Return of the Daddy Days
With Riley off to nursery school, I suddenly have extra time to spend with Noe. So, what do the two of us do in Laos’ laid-back capital? Find out!
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Essential Guide for Riding the Thakhek Loop
Essential information for planning your own epic Laos motorbiking adventure. Why go now, where to rent, what to bring & more!
Crazy Train: Hanoi Train Street
Our top tips and trip report for visiting this one-of-a-kind, must-see place on your own, including a detailed map and considerations for experiencing Hanoi Train Street with young children.
Vientiane New House
Now into our sixth month of living in the “new” house in Laos, we thought it might finally be time for a virtual tour.
36 Reasons Why You Should Visit Laos Now
…as in right now! Long known for its relaxed pace of life and slow pace of development, Laos is poised for BIG changes. Here 36 reasons why you should add Laos to your bucket list today.
Tip of Borneo: Off-the-Beaten-Path Paradise
Tip of Borneo (Tanjung Simpang Mengayu), rumored home to Borneo’s best beaches and sunsets! Here’s our experience, with helpful tips and recommendations for an unforgettable visit.
Laos Life: April 2019
Riley tries out nursery school and solid foods, I try out days without kids and three new coffee shops, and Lori and Noe try their best to stay out of trouble.
Vietnam E-Visa: How to Apply Online
Our complete guide to the cheapest, no-hassle way to get a Vietnam E-Visa, with step-by-step instructions for completing the e-visa application form online.
A [Slightly] Unorthodox Food & Coffee Tour of Hanoi
7 days eating and caffeinating our way through the historic center of Hanoi and beyond — from Hanoi food essentials to less-covered international surprises.
Going Native in Hanoi: Our First Airbnb
We leap into the 21st Century with a 7-night stay in an Airbnb in the heart of Hanoi. Just a one-off? Find out!
One Week in Hanoi: Seeing the Sights
7 days soaking up the sights and sounds of the vibrant and historic center of Hanoi — basing ourselves out of a French Quarter flat with the boys.
Next Stop is Viet Nam
This year’s Lao New Year break takes us back to Hanoi, Vietnam for a week with the boys. Looking forward to hunkering down and relaxing as much as an infant, toddler, and city of 8 million allows.
Laos Life: March 2019
From killer smog, to potty training, first weekend away, to 3/4 of the fam getting sick, March had a little something for everyone. Here’s a look back at an eventful month here in Vientiane.
Buddha Park: How to Visit Vientiane’s Spirit City
Buddha Park (Xieng Khuan) might just be the funkiest sculpture park you’ve never visited. Find out why and how to get there from central Vientiane.
20 Unforgettable Day Trips from Vientiane
An expat’s handpicked list of worthwhile day trips from Vientiane for visitors or long-term resident. We’ll help you get out of the capital and explore this fascinating corner of the world!
Toxic
What’s it like to live with the worst air quality in the world? Little did we know, we were about to find out.
Lao Lake House
Lao Lake House may have been the very first Vientiane weekend trip we heard of when we moved to Laos. 2.5 years later, we finally make the trip to the serene estate on Nam Houm Lake.
Champa Garden Restaurant
A 10km drive north of the city center, Champa Garden offers excellent Lao food in a unique aquatic setting, along with a sprawling Champa flower garden in a city where gardens are few and far between.
