Unless you are incredibly forensic with your research, when travelling for four months you are bound to make some mistakes. I look back at this day (or half day to be more precise) as one of those mistakes. One that deep down I knew I was committing, and yet I still went ahead and did … Continue reading The Floating & Railway Markets – a verified tourist trap
It was probably the hottest day so far during my stay in Bangkok, and the humidity had risen to levels that were simply unbearable to me. I had returned from a half-day tour and was feeling feverish, unsure if I was getting ill or just a heatstroke. But I had to see it – I … Continue reading Lunar New Year Celebrations in Bangkok’s Chinatown
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
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
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 