A Week in Laos: First Impressions

“Wow – this place is truly beautiful”, I said to myself as I stared dreamingly at the lush mountains surrounding … More

Debauchery is no More: Outdoor Pursuits in Tame Vang Vieng, Laos

Vang Vieng is truly a weird place. The ugliest town set in the prettiest surroundings, it feels strangely historical even … More

The Christmas/New Year break is a time for family, reflection and lists of all sorts. So I thought I’d share … More

The central part of the day on the Kanchanaburi tourist train was to witness the main highlights of the trip. … More

“You want second or third class?” asked Ek in a text message. “ 240 or 120 baht. You know second … More

The beer was Tripel Karmeliet; the geek was a Chinese kid who looked no older than 16, and the ladyboy…. … More