What to visit in Vientiane, Laos’ capital
byMany will say that there is little to do in Vientiane. For us, Vientiane’s charm comes precisely from being a small capital, that lives at…
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Incredible Day Trips From Vientiane
byIf you have visited everything you wanted to visit in Vientiane, and still have a couple of days to spare,there are a few detours…
Unknown facts about Laos
byWhenever we travel to a new country, it is always interesting to discover its obscure and bizarre side. Some of the unexpected facts have…
The Bizarre Buddha Park near Vientiane
byExpecting to find a series of golden Buddhas, as we got used to seeing them represented in the Buddhist temples, we were stunned by…
The old Lao Chaleun Cinema in Savannakhet
bySavannakhet was one of our favourite cities of Laos. We had never heard of anyone telling us that the place was worth a stop,…
A Day at Ban Chan, the Pottery Village (near Luang Prabang)
byIf you are in Luang Prabang, you should not miss the opportunity to visit the historic Ban Chan Pottery village, which is just a…
Xieng Men cultural village and temples
byWhen you are in Luang Prabang and take the ferry to go to the other side of the Mekong, you will arrive at Xieng…
Puzzle: Kyrgyzstan – nomad games
byKyrgyz couple wearing traditional costumes during the Wold Nomad Games, Kyrgyzstan One of the best places to experience first-hand nomadic life. During summer festivals…
Puzzle: Japan – Yosakoi Dancer in Tokyo
byGirl dancing during the Yosakoi Dance Festival in Tokyo, Japan This dance festival takes place in August. During two days the streets of Harajuku…
A hiking trip on the La Leona to Sirena Trail on Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula
by‘Welcome to the jungle’. Those were the words Axl Rose and his band mates from Guns‘n Roses yelled on my DiscMan when I was…
These Adventure cyclists are our heroes!
byWe don’t get tired of saying that cyclists are our heroes! Whenever we struggle with a difficult situation, God sends a cyclist to show…
Motorcycling in Laos and trying to avoid nails…
byRiding our motorcycle in Laos has been a lot of fun. Even though we were expecting the condition of the roads to be bad,…
Sapa or Ha Long Bay? Which trip to choose if you’re in Hanoi
byMeat or fish? Red or white wine? Appetizer or dessert? Life throws many difficult decisions at you. Sometimes it’s best to trust your guts,…
Quiz: How much do you know about Laos?
byLaos is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia. It shares borders with Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and China. If you would like to test…
Colouring the World
byThis Colouring the World idea started off because Jorge wanted to show his 6 year old nephew the world as we see it. But…
diaries of a journey in times of Covid-19
byAfter a month of self-isolation in Luang Prabang, we eventually found a routine that suits us and the situation. At dawn, we are often…
diariesof LIVE on RTL (with video)
byWe had the pleasure of being live on RTL LivePlanet Magazine to discuss the Covid-19 situation in Southeast Asia, particularly Laos, where we are….
Volunteering in a Permaculture Project in Colombia
byAs, in the face of dwindling resources and fraying ecosystems, the days of our current industrial agriculture are numbered, we are witnessing a surge…
Attending Tribal Gathering in Remote Panama
byIn today’s times of climate change and social collapse, listening to leaders of indigenous communities that have maintained a close bond with the natural…
Oh, the Fruits in Southeast Asia!
byIf it’s true that Southeast Asia is known for its unparalleled cuisine, it is also true that part of its success has to do…
