One of my childhood destinations I’ve always wanted to visit even before my addiction with travelling the world took hold. I had finally arrived, but with no money and no solidified plans on how to get some. I knew what I had to do to get the ball rolling though. I was visiting one of … More Working a Vintage in Australia
I had been back in Hanoi now about a week and was talking to a local about the obscure or exotic eats in the area or surrounding regions. Of the many suggestions made, this one soup in particular sparked my interest. I was pointed north, high up in the secluded mountains of North Vietnam. Amongst … More In Search of Thang Co – Horse Soup
A very underrated place, many either don’t bother taking the bus journey over or simply don’t know about it. Located in the northeast of Laos lays Phonsavan, literally meaning the ‘hills of paradise’ and that it is. Laos in general is a stunningly beautiful country, from the north to the south with varying landscapes. Here … More Plain of Jars, Phonsavan, Laos
Packing… the potential pain in the ass for any traveler. It can cause stress, uncertainty and wasted time. Wondering if you’ve got everything you need, always feeling like something is missing. Digging uncontrollably in an unorganized bag, things just slammed in enough so it barely manages to zip up. “I swear it’s in hear somewhere”, … More Packing for Long-term Travel