The Namkhan Tent glamping in Luang Prabang Laos

The Namkhan in Luang Prabang: A Peaceful Yoga Retreat in Laos

This idyllic riverside resort away from the hustle and bustle in Luang Prabang is one of, if not the best, places to visit for a yoga and wellness holiday in Laos. Read on for my first-hand review of The Namkhan Ecolodge after a blissful stay. Laos has all the makings to be the next wellness…

Penataran Agung Lempuyang at Pura Lempuyang in Bali Indonesia

East Bali Day Trip: What to See Beyond the Bali Gates of Heaven

East Bali is home to some of the top Bali attractions and landmarks including the famous Pura Lempuyang, former water palaces and incredible volcano viewpoints. Short on time? Here is an East Bali itinerary to get you started. With the vast majority of travelers to Bali frequenting popular areas like Canggu, Seminyak, Uluwatu and Ubud,…

Elephants at Samui Elephant Haven in Koh Samui Thailand

Samui Elephant Haven: Ethical Elephant Sanctuary in Koh Samui

Not all elephant sanctuaries in Thailand are created equal. Here is my experience meeting the herd at Samui Elephant Haven in Koh Samui. Thailand is probably the single most popular destination for elephant interaction experiences – there is no other place in the world with so many elephant shows, sanctuaries and parks. To this day,…

Marble Mountains in Da Nang in Vietnam

Visit the Marble Mountains in Vietnam: Da Nang’s Five Limestone Karsts

The Marble Mountains, or Ngu Hanh Son in Vietnamese, is a group of five limestone mountains just south of Da Nang in coastal Central Vietnam, about 30 minutes by car from Hoi An. Each named after the five elements, Kim (metal), Thuy (water), Moc (wood), Hoa (fire) and Tho (earth), the Marble Mountains (sometimes also…

Angsana Lang Co in Vietnam wraparound pool

Resort Review: Angsana Lang Co in Central Vietnam

Sitting on a dreamy stretch of golden-sand beach in central Vietnam is the sprawling Angsana Lang Cô resort. Conveniently located just an hour’s drive from the Da Nang International airport, this luxury beach resort in Vietnam is sandwiched about midway between the UNESCO-listed Hoi An town and historic former imperial capital city, Hue. Though many…