From the nomadic steppes of Kazakhstan to the frenetic streets of Hanoi, Asia is a continent so full of intrigue, adventure, solace, and spirituality that it has fixated and confounded travelers for centuries.
Coming from our time in Thailand, we decided to spend a quick 4 days in Siem Reap, Cambodia mainly to see Angkor Wat. After some research, we decided to take the bus from Bangkok to Siem Reap through Giant Ibis. This company seemed to have the better reviews and the best safety of the companies. It’s considered a VIP bus so it costs a bit more, but was worth it...
After our time in Langkawi, Malaysia, we flew back to Penang and then from Penang to Bangkok. This will be our first time returning to a place, specifically the same city, on our travels. So, let’s talk about our return to Thailand in 2024 and what might be different from our last visit. Return to Thailand in 2024: Bangkok When we were planning to return to...
After a few days in Penang, we spent one week in Langkawi, Malaysia. We got on a quick 20-minute flight to Langkawi from Penang. They apparently have a ferry from Penang to Langkawi, but I could not find one running at the time we went. So flying was the only option. Langkawi is an island off the coast of Malaysia. We spent a week there, right on the beach...
After spending 5 days in Singapore, we took the bus across the border for one month in Malaysia. We took the luxury bus, which was a bit more expensive than the regular travel bus, but we had read many reviews, and it seemed the better choice for us. The company we booked with was Transtar Travel, and the seat cost was around $23 USD per person. We booked through...