Say the words, ‘Southeast Asia‘ and you’ll draw mental imagery of long-tail boats, white sand beaches, lazy rivers and rolling mountains, gorgeous temples, flaming street food, scooters on every corner, thundering waterfalls, lush rainforests, and ruins of civilisations past. It’s a part of the world that can overwhelm first time visitors with how much there … Continue reading The Ultimate 3 Month Guide to Experiencing Southeast Asia
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5 Places in Southeast Asia I Fell for Head Over Heels
Say the words, 'Southeast Asia' and you'll draw mental imagery of long-tail boats, white sand beaches, lazy rivers and rolling mountains, gorgeous temples, flaming street food, scooters on every corner, thundering waterfalls, lush rainforests, and ruins of civilisations past. It's a part of the world that can overwhelm first time visitors with how much there … Continue reading 5 Places in Southeast Asia I Fell for Head Over Heels
How Luang Prabang in Laos Stole My Heart in 3 Days
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO LUANG PRABANG Gorgeous Luang Prabang. In only a matter of days, Luang Prabang became one of my favourite places, not just in SE Asia, but in the world. Since the airport modernised in 2011, more and more visitors have been pouring in to see this sleepy town in north central Laos … Continue reading How Luang Prabang in Laos Stole My Heart in 3 Days
Cruising the Mekong River at Sunset
TIPS FOR A MEKONG RIVER SUNSET CRUISE Sleepy Luang Prabang in central Laos stole my heart in only a matter of days, becoming one of my favourite places in SE Asia. One of my favourite activities while in Luang Prabang? A Mekong River sunset cruise. The Mekong is the seventh largest river in Asia, flowing … Continue reading Cruising the Mekong River at Sunset
Three Beautiful, Chill Cafes You Can’t Miss in Luang Prabang
A GUIDE TO CAFES IN LUANG PRABANG Luang Prabang. A place on my SE Asia itinerary I hadn't given much thought to before visiting. In fact, Laos was a country that almost didn't even make the initial trip cut. Once I decided I couldn't miss it while in that part of the world with a … Continue reading Three Beautiful, Chill Cafes You Can’t Miss in Luang Prabang
Observing an Ancient Ritual in Luang Prabang, Almsgiving
Planning out what to do while in Luang Prabang, one thing I read conflicting opinions on was whether to observe almsgiving. Luang Prabang is often referred to as a temple town. Because of the city's many temples, there's a population of over 1,000 Buddhist monks residing in or near Luang Prabang. Home to the Buddhist … Continue reading Observing an Ancient Ritual in Luang Prabang, Almsgiving