Searching for pictures of Halong Bay and thinking that someday I would be there was dreamy. It looks magnificent, and it is! This was the second destination I got to know in Vietnam after Hanoi on this two-week trip to[…]
Exciting things to do in Hanoi, Vietnam
After my friend being scammed as soon as she landed in Hanoi, we decided to explore Hanoi city without hard feelings. I don’t have high expectations because the city is not my favorite destination, however, Hanoi has its charms. As[…]
Scam in Vietnam: experiences in Hanoi
I arrive in Hanoi at the airport Noi Bai and the cheapest way to go to the city center is by bus. This way I’m sure I will not be a victim of a scam in Vietnam. There is a[…]
Volunteering in Laos during COVID pandemic
I was volunteering in Laos during the COVID pandemic in a jewelry shop named “Garden of Eden”. I was there before COVID hit the country, the moment Laos had the first case, and the days after when consequences were starting[…]
Volunteer experience in Laos
This is my fourth volunteer experience in Southeast Asia. I decided to do it because I had no idea if the Coronavirus situation in China would take long to be under control. My idea was to volunteer in Luang Prabang[…]
Luang Prabang: Exploring the most exciting things
Luang Prabang is a pretty small town in Laos, but no less charming for that. It is in fact a very touristy place with many western looking restaurants, coffee shops, tour operators, and fancy shops selling the most diverse types[…]
Kuang Si Falls, a day trip from Luang Prabang
I think it is fair enough to say that Kuang Si Falls is the major attraction of Luang Prabang. In fact, I was very excited to visit them as they appear to be beyond beautiful. And they are. They are[…]
Bus from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang
Once again, I’m going on a minivan full of tourists, this time from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang. This time I booked it cause it was much faster than the bus and the timings suited me the most. I got[…]
The best Vang Vieng blue lagoon
Vang Vieng has so many different activities to offer and so many things to do. Vang Vieng blue lagoon is one of the hot spots. You can easily spend 4 days here or even more, depending on how you like[…]
