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 dating back to the 11th …
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 of the backpacker ‘banana pancake’ …
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 some facts about Lao culture …
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 day slow boat. Neither options …
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. Chiang Rai is much more …
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 Rai so we should combine …
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 cave full of bats …
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 mistreatment of elephants for the …
How to Spend 3 Days in Bangkok on a Budget
I’ve just started a backpacking adventure across South East Asia and Bangkok was my first stop. It’s my first time visiting Asia and a bit of a culture shock at first. Despite feeling very chaotic …
A Muggles Guide to Visiting Warner Bros Harry Potter Studio Tour in London
I’m an unashamed Harry Potter fan. I remember reading the books and watching the films during my teenage years. I had a huge shock hearing Hermione’s name in the film for the first time after …
