Kong Lor Cave (or Tham Kong Lor) is a karst limestone cave in Phu Hin Bun National Park in Laos that has the Nam Hin Bun River running through it and it was one of my favourite places in Laos….
Archives for June 2019
How to hand wash clothes effectively while travelling to save money
Whilst travelling in Asia, I’ve started to enjoy the routine of hand washing my own clothes on the road so I thought I’d share my 7 top tips with you. The main reason that I’ve come around to hand washing…
7 très bien cheap or free things to do in Vientiane
Vientiane is one of the sleepiest capital cities that I’ve ever visited, and some travellers do complain that it’s boring. Laos in general, is a deeply relaxed country and its towns and cities tend to quite compact so they’re very…
7 more British comedy podcasts that will make you laugh out loud
As 7 British comedy podcasts that will make you laugh out loud has been so popular with podcast-seekers, I’ve found even more funny British comedy for you to enjoy! I’ve continued listening to many comedy podcasts while travelling on long…
The reality of visiting Northern Thailand during the ‘burning season’
We visited Chiang Mai in April, just before the Songkran Festival and the air was so hazardous that the authorities were considering cancelling the festival. It definitely tarred the experience of Northern Thailand for me and I’ve had bad times…
Your guide to watching a traditional water puppet show in Vietnam
Hanoi is Vietnam’s capital as well as one of its most happening cities and it’s a great place to engage in the culture, including traditional shows like the water puppet show which I absolutely loved and would be great for…
11 top tips for dealing with monkeys while travelling in Asia and beyond
I’ve always been a big fan of monkeys and I’ve even worked with them, but travelling in South Asia really tested that love at times! While in South Asia I encountered moments of aggression or harassment in Nepal, India and…
War, Gill Nets and Dams: The Devastating Plight of the Mekong River Dolphins
The Mekong River in Laos is undoubtedly beautiful, but beyond the gorgeous sunsets, happy pizza parlours and sedate stilt houses, lies the irreparable threat of extinction. I came to Don Det in the 4,000 islands after reading the blogs, seeing…