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