Adventures of a girl on a budget
When I lived in Thailand for two years, I had the chance to do a lot of traveling in South East Asia. The beauty of traveling in that part of the world is how cheap everything is! Flights, hotels, and tourist activities will never cost you as much as traveling through America or Europe. I was fortunate enough to visit many countries, and journeyed from Bali and even as far as Hong Kong. While I still have a lot to explore there (China and India, I’m looking at you!), I hope these posts inspire you to plan a trip and have a budget-adventure of your own!
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…
While tubing in Vang Vieng used to be synonymous with lots of drinking, crazy partying, and even death, it still is a big attraction in the small riverside town. These days, the tubing is a lot more relaxed but still tons of fun! The first stop on the tubing adventure is to get your […] Read more…
When I started planning a trip to Laos and found out that I could ride a hot air balloon over the town of Vang Vieng as the sun rose, I knew there was no way I wasn’t booking a ride. I mean, how often can you say you floated away in a hot air balloon […] Read more…
Since I am living in Thailand this year, I did not get to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. Luckily for me, I got the chance to celebrate Loy Krathong the day before, which was more magical than any Thanksgiving I have ever experienced. Keep reading to learn what this beautiful Thai holiday is all about! What is […] Read more…