I put together this quick little video to wrap up my Southeast Asia vlogs.
My time in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam with Contiki was so amazing – I would recommend the Big Indochina Adventure tour to anyone.
Broken by bombs – Vientiane, Laos
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”