If you’re backpacking in Southeast Asia, naturally the next country to visit after Thailand is Laos. You might be wondering how to get from Thailand to Laos and be considering your options. There are bus options and train options. And sure, you can fly from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang… but life is all about the […]
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The Best of the Tom Yum Pass: A Love Letter
Welsh couple Bethyn and Gerwyn recently Strayed Asia on the Tom Yum Pass, where they experienced the best of Thailand and Laos. Luckily for us, they got in touch afterward, and let us know just what is so special about travelling in these countries with Stray.
Expert Advice For Your First Time In Southeast Asia
We’ve all been there. You’ve booked your trip to Asia, and then you start thinking about it as it’s fast becoming a reality. What will it be like there? Will I eat weird food? Will it be safe? Do I need to speak any of the language? Well, fear not, we have the answers for […]
What it’s really like to see a Ladyboy show in Thailand
“The Bangkok night heaved with the pumping noise of 90’s dance music, the oppressive heat caused my cheap cotton shirt to stick to my un-climatised body. My eyes danced back and forth from the overstimulation of crowds, bright neon lights, banging trance, young English men chanting and swilling cheap beer. Here I was on Soi […]
Top Tips for Having an Epic Time at the Full Moon Party
So you’re off to the Full Moon Party for the first time. You’re going to see what all the fuss is about but you’re a bit unsure as to what to expect and you’ve heard a couple of horror stories too. Some people say it’s not worth the money and others rave about it, so […]
Top 10 Tips for Travelling Solo (In a Group)
It can be daunting travelling alone. (It can be daunting travelling at all!) Going at it as part of a group does make it easier. However, there is still ice to break and barriers to bulldoze. I have come up with 10 tips that I feel will come in handy to help you make the […]
New year, new address in Bangkok!
What better way to welcome 2016 than moving our Bangkok Travel Shop to a new prime location right in the middle of the action on Khao San Road! Come say ‘hello’ to Ben, Pond and Ham at our new address: Stray Bangkok Travel Shop 209 JC Jewelry Center Building Khao San Road,Talad Yod, Phranakorn District […]
Southeast Asia’s biggest waterfight!
Every year, during the month of April, Thailand and Laos locals and tourists alike ring in the New Year by soaking each other with high-powered water pistols and huge buckets of iced water. And don’t think just because you’re a foreigner you’ll be safe. In fact it’s standard practice for groups of locals to cruise […]