Our Most Unusual Valentine’s Day Ever
Wars of attrition, piles of old rocks, and Cambodian orphanages aren’t typical Valentine’s Day venues. But that’s exactly how we spent our …
Angkor: Simply Amazing
Angkor is a show-off when it comes to superlatives. The largest pre-industrial city in the world — approaching the size of modern-day …
Dragons and princesses! A look at Chinese New Year in Bangkok
February 10, 2013 marked the Chinese Lunar New Year, ushering in the Year of the Snake. We were in Bangkok at the …
Travel Costs: Laos Budget Update
Many websites that inspired our own trip included budget information and we found it immensely helpful. So for those planning their own trip to …
Travel Costs: Thailand Budget Update
It’s hard to believe that the first month of our trip has come and gone! Although we plan to head back …
Alluring Laos: Luang Prabang and Vientiane
Laos is a compelling place — a country with gorgeous scenery, gentle people, exotic allure, rampant poverty, and a mysterious history. We …
The Two Faces of Vang Vieng, Laos
There are two sides to this stunning beauty of a town. Is Vang Vieng the hedonistic, boozing party girl or the crunchy-granola …
The Rhythm of the River – Two Days on the Mekong
Traveling from Northern Thailand to Laos, we were faced with a handful of options. A flight — too expensive and we’re not …
The Best Food We Ate in Thailand
Traveling around Thailand is easy. Roads are well-marked and well-maintained, transport is reliable and easy to navigate, comfortable accommodation is cheap and …
