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Volcano sunrises, islands, street food and old trading towns across Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and Brunei, all a short flight from home in Saigon.

IndonesiaExploring Malang and Batu: Rainbow Villages, Flower Gardens and Cool Highland AirAfter a hot and hectic few days in Surabaya, my friend and I wanted somewhere cooler and slower. Everyone we…June 3, 2025ThailandA Day Trip From Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and the Maeklong Railway MarketGrowing up in Vietnam, I thought I already knew what a floating market looked like. I have been to Cai…May 16, 2025IndonesiaTop 5 Cafes in Jogja Perfect for WorkingIf you’re traveling in Indonesia, especially in Jogja, and suddenly work or assignments pop up, what do you do? A…March 15, 2025ThailandChiang Mai Travel Guide: How to Get There & Make the Most of Your TripHello everyone! Around this time of year, many travelers from Vietnam are gearing up to head to Thailand for the…October 31, 2024BruneiA Sleepless Night Exploring MiriLast Day in Brunei It was my final stretch in Brunei. After that day at Kampong Ayer floating village, I…July 8, 2024ThailandHot Air Balloon Adventure in Chiang MaiWoo-hoo! Keep going, and you’ll get there—yep, it’s true, folks. Some things I never even dreamed of, yet here I…May 14, 2024BruneiThe Road to BruneiTrip Summary February 12: Ho Chi Minh City – Kuala Lumpur (Flight) February 15: Kuala Lumpur – Kuching (Flight) February…March 25, 2024ThailandA Rundown of Phuket Travel – ThailandI’ve been in Phuket for quite a while—pretty much explored every nook, cranny, and island, near and far. But there…December 22, 2023IndonesiaJourney to the Crater of Bromo MountainMaybe it’s the thrill of new trips that pushes me to write—finishing old travel tales to share fresher ones with…October 29, 2023ThailandA Day in the Entertainment Paradise of PattayaLocated about 103 miles (165 km) southeast of Bangkok, Pattaya—Thailand’s entertainment paradise—was the destination I debated the most about visiting…October 8, 2023
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Hi, I'm Bill

I live in Saigon and travel slowly around East and Southeast Asia, Australia and the US, writing down the practical bits: how to get there, what it costs and what is worth your time.

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