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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Ko Samui (Thailand)

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

Ko Phayam (Thailand)

Laid back island away from mass tourism in the Andaman Sea just south of Ko Chang. ... more

Ko Tao (Thailand)

Ko Tao (lit. Turtle Island) is a small island of 21sqkm in the Gulf of Thailand near Ko Phangan popular for affordable scuba diving. ... 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

Ko Chang (big) (Thailand)

Second biggest island in Thailand about 300km away from Bangkok and largest island of the Ko Chang Marine Park archipelago. ... more

Pulau Weh (Sabang) (Indonesia)

Pulau Weh is the north-western most island of Indonesia, a few km of the coast of Banda Aceh. It is famous for it's good snorkeling and diving. ... more

Hue (Vietnam)

UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hue is located in central Vietnam. It is an old imperial city and well known for its monuments and architecture. ... 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

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 Pha ngan (Thailand)

popular travellers island in the Golf of Thailand.Sister island of Koh Samui. high season: end of december until april ... more