Despite all the horror stories of backpackers partying non stop and indulging in drunk river tubing, Vang Vieng is actually a really pretty place. And I’m not talking about the downtown party streets – they truly are lined with cheap bars showing reruns of Friends all day long. But the area surrounding Vang Vieng – Continue reading
During our time in Luang Prabang, I did a cooking course with Tamarind Cooking School. One of the things I miss when I travel is being able to cook my own meals. I love cooking, it’s kind of my zen-meditation time of the day. There’s something about the repetitive chopping, and taking in all the Continue reading
I was recently interviewed by Pink Pangea, a community for women who love to travel. The article has just been published this week! They interviewed me about my experience in Laos, where I spent three weeks earlier this year, visiting Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng and Vientiane as well as a tiny village called Pho Kam, Continue reading
Whilst Luang Prabang is hugely popular with travelers to Laos, those not on the backpacker trail are often not familiar with the city. When talking to friends during our trip, they often told me ‘I just had to google that. Looks amazing!”. Luang Prabang is, in fact, an amazing city. So here are 13 Luang Continue reading
Luang Prabang is becoming a trendy destination and the small town has a good number of restored colonial houses and mansions turned into upscale hotels. But amongst them all, Belmond’s La Residence Phou Vao stands out with pure luxury in a serene environment that’s hard to find anywhere else in Laos. Walking into the open Continue reading
English