Started on one path but ended somewhere else. Some thoughts on finishing a dissertation and the practice of travel.

How do we phrase this elegantly? When it comes to eating, Ho Chi Minh City is absolutely bonkers: Choose from its world-famous street food, noodle soup at all hours or exquisite modern Vietnamese ...

Entire books are devoted to the cuisine of Vietnam. This single page cannot do justice to the incredible array of foods, street food joints, Vietnamese and international restaurants, cafes, and, of ...

Vientiane’s city centre is laid out in a grid of one-way streets bordered by the Mekong river and Quai Fa Ngum to the south, Samsenthai Road to the north, Chou Anou Road in the west and the ...

Though it isn’t always the first area travellers think to stay in Bangkok, Chinatown has plenty to recommend it—aside from the food. The main drag through the district, Yaowarat Road, has some ...

Only midrange to upscale rooms here. For something special, we highly recommend renting a beach house at Railei Beach Club. Otherwise you’ll find a few midrangers offering direct access to one of ...

As an important commercial port that flourished in the 17th and 18th century, Hoi An was at the crossroads for trade that spanned Asia and Europe. Chinese and Japanese merchants—as you no doubt will ...

This enormous station is also known as Chatuchak Terminal and most locals refer to it as “Morchit Mai” (New Morchit) or “Morchit Song” (Second Morchit) to differentiate it from Mo Chit BTS Station and ...

Accommodation on Ko Chang runs the gamut from spartan shacks to huge luxury resorts. You’ll find a handful of solid budget options along with great value in the ...

Too many islands, too little time! Thailand alone has more than its fair share of islands, and for the first time visitor, picking the right Thai island can be a pretty daunting undertaking. So, ...