Planning a trip to Laos and wondering what to do there? Read on for an extensive guide to Laos, complete with 1-week and 2-week itinerary options, as well as practical tips.
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Looking for the very best things to do in Ljubljana? I’ve rounded up the city's highlights and hidden gems in this comprehensive guide to Slovenia’s capital.
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The holy city of Pushkar is filled with expected things to do. I’ve rounded up 19 of the most unique things to do in Pushkar, and compiled them into a curated 2-day itinerary for the city.
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Before you trek to Annapurna Base Camp in Nepal, read this guide for all the details about the trek, including budget breakdown, accommodation, booking a group trip, and packing information.
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Tucked away in a (relatively) quiet corner of Luang Prabang is Le Sen Boutique Hotel, an oasis of zen. Sustainability and hospitality meet at Le Sen, a 100% Laotian-owned and managed accommodation not far from the heart of the city. If you’re in search of affordable, luxury accommodation in Luang Prabang, then Le Sen Boutique Hotel might be the perfect stay for you.
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Looking to spend time in Chitwan, Nepal, filled with safaris and animal sightings? This guide details how to spend 3 epic days in Chitwan, what to expect on safari, and how to pack so that you’re fully prepared for all the adventure.
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This post is your ultimate itinerary for Grand Teton National Park. From where to camp and what trails to hike, to what to see + do in the area— I’ve shared all the crucial information and insider details for visiting this Grand Teton National Park.
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In this post, you’ll find a step-by-step guide for getting Going-to-the-Sun Road tickets and the ultimate planning resource for a trip to Glacier National Park.
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Titus Adventure Company is a 4x4 rental company based in Colorado that makes renting your ideal adventure vehicle totally painless. Family-owned and operated, the company’s mission is to provide access to the outdoors while being good stewards of the environment. Their goal is to get you exploring the backcountry safely and more efficiently.
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Deciding whether or not to embark on Highland Explorer Tours’ unforgettable 3-day adventure through the Scottish Highlands? In this post, I share my honest review of the Highland Explorer Tour in the Highlands and detail everything that you can expect along the way.
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Responsible travelers planning a more eco-friendly trip to London can rest assured; the city has a relatively new hotel that makes being green easy for visitors. Surrounded by world-famous street art and just steps away from the easy-to-navigate Underground, the Corner Hotel is the environmentally-minded design hotel the city didn’t know it needed.
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The black hills are a treasure trove of hidden gem hiking trails. I’ve put together a list of 10 of my favourites that I’ve enjoyed time and time again during my adolescenthood.
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Summer means people are eager to spend their school breaks volunteering. It’s overwhelming to do the rigorous amount of vetting that has to be done to guarantee you’re volunteering with a quality organization that has a clear mission and operates in an ethical fashion. I’m here to help.
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In this post, you’ll find all the details about what I ate, what you can expect on a tour, and what the mission of Devour Tours is. I’m sure by the time you get to the end of this bad boy, you’ll be booking your own tour with Devour in no time. I’m basically plotting a way to get back to Spain just simply to eat more with them.
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In Luang Prabang, there are more social enterprises, non-profits, and giveback-businesses than you might believe for such a small town, and that number only seems to be growing. Cafés like Saffron, textile shops like Ock Pop Tok, and tours like Orange Robe Tours all add to the Luang Prabang community.
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Laos is home to an estimated 42 ethnic minority communities. Most travelers get glimpses of Khmu, Hmong, and Lao Lum culture, but very rarely do people journey up north where the Akha, Oma, and Lanten people live. During my trip to Luang Namtha Province with Luang Namtha Tourism, I was given the unique opportunity to learn more about these ethnic minority cultures in Laos in an initiative with the tourism board to broaden the economic opportunities of these communities through the tourism industry.
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You can’t go to Sri Lanka and not go on safari. That’s exactly why I created this in-depth guide for Udawalawe National Park. It’s the third most visited national park in Sri Lanka, offering safaris for tourists looking to catch a glimpse of exotic wildlife in its natural habitat.
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For such a small little town in the middle of a country no one talks much about, there are a number of social enterprises doing big things in Luang Prabang. One of these important businesses is Laos Buffalo Dairy.
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Have you ever wondered where your food comes from? Maybe you make the effort to buy organic fruits and pesticide-free vegetables? But what about your rice? Do you know where it comes from? I didn’t. More than that, I didn’t know how much work it was to grow it, harvest it, and get it on my plate.
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I pull another leech off my leg as Lan, my guide, sprays it with a lemongrass and water mixture he carried in a fanny pack. “You just donated blood to nature,” he says, laughing. I’m unbothered by the little leech. I’m walking in the jungle of Laos on a day when the heat isn’t insufferable…next to elephants. And all thanks to the conservation efforts of Mandalao.
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