Author: Mei Mei Chu
Mei Mei writes to afford her wanderlust. Her (mis)adventures as a solo female backpacker have shown her the best and worst in mankind, and some of the funkiest toilets in the world. Read her honest travel stories at www.meimeichu.com.

15 Dos & Don’ts Burmese Want You To Know Before Coming
Visitors are not asked to abandon their ways, but to adapt to the environment and respect the local sensitivities.
How To Travel The World Using Pokemon Go?
As it turns out, Pokemon Go is secretly a brilliant travel app.
8 Things In Bangladesh You Need To Be Mentally Prepared For
You're going to stick out like a sore thumb.
Move Over Penang, Ipoh Is Lonely Planet’s Pick For Best Place To Go In Asia
Ipoh is where you should go next in Asia.
An Interview With That Photographer Who Sneaked Into The Fukushima Red Zone
Zafigo speaks to Keow Wee Loong, the man who snuck into the Fukushima Red Zone to bring us these haunting photos.
7 Reasons Why The Rainforest World Music Festival Should Be On Your Bucket List
If you’re a Malaysian and you’ve not heard of the Rainforest World Music Festival, you have been missing out on a huge part of Malaysia.
The Johnny Depp Love Scam In Jordan Is A Dark And Scary Secret
Don't trust Johnny Depp. Or at least, if you meet a lookalike in Jordan you should't.
These Old Photos Of Terengganu Show A Fishing Village Stuck In Time
From these photos, it seems like time stood still for the villagers of Terengganu.
The Latest Glamping Site In Bali Looks Too Cozy To Resist
The glamping trend has hit the shores of Bali!
Marina Mahathir Shares The 10 Things She Always Travel With
Marina Mahathir lets us have a peek into her luggage.
What To Do If You Are Stuck In A Cyclone While Travelling
You won’t be the first tourist to get caught in a cyclone.
Japan Would Like You To Stop Farting In Public, Please
That's rule #1 in The Traveler’s Etiquette Guide to Hokkaido.
You’re Not Allowed To Visit Thailand’s Koh Tachai Anymore, Here’s Why
When all the islands in Similan re-open in mid-October, Koh Tachai will remain closed indefinitely.
12 Things Women Need To Know Before Travelling To Muslim Countries
First thing's first: Not all Muslim countries have the same conservative attitudes toward women.
13 Distinctively Well-Travelled Women Show Us Their Travel Essentials
We love how the travel essentials they chose are so different, yet similar.
How This Couple Saved Themselves From Falling Victim To ATM Fraud In Bali
They would've lost hundreds of dollars if they didn't do this one thing.
How Safe Is Philippines With Abu Sayyaf Kidnapping Tourists?
Is it really more fun in the Philippines?
“I Was Raped On Holiday By A Good Friend’s Brother”
How do you do when your biggest nightmare happens to you?
Is Jakarta Safe For Women To Travel Alone?
Pickpockets aside, here are some of the best advice for travelling Jakarta that we found across the web.
Marina Mahathir On The Pressures Women Face From Cultural Expectations
When you are a woman, juggling the facets of work, family, travel, and society is a different ball game from that of a man.
Singapore Airlines Finally Hires Women To Fly Its Planes, Why Now?
Singapore Airlines is the last passenger carrier in the country to hire female pilots. What took them so long?
The Next Time You’re In Thailand, Try These Yummy Local Fruit Dishes
Magic happens when Thai people cook with fruits.
How To Protect Yourself From Becoming A Pickpocket Victim
Don't be the low hanging fruit for thieving hands.
The Cities With The Most Dangerous Public Transportation For Women Are…
Ironically enough, several of the countries in the list have designated women-only transport system.






















