Is Smile Beach Bar the coolest and most beautiful spot in all of Vang Vieng, Laos? Decide for yourself… but the cheap whisky buckets certainly don’t hurt!
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Pak Ou Caves Day Trip from Luang Prabang- Is it worth it?
One of the most popular day trips from Luang Prabang, Laos is to visit the legendary Pak Ou Caves. What are the Pak Ou Caves? How much does it cost to visit them? How do you get there? Is it worth it to spend half a day visiting the caves? Read on!
Hoi An Basket Boat in the Coconut Village – without a package tour!
Head out on a ride through the Coconut Village in Hoi An on a woven basket boat! Save money and time by following our guide to visit the village independently. Who needs a package tour when you can skip the crowds and have an amazing experience on your own? Meet some locals and see a traditional way of life.
Culture Capsule: Bangkok
There are a couple different ways that you can study a culture, and it’s really interesting to look at the way outsiders view a culture and compare it to the way that one views his or her own culture.
Mandalay, Myanmar: Top 5 Amazing Sites
From beautiful palaces to ancient and mysterious temples, Mandalay has it all. Don’t miss a walk amongst the world’s largest book and the chance to spot a rare pink river dolphin.
Mandalay to Bagan by Boat
The train from Yangon (Rangoon) to Mandalay may be rough, but nothing can beat a perfect day spent on a relaxing river boat cruising up the legendary Irrawaddy River from Mandalay to the ancient capital Bagan.
VIDEO Celebrating the River Festival at the Temple of the Golden Mount
Late one night, on the full moon early in November, we head to Wat Saket, the Temple of the Golden Mount, to join Loy Krathong – the Thai River Festival.
Visiting the Bangkok National Museum
Visit the Bangkok National Museum located just next to Sanam Luang near the Grand Palace.
Video: A Day in Nikko, Japan
We take the train to Nikko, a small mountainous town in the north of Japan’s Kanto Region. Nikko is a UNESCO World Heritage City, and full of historical temples and beautiful nature.
Video: Loy Krathong Festival in Bangkok 2016
This year, we celebrate the Loy Krathong Festival on a smaller scale than before, with a local Loy Krathong celebration at the famous Marble Temple.
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