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  • 10 Surreal Flashpacking Experiences (in two parts)

    May 4th marks the 2nd anniversary of my having left home to go on this big flashpacking adventure.  A few of the things I’ve seen and done were things I’d planned from the start.  Most of the highlights, however, have been unplanned or unexpected. I am a firm believer that travelers should create a loose […]

  • Photo Essay – Can Cau and Bac Ha markets, North Vietnam

    The Can Cau and Bac Ha markets are weekend markets on the Vietnamese side of the border between China and Vietnam.  They are frequented by a variety of hill tribes including the very colorful Flower Hmong tribe.  Most people traveling to this region use the town of Sapa, Vietnam, as a home base, which is about eight […]

  • Photo Essay – Cultural Songkran (Part 2 of 2)

    Last week’s photo essay focused on the water works that Songkran is famous for.  This week’s essay is on some of the cultural activities that are also part of Songkran, but perhaps a bit less famous.

  • Travel NOW! Why You Must Start Your Trip Right Away!

    It’s a standard topic for many travel blogs: you should travel.  We all know you want to, but there’s something holding you back.  Whether it’s your job, a mortgage, pets, kids, money, whatever – if you’re reading this blog, odds are pretty high that you want to travel. Big flashpacking trips and long-term travel require […]

  • Photo Essay – Songkran Festival, Chiang Mai, Thailand (Part 1 of 2)

    The official dates of this year’s Songkran (aka. Thai New Year) were April 13-15, but they got underway a day early in Chiang Mai.  Anyone backpacking or flashpacking through Thailand in April should make every effort to take part in the festival.  Even though it’s known locally as the “seven dangerous days” due to the […]

  • Flashpacker Update From Songkran – Thai New Year

    I have traveled to Chiang Mai for 2 days to be at the epicenter of Songkran, aka Thai New Year, aka Thai Water Festival. The official start day was today, the 13th of April, but things got off to an early start yesterday throughout the city and especially along the moat that surrounds the city. […]

  • Interesting Travelers – Interview with Gabriel Kuperman

    I arrived in Luang Prabang, Laos, in early December, 2010, intending on only spending four days there before heading to Thailand.  During my early explorations, I came across a sign near the city center promoting a film festival that was starting in two days.  Thoroughly intrigued, I decided to attend the opening ceremony the following evening.  The opening […]

  • Flashpacker HQ Monthly Update: April – Travel Plans, Site Additions and Content Schedule.

    It’s April first and I’m starting what will be a monthly letter to the readers of this blog.  I want to try and accomplish two things with this monthly update.  The first is to update you on what’s going on with the site and the second is to try and open up a line of […]

  • Travel Blogger Case Study: Caz and Craig from yTravelBlog

    Caz and Craig of yTravelBlog are an Australian couple whose aim is to inspire others to get out and travel for all the benefits it brings. In the world of travel blogs, you’ll find these two to be some of the most prolific content providers, both on their blog and on their facebook page. They […]

  • Flashpacking New Zealand

    Every flashpacker knows it – New Zealand is king of “extreme activities”.  It’s where the bungee jump got its start and is home from everything to hiking glaciers and gorgeous treks to scuba diving and whale watching.  Many people know about the recent quake that hit Christchurch on February 22nd and this inspired a group […]