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Here’s our Intentional Travelers collection of blog posts on transformational travel experiences, travel tips and guides for trips in Asia.
We are by no means the first to post on the internet about crossing through street traffic in Hanoi (or any other cities in Vietnam), and that’s because it is an unforgettable cultural adventure. For the first half of our month visit, we stayed with close friends who were one year into a five year…
Many tourists are drawn to traveling Vietnam from North to South, but we often recommend prioritizing destinations in Central Vietnam. If you’re visiting this area, our Central Vietnam itinerary will help you plan the perfect trip. Is Central Vietnam worth visiting? In my personal opinion, yes 100%. Having spent several months in Vietnam over several…
In recent years the Indonesian island of Bali has become an extremely popular tourist destination due to its stunning natural landscape, cultural heritage, exotic wildlife, and affordable costs. Due to its thriving tourist scene, there are a multitude of incredible experiences which can be enjoyed across the island that many visitors do not have the…
Updated: June 2020. Originally published: June 2016. We all know that traveling abroad opens doors to experience new cultures. Participating long-term in a foreign culture allows one to dig even further. Whether it’s working, studying, or volunteering, giving back to the community can provide a deeper perspective than being a tourist. As the world becomes…
If you have been backpacking Southeast Asia and need some time to refresh in a city, or you are traveling to Bangkok for work, here are some helpful Bangkok travel tips and recommendations. This post on budget travel tips for Bangkok was originally written by our friend and fellow intentional traveler, Karen Bortvedt, while she…
Last week we hosted 6 guests for their very first trip to Vietnam. The week went better than we could have imagined. We enjoyed it so much that we’re going to do this again in the near future (more on this later). Our goals for this trip were: to help orient our guests to traveling…
It seems that every time we travel, wanderlust kicks in and our list of places to visit only gets longer! As digital nomads, we are fortunate to visit new destinations around the world each year. Honestly, we are content and don’t feel that there’s any one particular place that’s eluding us. There’s nowhere we have…
This post provides about how to be a mindful, respectful traveler in a developing country like Cambodia. Special thanks to our friend and fellow intentional traveler, Karen Bortvedt, who lived and worked in Phnom Penh for nearly four years, for contributing these travel tips for Cambodia! Caring for Cambodia: Travel Tips Known as the “Kingdom of Wonder,”…
It should not come as a surprise to travelers that there is no shortage of destinations within the Philippines to visit. The country is comprised of about 7,000 islands throughout the Western Pacific, and deciding on which islands to visit is no easy feat for anyone headed there. Each island offers something unique, so whether…
Coming to Malaysia, visitors will never want to ignore Penang, the city with the most delicious street food in the country. This district is also called the world’s “heaven for food.” Penang has a lot of delicious dishes in colorful culinary style. It is a harmonious blend of Chinese, Indian, the West and of course,…