Vang Vieng has placed itself on the map for backpackers as a major hot spot to visit when traveling around Southeast Asia. Unfortunately, in my opinion, it is for all the wrong reasons. Tubing in Laos is summed up like this: … Continue reading
The only long travel day I encountered during my time in Southeast Asia was the rather grueling 7 hour mountain drive from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng. This journey winds, twists, and zigzags through the mountains. The positive side of … Continue reading
The Kuang Si Waterfalls are only located about 30 kilometres from Luang Prabang. If you “Google image” these falls, the photos look incredible. In person, the falls are still beautiful, but equally packed with other tourists that would never get … Continue reading
My favourite day in my favourite country of Southeast Asia involved elephants – my favourite animal. The elephant I spent the morning with in Luang Prabang was named Chocolate, and she was 45 years old. Elephants are such giant, but … Continue reading
The quaint and colourful streets of Luang Prabang are teeming with saffron-robed monks. Some of the little ones have orange umbrellas propped up on their shoulder. The country makes you feel like your heart is smiling. The atmosphere is very … Continue reading
Wat Xieng Thong is an enchanting Buddhist monastery that is a delight to wander through. As the locals say, the exterior of the temple evokes a bird with outstretched wings, or a mother hen sheltering her brood. The walls on … Continue reading
After boarding a private boat, I cruised along the Mekong River, drifting through towering jungle covered gorges. There was 7 full hours to relax and stretch out in the sun as we made our way to the small village of … Continue reading
Many people have strong reservations visiting such a place as Tiger Kingdom in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The main one being the history of drugging tigers so that they are more placid and able to be pet by tourists. While this is … Continue reading
The Grand Palace is a complex of beautiful textile designs and structures at the heart of Bangkok. Several royal ceremonies are held within the walls of the palace every year, and it is one of the most popular tourist attractions … Continue reading
Right upon arriving in Bangkok, the buzz I felt was immediate. Zigzagging tuk-tuks, streetside BBQs, neon lights, and buzzing street life encapsulated my surroundings. Bangkok is an easy starting point when first venturing to Southeast Asia because it’s very Western … Continue reading
The Vintage Postcard 