Experience The Rural Laos In Nong Khiaw
Nong Khiaw has not been paid much attention by the tourists over the years. A sleepy town 3-hours North from Luang Prabang on the banks of the Nam Ou River, Nong Khiaw boasts a gorgeous backdrop of imposing limestone mountains, picturesque river views and genuine local color. Its extremely laid-back vibe is a perfect destination […]
Laos: The Ultimate Guide To Get You Ready For This Underrated Country
Laos (pronounced with silent “s”), is undeniably the most underrated country in Southeast Asia. Sandwiched among the beach paradise Thailand, the street-food heaven Vietnam, the land of ancient ruins in Cambodia, Laos is often overlooked by travellers who are backpacking Southeast Asia. Communist Laos flung open its doors to tourism in the early 1990s and […]
A Guide To Cross Borders Between Thailand and Laos By Slow Boat
Getting from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang is quite an easy and straight forward affair. There are dozens of travel agents in Chiang Rai offering this service in a package for you to choose from. Depending on how much time you can afford and your budget, there are a few ways to cross between this […]
Pai: Guide To Exploring Lod Cave On Bamboo Raft
Lod Cave (or locally known as Tham Lod) is a mysteriously beautiful cave between Pai and Mae Hong Son that I highly recommend you to see it with your own eyes. It’s a surreal place with aesthetic limestone stalactite and stalagmite formations, ancient coffins and an underground freshwater stream which runs through the middle of the […]
Northern Thailand: Discovering The Treasures In This Underrated Region
While Southern Thailand is all about shopping, drinking, island hopping, beach parties and having a wildly awesome time, Northern Thailand is more about the traditional cultures, authentically delicious food, unbeatable natural scenery, gorgeous sunsets over mountaintops and stunning ancient temples. Don’t Miss: 5 Do-It-Yourself Day Trips From Bangkok Chiang Mai (เชียงใหม่) Chiang Mai is often […]
Hua Shan: Conquering One of the Most Dangerous Hike in the World
You have probably seen photos of tourists hanging off the side of a stunning mountain. Or walking across a few thin planks bolted into a mountainside, their faces animated with adrenaline or fear. If you’re in Xi’an for the famous Terracotta Warriors, why not take a day-trip to Huayin (45-minutes from Xi’an by train). Here lies Hua Shan, also known […]
Leshan: Visiting The Largest Stone Buddha In The World
“The Mountain is a Buddha and the Buddha is a Mountain” Sitting in the confluence of Ming River, Qingyi River and Dadu River, Leshan is a city of Sichuan well-known for its natural landscape and Buddha scenic spots. There are two main attractions: Leshan Great Buddha and Mount Emei. Unfortunately, I only have time to […]
Kerman: Experiencing True Authentic Hospitality From The Heart
Set on the Southeastern of Iran, Kerman is an old city easily being overlooked by travellers compared to other beautiful Iranian cities like Shiraz and Isfahan. Surrounded by mountains on the North and East, the city has a cool climate and frequent sandstorms in the autumn and spring. Not only it is the largest carpet producing and […]