Adventures of a girl on a budget
When I arrived in Vientiane, I did not expect to stay at the Golden Sun Hotel. In fact, I had booked a hostel not too far away, but when I arrived they had given away my room to someone else. To make up for it, and to ensure I wasn’t homeless, they provided a ride […] Read more…
Vientiane is the capital city of Laos, a country in South East Asia that borders Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam and China. During a week long vacation in Laos, I spent a day exploring the city and all it has to offer with my boyfriend. Check out my suggestions of the top places to see and […] Read more…
Vang Vieng is a small riverside town in Laos once known as party central for backpackers. It has since quieted down, which gives visitors a chance to marvel more at the surrounding nature while still having fun. Check out my list of ten things to see and do in Vang Vieng below. 1. Tubing While […] Read more…
Located at one end of the main street of bars and restaurants in Vang Vieng, the Vang Vieng Boutique Hotel turned out to be a good choice for a three night stay in this fun riverside town. The Room, Amenities, and Services I booked a Deluxe Double Room through HostelWorld for my stay in Vang Vieng and was […] Read more…
When I first heard there was a lagoon near Vang Vieng with extremely blue waters I could relax in, I was keen to check it out. It turned out to be an excellent half day trip from the town, and a perfect way to cool off in the Laos heat. Getting There The Blue Lagoon […] Read more…
A while back, I wrote a post about Blue Apron, a meal plan service that sends fresh, pre-portioned ingredients right to your doorstep. While I was not a huge fan of the service, I did want to give a review of a meal plan service that I loved called Plated for anyone interested in cooking […] Read more…