Thursday, June 14, 2007

Backpacker Fodder

Well, I will readily aqdmit that my travels began with me in the guise of a backpacker, traveling around on a few dollars a day, searching for one cool experience after another. I admit I wasn't really trying to learn anything or immerse myself in the culture of any given place. Still, I have a soft spot in my heart and fond memories of some of the places I visited.
The best of all, I think was Vientiane, which I consider to be the ultimate chill out spot in SE Asia. Sihanoukville comes in a close second. And of course, everyone has to experience Bangkok on their first trip to The S.E.A. And, I've heard that Mae Hong Son is a new hot spot for trekking in Thailand's hill country.
Indonesia was a little harder for me to love, but, aside from Jakarta, I enjoyed the tangible history and culture of its sound-alike city, Yogyakarta.
More coming every day: Check back soonest.

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