While I was in Ho Chi Minh City, I booked a tour to visit the Cai Rang floating market. Many agencies in the backpacker district offer such tours. I picked a random one. The tour included transportation, one night accommodation, … Read More
I wasn’t sure about going to Vang Vieng. All I had heard and read about this tiny town was that it was a haven for young, carefree travelers looking to party, drink and tube down the river. The younger … Read More
There’s an unofficial debate as to which city is better – Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon). Of course, one’s answer depends on many factors but when it comes to charm, Hanoi wins hands down. Its tree-lined streets, … Read More
The day finally came for us to explore outside of lovely Luang Prabang. We rented a motorbike at one of several shops scattered in and around the town center. Note that motorbike rentals in Luang Prabang are not cheap. We … Read More
Xieng Khuan is the weird and wonderful Buddha Park of Laos. It’s located about 25 km from the capital city of Vientiane. Set along the mystical Mekong River, Buddha Park is home to several eyebrow-raising sculptures. Xieng Khuan was founded … Read More
Kuang Si Waterfall is the most beautiful in Laos. Laos is mostly known for its natural beauty of verdant rolling hills, vast mountainous regions and a crazy amount of waterfalls (like hundreds). None even come close to the enchanting, captivating … Read More
Vientiane is the largest city in Laos but quite possibly the least hectic capital city in South East Asia. Its population is well under one million, its wide avenues aren’t bursting with bottleneck traffic and there aren’t any mega malls. … Read More
UPDATE 2018: I went back to the Thai Blind Massage and was really disappointed with the masseuse who was assigned to me (the man that lovingly tortured me in this post didn’t seem to be there). I enjoy rigorous massages … Read More
One of my favorite places in Vietnam was Suôi Tiên or more commonly known as The Fairy Stream. Located just a few minutes from the center of the small resort town of Mui Ne, we had rented a motorbike for … Read More
If you’re like me and love the buzzing atmosphere of local markets then you’re going to enjoy this post. Bac Ha Market is located in Northwestern Vietnam (near Sa Pa). It’s the biggest market frequented by ethnic minority groups living … Read More