The last leg of my Laos journey took me and my travel buddy Ben to 4,000 islands and Don Det. Following the wild and crazy partying that goes along with a trip to Vang Vieng, Don Det provided a chill and relaxing atmosphere on the banks of the Mekong River. It’s odd that so few travelers have heard of Laos’ 4,000 islands, and I expect the reason is that it is so far removed from the typical path through the [...]
Ski ventures out of Vang Vieng, through Vientiane, and finally into the small village of Ba Na Hin in search of Konglor Cave. Secluded and difficult to reach in western Laos, the bus ride was a long a difficult one for the two, yet in the end they made it without too many bumps along the road. Follow them through the cities, villages, and the countryside as they finally arrive and visit the magnificent Konglor Cave. I realize that [...]
One brisk February afternoon, Ski and Suzie journey to Suwon to hike along the walls of the Hwaseong Fortress. Built during the Joseon Dynasty, the 5.7 kilometer wall surrounds a large portion of the city center as it climbs up Mt. Paldalsan and descends back down to street level. Besides taking some time to hike around the wall, archery is open to the public giving people a chance to tune their medieval marksmanship is they desire. The trek along the wall [...]
Ski rides north out of Bangkok on the night train towards the Laos border. After a bumpy 6 hour journey, he reaches Vang Vieng where he spends a week tubing, caving, and eating some delicious Western foods while watching the 90′s Sitcom “Friends.” Check him out as he explores a city surrounded by mountains and jungles that has been taken over by tourists deep inside the borders of Laos. A trip to Vang Vieng, Laos will no doubt feel more [...]
Over the past 2+ years, this is the continent we call “home.” From the busy streets of Shanghai to the relaxing beaches of Thailand, Asia has been an eventful and enlightening ride.
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