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Chiang Mai, Thailand
Hike Doi Inthanon, see a Muay Thai match, Elephant Nature Park,( allegedly a ethical place)Chiang Mai University night market( apparently good food options and some deals on known brands. Mae Kampong (Looks like a cute little village an hour away from CM). there are coffee plantations that you can visit. Nimman - a area to check out. Try local coffee.
In Chiang Mai, go to stamps backpackers-a hostel that welcomes solo travellers to just go in to do activities (don’t need to stay there) Daily activities and nightly pub crawls. At least half the common area isn’t staying there
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Pai, Thailand
a good hostel for shrooms is backpackers paradise and Sunset Bar just outside main part of town. Can order shakes at the bar.
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Luang Prabang, Laos
Tad Sae waterfall is another day. There are zip lines over the falls that are worth doing. Many of the village treks end up here.
Train between here and vang vieng vs bus?
use loca app in laos.
visa on arrival is 40$.
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Vang Vieng, Laos
Please do NOT go hiking without a guide, Laos is the most bombed country in the world with thousands of bombs still untouched! People are still dying to this day.
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Nong Khiaw, Laos
Pha Daeng Peak - must do, and early to make for sunrise, trek takes about an hour.
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Muang Ngoy, Laos
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Sa Pa, Vietnam
Welcome to Vietnam - advise from 1 year ago so adjust for inflation, If you want to save money, go to a Viettel store in the city (the best carrier). They will sell you a SIM for about US$2 and a 30-day plan for about US$5 that gets you 4GB per day, plus calling. The eSIM and SIM cards they sell are the same price, which is not always true when buying through a third-party. nigh buses run between here and ha giang as do buses during the day.
for sa pa - here to see the area outside not necessarily inside it such as the rice fields and the mountains. cat cat village and also learn about hmong ppl and culture. Fansipan - tallest mountain the country here. might need a permit and think of taking this -(Cat Cat - Fansipan Peak:) route. This route starts from Cat Cat Village, which is about 3 kilometers away from Sapa Town. The route takes about three days to complete. It is less popular but offers stunning views of Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range, Muong Hoa Valley, and terraced rice fields. Also near sa pa You can visit the picturesque Muong Hoa Valley, climb up Ham Rong Mountain for stunning views of the town, explore the traditional H’mong village of Cat Cat, or come to the Red Dao people’s village of Ta Phin, etc.
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Hà Giang, Vietnam
for the loop - maybe ask the ppl of reddit if you should do this one or Thakhek loop.
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Cao Bằng, Vietnam
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Hanoi, Vietnam
A must. go to the Old Quarter at night
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Ha Long Natural heritage, Vietnam
Advise is to go to ca ba instead for same scenery but less crowd. Defo exit for ca ba and lan hay bay instead.
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Ninh Bình, Vietnam
A must I think. Stay in Tam Coc for Nihn Bihn
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Bố Trạch District, Vietnam
This I believe is the cave - defo want to stop by here.
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Hue, Vietnam
Personally not seeing Hue as a place with much to offer me, could be an opportunity for me to pass through and pick up days to spend elsewhere. Sleeping point if needed.
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Hội An, Vietnam
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Dalat, Vietnam
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
District 1 seems to be where its at but maybe stay somewhere away so to not pay tourist price.
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Kep Province, Cambodia
Welcome to Cambodia,
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Krong Kampot, Cambodia
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Koh Rong, Cambodia
If you want to switch it up and have a different island experience, Koh Ta Kiev near Ream or Koh Tonsay (Rabbit Island), near Kampot, are less well known, less developed and more authenticly Cambodian.
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Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Siquijor, Philippines
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Surigao City, Philippines
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Moalboal, Philippines
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Palawan, Philippines
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Bohol, Philippines
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Coron, Philippines
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Metro Manila, Philippines
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Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
you should buy the pass one day before but after 4:30 pm from the ticket centre. This will allow you to visit ankgor the same day for sunset even though your pass starts from next day! Dont miss this tip :P
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Don Det, Laos
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Bolaven Plateau, Laos
New year.
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Pakse, Laos
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Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
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Bangkok, Thailand
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Surat Thani, Thailand
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Khao Sok, Thailand
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Patong Beach, Thailand
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Phuket, Thailand
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Phi Phi Islands, Thailand
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Ko Lanta, Thailand
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Railay Beach, Thailand
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Don Sak, Thailand
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Ko Pha-ngan, Thailand
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Bangkok, Thailand
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Bali, Indonesia
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Làng Đốc, Vietnam