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Sleeper Buses, Open Tickets and Cyclo Taxis

Sleeper Buses, Open Tickets and Cyclo Taxis

As always, trying to get information on traveling like a local from locals was like pulling teeth. For those who managed to actually get on a local bus they had to face super inflated prices, dangers and the occasional incident... (Continue reading)

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Tuk Tuks and AC Buses in Cambodia

Tuk Tuks and AC Buses in Cambodia

The primary way for both tourists and locals to get around the country is via air conditioned bus. These range from deluxe first class to ones where the AC barely works. Either way, there is not much to write about... (Continue reading)

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Activity Rain Outs and Tuk Tuk Accidents

Activity Rain Outs and Tuk Tuk Accidents

We knew that we were going to be traveling during monsoon season but, up until arriving at Kratie, it had never affected our plans. However, shortly after arriving the deluge began and we had no choice but to hole up... (Continue reading)

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Getting Around Laos

Getting Around Laos

Tourist Travel: Buses, Sleeper Buses and Minivans Like most countries, Laos offers tourists pre-packaged ways to get from one popular destination to the next at a price way higher than local transportation. The advantage of taking one of these AC... (Continue reading)

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Leaving the Full Moon Party is an Adventure Too

Leaving the Full Moon Party is an Adventure Too

We spent the night dancing and having a blast before going to bed at around 8am. Reuben returned. Karen came back. But where was Claire? This was the question we were still asking at 7pm when I hopped onto the... (Continue reading)

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No Public Transportation For You. Next!

No Public Transportation For You. Next!

“Can you help me? I seem to have gotten lost in southwest Thailand and am trying to find my way back onto the backpacking trail.” These are the types of thoughts that Carrie and I have had lately after our... (Continue reading)

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Getting Around

Getting Around

Getting around Sri Lanka is a bit tough, especially when you leave the bigger cities. The primary method of transportation is what can best be described as a public bus from 1981 with the remains of the same seats it... (Continue reading)

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Sunsets, Sunrises and a Nightmare to Get Out of the Southernmost Tip of India

Sunsets, Sunrises and a Nightmare to Get Out of the Southernmost Tip of India

Just under two months into our trip we hit Kanyakumari and the southernmost tip of India where the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean meet. In our one night there we watched the sunset over all three bodies... (Continue reading)

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How Can I Possibly Sleep On This Bus?

How Can I Possibly Sleep On This Bus?

Our bus from Kodaikanal to Puducherry was billed as an overnight semi-sleeper, which meant that the seats reclined more than usual but it did not have the sleeper compartments above. As Carrie and I both have long legs, we chose... (Continue reading)

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