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One Man No Plan

My solo backpacking trip around South East Asia. Read more
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  • Trip start
    October 9, 2023
  • Paul StoneOne Man No PlanTraveler
    Big Buddha Pattaya
    2Jomtien Night MarketPattaya Night MarketThe Sanctuary of Truth Museum1A little slice of TokyoA little slice of Miami

    Pattaya

    October 13, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C

    In your face tourism at its finest!

    Last minute decision to come here due to poor weather in the south. I won't be visiting again any time soon.

    Pattaya did have one saving grace, The Sanctuary of Truth museum. A temple constructed entirely from timber using traditional jointing methods, covered in thousands of intricately hand carved decorations. Absolutely unbelievable Jeff!! 😲Read more

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    Wachiratan Waterfall
    Ancient forest on the summit of Doi InthanonThe King's ChediThe Queen's ChediKlang riverDown we go!Saw lots of these! If they have a red tail they're poisonous

    Doi Inthanon National Park

    October 22, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C

    I took a day tour out to Doi Inthnanon National Park which is home to the highest peak in Thailand. The Thai's love coming here to take a photo next to the temperature display because most of them have never experienced temperatures this low before. It was 15 degrees at the summit.Read more

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    Mekong River

    Chiang Khong

    October 28, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C

    Quick stop here before crossing over the border into Laos. Not much to say about this place except it has some sort of claim to fame related to Catfish.

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    Inside Luang Prabang train station
    View from outside Vang Vieng train stationView from one of the many restaurants along the riverLad Nah Sen YaiAround Vang Vieng centre

    Vang Vieng

    November 6, 2023 in Laos ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C

    Took the new high speed train from Luang Prabang down to Vang Vieng. The train ride was comfortable but it's a faff buying tickets and the security is worse than an airport!

    Vang Vieng has clearly developed for tourism and the town is not pleasing to the eye. What the town lacks in aesthetics is balanced by the beautiful scenery and the great vibe from the locals and travellers.Read more

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    Vientiane

    November 10, 2023 in Laos ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C

    Quick stop here before catching a flight out to Cambodia.

    Clearly the most developed city I've seen in Laos, but there is not really a great deal to see or do here.

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    Neak Banh Teok Park
    Statue of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom SihanoukIndependence MonumentLittle nod to London townEntrance to Central Market1Rooftop view from my hotelBassac Street - Cool bars and eateries close to my hotelView from Rukkha rooftop bar2Food glorious food!! The middle dish contained Red Tree Ants!Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum - Previously S-21 security centrePhnom Penh killing Fields - One of three hundred plus sites in CambodiaStupa Memorial at the killing fieldsTuk tuk tour with Visal. He was great!Random tree full of fruit bats!!Around Phnom PenhConfluence of four rivers seen from Diamond IslandAround Diamond Island

    Phnom Penh

    November 11, 2023 in Cambodia

    Spent three nights in Phnom Penh and had a great time. I really liked the city. It's quite well developed with modern high rise buildings and services, but felt open and less oppressive than Bangkok. It's reasonably well maintained with plenty of trees and vegetation.

    My time here was made even more special as I met up with Dylan and Megan on day two and we had a blast exploring the city on a full day tuk tuk tour.

    Crossing the road here is like being in a real life game of frogger!! Not for the faint hearted!!    Read more

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    Grand Hotel D'Angkor
    Traditional colonial architectureAPOPO Humanitarian DeminingThe charity uses large rats to sniff out landmines and ordnanceCan't recall what this was but it was very tasty!!Quality Krud!Old Market bridgeSiem Reap riverPub StreetAround Siem Reap

    Siem Reap

    November 14, 2023 in Cambodia ⋅ ☁️ 33 °C

    Siem Reap is the main stop off point for access to the Angkor Archeological Park which contains the famous Angkor Wat temple.

    The city has a large expat community yet maintains a good balance between tourism and traditional Cambodian life. I quite enjoyed it here.Read more

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    Sunrise over Angkor Wat
    Macaques inside Angkor Wat templeBanteay Srei - 10th century Hindu templeEastern Mebon - 10th century Hindu temple built on an artificial islandTa Som - 12th century Buddhist templeNeak Poan - 12th century Hindu temple originally built for healingThe moat that surrounds the temple was dry until 2017Prasat Preah Khan - 12th century Hindu templeAngkor Wat - Massive 12th century Hindu temple complexTa Prohm - 12th century Buddhist temple also used as a location for Tomb RaiderPhimeanakas - Remains of a 10th Century Hindu templeBayon Temple - 12th century Buddhist templeTonle Om South Gate BridgeSunset from Phnom Bakheng

    Angkor Archeological Park

    November 15, 2023 in Cambodia ⋅ 🌙 24 °C

    We spent two days exploring the many temples in Angkor Archeological Park. We had great fun with our guide Votha who was very informative and very funny.

    The weather was very hot and humid which was only made bearable by the haven of the air-con in our drivers car!Read more

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    Bamboo train2All aboard the Bamboo train!Ancient hanging bridgeSteps up to Banan TempleMore steps!Banan TempleThe Killing Cave at Phnom SampowView from the summit of Phnom SampowCarvings and entrance to the Bat Cave at Phnom SampowWatching the sunset and bats feeding from Phnom SampowAround Battambang

    Battambang

    November 18, 2023 in Cambodia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C

    Battambang is Cambodia's second largest city but is less favoured by tourists compared to Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. It has minimal Western influence and allows for insight into a
    more authentic Cambodian way of life.

    The city retains a lot of its original colonial influence and there is a constant cloud of dust hovering over the streets due to the gravel and dirt on the "not so well" maintained roads.    Read more

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    View from Long Set pier as I arrivedNaroth Beach BungalowsLong Set BeachKoah Touch BeachBig Gecko1Big Bats!

    Koh Rong

    November 22, 2023 in Cambodia ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C

    After Battambang I went down to Sihanouk Ville to catch the ferry over to Koh Rong island.

    The island has some beautiful beaches and has managed to escape too much development as yet. As such, the island doesn't offer a great deal in activities, which is perfect for switching off and relaxing by the beach.Read more

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    Early morning at the Petronas Towers
    Canopy walk at Taman Eko Rimba - An eco forestry park in the centre of the cityKL TowerView of the city skyline from the bottom of KL TowerView from the skydeck at KL TowerTraditional style buildingsSultan Abdul Samad BuildingSentral Train StationGot my "nerd on" at the Telecommunications MuseumStreet art in Bukit BintangPetronas Towers at duskView from my hotelSri Maha Mariamman TempleAround Chinatown

    Kuala Lumpur

    November 28, 2023 in Malaysia ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C

    Next stop on my travels is Malaysia, starting with Kuala Lumpur.

    I really like KL, the city is well developed with good infrastructure and high rise buildings throughout the central districts. There is a great mix of cultures and people which means the food options are awesome!

    KL reminded me a lot of Singapore, but perhaps a little less tidy and more edgy.    Read more

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    Villa Sentosa - Preserved building depicting early 1900's way of lifeRandom house up the road from Villa SentosaCan't get away from this place!Christ Church in Dutch SquareStreet art is popular in Malacca as wellReplica of a Portuguese galleonMelaka FortMoo cowIlluminations around Dutch SquareMore street artIlluminations along the riverAround Little IndiaAround Jonker Street1

    Malacca

    December 4, 2023 in Malaysia ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C

    From Kuala Lumpur I took the bus down south to check out the UNESCO World Heritage town of Malacca.

    Malacca old town is lovely. It's full of colonial era buildings and the riverside is beautifully illuminated at night.

    Despite Malacca being a popular tourist destination, a lot of restaurants and businesses were closed during my visit which was disappointing.    Read more

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    Fountain by the Town Hall
    Penang Town HallPenang City HallFort CornwallisQueen Victoria Memorial Clock TowerCentral Fire Station - Also a museumArmenia StreetTowards Armenia ParkStreet Art around Armenia StreetLittle IndiaKapitan Keling MosqueThe George HotelHad a nice time at the Asia Camera Museum

    George Town

    December 8, 2023 in Malaysia ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C

    After Malacca I had a quick stop in Kuala Lumpur before getting the bus up to Penang.

    Like Malacca, George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is considerably larger than Malacca.

    The old town is full of colonial era buildings, traditional Chinese shop houses, and Victorian architecture.

    A very nice and relaxed city, with a reputation for excellent food!    Read more

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    Sunset from my hotel in Kuah
    Around KuahKuah fire houseThere were some modern buildings around KuahMaha TowerAround Tengah

    Langkawi

    December 13, 2023 in Malaysia ⋅ 🌧 29 °C

    After George Town I went over to Langkawi island for a few days.

    At first, I stayed in Kuah towards the East side of the island. I was surprised by the amount of abandoned buildings and closed businesses in the town. Those premises that were open were in need of some serious TLC.

    After Kuah I headed over to the West coast where I found the town there to be much more pleasant.    Read more

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    Plaza with statue of Ho Chi Minh and the People's Committee building in the background
    Ho Chi Minh statueAround central Ho Chi MinhIndependence PalaceTan Dinh ChurchWar Remnants MuseumLive music at Mooneys - Mick from St HelensTrix - From Vietnam/Los Angeles1View of Landmark 81 from District 2Saigon Opera HouseAround District 1View of the riverfront from District 2A different perspectives of the riverfront including HCMC Stock Exchange

    Ho Chi Minh City

    December 23, 2023 in Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C

    Wow, Ho Chi Minh is such a vibrant city!

    It's loud, it's chaotic, the traffic is endless, the nightlife never stops, the Banh Mi are amazing, and the people are lovely. Ho Chi Minh truly is a city that never sleeps! It was a great place to spend Christmas and to see in the New Year.

    Whilst in HCMC I was introduced to Mooney's Irish bar where they have live music almost every night. I was blown away by the talent of the musicians who performed there and thoroughly recommend paying the bar a visit if you ever happen to be in HCMC.    Read more

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    Nha Trang

    January 4, 2024 in Vietnam ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

    Next stop in Vietnam is Nha Trang, a well developed seaside resort on the South Eastern coast.

    The city, although not particularly picturesque, is quite relaxed and has some nice beaches.

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    Ba Na (Na) Hills - Golden BridgeThe Louvre!?1Notre Dame!?1An Long TempleDragon BridgeHan River Bridge

    Da Nang

    January 7, 2024 in Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C

    As I work my way North through Vietnam, my next stop is Da Nang.

    The city feels like a scaled down version of Ho Chi Minh. It's less densely built and has a minimal number of high rise buildings. Overall the city was a bit meh.

    On my second day I took a tour to Ba Na hills to ride the cable car up the mountain. I was surprised by what I found at the top!    Read more

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