Backpacking the World
Anecdotes from our travels around the world. Some light-hearted reading, describing our adventures: the good, the bad and the ugly.
Island Life - When We Couldn’t Part with Don Det
Don Det - the place we turned up to with the intention of staying for a short visit but ended up extending thrice and staying two weeks. Here’s why!
Our Adventure-packed Week in Vang Vieng
Kayaking, tubing, zip-lining, paramotoring, off-road buggy-ing - you name it, we did it in Vang Vieng: the adventure capital of Laos!
Exploring the Ancient Capital of Laos: Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang was the perfect introduction to Laos. Picturesque streets lined with beautifully preserved buildings, the river down in the valley with a backdrop of distant giant mountains, and the magnificent Kuang Si Waterfall - this city has it all.
Slow Boat from Thailand to Laos
How we crossed the Thai/Laos border, what it was like on board the slow boat, and advice for anyone wanting to take the same trip.