{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Wander Every Day: Real Talk, Real Trips","title":"Episode 1: Budget Travelling in Thailand and Vietnam with Samantha","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3873,"description":"In our very first episode of Wander Every Day, I’m chatting with my budget-savvy friend Sam, who just wrapped up a 14-day adventure through Thailand and Vietnam with her friend Rich. From partying at Khao San Market to soaking up the sun in Kappa, Sam shares how they made the most of every dollar — and every day.\n\nExpect stories from:\n✅ Chiang Mai’s Songkran Festival — where the water fights are epic and the budget is minimal\n✅ A jungle cooking class that turned into a wild experience\n✅ Heartwarming moments at an elephant sanctuary\n✅ An authentic homestay in Sa Pa just a hop and a skip away from the renowned rice fields of Vietnam\n✅ Hostel life, travel hacks, and unexpected finds along the way\n\nWhether you’re planning your own Southeast Asia trip or just want to live vicariously through some unforgettable travel tales, this episode is packed with smart recs, hilarious mishaps, and serious wanderlust inspo. Tune in now! 🌟🎧\nChapters\n00:00 Choosing Thailand and Vietnam: The Journey Begins\n07:31 General Trip Overview and Itinerary: Thailand and Vietnam\n09:43 Cultural Shock in Vietnam: A Different World\n11:40 General Overview of Hostel Stays\n15:05 Bangkok: Khao San Market, Floating Market, Muay Thai, Street Food + Massages\n19:39 Krabi: Reeve Beach Club, Tuktuk Travel + Nomads Hostel Review\n22:29 Ko Phi Phi: Longtail Boat Tour + Beaches\n25:37: Khao Sok National Park: Jungle Cooking, Elephant Sanctuary + Bamboo River Tour\n34:19: Chiang Mai: Songkran Festival + Water Gun Fights\n38:34: Other Thoughts and Recommendations for Thailand\n40:02 Hanoi: Chaotic Streets + Traditional Vietnamese Cuisine\n41:27: Kappa: Cruising, Family Style Meals + Enjoying the Water\n43:44 Sa Pa: Homestays + Adventures in the Rice Fields\n49:15 Ninh Binh: Motorbike Tours + Mu'a Cave Hike\n53:51 Hanoi Part 2: Culinary Adventures and Shopping in Vietnam\n56:02 Comparing Thailand and Vietnam\n57:11 Future Travel Aspirations\n57:59 Rapid Fire Travel Questions\n01:00:27 Cultural Etiquette and Customs\n01:01:30...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/pZfuPt8foke0LhhB20l3fJm0YuPxgSsJRev6nMDe_Wk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84MGIw/NmQwZjkwNTNhNzk5/OWVlNDkwMmZmZjQ5/ZDRiMi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}