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Yes sometimes I feel that way as well, and then I remind myself that I don't have to jam every possible thing into the limited time I have. Better to go at a pace I'm comfortable with, and enjoy myself without the stress. Happy and safe travels!

Thanks, I'm sure I will!

Thanks Matthew. I can't say I'm particularly familiar with Khon Kaen, since I was essentially just passing through, on my way to the border with Laos, and therefore only spent three days there. But in general I found it to be a relaxed place, rather low-key, and to some extent centred around the sprawling university. Lots of mosquitoes though, especially during the night, so bring repellent!

Thanks, glad you like the blogs and photos. There'll be more to come! Happy travels!

Yes I think it should be fine, the people there seemed friendly and genuine enough. But of course as a solo female traveller you should exercise the same caution as you would in most other places... Getting to the lake is certainly an experience itself! It's a short 1.5h bus ride from the nearest major town/ city of Bukittingi. Good luck and safe travels!

Hi Kenneth Sure, yes I remember Taan Taan Ta (with a name like that, who could forget?). It was USD10 per night, for a private fan room with double bed and shower (cold, I think). No TV. Place was fine, felt safe, and clean enough. I remember there being other locals staying there I think, as well as several cats. Location was good, as it was close to the market, some restaurants (a good Indian briyani nearby) and shops, as well as the main temple in town (I forgot the name), and an internet cafe, and the bus station. But Pathein is a very compact and walkable city in any case. Hope you have a good time there! I think Pathein's not one of those places every backpacker goes, so it felt quite satisfying to me when I popped by for a quick look...

Glad to hear that, take care!

Thanks for the tip! I will definitely keep them in mind for my next trip back to the Philippines, though I was thinking of checking out the Visayas which I didn't visit the last time...