By Nate We stopped in Savannakhet just for the name and to see a cool river town before hopping the border into Thailand. Since… Read more “Savannakhet into Eastern Thailand”
Thakhek Loop
By Nate While we were in Phong Nha, Vietnam, we talked to a Dutch couple who told us about the Thakhek loop in Laos.… Read more “Thakhek Loop”
Lao Currency and Food
By Nate As of Jan 11th 2017 the currency exchange rate is 8206 Lao kip to 1 USD. Just when I finally had a… Read more “Lao Currency and Food”
Vientiane, Laos and Christmas abroad
By McKayla We were told to make sure we had something booked for Christmas in advance because hotels fill up and prices increase. Usually,… Read more “Vientiane, Laos and Christmas abroad”
Vang Vieng aka the Missoula of Laos
By Nate We came into Lao through the Wattay airport in Vientiane, spent one night there, then made our way north to the ‘sanctuary’… Read more “Vang Vieng aka the Missoula of Laos”
Hoi An and a Vietnam flood
By Nate While this is the prime time to visit North and South Vietnam, we had been warned by several sources that central Vietnam this… Read more “Hoi An and a Vietnam flood”
DMZ and Hue
By Nate There was a bus going from Phong Nha to Hue that also served as a tour. On our way to Hue we had… Read more “DMZ and Hue”
Phong Nha continues
By Nate Thursday Before getting back on the road after Dark Cave, we had lunch with Max and Lorie. The journey back to Phong Nha… Read more “Phong Nha continues”
Dark Cave, Phong Nha Vietnam
By McKayla Dark Cave was one of the best days on our trip, right up there with Thanksgiving. It started with a zip line…… Read more “Dark Cave, Phong Nha Vietnam”
Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park
By Nate McKayla has been revved up and ready for the Phong Nha caves from the minute we set foot in Vietnam. All it… Read more “Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park”