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The ultimate 3-week India itinerary: Exploring the best of India
Asia, india The Common Wanderer 6/13/19 Asia, india The Common Wanderer 6/13/19

The ultimate 3-week India itinerary: Exploring the best of India

Looking for the best three-week India travel itinerary? From north to south, where to stay, what to do, and how to get around - this guide to the ultimate Indian adventure has you covered!

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Cows, curries, colour: our incredible Indian railway journey
Asia, india, Featured The Common Wanderer 6/10/19 Asia, india, Featured The Common Wanderer 6/10/19

Cows, curries, colour: our incredible Indian railway journey

Our G Adventures Delhi to Kochi by Rail trip was an epic adventure through the heart of India. This is how the trains of India became our favourite way to explore this colourful, chaotic country.

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India Train Travel: Our Beginner’s Guide to Mastering India's Railways
Asia, india The Common Wanderer 6/4/19 Asia, india The Common Wanderer 6/4/19

India Train Travel: Our Beginner’s Guide to Mastering India's Railways

The great Indian train journey is an exciting and colourful adventure. From booking tickets and which class to choose, to travel safety, food and luggage essentials, our guide to India train travel has everything you need to know for the perfect trip.

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71 incredible photos that will make you want to visit Sri Lanka
Asia, Sri Lanka, Photography The Common Wanderer 5/19/19 Asia, Sri Lanka, Photography The Common Wanderer 5/19/19

71 incredible photos that will make you want to visit Sri Lanka

After two months spent exploring all corners of this Island, these are a collection of our best Sri Lanka photos.

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Enjoy the Best of Sri Lanka with our Perfect 3 week Sri Lanka itinerary
Asia, Sri Lanka The Common Wanderer 4/13/19 Asia, Sri Lanka The Common Wanderer 4/13/19

Enjoy the Best of Sri Lanka with our Perfect 3 week Sri Lanka itinerary

Our in-depth Sri Lanka itinerary includes everything you need to see, know and do to help enjoy the best of this island paradise.

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Sekumpul Waterfall: A complete guide to Bali’s best waterfall
Bali, Asia The Common Wanderer 4/3/19 Bali, Asia The Common Wanderer 4/3/19

Sekumpul Waterfall: A complete guide to Bali’s best waterfall

Here’s our comprehensive guide to Sekumpul waterfall, including how to get to Sekumpul, entrance fees, and things to know before visiting.

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A Guide to the Picture Perfect Tibumana Waterfall in Ubud, Bali
Asia, Bali, Indonesia The Common Wanderer 3/29/19 Asia, Bali, Indonesia The Common Wanderer 3/29/19

A Guide to the Picture Perfect Tibumana Waterfall in Ubud, Bali

Here’s our guide to the impressive Tibumana Waterfall, one of Bali's most stunning waterfalls. Located about 40 minutes from Ubud, it’s an easy half-day visit.

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Chaos and Colour: Exploring Yangon’s Night Markets with Urban Adventures
Asia, Myanmar The Common Wanderer 3/1/19 Asia, Myanmar The Common Wanderer 3/1/19

Chaos and Colour: Exploring Yangon’s Night Markets with Urban Adventures

Yangon’s lively street markets are a must-do when visiting Myanmar’s largest city. Here’s a review of our Yangon night market walking tour with Urban Adventures, plus mini Yangon market travel guide!

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31 Amazing Things to do in Sri Lanka, The Pearl of the Indian Ocean
Asia, Sri Lanka The Common Wanderer 2/15/19 Asia, Sri Lanka The Common Wanderer 2/15/19

31 Amazing Things to do in Sri Lanka, The Pearl of the Indian Ocean

Stunning, friendly, and full of adventure: Sri Lanka really is a bite-sized Utopia! Here are the best places to visit in Sri Lanka, plus our travel guide & top travel tips

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Our Essential Annapurna Circuit Packing List: Everything You Need for a Successful Trek
Asia, Nepal The Common Wanderer 9/2/18 Asia, Nepal The Common Wanderer 9/2/18

Our Essential Annapurna Circuit Packing List: Everything You Need for a Successful Trek

Looking for the ultimate Annapurna circuit packing list? From what to put in your daypack and the best hiking clothes to take, to the essential hiking gear you need for a successful summit, we've got you covered. 

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A Guide to Accommodation in Nepal + Our Recommendations
Asia, Nepal The Common Wanderer 8/19/18 Asia, Nepal The Common Wanderer 8/19/18

A Guide to Accommodation in Nepal + Our Recommendations

From guesthouses to teahouses, hotels to homestays, Nepal has many different accommodation options. Our guide to the types of accommodation in Nepal will help you choose the right option for your needs and budget.

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Kathmandu Travel Guide: where to stay, what to see and food recommendations (UPDATED 2019)
Asia, Nepal, Travel Guides, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 6/27/18 Asia, Nepal, Travel Guides, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 6/27/18

Kathmandu Travel Guide: where to stay, what to see and food recommendations (UPDATED 2019)

There's so much more to Kathmandu than constant chaos and traffic. Here's our definitive Kathmandu travel guide to Nepal's bustling capital city, including when to visit, what to do and where to stay.

 

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A guide to Don Det & the 4000 Islands, Laos - everything to see, know and do
Laos, Asia The Common Wanderer 6/2/18 Laos, Asia The Common Wanderer 6/2/18

A guide to Don Det & the 4000 Islands, Laos - everything to see, know and do

Don Det and the 4000 Islands are a must visit on your Laos itinerary. This guide runs through the best things to see, know and do, as well as where to stay on Don Det. 

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A guide to Mount Phousi: Luang Prabang's sacred hill
Asia, Laos The Common Wanderer 5/29/18 Asia, Laos The Common Wanderer 5/29/18

A guide to Mount Phousi: Luang Prabang's sacred hill

If you haven't climbed Mount Phousi to take in the epic views, have you even been to Luang Prabang?! From what to know before you go, how to get there, and whether sunrise or sunset there is better, this guide has you covered.

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Your ultimate guide to Kuang Si Falls in Laos: what to see, know, and do
Laos, Asia The Common Wanderer 5/5/18 Laos, Asia The Common Wanderer 5/5/18

Your ultimate guide to Kuang Si Falls in Laos: what to see, know, and do

Looking for the ultimate guide to Kuang Si Falls in Laos? From what to do, where to stay, how to get there, when to visit, and our top tips for enjoying the best the waterfall has to offer, this guide will absolutely have you covered!

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Nepal travel tips: everything you need to know before visiting
Asia, Nepal The Common Wanderer 3/12/18 Asia, Nepal The Common Wanderer 3/12/18

Nepal travel tips: everything you need to know before visiting

Planning a trip to Nepal? Here are our top Nepal travel tips, including visa information, accommodation, transport and travel information.

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Your ultimate guide to the Angkor Wat temples of Cambodia
Asia, Cambodia, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 1/10/18 Asia, Cambodia, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 1/10/18

Your ultimate guide to the Angkor Wat temples of Cambodia

Post updated: 13/01/2020 | Visiting Angkor Wat? Don't worry, we've got your back. Here's our definitive guide of wat to expect when you visit Angkor Wat!

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Understanding Singapore - is it a tourism utopia or police state?
Asia, Singapore The Common Wanderer 11/21/17 Asia, Singapore The Common Wanderer 11/21/17

Understanding Singapore - is it a tourism utopia or police state?

The entire city runs so seamlessly and efficiently that it seems like a true urban dream. But is Singapore utopia or police state?

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The Elephants are returning: visiting Cambodia's Chi Phat Eco-tourism project
Asia, Cambodia, Featured, Responsible Travel The Common Wanderer 9/12/17 Asia, Cambodia, Featured, Responsible Travel The Common Wanderer 9/12/17

The Elephants are returning: visiting Cambodia's Chi Phat Eco-tourism project

The Chi Phat community-based ecotourism project, nestled deep in Cambodia's Cardamom Mountains, is the living, breathing example of conservation done well.

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How to get to Chi Phat, Cambodia's community-based ecotourism project
Asia, Cambodia The Common Wanderer 8/18/17 Asia, Cambodia The Common Wanderer 8/18/17

How to get to Chi Phat, Cambodia's community-based ecotourism project

Getting to Chi Phat in Cambodia's Cardamom Mountains is definitely part of the adventure! Here's our guide to getting to Chi Phat from (almost) everywhere on the Cambodian backpacker route.

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Is the Saigon Skydeck worth it?

TL:DR... yes. But there's a bit more to it, so read below.

Is it a tourist trap? Yes. Is it expensive? Yes. Should you still visit? YES.

We always appreciate seeing a city from above, hovering above the chaos at str
This is the end. 

We've never been overly comfortable with sharing our children online, but when Finn was born, we decided that was it, we'd no longer show their faces. 

The reason? We feel really uncomfortable with our children's faces being plast
An afternoon at the pastel-hued City Palace, Jaipur 🌈

Many of you probably have no idea, as we never shared it (classic us), but we have a heap of Jaipur travel guides on the blog, including a thoroughly detailed guide to the City Palace. 

So if y
Sharing a little Dandenong Ranges day-trip guide for your weekend planning 🌳

We're massive fans of the Dandenongs, and they're the perfect short-day trip from Melbourne, especially for families. There's heaps to do, a great foodie scene, and a lot
Europe's most underrated city? We think so. Welcome to Ljubljana (travel guide below!).

We've been visiting here for nigh on 20 years (well, Mark has - he's old), and it never fails to impress. It's compact, gorgeous, has a great food and wine scene

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