15 Things No One Tells You About Traveling Southeast Asia
You will get Bali Belly, not only in Bali, Indonesia but in at least one other countryWood Carvings in Bali, Indonesia
You will think, at least once, that you are on the verge of dying while on an overnight bus ride.
Overnight Bus from Siem Reap to Sihanukville, Cambodia
also while on a tuk tuk, taxi, minivan, motorbike, boat, train, ferry, plane or any other sort of transportation.
Taxi service in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
You will get templed out in at least one country. But then will go to yet another temple and be amused.
Wat Rong Khun (White Temple) in Chiang Rai, Thailand
You will have scrapped/bandaged legs/arms from a motorbike accident or at least meet 3 other people that do. But then you will still ride a motorbike because the freedom and scenery are unbeatable.
Bandaged legs and arms in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia.
You will meet crazy fun people in one country and will bump into them again and again in other countries. They will become your friends.
Full Moon party with Ria Sangria and Scuba Steve
You will experience the most beautiful sunrises.
Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia
and sunsets, so many sunsets.Halong Bay, VietnamKo Pha Ngan, Thailand
Gili Trawangan, Indonesia
You will experience at least one of the following animals in the wild: monkeys, elephants, tigers, mantarays, flying foxes, water buffalos.Water Buffalo in Koh Rong, Cambodia
This monkey stole my sunglasses right after eating those chips #noshame… Bali, Indonesia
You will get body massages often and wonder how would you afford it when you get back home.
Beach massage in Koh Phagnan, Thailand
You will eat lots of banana/nutella pancakes.
Addictive banana/nutella pancakes in Phuket, Thailand
You will lay on many hammocks, and swear you’ll get one for your home.
River hut hammock in Kampot, Cambodia
You will either get offered bugs to eat, eat a bug, or ask for seconds while eating bugs.
Eating tarantulas in Phnom Penh, Cambodia #iwentforseconds
You will see turquoise, picture perfect beaches that will make you feel part of a pretty postcard.
Mountain hike in Koh Tao, Thailand
You won’t want to come back
Baby walking around the mountains of Sapa, Vietnam
QUEEEE???? Comiste tarantulas???! EWWWWW jajaja..
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Haha yes my dear… And from the bugs I tried in this trip (red ants, scorpion,tarantulas) tarantulas were my favorite.. Hence I had seconds!
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So true
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Thanks Lina, I really enjoyed reading this! I’m ready to do it again! Haha.
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