You're in the beautiful UNESCO city of Luang Prabang and you want to get to the Northern Rose of Thailand: Chiang Mai. Both cities have a similar yet different vibe, beautiful architecture, and delicious food. And the best way to get from one to the other? The slow boat from…
Welcome to my post-series called “Quick review”. These are not as long as regular posts, given that they are very specific and I don’t want to pretend to know more than I do by writing a 3000-word post based on that one time I took that one bus company’s bus.…
The 4000 islands is a unique place situated in Southern Laos. But wait... isn't Laos a landlocked country? The islands are actually not in the ocean - they're in the Mekong river! They have pretty much everything a backpacker could ask for: a very laid-back vibe, possibilities for adventure, beautiful…
Welcome to my post-series called “Quick review”. These are not as long as regular posts, given that they are very specific and I don’t want to pretend to know more than I do by writing a 3000-word post based on that one time I took that one bus company’s bus.…
Vang Vieng in Laos has a reputation. A good one? Not necessarily. If you have started planning your trip to Laos you've probably heard of the city. If not, let me explain: What's the deal with Vang Vieng? Ten years ago, Vang Vieng was THE ultimate party spot on the…
The Kuang Si Falls attract millions of tourists to Laos every year. They're situated near the city of Luang Prabang and attract a wide variety of visitors, from tour groups to backpackers. However, did you know that you could visit the Kuang Si Falls without being bothered by the crowds?…