By the time you read this pre-programmed post, I will hopefully be deep into day two of a two-day long boat trip up the Mekong River to the Thai border. I have heard both wonderful and bonkers reports of this journey, so I have very little idea of what to expect. I do know that… [Read More]
Laos
How Do You Know Where to Go?
For years, it has been my fantasy to be one of those columnists who dips into her mail pool to answer reader questions… and (dah da da DAH!) that day has finally come! “Could you please tell me,” asked a kind reader, “How do you choose which places to visit? Do you have it all… [Read More]
An Irish Expat’s Insight into Luang Prabang
(Note: The photos that accompany this article are from around Luang Prabang, Laos, including a free Lao fashion show at a local restaurant.) “It’s crazy to hear all the tourists come into this bar saying, ‘Oh, the Lao people are so simple and shy and sweet!’ ” said Clara, her magenta lipstick and hearty Irish… [Read More]
The Tourist Trail Versus Other Budget Ways to See the World
I used to hate whirlwind tourists and avoid any famous site like a high schooler avoids homework. After three months of hardcore Tourist Trail backpacking around Asia, however, I’ve grown to see the fabulosity in every type of travel. Let’s look at some of these varied ways to see the world on a budget, in… [Read More]
Beautiful Sights of Luang Prabang, Laos
So what’s so different and charming about this Luang Prabang, Laos, place, anyway? Plenty. Here are some beautiful sights you might see if you were to wander the streets for a few days. 1. Quiet, clean avenues graced by tourists and locals on bicycles. Through a wondrous feat of balance, nearly all the locals steer… [Read More]
Preparing to Travel? Bring your Laptop!
A cute little 10-inch netbook computer can be in your hot little hands for less than $200 nowadays. If you stuff one into your backpack before your next trip to anywhere, you will be endlessly thankful. Why? All of the beautiful photos in this article are from spaces in Luang Prabang, Laos, that have free… [Read More]
