Laos

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 […]

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

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

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

Liz and I have been fortunate to experience some amazing festivals during our travels around the world.  But one that will always stand out is the Rocket Festival in Vang Vieng,

When we travel, we search for hotels with character. Those who embrace the local culture, while also providing a unique and memorable experience. In fact, we dread staying in a boring

When many of us think of taking an exotic vacation to southeast Asia, we imagine ourselves admiring the misty mountains, and fields of rice paddies accented with palm trees.  Feeling the dampness

We’ve been in Asia for almost a couple years now.  And when we recently told our friends and family that we were planning to travel from Bangkok to Vientiane, there was

It’s probably the most famous “tubing” experience in the world, at least for anyone who has gone backpacking or on a gap year adventure in southeast Asia. And while the tubing