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Cotopaxi backpack with a Tigger luggage label on a grey sofa
Destinations: Asia Cambodia Indonesia Laos Malaysia Singapore Thailand Vietnam

Southeast Asia Packing List: Real Tips from a Year on the Road

I spent a year travelling through Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore in 2024–25 — and if there’s one thing I learned? Packing smart can completely transform your trip. Whether you’re riding a scooter through rice paddies, waiting out a storm in a café, or hopping islands in the sun, the right gear makes …

A side profile of a wild orangutan mid-swing, framed by tropical leaves and softly dappled light—an unforgettable highlight of Sumatra's off the beaten track adventures.
Destinations: Asia Indonesia

Sumatra vs Bali vs Java: Which Indonesian Island Should You Visit

When travellers dream of Indonesia, Bali’s beaches and rice terraces or Java’s ancient temples and bustling cities usually steal the spotlight. But hidden to the west lies Sumatra—Indonesia’s wild, rugged, and vastly underrated giant. With dense rainforests, volcanic lakes, rare wildlife, and rich indigenous culture, Sumatra offers a side of Indonesia that many never get …