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South East Asia

Probably the most popular of destinations for travellers. This is where most backpackers start and for good reason. There’s plenty to see/do, life’s fun, cheap, easy and fairly safe. There’s however something clichéd about the region and many grow tired of the crowds while a certain type of backpacker keeps coming back. Nonetheless, miss the likes of Thailand’s beaches, Angkor and Indonesia at your peril.

Erawan Falls, Thailand

Erawan Falls, not far from Kanchanaburi, is a 7 tiered, cascading turquoise blue water fall that is surrounded by dense forest. Named after Erawan, the three-headed white elephant of Hindu mythology, the falls is located in the 342 sq [...]

1 Comment » | Highlights, Nature, Thailand |

Fire Dancers, Ko Samet

I’ve never really been impressed by the fire shows that you see on a regular basis on any beach in Thailand. However the fire dancers who perform outside the Ploy Bar on the main beach on Ko Samet really are [...]

1 Comment » | Thailand |

A Big New Market in Phnom Penh

The central market in Phnom Penh is known as Phsar Thom Thmei means ‘Big New Market’ in Khmer. Its a big and a very impressive art-deco building, built in 1937, and at the time it was the largest market in [...]

No Comments » | Cambodia |

Bridge Over the River Kwai Festival in Photos

The Bridge Over the River Kwai Festival takes place every year in late November and early December. The main event is Sound & Light Show, which tells the history of the Death Railway, the Hellfire Pass and the Bridge on the River Kwai.
We [...]

1 Comment » | Photos, Thailand |

Elephants, Snakes and Gibbons Galore at Khao Yai National Park in Thailand

Khao Yai National Park was Thailand’s first National park and covering an area of 2,168 square kilometers is the second largest and most popular National Park in Thailand. The park is made up mainly of  evergreen forest and grasslands and [...]

1 Comment » | Featured, Highlights, Nature, Thailand, Wildlife, feature |

Khao Sok National Park, Thailand

Khao Sok National Park situated in Southern Thailand Khao Sok National park consists of the oldest evergreen rainforest in the world, huge limestone khast mountains emerge from the trees with networks of tunnels running throughout.
Khao Sok is situated on Thailand’s [...]

3 Comments » | Featured, Highlights, Off the beaten track, Thailand, feature |

Slurp! Snake Drink, Vietnam – Friday Photo

This strong spirit full of small snakes is available all over Vietnam. This photo was taken of some in a market whilst backpacking in Sapa in north Vietnam. The drinks all have different properties, some said to improve sex drive, nice!

1 Comment » | Photos, Vietnam |

Phnom Penh Temple – Friday Photo

After the storm has passed at a small temple in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

2 Comments » | Cambodia, Photos |

View from Labuhanbajo, Flores, Indonesia – Friday Photo

Labuhanbajo  is the starting point for a trip to Komodo. After an epic effort to get to Labuhanbajo we were well pleased to find a room in a guesthouse with a rickety little balcony with a  great view of the sea towards [...]

No Comments » | Indonesia, Photos, South East Asia |

My favorite islands in Thailand

I’ve been coming to Thailand for years. I first came in 2005 and I feel in love with the country right then and there. I came back here in 2006 and have lived here on and off ever since. I [...]

6 Comments » | Thailand, feature |

Gili Air, Lombok, Indonesia

I first visited the Gili Islands in 2001, opting for the chilled out Gili Air over the party island of Gili Twangaer and the mosquito infested Gili Menos. On the first visit we stayed in Bunga bungalows, returning 5 years later  in 2006 [...]

7 Comments » | Indonesia, Places to stay, feature |

Vietnamese Girl – Friday Photo

This photo of a beautiful little girl was taken whilst on a walk in Sapa, North Vietnam

7 Comments » | Photos, Vietnam |

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    • About Ben’s Backpacking Travel Blog

      The main aim of this travel blog is to share travel experiences and hopefully inspire others to travel. When researching my own travels I always focus on the photos and with that in mind I've tried to place an emphasis on travel photos of my favourite destinations. I've also tried to focus on those places to visit and things to do that are slightly off the beaten track of the normal backpacking trip.

      My blog covers past experiences backpacking around the world and my current travels where so far I've been lucky enough to travel in the South Pacific, Australasia, South East Asia, Europe, North America and South America.
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