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…
Vang Vieng Boutique Hotel: A Review
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…
The Blue Lagoon and Cave in Vang Vieng, Laos
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…
Home Cooked Meals with Plated
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…
Tubing in Vang Vieng, Laos
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…
Celebrating Christmas in Thailand
Being away from family during the holiday season is never easy. Since I am currently teaching English abroad, I not only missed the holidays with my family but had to work on Christmas. It was a strange feeling and very different from what I am used to, but Christmas in Thailand turned out to be […] Read more…