My trip is over now, and I am already transitioning back into what I refer to as "real life," but an account of my trip would be incomplete without any mention of my time in Vietnam. My only stop in Vietnam was Hanoi, and only for a couple of nights.  I have to say, of... Continue Reading →

Sometimes some of the most memorable moments of a trip are the ones that happen unexpectedly. On our drive from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng, I wasn't expecting to get to do much other than look out the window and enjoy the scenery. I was pleasantly surprised by an interesting turn of events! Sometime after... Continue Reading →

In Laos, we had several opportunities to immerse ourselves in local culture. The first was in Luang Prabang with our home meal. G Adventures had arranged for us to be able to eat dinner at someone's home, tasting traditional foods and observing local customs. Upon entering any home in Laos, it is important to remove your... Continue Reading →

**Note: This post was also written a couple of days ago. I am no longer sitting on a slow boat, just trying to get caught up!! As I sit here on this slow boat down the Mekong River in Laos, I have had a lot of time to reflect on my journey in Thailand. It... Continue Reading →