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Vomit, squat toilets and lots of tangerines: A (not-so) typical transportation day in Laos

Posted on 06. Apr, 2012 by Dany.

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They say that travel is about the journey, not the destination…In our recent Reflections post, we said that we love the nitty-gritty of bus travel. We thought it was about time to share just what ‘nitty-gritty’ entails, so we are inviting you along on our journey from the tiny, unremarkable town of Muang Sing in the very north of Laos, near the Chinese border, to the beautiful river town of Nong Khiaw.

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Polaroid of the week: Lounging by the pool in Sihanoukville, Cambodia

Posted on 05. Apr, 2012 by Dany.

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We spent a few days in Sihanoukville last week and truly felt like we were on vacation! The main reason for this was our excellent hotel, the Beach Club Resort.

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Day 601 to Day 700: The Tops and Flops

Posted on 03. Apr, 2012 by Dany.

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We celebrated our 700th day on the road last weekend! There were some amazing highs and almost no lows – Find out about the Tops & Flops of our last 100 days.

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A comprehensive guide to Nong Khiaw, Laos

Posted on 02. Apr, 2012 by Dany.

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This travel guide to Nong Khiaw (Nong Khiew) includes places to stay, where to eat, what to do and see, and where you find the best free wifi in town.

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33 Things We Love About Chicago

Posted on 01. Apr, 2012 by jess.

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One of our favorite cities in the world, Chicago has something for absolutely everyone. Find out why we love the Windy City so much.

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700 days of travel: Reflections on the last 100 days

Posted on 31. Mar, 2012 by jess.

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Today marks our 700th day on the road! In the last 100 days we have traveled in Thailand, Malaysia and Cambodia. Read on for a summary of our reflections & find out what’s next for us!

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Polaroid of the week: French baguettes in Kampot, Cambodia

Posted on 29. Mar, 2012 by Dany.

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Who knew that French baguettes were so popular in Cambodia? Even though the French left over 50 years ago, there are daily baked baguettes in the markets everywhere. Ooo la la!

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There’s the Thailand we were looking for | Cycling with SpiceRoads

Posted on 27. Mar, 2012 by jess.

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Far from the bright lights and bustle of Bangkok, cycling through the northern Thai countryside outside of Chiang Mai filled us with a sense of the Thai rhythm of life.

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Getting scammed in Bangkok

Posted on 25. Mar, 2012 by Dany.

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So…it took us months to talk about it but…we got scammed in Bangkok. Here’s our story. You can laugh, you can cry with us, but definitely take it to heart as these scams happen to tons of nice folks who visit the Thai capital.

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Going vegan in Chicago

Posted on 23. Mar, 2012 by Dany.

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After our month-long road trip through the South, our bodies were longing for some healthy food, and we decided to try as many vegan restaurants in Chicago as possible.