Vientiane is the capital, and biggest city, in Laos. There is much to see and do here – such as checking out all the French style architecture (Arc de Triomphe, anyone?) – but what I want to talk about here is one place we visited, the COPE Centre. Continue reading “Broken by bombs – Vientiane, Laos”
The place to party – Vang Vieng, Laos
A popular destination for tourists, some travellers may find Vang Vieng a bit too Westernised for their liking.
The abundance of young, party-loving travellers, lured to Vang Vieng by the popular (and dangerous) tubing activities that used to occur there (they still happen to some extent, but much of it has been closed down due to deaths), may turn some off visiting the town, but I would urge you to visit this place of paradise. Continue reading “The place to party – Vang Vieng, Laos”
Drinking snake whiskey in Luang Prabang, Laos
Luang Prabang: A gorgeous town full of religious culture and fun activities.
Explore the blue pools of Kuang Si Falls, feed the monks at dawn (Just be mindful- females can’t look them in the eye or touch them), and visit the town’s – many – temples and shrines. Continue reading “Drinking snake whiskey in Luang Prabang, Laos”
Travel lessons from Pakbeng, Laos: Relax, and take it as it comes
Cruising down the Mekong River in a long boat, sipping on a beer and playing cards with fellow travellers.
Sounds like a wonderful time, right?
I can tell you, it was. Continue reading “Travel lessons from Pakbeng, Laos: Relax, and take it as it comes”
Visiting the White Temple before destruction – Chiang Rai, Thailand
One thing about travelling is that you get so many opportunities to see things and do things that you may never get to see or do again.
Even if that’s not a foreseeable outcome. Continue reading “Visiting the White Temple before destruction – Chiang Rai, Thailand”
My thoughts on cuddling tigers in Chiang Mai, Thailand
I arrived in Chiang Mai after taking the overnight train from Bangkok – something I would recommend anyone to do, it was such a great experience.
Chiang Mai is a very cultural place – from temples, to markets, to tigers, there’s so much to see and learn. Continue reading “My thoughts on cuddling tigers in Chiang Mai, Thailand”
Welcome to Asia – Dunked in Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok is a city with so many sides – there’s the busy side, the laidback side, the shopping side, the foodie side, the party side, and the cultural side (among so many more, I’m sure).
My first inkling that Bangkok was going to be a surprise to me came when I got in a taxi fresh out of the airport, and Michael Jackson started playing on the radio, the driver humming and nodding along to it. Continue reading “Welcome to Asia – Dunked in Bangkok, Thailand”