a woman with wings travelling the world solo
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
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 Mekong River is a sight to behold from Luang Prabang. Deserving of the title of the Mother of Waters, it's the longest river in Southeast Asia, flowing through six different countries – China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. Anyone exploring the region, like myself, will continuously encounter its waters – and like myself, … Continue reading The Mighty Mekong River from Luang Prabang
Another cold welcoming Laos. A country that is still relatively under the radar, but perhaps for that reason it attracted me so. I landed in Luang Prabang shortly after 6pm, but the sun had set already and it was a dark night. During the late hours, the temperatures were also some of the lowest I’d … Continue reading Luang Prabang: exploring the spiritual ancient capital of Laos
The Winged Bone 