by Regin Reyno
I just finished Banana Pancake Trail 2016. 16 days of independent travel on Southeast Asia’s backpacker trail. It was a memorable trip. I was able to travel with my family, see old friends, and meet people along the road.
I was able to visit 3 countries: Thailand, Cambodia, Laos
1 layover: Hong Kong
4 cities: Bangkok, Siem Reap, Phuket, Vientiane
3 towns: Vang Vieng, Koh Phi Phi Don, Pakkred
Plane rides: 1. Beijing to Hong Kong (Dragon Air)
2. Hong Kong to Bangkok (Cathay Pacific)
3. Siem Reap to Bangkok (AirAsia)
4. Bangkok to Phuket (AirAsia)
5. Phuket to Bangkok (AirAsia)
6. Vientiane to Bangkok (AirAsia)
7. Bangkok to Beijing (Thai Airways)
Train rides: 1. Bangkok to Aranyaprathet
2. Bangkok to Nongkhai
3. Nongkhai to Thaleng
Ferry rides: 1. Phuket to Koh Phi Phi don
2. Koh phi phi don to Phuket
Bus rides: 1. Vientiane to Vang Vieng
2. Vang Vieng to Vientiane
Countless taxis, skytrain, and tuk tuks
