviews of cheap hotels in Seoul Korea, especially the hostels, guesthouses and love motels. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:13:01 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/seeking-backpacking-partners.html I am a solo backpacker (and also a bikepacker, go here to see what it means by bikepacking). I like to go backpacking in mainly Asian countries. I am Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:55:44 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/south-thailand-insurgency.html Backpacking Tips Asia: Introduction to the South Thailand insurgency or conflict in Thailand. A quick dive into history of Thailand and travel advice for backpackers. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:38:56 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/indian-honeymoon.html Backpacking Tips Asia: An introduction to Indian honeymoon and Honeymoon places in India, including Goa, Kerala and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:07:54 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/the-morning-raga-january-2012-asia-online-photo-contest.html It was taken (with Nikon D5100)on an early morning at the tip of a narrow land strip across the Bay of Bengal, famously known as Dhanushkodi, located east Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:19:04 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/lantau-island-hong-kong.html Backpacking Tips Asia: Practical information and review of Lantau Island Hong Kong. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:30:53 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/hong-kong-visa-requirements.html Backpacking Tips Asia: Get useful information on Hong Kong visa requirements, or the Hong Kong tourist visa. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:10:00 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/kuala-lumpur-massage.html Backpacking Tips Asia: Find out where you can get a Kuala Lumpur massage. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:20:27 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/things-to-do-in-thailand.html Backpacking Tips Asia: Things to do in Thailand: Visit the Death Railway Bridge, Tiger Temple, Hellfire Pass and Erawan Falls in Kanchanaburi. Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:12:18 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/20-30-days-in-cambodia-vietnam-thailand-and-laos.html Question: I'm planning on backpacking through Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia.. Staying from 20 to 30 days and departure from Singapore... Which Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:16:28 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/travel-companion-in-bangkok-end-of-january-2012.html Hey guys, I'm heading to Thailand leaving Toronto, Canada on January 31st and was wondering if anyone wanted to grab a beer in Bangkok around then. Hit Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:01:59 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/boracay-native-the-philippines-january-2012-asia-online-photo-contest.html I used a Canon Ixus 85 IS. Just lucky to got a shot of one of the native kids from the beautiful island of Boracay while he did a backflip into the water. Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:44:45 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/india-budget-accommodation.html Backpacking Tips Asia: India budget accommodation: Get reviews of hotels and guesthouses in Pushkar, Rajasthan. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:14:49 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/backpacking-south-asia-china-transiberian-railway-europe.html The year after I graduate college I would like to go backpacking in South Asia starting in India, Nepal, Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos. Then travel up Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:33:17 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/kerala-pictures-gallery.html Backpacking Tips Asia: Explore Kerala and get to know India culture through our Kerala Pictures Gallery! Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:24:53 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/holi-festival-india.html Backpacking Tips Asia: Explore Indian festivals through my Holi Festival India and Elephant Festival photo gallery! Sat, 17 Dec 2011 13:50:38 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/angkor-wat-picture.html Backpacking Tips Asia: Explore Angkor temples through my Angkor Wat Picture Gallery. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:18:57 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/pictures-of-asia.html Backpacking Tips Asia: Enjoy my pictures of Asia! Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:23:13 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/contest-win-500-for-the-holidays.html Dreaming of a winter getaway? Now's your chance! Enrout is giving away $500 to one lucky traveler! For more information on their contest, click on Sat, 10 Dec 2011 09:41:56 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/koh-phangan-activities.html Backpacking Tips Asia: Here's a list of Koh Phangan activities and things to do on this gorgeous island. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:12:23 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/4000-islands.html Backpacking Tips Asia: Find out things to do on 4000 islands; meaning Don Det and Don Khong islands. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:56:59 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/laos-accomodation.html Backpacking Tips Asia: Laos accomodation: Where to find accommodation on Don Det island, one of the 4000 islands in Laos. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:14:33 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/lazy-moon-homestay-in-chiang-rai-thailand.html Hey, we are a Belgian-Thai family and run a small homestay in the middle of the countryside in the North of Thailand, Chiang Rai, near Thoeng (some backpackers Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:22:37 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/my-first-international-trip-planning-to-backpack-in-cambodia-malaysia-and-indonesia.html Question: Hi! I am a 23 year old girl from India and have been backpacking in the country for a few years. I am planning my first trip outside the country Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:05:38 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/cambodia-accommodation.html Backpacking Tips Asia: Cambodia accommodation: Reviews of hotels in Battambang Cambodia. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 22:10:26 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/things-to-do-in-cambodia.html Backpacking Tips Asia: Things to do in Cambodia Battambang. Reviews of Killing Caves, Wat Banan and Cambodian Circus. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 21:42:40 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/life-is-a-beach-the-lingayen-gulf-luzon-the-philippines-november-2011-asia-online-photo-contest.html This photograph was taken at Lingayen, Gulf public beach at Lingayen, Pangasinan near sunset. Camera used: ND3000 Who said the best things in life are Fri, 25 Nov 2011 20:38:03 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/calcutta-agra-rajastan-mumbai-goa-chennai-in-21-days.html My friend and I just bought Air Asia tickets that arrive in Calcutta and depart from Chennai. We have about 21 days to travel. Both of us hate to spend Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:41:21 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/palolem-beach-goa.html Backpacking Tips Asia: What to do in Palolem Beach Goa and some Goa attractions. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:31:08 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/thailand-food-4.html Backpacking Tips Asia: Thailand food 4: Places to eat and drink in Ao Nang Thailand. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:28:51 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/what-to-do-in-thailand.html Backpacking Tips Asia: What to do in Thailand Ao Nang. Anything from visiting Poda Island to elephant riding. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:21:27 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/accommodation-ao-nang.html Backpacking Tips Asia: Accommodation Ao Nang: Guesthouses and hotels in Ao Nang from a backpacker's perspective. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:20:24 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/shanghai-yan-road-on-top-november-2011-asia-online-photo-contest.html Taken from top of the building in HuangPi Road. This special photo is in the November-December Photo Contest. It also entered in the 2011 Photo of the Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:38:22 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/thailand-food-3.html Backpacking Tips Asia: Thailand Food 3: Restaurants in Pai in Thailand and Pai Thailand night life. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:18:38 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/pai-in-thailand.html Backpacking Tips Asia: Where to find accommodation in Pai in Thailand. Reviews of accommodations in Pai Thailand. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:26:29 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/build-itinerary.html Backpacking Tips Asia: Asia Planners FAQ is a useful ebook on how to build itinerary. It's a supplement to Map Your Adventure ebook. Sun, 20 Nov 2011 14:36:52 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/itinerary-help-for-asia.html Question: Hello, I know you are probably very busy, but I was wondering if you could help me plot out an itinerary because I am lost haha. I have backpacked Sat, 19 Nov 2011 22:39:24 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/tourist-visa-for-thailand-and-vietnam-from-scandinavia.html Hello :-) I see you've travelled a lot in Asia. Looks a lot of fun! I am going backpacking in February, and my first stop is Bangkok. Here's the problem: Sat, 19 Nov 2011 22:21:07 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/freebies.html Get freebies, free stuff and free tutorials at Backpacking Tips Asia.com Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:21:30 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/bed-bugs-in-thailand-and-cambodia.html Question: Do I need to worry about bed bugs? I will be traveling in Thailand and Cambodia. If we are willing to pay a little more can it be avoided? Thanks Sun, 13 Nov 2011 20:59:28 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/find-travel-partner.html Backpacking Tips Asia: Step-by-step guide on how to find travel partner. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:52:26 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/parent-concerns-for-a-teenager-wanting-to-go-backpacking-in-asia-alone.html Hello, As a father of a 17 year old son, I am in the position where he is graduating high school this year and wants to travel. He has no career objectives Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:59:56 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/puja-in-india-november-2011-asia-online-photo-contest.html A puja offered in the name of the sun god. This was shot in India. This special photo is in the November Photo Contest. It also entered in the 2011 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:11:42 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/india-food.html India Food: Personal food experiences from Palolem in South Goa, India. Get to know traditional Goan food. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:54:57 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/Mumbai.html Backpacking Tips for Asia: Everything you need to know about Mumbai in India. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:54:32 GMT http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/baguio-city-the-city-above-the-clouds-november-2011-asia-online-photo-contest.html Camera used nd 3000 This was taken near the sign post saying you're 9km to Baguio. it was foggy...but sunny. It makes you happy. This special photo is Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:08:13 GMT