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Our 5 Reasons to Visit Vietnam Now! Plus the Best Tips to Make it a Trip of a Lifetime

By Emily / 30 October 2014
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Because of the sheer diversity, it’s difficult to pinpoint just a few reasons to visit Vietnam. We’ve managed to choose 5 country-wide reasons to visit. Any more, and we’d never finish!

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Newsflash! Stray Asia prepares to stray into Myanmar

By Emily / 14 October 2014
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We’ve got a new word in our Stray vocab: Mingalaba! Here at Stray, we’re big fans of getting off-the-beaten-track, so we’re extra excited to say ‘hello’ to Myanmar (Burma), the newest addition to our network of hop-on-hop-off trips in Southeast Asia.

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48 Hours in Bangkok

By Tara / 4 October 2014
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Have just 48 hours in Thailand’s City of Angels? Our Stray team superstar Chris Deane weighs in with his tips for a great two days!   Having been living out in Asia for a few months, a common misconception I hear when speaking to travellers who have just arrived in Bangkok is they must leave […]

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Living the dream in Southeast Asia

By Tara / 14 September 2014
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About 4 months ago I was offered a chance to live a long-standing dream and come to live and work in Asia. Ever since I first stepped foot on Asian soil 6 years ago I have been captivated by the hustle and bustle of the big cities, enchanted by the local people and their culture, and amazed […]

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No Pain, No Gain! Stray does the Ultimate Challenge for a Worthy Cause

By Emily / 24 August 2014
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Get… set… go! They issued the challenge and we accepted, even if that meant a whole lot of pain! Call us crazy, we even offered to pay them for it – but it was all to raise funds for a worthy cause…

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Lanterns in Hoi An

The 7 Best Things to do in Hoi An, Vietnam

By Emily / 11 August 2014
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There’s a certain something special about Hoi An. Walking through its Old Town streets, past preserved colonial buildings painted in pale hues, lanterns that glow bright at night, flowering trees adding bursts of colour, and a pale flowing river, you’ll feel a mile away from Vietnam’s more chaotic cities.

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The 7 Best Things to do in Siem Reap in Cambodia

By Emily / 23 June 2014
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Tourism in Cambodia has found a comfortable heart in Siem Reap, the gateway to the Angkor Temples and Cambodia’s biggest tourist destination. From its archaeological ruins, colonial architecture, nearby jungles and wild nightlife, there’s no wonder this town is unavoidable on a Southeast Asia itinerary. But what’s best to see and do?

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Stray Passengers Find Love on the Bus

By Travel Mate (guest blogger) / 4 May 2014
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We always like to hear that our travellers had a fantastic time with us and made heaps of friends! But finding the love of your life on the bus is truly special. Here’s an email we received this week… Congrats guys!

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Slow boat in Laos

Riding the Slow Boat in Laos

By Emily / 15 April 2014
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One of the many advantages of travelling with Stray Asia is private transportation. Along the Mekong River, Stray takes a 2-day slow boat trip, run by a local family. This allows us to travel at our own pace with plenty of room on the boat for both people and food, in stark contrast to the […]

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The 7 Best Things to do in Vang Vieng, Laos

By Emily / 24 March 2014
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Ah, Vang Vieng. Few places in Southeast Asia are so preceded by their reputation. Once known as Laos’ wildest party town, Vang Vieng was a place where you could spend long days. Here are a few of our favourite things to do in Vang Vieng, whether you’re a party animal or a nature hound.

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Visiting Doubtful Sound with Stray Journeys

By Travel Mate (guest blogger) / 26 February 2014
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In January 2014 I had the privilege of guiding a group of Stray Journey-ers around New Zealand. I have been a Stray driver since 2012 but, as I used to drive the old “HOHO” (hop-on hop-off) circuit, this was my first chance to experience the new Stray Tours itinerary.

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Gareth’s Southeast Asia Induction

By Emily / 6 February 2014
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As a part of the training for my new job as Sales Manager in Australia, I was forced to go to Asia for two weeks… I know, tough right? But, someone has to do it! Here is a bit about my time there.

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Latest Travel Advice for Thailand and Cambodia – 22 January 2014

By Emily / 21 January 2014
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Bangkok, Thailand There is currently political unrest in Thailand, and the Thai Government has declared a 60-day State of Emergency in Bangkok from 22 January. This allows the government the ability to impose curfews, ban gatherings and restrict access. We strongly recommend travellers avoid demonstration areas and large gatherings. Current foreign travel advice (including the […]

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Top 5 Reasons to Visit Cambodia: from the Dark Past to the Light of Today

By Emily / 19 January 2014
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What images first come to mind when you hear the name ‘Cambodia’? Whatever comes to mind, Cambodia marries a vibrant culture with a tumultuous history and makes for a fascinating part of travelling through South-East Asia.

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My Vietnam Experience: Hanoi

By Emily / 23 December 2013
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Stray New Zealander Keys continues to make us all jealous as she travels on Stray’s very first Vietnam trip… Our final day. We arrived in the capital Hanoi on a Friday afternoon at about 4pm just in time for rush hour.

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