The small city of Dalat hidden away in the highlands of Southern Vietnam ended up being one of my favourite stops in the country. The cooler climate was a much…
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Situated 1,500 meters above sea level, Dalat is a hillside city in Vietnam surrounded by beautiful countryside. At the beginning of the 19th century, the city was still a relatively…
Sat between the Juggernauts of South East Asia that are Thailand and Vietnam, Cambodia can often be overlooked or passed through quickly. But such a diverse country with many fascinating…
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).…
Laos capital city, Vientiane, has a reputation for being a little boring. But, if you seek out the right activities, it can be a great place to spend a few…
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…
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…
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…
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…
I was heading from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang which meant I had two options for transport. I could either take the 24 hour bus or the 2 day slow…
