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Bangkok, Thailand
🎒 Vibe
* Big, chaotic, party + culture mix
🎉 What to do
Culture:
* Grand Palace + Wat Phra Kaew (~500 THB)
* Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) (~200 THB)
* Wat Arun (sunset is unreal)
* China Town - Bicycle tour
* Lumphini Park
* Tichuca (famous rooftop bar)
* MBK Center (fakes)
* Chatuchak Weekend Market
* Skybar (the hangover skybar)
* Floating Market
Social / party:
* Khao San Road (backpacker chaos, easy to meet people)
* Soi 11 (more “proper” nightlife, clubs like Levels)
* Day drinking + social hostels (Mad Monkey / Slumber Party vibe)
Experiences:
* Street food in Chinatown (Yaowarat Road)
* Boat ride on Chao Phraya River (~20–50 THB local ferry)
Hostel- Bedstation or MadMonkey
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Chiang Mai, Thailand
🎒 Vibe
* Chill city + temples + nightlife + base for activities
🎉 What to do
Culture:
* Doi Suthep temple (sunrise)
* Old Town temples (Wat Chedi Luang etc.)
* Feed baby goats
* Ziplining
* Bamboo rafting
* Carp Cafe
* The land of angels
Activities:
* Elephant sanctuary (ethical only) ~2,000–3,000 THB
* Thai cooking class (~800–1,200 THB)
* Sticky Waterfalls (free, great day trip)
* Grand Canyon waterpark
Party / social:
* Zoe in Yellow (main backpacker party hub)
* Spicy Club (afterparty until late)
* North Gate Jazz Bar (more chill, very social)
Hostel - MadMonkey
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Pai District, Thailand
🎒 Vibe
* Hippie backpacker town, VERY social
🎉 What to do
Must-do:
* Rent a scooter (~150–250 THB/day)
* Pai Canyon (sunset)
* Bamboo Bridge + rice fields
* Mo Paeng Waterfall
Party / social:
* Walking Street bars every night
* Jungle parties / hostel parties
* Tipsy tubing (Pai version of Laos-lite)
👉 Pai is where most solo travellers make friends fast
Hostel - Revolution hostel
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Chiang Rai, Thailand
🎒 Vibe
* Quiet, more of a transit stop
🎉 What to do (half-day is enough)
* White Temple (Wat Rong Khun)
* Blue Temple
* Night Bazaar
Hostel - Social Garden Hostel
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Muang Pakbèng, Laos
Slow boat stopover
🚤 Slow Boat into Laos (Huay Xai → Luang Prabang)
🛶 The experience
* 2 days, 1 night stop in Pakbeng
* ~6–9 hours per day on the river
💰 Cost
* ~220,000–400,000 kip total (~£8–£15)
⏱️ Schedule
* Day 1: Huay Xai → Pakbeng (~7–8 hrs)
* Sleep in Pakbeng (~£5–£10 hostel)
* Day 2: Pakbeng → Luang Prabang (~7–8 hrs)
🎒 Tips
* Get there early for good seats
* Bring snacks + power bank
* It’s chill, scenic, very social
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Luang Prabang, Laos
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Nong Khiaw, Laos
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Vang Vieng, Laos
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Vientiane, Laos
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Siem Reap Province, Cambodia
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Battambang Province, Cambodia
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Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Koh Rong, Cambodia
Have to be here Weds-Sunday for boat party + Nestival
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Kampot Province, Cambodia
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Krabi, Thailand
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Koh Phangan, Thailand
Full moon on the 20th of Feb
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Koh Samui, Thailand
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Koh Tao, Thailand
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Khao Sok National Park, Thailand
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Krabi, Thailand
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Cameron Highlands, Malaysia
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Penang, Malaysia
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Langkawi, Malaysia
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Manila, Philippines
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Moalboal, Philippines
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Oslob, Philippines
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Siquijor, Philippines
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Bohol, Philippines
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El Nido, Philippines
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Coron, Philippines
This includes the 3D/2N boat expedition
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Boracay, Philippines
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Siargao Island, Philippines
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Canggu, Indonesia
Zara’s fave place - massive bender
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Uluwatu, Indonesia
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Ubud, Indonesia
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Nusa Penida, Indonesia
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Gili Trawangan, Indonesia
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Lombok, Indonesia
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Malang, Indonesia
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Mount Bromo, Indonesia
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Ijen, Indonesia
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Labuan Bajo, Indonesia
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Melbourne, Australia
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Sydney, Australia
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Port Stephens, Australia
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Sydney, Australia
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Byron Bay, Australia
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Surfers Paradise, Australia
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Brisbane, Australia
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Noosa Shire, Australia
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Rainbow Beach, Australia
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Fraser Island, Australia
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Rainbow Beach, Australia
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Airlie Beach, Australia
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Whitsundays, Australia
On a boat for the night
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Airlie Beach, Australia
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Magnetic Island, Australia
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Mission Beach, Australia
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Cairns, Australia
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Sydney, Australia