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18 Things We Will Miss About Living in Asia

by Liz | Nov 8, 2016 | Asia, Cambodia, China, Culture & History, Destinations, Hong Kong, India, Interests, Japan, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Our RTW Journal, RTW Adventure, Singapore, Thailand, Tibet | 7 comments

It’s hard to believe that it’s been well over two years since we last stepped foot on US soil. It’s been quite a journey for us, and it’s crazy to think about all we’ve done. Camping next to waterfalls in New Zealand, taking part in...

Why You Must Visit Vang Vieng, Laos NOW!

by Liz | Jul 14, 2016 | Asia, Destinations, Laos | 3 comments

Surrounded by majestic karst mountains and nestled along the Nam Song river in Laos is the town of Vang Vieng. This sleepy town wasn’t much more than a bus stop along the river at one point, then turned into one of the most notorious backpacker spots in all of...

How to Get from Bangkok to Vientiane, Laos by Train

by Liz | Jul 9, 2016 | Asia, Destinations, Laos | 0 comments

Many visitors to southeast Asia end up in visiting Thailand at some point or another. Often these explorers have plans to visit other nearby countries too, such as Cambodia or Laos. Years ago we actually took the train from Bangkok to...

Travel Basics: Explore Beautiful Laos

by Josh | Jul 1, 2016 | Asia, Destinations, Laos | 2 comments

Dubbed the “Land of a Million Elephants”, Laos is steeped in the mystery of Old World Orient offering a haven to nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts the world over. Laos is a landlocked country in southeast Asia, nestled between Thailand and Vietnam. With Cambodia...

Recommended Vang Vieng Hotels for all Budgets

by Liz | Jun 16, 2016 | Asia, Destinations, Laos | 0 comments

Even though Vang Vieng, Laos is a small and rural tourist town, there are a growing number of Vang Vieng hotels to choose from. Choosing the right accommodation in Vang Vieng really depends on your budget and interests. Vang Vieng Hotels – Dorms to Luxury! Vang...

Saying Goodbye to One Home and Hello to Another…”The Road” – Bangkok to Laos

by Josh | Jun 14, 2016 | Asia, Destinations, Laos, Our RTW Journal, RTW Adventure, Thailand | 0 comments

Saying goodbye to all of our friends from our 15 months of living in the Panyu district of Guangzhou, China was not easy. We really made an awesome network of friends loved getting to know our neighborhood so well. But it wasn’t just our friends, saying goodbye...