I was nervous before my flight to Thailand. For starters, I knew my backpack was slightly over the weight limit… and I was scared I was going to be asked to show proof of funds to enter the country. My passport allows me to enter Thailand visa-free for a total duration of 30 days, but … Continue reading First hours in Bangkok – The Grand Palace & Mango Sticky Rice
After my amazing stay at the Elephant Conservation Centre (ECC), I headed to the capital of Laos – the city of Vientiane. I had no expectations about it. From my research it was a place that needed only two days of my attention and that is exactly how much I gave it. The result: I … Continue reading Meet Vientiane, the small capital of Laos with a strong French influence
Whilst in Laos, I was exposed to a hard reality - that of the devastating aftermath of the Secret War in Laos, a bombing campaign by the U.S. during the Vietnam War. Over 80 million unexploded bombs still pose a threat, especially to children. The UXO Visitor Centre in Luang Prabang raises awareness and highlights the ongoing impact on the Laotian people.
Most people venturing to Southeast Asian countries want to “experience” the wildlife. Whether that’s by swimming with whales, dolphins or sharks, riding elephants, or petting snakes…most (if not all) of these practices are unethical. As a wildlife lover, I was too aware of this, but I'm not going to lie and pretend... I also wanted … Continue reading Ethical Wildlife Tourism: My Experience at the Elephant Conservation Centre in Laos
I spent about five days in Luang Prabang. As I mentioned in my first post about the ancient capital of Laos, this is a good place to slow down, and take in all the natural and cultural sights the town has to offer. But there are also some activities not too far from the city … Continue reading Exploring Kuang Si Falls and Pak Ou Caves: A Day Tour from Luang Prabang
The Winged Bone 