Most people who go to Vang Vieng will tell you that the best river trip around is the all too famous tubing trip — or should I say drunken tubing trip.  And I won’t argue.  The Vang Vieng River mission is probably one of the most fun things you’ll ever do in your lifetime, even if you’re a hard-core backpacker who has seen it all.

One of the most popular activities in Northern Laos, and Southeast Asia, for that matter, is to go tubing down the river outside of Vang Vieng. To those who’ve been there, this goes without saying…This has become one of the must-do’s on the backpacker circuit and is responsible for the huge party scene that has settled in the once sleepy of Vang Vieng—in a country where party scenes don’t really […]

// // Beer Lao is to Laos what muay thai is to Thailand.  It permeates every part of their culture and way of life.  Living in Southeast Asia for about a year and a half now, there aren’t many things about America that I get teary-eyed over, but one thing that does drive me crazy is the serious lack of beer… good beer, that is…

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It always comes back to drinking, doesn’t it?  Well, what can I say for myself?   I guess if I was responsible I’d probably be back home working rather than traveling the world.  And as I mentioned before, drinking just tends to permeate world travel.  Laos is no different, but what is different about Laos — really, really different – is not about what they drink but how […]

Many people who are interested in visiting Cambodia will probably have heard of the temples at Angkor Wat. Whilst these are definitely an attraction that should be seen when visiting the country, it is also worth having a look at the many other tombs, temples and religious sites. Whereas Angkor Wat can become quite crowded with tourists and locals, many of the other sites are quieter but still give you […]

Approximately 15 kilometres south from the heart of Phnom Penh, you will be able to find part of The Killing Fields known as Choeung Ek. The reign of the Khmer Rouge was one of terror for the Cambodian people and it is estimated that 1.7 million people were murdered.
After being tortured in the Tuol Sleng prison (which you can visit in downtown Phnom Penh), many prisoners were transported under the […]

The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum is one of the most prominent “tourist attractions” of Phnom Penh. I use the term loosely as although it does attract a lot of visitors, it is not a light-hearted place by any means.

One of the most popular attractions in Cambodia are the temples of Angkor. You may have heard of Angkor Wat or the Angkor Archaeological Park, which are essentially the same thing! The significance of the temples of Angkor is overwhelming and it is the best way to learn all about Cambodian history and culture.

No visit to the capital city of Phnom Penh in Cambodia would be complete without a visit to the Royal Palace. This is an awe-inspiring and truly beautiful complex that is steeped in history and will fill you with a wonderful sense of peace. The palace was built upon an old citadel and is conveniently located for visitors to take a look around, being just off of the popular Sisowath […]

Sisowath Quay is the area that runs along the western side of the Tonle Sap River in the city of Phnom Penh in Cambodia. This promenade area is a bustle of activity from early in the morning and is the heart of activity in the city in the evening for tourists and locals alike.