Where To Go Instead: 5 Awesome Places in Thailand That Aren’t Dual-Priced

In case you’re wondering about the focus of this post, Thailand has recently made it clear it’s interested in collecting as much money as it can from tourists. The dual-pricing scheme — charging tourists anywhere from 2 to 10 times more — has only become more...

An open letter to the first-time international traveler

Dear first-time international traveler, Sit down and grab a beer, coffee, or tea. No, seriously, if you’re not reading this letter with a beverage of choice in hand, stop reading and go get one. There. That’s better. You might be feeling nervous about traveling...

Getting started in Singapore: orienting yourself and saving money in the world’s most expensive city

I recently traveled to Singapore to speak at the ITB Asia conference — a chance to talk about travel blogging and building an online community. Since that’s probably only interesting to a small percentage of you, I thought I’d write about saving yourself some time and...

Why You, Your Mother, And Your Auntie Should Start Using GPS Coordinates When You Travel (A…

Here at Worthy Go, I use GPS coordinates to ensure I can find a place, give good directions, and know exactly where on earth I am. It makes a world of difference when getting off the beaten path, especially to places where well-written directions might otherwise be...

Pre-networking — five ways to connect with fellow travelers before you arrive

Make the most of your limited travel time by connecting with locals before you arrive. Arriving at the airport or bus terminal is usually a lonely experience — unless you’re traveling home, there probably isn’t someone waiting for you when you arrive. Getting to know...

How to avoid getting ripped off in Thailand

So I recently read this post from the Asia Pundits about the “Bangkok Shuffle” — and few things ruin a vacation faster than losing your passport and getting your stuff stolen from you. Ben and his girlfriend Kyeonghwa got in a tuk-tuk… Maybe it was the adrenaline, but...

Scooters, part 2 — getting around and what to do if there’s a problem

If you read my absolute beginner’s guide to renting a motorcycle, you’re probably well on your way to getting around your country of choice. It’s when there’s a problem that things get dicier. My scooter won’t start! Few things cause more panic than a bike that won’t...

The absolute beginner’s guide to renting, driving, and returning a scooter in Asia

OK, so this one’s bound to be a bit longer than the usual post. It’s also one that should be considered an essential part of one’s Asian experience — especially in areas where public transportation is rare and rip-off artists hike up fares on taxis and tuk-tuks....

On the ‘farang tax’ — eight ways to avoid paying more in a country that treats foreigners like walking ATM’s

It’s not a pretty sight. Getting into a tuk-tuk almost anywhere around Bangkok ensures you will pay more than a bus ride, a metered taxi ride, or a ride on the trains. It doesn’t get any better when your taxi driver insists, ‘no meter!’ It’s enough to make any farang...

Destination: Thip Samai — where Bangkok first tasted Pad Thai (Thailand)

It’s fairly rare for us to plan a specific restaurant when we travel. That’s partially because we’re not always sure what side of town we’ll be on, what will be nearby the hotel, and so on. The places most commonly referenced in magazines and newspapers (e.g. the ones...