South East Asia Backpacker Podcast

What does it take to turn a patch of semi-jungle into one of Thailand's most welcoming and down to Earth yoga retreats? Meet Will, founder of Suan Sati , who, tired with the transience of backpacking, decided to create the kind of space that he craved. A space where travellers from all over the world could connect, heal and feel grounded. At last, a yoga and meditation centre that was affordab...

What does it take to build a life, businesses, and a family on a Thai island? 🏝️ Maayan from Sweet Life Lanta shares her journey that resulted in her finding a home, starting a business and building a family on Koh Lanta - it's a story of organic growth, cultural immersion, and entrepreneurial resilience. From a long-distance relationship while working in Myanmar to building several business o...

In his early twenties, Joe Fallon set off on a backpacking trip through Southeast Asia that would change his life. 🌏🎒✨ With travel buddy Mark Pope, Joe fell head over heels for the region - and for the freedom, adventure, and community that backpacking brings. That passion soon evolved into something bigger: the launch of TruTravels , a tour company created to introduce fellow travellers to the...

Step into the ring with Kru Mam Supannee , the formidable grandmaster and owner of Sitjemam Muay Thai in the picturesque northern town of Pai ! 💪🇹🇭 This episode reveals Mam's incredible journey, from raw teenage street fights at temple fairs to building a world-renowned Muay Thai camp with her former champion husband. Whether you're curious about the intense training that changes bodies a...

We chat with Nikki Scott, founder of the legendary South East Asia Backpacker Magazine - the very first print magazine for backpackers in Southeast Asia, launched in 2008. 🌏🎒👧 Speaking from her home in Spain, Nikki shares how, at just 23 years old, she swapped a job in advertising in rainy Manchester for a one-way plane ticket ✈️ to Kathmandu. What began as a simple backpacking trip through Sou...