People visit Mexico for a huge number of reasons. It’s an incredibly diverse country with landscapes ranging from oceans to mountains and everything in between. You can feel a sense of history at Mexico’s many ruins, and you can feel the buzz of the country’s contemporary culture at the many modern art museums in Mexico City. But Mexico is also an awesome country for … [Read more...] about The Best Places to Party in Mexico
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Scoot Over: Foreign Danger on Thailand’s Roads
The following is a guest post by Jade Scully. If you'd like to guest post on Go Backpacking, please read our submission guidelines. Earlier this year, my boyfriend and I spent two and a half weeks backpacking through Thailand. It was a short trip, but just long enough to open my heart and eyes to the idea of seeing the world. As soon as we landed in Bangkok, I was in … [Read more...] about Scoot Over: Foreign Danger on Thailand’s Roads
Does Nightlife Exist in Rural China? Kind of…
There are three foreigners in this town, total. Residents estimate that the town is 60,000, and while that may be true, it doesn't always feel that way since the town is basically only four streets, so you're not going to find much in the way of nightlife. Actually, you're not going to find much in the way of anything except hair salons, phone stores, corner/variety stores, … [Read more...] about Does Nightlife Exist in Rural China? Kind of…
Photo Essay: Fire Dancing in Thailand
Fire dancing is synonymous with the beach party scene in Thailand. I didn't encounter it on the fairly sedate Chaweng Beach of Koh Samui, however it was a nightly occurrence once I reached the Full Moon Party beach, Haad Rin, on Koh Phangan. Even though I was seeing these guys almost every night at some points, it never got old. And it was a lot of fun to increase the … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: Fire Dancing in Thailand
Half Moon Party: A Disappointing Night on Koh Phangan
I had high expectations for the Half Moon party. However it turned out to be a letdown. I know some people enjoyed it more than the Full Moon party because they told me as much, but I couldn't see the appeal. Chrissy, Diana, Steve, myself, and an American girl arrived early via taxi. Images of a rustic setup in the jungle were quickly dispelled when we walked up the … [Read more...] about Half Moon Party: A Disappointing Night on Koh Phangan
