Freita Mountain – Portuguese Magic Mountains
The first time that I camped without my parents it was here, at the Serra da Freita. The parish invited the group that was preparing a…
The 26 most beautiful landscapes of Laos
Laos is one of the least known countries in Southeast Asia. It is a landlocked country, being surrounded by Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and China. With such popular neighbours,…
15 Fun Facts about Japan
This is a list with some of the things that we found out were a bit different in Japan. some are just particularities of geography…
what to see and do in Kyoto
With its 1,600 Buddhist temples, 400 Shinto shrines, seventeen UNESCO world heritage sites, a handful of palaces and castles, zen gardens, one mysterious geiko…
Quiz: How much do you know about Cambodia?
Cambodia is a Southeast Asian country that spans between the Mekong Delta and the Gulf of Thailand in the south and the low-lying plains…
27 Good Reasons to visit Cambodia
Cambodia is a small country with so much to discover! The first time we visited Cambodia, we organised our 10-day trip around Siem Reap…
16 amazing Temples in Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang is the heart of Laos and the heart of Lao Buddhism. It has been listed as a UNESCO heritage site in 1995 for its…
Day Trips from Luang Prabang – What to visit Outside Luang Prabang
True, the city of Luang Prabang has enough to keep one busy for a few days, but there are some sights outside town that should…
What to visit in Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang’s history goes back to the VII century, when it was conquered by Khun Lo, a Tai prince. The city is also connected…
Unmissable Hike in the Mullerthal of Luxembourg
This is probably the prettiest of all the short hikes of the Mullerthal. It comprises some of the most enchanting, mossy woods of Luxembourg,…
What to visit in Vientiane, Laos’ capital
Many will say that there is little to do in Vientiane. For us, Vientiane’s charm comes precisely from being a small capital, that lives at…
Incredible Day Trips From Vientiane
If you have visited everything you wanted to visit in Vientiane, and still have a couple of days to spare,there are a few detours…
Unknown facts about Laos
Whenever we travel to a new country, it is always interesting to discover its obscure and bizarre side. Some of the unexpected facts have…
The Bizarre Buddha Park near Vientiane
Expecting to find a series of golden Buddhas, as we got used to seeing them represented in the Buddhist temples, we were stunned by…
The old Lao Chaleun Cinema in Savannakhet
Savannakhet was one of our favourite cities of Laos. We had never heard of anyone telling us that the place was worth a stop,…
A Day at Ban Chan, the Pottery Village (near Luang Prabang)
If you are in Luang Prabang, you should not miss the opportunity to visit the historic Ban Chan Pottery village, which is just a…
Xieng Men cultural village and temples
When you are in Luang Prabang and take the ferry to go to the other side of the Mekong, you will arrive at Xieng…
These Adventure cyclists are our heroes!
We don’t get tired of saying that cyclists are our heroes! Whenever we struggle with a difficult situation, God sends a cyclist to show…
Motorcycling in Laos and trying to avoid nails…
Riding our motorcycle in Laos has been a lot of fun. Even though we were expecting the condition of the roads to be bad,…
Quiz: How much do you know about Laos?
Laos is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia. It shares borders with Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and China. If you would like to test…
