Visiting the Floating Village of Kompong Phluk on Your Own
Helpful tips for visiting Kompong Phluk floating village on your own. How to avoid scams, how to get there, and when to visit.
Travel Guides
Lao Zoo: What I Wish I Knew Before Visiting
The Lao Zoo may just be the most misunderstood zoo in Southeast Asia. The national zoo of Laos isn’t even really a “zoo” at all, but something far more interesting.
Vientiane Boat Racing Festival: An Insider’s Guide for Travelers
For some in Laos — the Boat Racing Festival is the big reward after a long, hard planting season.
For many, many more — it’s one more excuse to party down.
Baños Waterfall Route: An Unforgettable Day Trip
Riding an ATV along a narrow, winding Andean highway wasn’t something we ever planned on doing, or really even thought of during our backpacking trip along the Ecuadorian Andes. But when in Baños…