Buddha Park: The Hidden Gem of Greater Vientiane
Looking for something a bit different to discover around Vientiane? The mysterious “spirit city” of Xieng Khuan (commonly known as Buddha Park) is quite unlike anything you’ve ever seen.
15 Proven Tips for Baby Road Trip Success
Road trip fun doesn’t have to end with an infant in tow! Here are 15 easy screen-free tips for a long or short road trip with a baby, honed from thousands of miles of trial and error.
The Best Debit Card to Use Abroad
Think all debit cards are the same when it comes to international travel? Heck no. Here’s my road-tested take on the very best debit card to use abroad, and what makes it the very best.
Getting an Infant Passport (and Photo) — What to Know
Do infants need a passport? In most cases, YES! Here’s what you need to know — including helpful tips on taking that dreaded passport photo for infant!
A Perfect Martini (Literally)
Despite what you might think, a Perfect Martini isn’t James Bond’s famous saucer of shaken vodka. No, my friends, a Perfect Martini is something far more intriguing—and, my new favorite cocktail.
Is Lao Airlines Safe (and Reliable?)
Are you concerned about Lao Airlines safety and reliability? Here’s what you need to know to make an informed decision for your next trip (or move) to Laos.
Green View in Green Season
Returning in the rainy season to one of our Central Laos favorites for a relaxing Father’s Day weekend in this serene and beautiful place.
7 Ways a VPN Will Transform Your Travel Life
Whether traveling across the globe or across the street, having a rock-solid VPN will make your online life more secure and virtually limitless, anywhere. Here’s how.
Ayutthaya: Fun & Easy DIY Day Trip with Baby
Thinking of visiting the ancient UNESCO city of Ayutthaya on your own and—dare I say—with a baby? Here’s our trip report, including how to get there and what to see and do.
Daily Life, 16 May – 5 June
Sliding back into rainy season and home base routines—but not without new discoveries, capital city adventures, and a handful of big milestones on the horizon.
15 Tech Essentials for Moving to a Developing Country
Wondering what tech gear you should pack to a developing country or add to your moving abroad checklist? Here are 15 essential travel-tested gadgets for your next move.
20 Essential Facebook Groups for Vientiane Expats
Vientiane can be a tough nut to crack for newcomers. Here are 20 game-changing English-language Facebook groups to help you get the most out of living in this unique and perplexing city.
Is This Really the Best Portable Crib for Travel?
We put the Lotus Everywhere Travel Crib to the ultimate test—two years of real-world use and abuse living and traveling in Southeast Asia. So, is this the best portable crib for toddler or infant?
Sala Keoku: The Other Buddha Park
Exploring sculpter Luang Pu Bunleua Sulilat’s even more ambitious and enigmatic Thai sculpture park follow-up to his famed Buddha Park just across the river in Laos.
Udon’s Quirky Nong Bua Lake
A fun morning spent exploring newly refurbished and uniquely Chinese Nong Bua Lake and Chalom Phrakiat Park on our way out of Udon Thani.
Udon Thani
A rare skip across the Mekong to Thailand for BB2’s 20-week anatomy ultrasound—and a weekend of sampling oddities of the industrialized world…
Daily Life, 22 April – 10 May
Hot town, summer in the city—back in the People’s Democratic Republic. Baby yoga, baby bumps, swimming pool brewery, baby’s first jazz club, and…a Communist-themed night out.
How to Get Malarone for Cheap!
Helpful tips for how to get cheap Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil) in the U.S. (under US$3.00/pill), from a budget-minded traveler’s own search for affordable Malaria prevention.
