The Responsible Tourist and Traveller

This is practical 8-step guide based on the "Global Code of Ethics" for Tourism of the World Tourism Organization. It promotes traveling with an open mind and respect for people, culture, animals and environment.

Travellog for a short trip from Kuala Lumpur to Pulau Weh via Banda Aceh

With Air Asia flying to Banda Aceh from KL, Pulau Weh is now only a short flight and ferry ride away from Malaysia. We did a great 4 day trip to the island and wrote down all prices, requirements and random things we came across (getting visa, getting to and around Banda Aceh, Pulau Weh, things to see, places to stay etc.).

Change of Visa policies for Thailand

Travellers without visa will get only 15 days of stay if they are arriving via a land border checkpoint from a neigboring country. Travellers arriving via an international airport will obtain a 30 days stay.

First railway link between Thailand and Laos opened

With the opening of a rail link over the Mekong River it is now possible to travel from Thailand to Laos by train. For now two trains will run the 30-minute return trip each day, serving about 500 people daily.

Diving in Thailand and Richelieu Rock

There is continued debate over the scuba diving destinations across Thailand. Koh Tao offers cheap courses for those on a budget. Pattaya benefits from being near Bangkok. Koh Samui has all the western onland facilities you can imagine. Krabi has magnificent limestone karsts with shallow waters. Phi Phi of course has "the beach". Koh Lanta is close to the delightful dive sites of Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The Similans are world famous for their expansive underwater vistas and abundant marine life, but at a price beyond many travellers.

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Khao Lak (Thailand)

Khao Lak is a resort town about 100km north of Phuket with beautiful long beaches and starting point for trips to Similan Islands. ... more

Phu Quoc (Vietnam)

Phu Quoc is the biggest island in Vietnam with 574 sqkm. It's located 40km off the south-western most tip of Vietnam and just 11km off the Cambodian coast. ... more

Grand Palace / Wat Pho ,Bangkok (Thailand)

The official residence of the Kings of Thailad from the 18th century onwards and with its spectacular golden architecture the highland of any Bangkok visit. ... more

Ko Samet (Thailand)

A small and rather quiet island within easy reach of Bangkok (200km away), Pattaya (75km) and Ko Chang (115km). ... more

Ko Lanta (Thailand)

A popular island off the south coast of Thailand in the Krabi Province. The main island is 6km wide and over 30km long. ... more

Phuket (Thailand)

Most popular mass tourism destination and biggest island in Thailand. The island is located in the south-west of the country and connected to the mainland by a bridge. ... more

Ko Samui (Thailand)

very popular and developed island in the Gulf of Thailand, sister island of Ko Phangan ... more

Chatuchak (Jatujak) Weekend Market ,Bangkok (Thailand)

The Chatuchak weekend market with up to 15,000 stalls and 200,000 - 300,000 visitors a day is said to be the worlds biggest weekend market. ... more

Da Nang (Vietnam)

Da Nang is a major port city on the South Central Coast of Vietnam. ... more

Ko Phi Phi (Thailand)

popular small island with a good vibe in the Andaman Sea between Phuket and Ko Lanta. ... more