I have passed through Vang Vieng in the past on my way to Vientiane from Luang Prabang but I have never been to nor stayed even for a day in Vang Vieng. And in my most recent trip to Laos, I decided to spend a couple of weeks in this infamous town. Since we we’re …
How to Go to Bangkok from Siem Reap by Bus
We’ve all heard a lot of “horror” stories about the overland travel from Bangkok to Siem Reap and a lot of travelers who blogs have shared their stories about it and wrote how they dealt with the touts that plague Aranyapathet and Poipet border. Well, the good news is when you go the other way …
How to Claim Your VAT Refund in Thailand
Thailand is a shopping haven. This country was able to market itself well as one of the best shopping destinations in Asia. And to attract more shoppers, Thailand offers a VAT Refund for your purchases from participating shops. It’s easy to spot the shops that are participating because you can see a sign “VAT REFUND …
How to Find Cheap Apartments in Bangkok
I stayed in Bangkok for a few months and used it as a hub to explore other towns and cities and at the same time used it as a comfortable place to work on my online projects. Finding cheap but comfortable apartment to stay in Bangkok turned out to be very easy. Most cheap apartments …
Top 8 Reasons to Teach English in South Korea
Are you interested in the idea of going to work abroad? Have you ever thought about teaching English? What about living and working in the Far East in Korea? Teaching English is South Korea might not seem like something you would think would be in high demand, but the fact is that over 25,000 people …
Scuba Diving the Caribbean Side of Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a fascinating country, full of natural beauty and stunning coastlines, which is why it is fast becoming a popular destination for scuba divers. The Pacific Ocean coastline of Costa Rica has been a major draw for the scuba diving fraternity for many years and there are several well developed diving resorts on …