I took a sleeper bus (for my first time ever) south to Don Det, also known as 4000 islands. Every patch of un-submerged grass counts as an island here, so maybe there actually are 4000. Laos is a landlocked country, so to clarify, these islands exist in the Mekong river. I heard they recount the... Continue Reading →
Vang Vieng…where 3 days will turn to 2 weeks in a heartbeat
When I first got to Vang Vieng...I kind of hated it. So what caused me to extend my stay from 3 days to 2 weeks?
Thailand — Laos
Happy holidays from this happy traveler! Although this season I’ve missed my friends and family, the warm fuzzies, winter lights and snow back at home, the past couple of weeks have been filled with heart-warming connections that have kept my holiday spirit alive. It’s been just over a month since I left Oregon and I’ve... Continue Reading →