Archive for 'Travel Tips'
Detour to the Plain of Jars
Posted on 06. May, 2012 by jess.
As we arrive in the late afternoon light, the scene is more how we would have imagined a trip to Mongolia, not Phonsavan, Laos. Motorcycle riders with scarves over their faces to block the dust, the cityscape here is barren but you see from the construction that there is prosperity in its future. But we’re here to see the mysterious Plain of Jars.
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What’s for breakfast in Laos?
Posted on 15. Apr, 2012 by jess.
We had never heard of the dishes with names like cheaw makork or khao piak sen when we got to Laos – find out what they are and what’s our favorite Lao breakfast.
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Please don’t go to…Muang Ngoi Neua | Laos
Posted on 10. Apr, 2012 by jess.
A trip to the serene, sleepy village on the shores of the Nam Ou River in Northern Laos, Muang Ngoi Neua, feels like a trip back in time – but you don’t want to go there…
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Day 601 to Day 700: The Tops and Flops
Posted on 03. Apr, 2012 by Dany.
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.
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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There’s the Thailand we were looking for | Cycling with SpiceRoads
Posted on 27. Mar, 2012 by jess.
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.
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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A white lie and a wild ride in the Windy City
Posted on 20. Mar, 2012 by jess.
On a local’s recommendation, we explored my hometown in a way we never expected – and saw the city from one of its most beautiful sides…
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Kamphaeng Phet: The Thai town that tourism forgot
Posted on 18. Mar, 2012 by jess.
Set on the Ping river, this buzzing little city in central Thailand is home to a set of breathtaking ancient ruins. So why do so few people visit?
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How to apply for an Indian visa in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Posted on 14. Mar, 2012 by jess.
A step-by-step guide to the entire visa application process to get an Indian Visa in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
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When travel dreams die…our disappointing trip to The Beach
Posted on 06. Mar, 2012 by Dany.
We couldn’t have been more excited to see that jaw-droppingly gorgeous, secluded Maya Bay in person. It turns out, we almost wish we didn’t come here at all.
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Hotel Tip of the Week: Temple Tree at Bon Ton | Langkawi, Malaysia
Posted on 05. Mar, 2012 by jess.
We have never stayed anywhere quite like this! Our Hotel Tip of the Week series offers accommodation recommendations we have stayed in and personally recommend. This week: Temple Tree at Bon Ton | Langkawi, Malaysia
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Bang Namphueng, Bangkok: Love at first sight, the second time around
Posted on 29. Feb, 2012 by Dany.
On our first visit to Thailand’s capital, we couldn’t wait to leave…but the second time around was love at first sight cycling around the Bang Namphueng area of Bangkok. Read on to find out why and how to travel to this exotic jungle just outside the city.
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Hijacked by a Buddhist monk in Sukothai
Posted on 27. Feb, 2012 by jess.
One morning in Sukothai, we notice a monk smiling at us, urging us to come with him to visit the temple complex, and when a monk offers to show you around a temple, you don’t say no…right?
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New Orleans: Get outta town! Swamps, alligators and plantations
Posted on 20. Feb, 2012 by Dany.
Although we could spend months immersed in that particularly sweet blend of New Orleans urban life, there came a point during our visit where we just had to get out of town…what we discovered were the rural roots that throughout history have melted together to make the Crescent City so unique.
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Getting scammed in Bangkok
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Travel Photo Roulette #32: LOVE
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