No matter where we’re dropped off or what country we’re in, we always seem to find our way onto a motorbike (especially in SE Asia). This time we had a plus one, a fellow Chicagoan we met on the overnight bus opted to join us in an adventure where we had no idea what we were […]
Rite of Passage: Puking in Vang Vieng
I spent my 2 nights in Vang Vieng alternating between my guesthouse bed and the bathroom.
It wasn’t what you think.
How to Hold Your Own During Lao New Year
Our Thai visa ended two days before the start of Songkran when we were in Chiang Mai. Most travelers would have done the sensible thing, a quick visa run to the border, and then back to Chiang Mai to celebrate the New Year in one of the most exciting Thai cities for the celebration. It […]
You Think You Can Bike to Kouang Xi Waterfalls?
Some things you should know: I’ve never ridden a mountain bike before. It was over 90 degrees Fahrenheit. I did not research the topography of our route. We had 2 bottles of water and 1 roll of Ritz crackers. Josh did not think it was a good idea. I consider myself to be in pretty good shape. I’m stubborn and […]
Destination Luang Prabang: A Cruise Down the Mekong
After reviewing the options for transportation from Thailand to Luang Prabang we narrowed it down to these: Flight: More than we wanted to pay Bus: After our bus experience from Bangkok to Krabi we try to avoid these when possible Fast Boat: Requires a helmet and risk of death Slow Boat (public): Shoved into a small space with […]