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 […]
9 Incredible Things To Do In Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang is a city which stole my heart years ago. The laid back life and peaceful atmosphere make this place a favorite for many travellers in Laos. Located on the peninsula created by Mekong and Nam Khan rivers, the city is surrounded by gorgeous nature and houses impressive architecture intertwined with French history and Laotian culture. Slow […]
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 […]
Bangkok: 5 Do-It-Yourself Day Trips Out of the City
Bangkok is one of the the most popular destinations in Southeast Asia with its chaotic streets and crazy nightlife. Having visited this bustling city several times with all the eat-and-shop-till-you-drop experiences, I’ve decided to explore a little out of the city this round. In this post, I am going to share 5 day trips you […]
Xi’An: Exploring Ancient Civilization Capital In East Asia
“Go to Shanghai and you will find a 100-year-old China; go to Beijing and you will find a 1000-year-old China; go to Xi’an and then you will find a 3000-year-old China.” Together with Athens, Cairo and Rome, Xi’an is among the four major ancient civilization capitals of the world. As one of the birthplaces of […]
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 […]
Chengdu: More Than Just the Hometown of Giant Pandas
Apart from the Great Wall of China, the next thing which comes to people’s mind when mention China will most likely be PANDA. Fun fact: Did you know that Chengdu is the only place where giant pandas live in the wild? Nonetheless, this post is not going to focus on pandas but other awesome places […]