Discover valuable Backpacking Tips
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This Backpacking Guide is written by a real person who has actually been there BACKPACKING.


This website covers backpacking for beginners and intermediates, but even a veteran might learn a thing or two!


My goal is to help you get the most out of your adventure(s) by sharing my knowledge and personal experience from my journeys in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Hong Kong and India.

So, I've created a website for you containing backpacking tips, basically things you should know about to keep you safe and happy!

I originally started this site to help budget backpackers, but in 2011 I extended the backpacking tips to 'luxury backpackers', also known as flashpackers.




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I only recommend places that I think it's worth recommending!

I don't write about anything I don't think it's worth writing about.

I don't sugar-coat the reviews, and if I like/dislike something -- you will notice it!

I've tried my best to focus on backpacker places, and not
110% tourist places like Phuket or Pattaya in Thailand.

But I have written about touristy places like Siem Reap in Cambodia, and Chiang Mai in Thailand, but that's because these are still places you have to visit!

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I'm confident you will find this site useful.

Many of my readers have appreciated this site's value, it makes me really happy! :-)

Jan 18, 2011

Lucas, Argentina: "Thank you very much Amanda!! You have been extremelly helpful and your web page is like a Backpacker's Bible!!"

Nov 21, 2011

Chelsea, UK: "Hi Amanda, Wow and thanks. I have just read the first page of your site and already I have a huge smile and have the confidence and excitement to confirm that the decision to take a years sabbatical leave from work next year, was definitely the best decision of my life so far. I can't wait to read the rest of your site - thank you so much for putting together, such a well-organised and easy to use site - much love x"

When it comes to the real world, I've taken the liberty to comment on taboo issues like prostitution, genocide etc.

That's because I think it's important to talk about these things, and because the real goal of a backpacker is not to only experience the good stuff, but try to understand why these kind of bad things happen.

To make the best of your adventures in Asia, try to understand the reality in Asia's dark history.

It will change you in ways you've never felt before...

And I'm going to show you how beautiful and exciting Asia is.

... Not to mention, cheap and comfortable.

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Pushkarini, Hampi, South India

You'll be reading about my favorite places like Luang Prabang Laos, Chang Mai Thailand, Ko Phi Phi, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia and much more!

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Mya Beach, Ko Phi Phi islands

On the other hand, when you're backpacking in Asia you have to expect to face both small and big challenges, from practical to almost dangerous situations.

And believe me, I messed up a lot of times... But I learned from my mistakes. I've experienced most of the common backpacking problems/dangers: anything from packing too much to moped accidents...!

So, be prepared, use common sense and follow your gut feeling!

You can read more about me - the writer and editor of Backpacking Tips Asia

Do you want all the updates? Follow me on Facebook! ;-)

I'm always adding new countries to Backpacking Tips Asia.com. The last countries I added were South Korea Travel to South Korea -- South Korea Facts, and Hong Kong Travel to Hong Kong -- Facts about Hong Kong

This website is an ongoing project and I want to cover most countries in Asia :-)

Happy reading,
Amanda

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Travel Information -- Facts about Asia

The following links are based on my extensive traveling in Asia!

Enjoy! :-)

Travel Tips for Countries




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Check out Asia Planners FAQ ebook!

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