They call it the Banana Pancake Trail.
The exhausted backpacking route across the Southeast Asian peninsula — Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam — is known in the travel world as the Banana Pancake trail for the various stalls selling this delicious snack in the cities along the trail. Over the years, as much more backpackers explore even more and longer, the trail has grown to span a few previously off-the-beaten-path stops and in some cases other ASEAN countries like Malaysia and Myanmar.
This route is popular for a reason. It’s exotic, “tourist-friendly”, and many importantly, cheap, the qualities that make a destination ideal for both seasoned and newbie backpackers, especially those traveling alone. despite being hackneyed, it is still something I can recommend to first-time backpackers.
When I quit my full-time job in 2012, the first thing I did was head for the Banana Pancake trail to have my solo backpacking debut. It was one of my many unforgettable trips to date. For a Southeast Asian like me, although the region looks, tastes, and sounds different, it still fosters an atmosphere that made me feel like home. It is no surprise that we returned again and again.
2012: Siem Reap, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, Ha long Bay, Hanoi
2012: Singapore, Malacca, Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Penang, Cameron Highlands
2014: Phuket, Krabi, Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Siem Reap, Ho Chi Minh City, Phan Thiet, Mui Ne
2016-2019: individual trips to Myanmar, Malaysia, and Thailand.
In this article, we’ll be sharing with you how we plan our backpacking trips across Southeast Asia. note that this will heavily focus on Continental ASEAN (Indochina) + Singapore. We will be writing separate messages for the Philippines and Indonesia.
If you’re interested in just one destination, here are our particular posts:
THAILAND
Bangkok travel Guide
Phuket travel Guide
Chiang Mai travel Guide
Chiang Rai travel Guide
VIETNAM
Ho Chi Minh City travel Guide
Hanoi travel Guide
CAMBODIA
Siem Reap travel Guide
إندونيسيا
Yogyakarta travel Guide
Gili Islands travel Guide
MYANMAR
Bagan travel Guide
MALAYSIA
Kuala Lumpur travel Guide
Langkawi travel Guide
Malacca travel Guide
SINGAPORE
Singapore travel Guide
If you want to go on a multi-country journey across the ASEAN region, here’s a guide on how to build your schedule and plan your trip.
WHAT’S covered IN THIS GUIDE?
1. identify your budget and travel duration.
2. pick your travel dates
3. list down all your must-visits.
4. choose your entry point.
5. plot your route.
6. research lodging costs.
7. build your itinerary.
8. book Flights, Hotels, and Transfers.
9. Allocate budget for food, tours, and other daily expenses.Food
جولات
Recap: Breakdown of Expenses
المزيد من الاقتراحات على المشاركات YouTube ⬇️⬇️⬇️related:
1. identify your budget and travel duration.
How much time and money do you have? If you’re working full time just taking a break, how numerous days can you spare for this trip?
If you’re holding a Philippine passport, know that you are only allowed the following days visa-free:
Brunei – 14 days
Cambodia – 21 days
Indonesia – 30 days
Laos – 30 days
Malaysia – 30 days
Myanmar – 14 days
Singapore – 30 days
Thailand – 30 days (up to 2 visits per year if not arriving by air)
Vietnam – 21 days
2. pick your travel dates
Much of continental Southeast Asia enjoys a tropical climate, with a few exceptions in the northern parts of Vietnam and Myanmar. The weather is typically hot and humid year-round. but it’s not really the temperature that can put a damper on your travel plans; it’s the rainfall. Monsoons come with a lot of rain, and in some places, typhoons. Here’s a list of countries and their wettest months:
However, data change depending on particular location. once you have chose on your stops, check the weather again in that city. You may use this tool by the world Bank: climate change knowledge Portal.
Generally speaking, the months of January to April are your driest, safest bet. but here’s the catch: this period is also the top season, and the prices flights, accommodations and trips tend to be a bit higher. expect many attractions to be super, mega-crowded. because of this, I choose traveling in the take on months, the period that is technically part of the rainy season but it hasn’t gone crazy yet. I’ve traveled in June twice and never had a problem with the weather. I also traveled in October, and the only time it poured was in Bangkok. (It was awful, though. I got stranded for hours because the streets were flooded.)
Another thing to consider when choosing dates: events and festivals.
Do you have a particular event that you want to see?
Wanna see the Yi Peng lantern festival in Chiang Mai? go in early November.
Want to experience Songkran? Make sure you’re in Thailand on April 13.
How about Malaysia’s Hari Raya? end of Ramadan.
Excited to ride a hot-air baSOUTHEAST ASIA BACKPACKING ON A BUDGET: travel guide (###) They call it the Banana Pancake Trail.
The exhausted backpacking route across the Southeast Asian peninsula — Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam — is known in the travel world as the Banana Pancake trail for the various stalls selling this delicious snack in the cities along the trail. Over the years, as much more backpackers explore even more and longer, the trail has grown to span a few previously off-the-beaten-path stops and in some cases other ASEAN countries like Malaysia and Myanmar.
This route is popular for a reason. It’s exotic, “tourist-friendly”, and many importantly, cheap, the qualities that make a destination ideal for both seasoned and newbie backpackers, especially those traveling alone. despite being hackneyed, it is still something I can recommend to first-time backpackers.
When I quit my full-time job in 2012, the first thing I did was head for the Banana Pancake trail to have my solo backpacking debut. It was one of my many unforgettable trips to date. For a Southeast Asian like me, although the region looks, tastes, and sounds different, it still fosters an atmosphere that made me feel like home. It is no surprise that we returned again and again.
2012: Siem Reap, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, Ha long Bay, Hanoi
2012: Singapore, Malacca, Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Penang, Cameron Highlands
2014: Phuket, Krabi, Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Siem Reap, Ho Chi Minh City, Phan Thiet, Mui Ne
2016-2019: individual trips to Myanmar, Malaysia, and Thailand.
In this article, we’ll be sharing with you how we plan our backpacking trips across Southeast Asia. note that this will heavily focus on Continental ASEAN (Indochina) + Singapore. We will be writing separate messages for the Philippines and Indonesia.
If you’re interested in just one destination, here are our particular posts:
THAILAND
Bangkok travel Guide
Phuket travel Guide
Chiang Mai travel Guide
Chiang Rai travel Guide
VIETNAM
Ho Chi Minh City travel Guide
Hanoi travel Guide
CAMBODIA
Siem Reap travel Guide
إندونيسيا
Yogyakarta travel Guide
Gili Islands travel Guide
MYANMAR
Bagan travel Guide
MALAYSIA
Kuala Lumpur travel Guide
Langkawi travel Guide
Malacca travel Guide
SINGAPORE
Singapore travel Guide
If you want to go on a multi-country journey across the ASEAN region, here’s a guide on how to build your schedule and plan your trip.
WHAT’S covered IN THIS GUIDE?
1. identify your budget and travel duration.
2. pick your travel dates
3. list down all your must-visits.
4. choose your entry point.
5. plot your route.
6. research lodging costs.
7. build your itinerary.
8. book Flights, Hotels, and Transfers.
9. Allocate budget for food, tours, and other daily expenses.Food
جولات
Recap: Breakdown of Expenses
المزيد من الاقتراحات على المشاركات YouTube ⬇️⬇️⬇️related:
1. identify your budget and travel duration.
How much time and money do you have? If you’re working full time just taking a break, how numerous days can you spare for this trip?
If you’re holding a Philippine passport, know that you are only allowed the following days visa-free:
Brunei – 14 days
Cambodia – 21 days
Indonesia – 30 days
Laos – 30 days
Malaysia – 30 days
Myanmar – 14 days
Singapore – 30 days
Thailand – 30 days (up to 2 visits per year if not arriving by air)
Vietnam – 21 days
2. pick your travel dates
Much of continental Southeast Asia enjoys a tropical climate, with a few exceptions in the northern parts of Vietnam and Myanmar. The weather is typically hot and humid year-round. but it’s not really the temperature that can put a damper on your travel plans; it’s the rainfall. Monsoons come with a lot of rain, and in some places, typhoons. Here’s a list of countries and their wettest months:
However, data change depending on particular location. once you have chose on your stops, check the weather again in that city. You may use this tool by the world Bank: climate change knowledge Portal.
Generally speaking, the months of January to April are your driest, safest bet. but here’s the catch: this period is also the top season, and the prices flights, accommodations and trips tend to be a bit higher. expect many attractions to be super, mega-crowded. because of this, I choose traveling in the take on months, the period that is technically part of the rainy season but it hasn’t gone crazy yet. I’ve traveled in June twice and never had a problem with the weather. I also traveled in October, and the only time it poured was in Bangkok. (It was awful, though. I got stranded for hours because the streets were flooded.)
Another thing to consider when choosing dates: events and festivals.
Do you have a particular event that you want to see?
Wanna see the Yi Peng lantern festival in Chiang Mai? go in early November.
Want to experience Songkran? Make sure you’re in Thailand on April 13.
How about Malaysia’s Hari Raya? end of Ramadan.
Excited to ride a hot-air baالمسام استثناء، رغم ذلك. رخيص يأخذ تعريف مختلف جدا في سنغافورة. هههه
إليك المزيد من النصائح.
إذا كنت تسافر بمفردك وأنت تشعر بالقلق إزاء الميزانية، ففكر في حجز أسرة النوم. انها waaay أقل تكلفة من حجز غرفة خاصة. إنها أيضا طريقة رائعة لتلبية المسافرين الآخرين وتكوين صداقات جديدة.
إذا كنت زوجا، فقد تفكر في حجز سريرين سكنيين أو غرفة خاصة، يعتمد على الوضع. إذا كنت ثنائي الرغبة في مقابلة أشخاص، فإن النوم لا يزال اختيارا جيدا. إذا كنت زوجين في رحلة رومانسية أو شهر العسل، إلهي، يرجى الحصول على غرفة خاصة (هاها!). ملاحظة، على الرغم من أنه في العديد من بيوت الشباب، قد تكون غرف النوم خاصة ولكن المرحاض والحمام في بعض الحالات مشتركة. تحقق من الترتيب قبل الحجز.
إذا كنت مجموعة من ثلاثة، فقد تجد غرفا ثلاثية. يمكنك أيضا التحقق من سياستها على شخص إضافي على غرف مزدوجة / توأم. إنها طريقة رائعة للحفظ!
فيما يلي التكاليف النموذجية لإقامة الميزانية في الليلة.
منذ أننا في مرحلة الميزانية، لا تحجز بعد. فقط تحيط علما بالتكاليف!
طريقة جيدة للقيام بذلك هي زيارة أجودا، أدخل المدينة، وتحقق مما إذا كان هناك شيء يهمك. يمكنك أيضا فرزها بالسعر.
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الآن حان الوقت لبناء خط سير معين. حتى لو لم تكن المسافر من نوع خط سير الرحلة، فأعرف أنه من المتطلبات عند التقدم بطلب للحصول على تأشيرة. إليك عينة:
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الرحلات الجوية. إذا كنت فلبيني، يجب عليك بالتأكيد حجز رحلة خارجية ورحلة عودة لأن ضباط الهجرة سيبحثون عن ذلك قبل مغادرة البلاد.
الفنادق. عندما يكون خارج الموسم، ما عليك سوى حجز غرفة محط بي الأولى، في هذه الحالة، بانكوك. ولكن في الوجهات الناجحة، سأحجز الليلة الأولى مقدما. على سبيل المثال، سأحجز غرفة ليلتي الأولى في سيم ريب ولليلة واحدة فقط. عندما وصلت أخيرا إلى هناك، سأقوم بتقييم إذا أحببت المكان. إذا لم أفعل، فسأكشف المنطقة عن منزل آخر، أفضل. مرة أخرى، أنا فقط أفعل هذا عندما يكون خارج الذروة. إذا كنت مسافرا في الموسم العليا، فإن المضي قدما وحجز مقدما.
مواصلات. لدي نفس المبادئ التوجيهية عندما يتعلق الأمر بالقطارات والحافلات. إذا كانت خارج الذروة، فأنا أحجز عندما أكون هناك بالفعل. بالنسبة إلى تريفات الأداء مع عبور الحدود، جانبا 25 دولارا مقابل إجمالي الأجرة. هذا لديه بالفعل القليل من البلاطة. تكلف بانكوك-سيم ريب فقط 20 دولارا في المجموع. سيم ريب HCM هو أيضا 20 دولارا.
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