Lockdown!? – Cambo Life in the Time of Covid (1-11 April 2020)
Hunkering, beer delivery, and the biggest holiday of the year in the time of COVID. Daily life dispatches from Phnom Penh.
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20 Unforgettable Day Trips from Vientiane
A Laos expat’s handpicked list of top day trips from Vientiane for visitors and long-term residents, with helpful tips for visiting each one.
Review: Thavonsouk Resort (Diamond Gold) in Vang Vieng
Thavonsouk Resort (now Diamond Gold Hotel) in Vang Vieng review. Detailed trip report, tips, and what to expect from your stay.
Lessons on Life from a Journey to the Jungle Cave of Death
An unexpected journey to Tham Piu Cave (aka the “Missile Cave”) in the jungles of eastern Laos reveals humanity’s penchant for both destruction and compassion.
16 Amazing Things to Do in Luang Prabang
Don’t miss these amazing things to do in Luang Prabang UNESCO town and beyond. All our favorites and insider secrets from two expats living in Laos!
Keeping Perspective
Adventures in straddling cultures, continents, and perceptions of reality during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tip of Borneo: The Ultimate Guide for Travelers
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.
Cambo Life March 2020: Alone Together
March 2020. Let’s see… there was COVID… and COVID, and… COVID! This is what the month looked like on our end in Phnom Penh.
KL Bird Park: Exploring the World’s Largest Aviary
Visiting Kuala Lumpur? Don’t miss KL Bird Park! Read our trip report on exploring this amazing aviary with helpful tips for visiting.
Cambo Life: 3/25 COVID Isolation Update
Why we’re staying, the latest on us, and the current COVID-19 situation here in Cambodia.
Cambo Life: 3/18 COVID Isolation Update
The latest from Cambodia. Our current status update from Phnom Penh in the time of COVID-19.
Pandan Pandan Island Day Trip (Kota Belud, Malaysia)
A 3km paddle from Bigfin gets us to the beautiful little uninhabited island of Pandan Pandan. Uninhabited, yes—but far from deserted, as we quickly discover.
Konglor Cave: The Ultimate Guide for Travelers
Exploring Konglor Cave in Laos and its 7 km underground river by long tail boat makes for one heck of an adventure! All the essentials for your visit.
Thakhek Loop: An Insider’s Ultimate Guide to Motorbiking Laos
Motorbiking the Thakhek Loop is an unforgettable off-the-path adventure. Insider tips & essentials from two Laos expats — Why go NOW, where to rent (and avoid) & more!
Sairee Village Koh Tao: Detailed Guide for Travelers
Planning a visit to Koh Tao? Check out our detailed guide to Sairee Village, the heart of the action, including what you to know for an unforgettable stay.
Chalok Baan Kao Beach: Exploring Koh Tao’s Chilled Out South End
Leaving the bulk of the divers and flashpackers behind in Sairee Beach, we head south, to a lesser trodden corner of the island.
13 Amazing Places to Visit in Udaipur in 3 Days
Planning a trip to Rajasthan, India? Don’t miss these top attractions, eats, and other places to visit in Udaipur in a short visit. Plus how to get there, where to stay, and more!
The Two Faces Of Darjeeling Hill Station
Leave behind all preconceptions of what a Himalayan hill station should be like and Darjeeling, India will enchant and beckon you back for more. Here’s our report.