How do I plan a backpacking trip around Asia?
11 tips for backpacking Southeast Asia
- Plan around the weather.
- Get off the beaten track.
- Try the street food.
- Budget carefully – but have the odd splurge.
- Learn from the locals.
- Embrace the great outdoors.
- Make time for temples.
- Get high.
What do backpackers do in Thailand?
With beaches, waterfalls, hiking trails, temples, markets, amazing nightlife, delicious street food and fabulous cheap hostels… it’s easy to see why backpacking in Thailand is so popular.
Where can you go backpacking in Asia?
Popular places to visit: Jakarta, Bali, Gili Islands, Lombok, Java, Sumatra. Indonesia can accommodate both backpacking beginners and those after a more “off the beaten trail” experience. The popular Bali and Gili Islands are very tourist-friendly, and you are bound to meet heaps of fellow backpackers here.
Where should I start backpacking in Thailand?
Khao San Road is lined with raucous bars, budget hostels and uniquely ‘Bangkok’ sights and sounds. It’s no wonder it’s become the unofficial centre of backpacking in Thailand. From the main strip you can walk to The Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Traimit and several of the markets.
Where can I backpack in Vietnam?
The Best Places to Go Backpacking in Vietnam
- Sapa. Sapa is Vietnam’s premier trekking base and you can not leave the country without at least a day of hiking through the rice terraces, lush valleys and endless karst peaks of the region.
- Ha Long Bay.
- Ninh Binh.
- Phong Nha.
- Nha Trang.
- Da Lat.
What is the best travel itinerary for backpacking in Thailand?
Best Travel Itineraries for Backpacking in Thailand Backpacking Thailand 3 Week Itinerary #1: Thailand’s Islands 3 Weeks: Exploring Thailand’s Islands Backpacking Thailand 2 Week Itinerary #2: The Central and North of Thailand
Where to go backpacking in Southeast Asia?
Backpacking Bangkok. This is the hectic heart of the backpacker scene in Southeast Asia. Many travellers, myself included, hate it when they first arrive, but dig a little deeper and you will come to love it. There are plenty of temples, palaces, and markets to explore and the nightlife is fantastic.
What are the best places to visit in Thailand?
A great day trip option is Bangkok to Ayutthaya where you can get your first glimpse of jungle temples reclaimed by nature. Whilst not as impressive as Bagan or Ankgor Wat, Ayutthaya is still very cool. During my first time backpacking in Bangkok, the city ate me alive and emptied my wallet in under 24 hours.
Why travel with Thailand?
Thailand is the travel hub of Southeast Asia and the center of the universe for many first-time backpackers. With its lush jungles, famed beaches, world-class diving, delicious food, and crazy parties, Thailand attracts visitors from all over the world.