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Southeast Asia is one of the most popular areas in the world to travel alone. Rush hour drives in the middle of the night, ancient temples, tropical islands, even mountain monasteries; the area has good backpacker accommodations, friendly locals, amazing dishes. These places have something special to offer whether you’re traveling solo, a Digital Nomad and looking for a long-term …

While the monsoons are a welcome relief from Thailand’s heat, they make one of the biggest household problems: Keeping things smelling and looking fresh and keeping mold from growing on clothes. Little sunshine, high air moisture and more rain during the rainy season make laundry drying very difficult. This makes it easy for damp fabrics to end up with mold, …

Digital banking has revolutionised Southeast Asian saving behaviour. With no need for relying on the traditional banks which have a huge number of branches, the number of people switching to licensed digital banks with their interest rates, the benefits of mobile banking and the security of deposit protection provided by the government are increasing by the million. Several digital banks …

Southeast Asia has become one of the premier places for digital nomads thanks to the surge of remote working. Bali, Chiang Mai, and Da Nang, however, are becoming a more crowded place, and the price of rentals are also on the rise. This has led to a shift in where more and more professionals are choosing to live, as well …

Before departing for the airport, one of the first things travellers will do after arriving in Southeast Asia is purchase a SIM card. But, many experienced travelers have now started avoiding the airport kiosks as a result of uneconomical pricing, less package availability at the kiosks, and the hassle of standing in the big queues after their flight. Rather, region-wide …

The June 2026 Architect Licensure Examination is a significant milestone in the journey to become a full-fledged architect. You are not allowed to use the term “Architect”, sign architectural plans and practice under Philippine law without undergoing your initial registration with the Professional Regulation Commission. The LERIS Exam is used to process the registration process. Upon opening of registration for …

The Securities and Exchange Commission, which regulates the lending industry in the Philippines, just revoked the registration and operating license of Delisha Lending Investors and Trading Corp. The transfer has caused a lot of worry among people who use internet applications for their loans so as to obtain prompt cash. The decision was made by the SEC on June 23, …

Overland travel is experiencing a comeback in Southeast Asia. Travelers have discovered the beauty of overnight trains and luxurious sleeper buses as more and more airports are becoming crowded and short-haul flights are becoming more stressful. Such trips can also cut down transportation costs and save the budgeted adventurer an additional night in the hotel, and therefore are wise trip …

Ho Chi Minh City is preparing for one of the biggest public transport initiatives in Southeast Asia. From July 1, 2026 travellers will be able to journey for free by bus on 134 intra-city routes throughout the City. Authorities hope the fare exemption program will help lower congestion, encourage rides on public transit and spur a change in transit. The …

The laptop-lifestyle community has long considered Southeast Asia to be its holy grail. Traditionally, digital nomads have gone to sunset beach clubs in Bali or the large resort beaches in Phuket. However, the truth is the 2026 crowds are here, the traffic is terrible and the prices are soaring locally. When you’re looking for the best tropical lifestyle without overspending …