Tasting the “Worlds Best Pepper” at La Plantation in Kampot
I’m no expert on pepper, so when our guide told us that Kampot pepper is the “best in the world”, I took it with a pinch of salt (or pepper).…
My Laos Itinerary – How to Spend 3 Weeks in Laos
Laos is such an underrated place and often overlooked in favour of neighbour Thailand. I recently spent just over 3 weeks in Laos and could happily have spent more time…
Wat Phou – The Underrated Angkor Wat-Style Temple in Laos
Amongst the beautiful scenery of Mount Phou Khao in the South of Laos is the ancient ruins of Wat Phou (also known as Vat Phou or Wat Phu), a temple…
Coffee and Waterfalls on the Bolaven Plateau Loop
Laos may be one of the least developed countries in South East Asia but it is by no means any less beautiful. The north of the country has been part…
18 Facts About Laos You Probably Didn’t Know
I had the pleasure of spending a few hours speaking with some Laos students who joined my table in a coffee shop in Vientiane. It was really interesting to learn…
Slow Boat from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang, Laos – How to Save Money + Other Tips
I was heading from Chiang Rai, Thailand to Luang Prabang, Laos, which meant I had two options for transport. I could either take the 24 hour bus or the 2…
13 Best Things To Do in Chiang Rai
I came to Chiang Rai expecting it to be nothing more than a place to rest in-between Chiang Mai and my next destination in Laos, but I’ve been pleasantly surprised.…
An Unexpected Adventure to Khun Korn Waterfall, Chiang Rai
I’d never even heard of Khun Korn waterfall until a friend from the hostel recommended it as one of the best things to do near the White Temple in Chiang…
Bamboo Rafting Through Tham Lod Cave in Thailand
Last week I visited Tham Lod caves near Pai. This is a 1.6km long network of caves situated about 1.5hrs north of Pai in Northern Thailand. If you’re interested in…
A Day at Elephantland in Chiang Mai
There were lots of things to love about my visit to Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand, but visiting Elephantland has to be the highlight. I’d heard many stories about the…
