An important aspect of ethical travel is having sensitivity towards other cultures and an awareness of the correct etiquette when visiting religious establishments. This is a list of the most popular world religions by the number of worshippers and ones…
11 wonderful places to visit in Southeast Asia instead of Bali
I’ve just spent a year travelling around Asia and I’m going to let you in on a secret…Bali is overrated (in my humble opinion). Bali is one of the most crowded places I’ve ever been and most foreigners I’ve seen…
9 best apps for travelling Southeast Asia on a budget
Thanks to modern technology, travelling is now easier than ever and you can organise so much of your trip just by using your smartphone! An added bonus is that they can also stop you from being ripped off. I’ve travelled…
The good, the bad and the ugly about bus travel in Laos
Laos is great, whether you’re in Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang or the 4,000 islands then laidback fun is pretty much guaranteed. While I wholeheartedly recommend travelling in Laos, we had some of our most bizarre and ridiculously overdrawn journeys here….
How to visit the Vieng Xai Caves from Sam Neua in Laos on a budget
The Vieng Xai war caves are off the beaten track in Laos, but their fascinating history makes them well worth visiting. The caves are famous as they contained the headquarters for the Pathet Lao communist movement during the Secret War…
7 incredibly romantic things to do in Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang is the most romantic place to visit in Laos, if not the whole of Southeast Asia, so it’s the perfect place for travel couples. There are pretty sights, nature, food and culture which is everything you need to…
How to visit the Plain of Jars in Laos on a budget
The Plain of Jars in Laos is one of Asia’s more mysterious and less-visited attractions so it is ideally placed for losing the crowds. The exciting news is that it’s on track to receive UNESCO heritage status in the summer…
Visiting the beautiful Kong Lor Cave in Laos on a budget
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….
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…
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…
7 tips for having an awesome time in Vang Vieng
Vang Vieng is THE place in Laos both for a party, or for a chill and while you may have heard bad things about it, it’s cleaned up its act quite a lot in recent years. These are the 7…
How to cross the border between Thailand and Laos at Nong Khai to Vientiane
This is my quick and easy guide to crossing the border between Nong Khai in Thailand and Vientiane in Laos including getting your stamps, transport, onward travel and hotels to crash at on your journey. I’ve crossed many land borders…