Visiting Tad Sae Waterfall in Luang Prabang in Laos

Visiting Tad Sae Waterfall in Luang Prabang in Laos

The multi-tiered Tad Sae waterfall, or Tat Sae waterfall, is a stunning nature attraction just outside of the Old Town in Luang Prabang. Read on for everything you need to know to plan your Tad Sae day trip! Often overshadowed by the famous Kuang Si Falls in Laos, Tad Sae Waterfall is a lesser-visited cascading…

Flying Over Laos in a Hot Air Balloon in Vang Vieng

Flying Over Laos in a Hot Air Balloon in Vang Vieng

Vang Vieng is a hub for adventure lovers in Laos, and one of the best places in Southeast Asia to experience a hot air balloon ride. Here is what you need to know to plan an epic Vang Vieng hot air balloon experience. Located about mid-way between Luang Prabang and Vientiane is one of the best places in…

Taking the High Speed Train in Laos: What You Need to Know

Taking the High Speed Train in Laos: What You Need to Know

Laos was not always the easiest place to get around, and 8-hour bus rides on painfully bumpy and winding roads were a quintessential Laos travel experience. Though my eventful bus ride from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng in 2018 ended up being a funny story I could tell my friends about (the bus broke down…

12 Amazing Things to Do in Vientiane, Laos

12 Amazing Things to Do in Vientiane, Laos

Vientiane is the laid-back, underrated riverside capital city of Laos. Though it has often been treated as a “passthrough” Southeast Asian destination in the past, I recently spent just under a week in Vientiane attending the annual ASEAN Tourism Forum and was surprised by my time in the capital. The European influence is evident as…

Visiting Southeast Asia in 2024? Here’s What You Need to Know

Visiting Southeast Asia in 2024? Here’s What You Need to Know

Southeast Asia is home to some of the most diverse and alluring travel destinations in the world. Planning a 2024 Southeast Asia trip? Read this first for insider insight and tips. The Southeast Asia region is one of my personal favorites and has a special place in my heart – some of my fondest childhood…