The old Lao Chaleun Cinema in Savannakhet
bySavannakhet was one of our favourite cities of Laos. We had never heard of anyone telling us that the place was worth a stop,…
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A Day at Ban Chan, the Pottery Village (near Luang Prabang)
byIf 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
byWhen you are in Luang Prabang and take the ferry to go to the other side of the Mekong, you will arrive at Xieng…
A hiking trip on the La Leona to Sirena Trail on Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula
by‘Welcome to the jungle’. Those were the words Axl Rose and his band mates from Guns‘n Roses yelled on my DiscMan when I was…
These Adventure cyclists are our heroes!
byWe 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…
byRiding our motorcycle in Laos has been a lot of fun. Even though we were expecting the condition of the roads to be bad,…
Sapa or Ha Long Bay? Which trip to choose if you’re in Hanoi
byMeat or fish? Red or white wine? Appetizer or dessert? Life throws many difficult decisions at you. Sometimes it’s best to trust your guts,…
diaries of a journey in times of Covid-19
byAfter a month of self-isolation in Luang Prabang, we eventually found a routine that suits us and the situation. At dawn, we are often…
Volunteering in a Permaculture Project in Colombia
byAs, in the face of dwindling resources and fraying ecosystems, the days of our current industrial agriculture are numbered, we are witnessing a surge…
Attending Tribal Gathering in Remote Panama
byIn today’s times of climate change and social collapse, listening to leaders of indigenous communities that have maintained a close bond with the natural…
Oh, the Fruits in Southeast Asia!
byIf it’s true that Southeast Asia is known for its unparalleled cuisine, it is also true that part of its success has to do…
Why US bombs continue to kill civilians in Laos | COPE’s work in LAOS
byWe were surprised to learn that Laos is the most heavily bombed country per capita in the world. During the Vietnam war and for…
Kampong Luong – A floating Village in Cambodia (with video)
byWe have left Phnom Penh behind and headed to the city of Krakor, from where a dirt road took us to the village of…
Cooking courses in Battambang to learn how to cook Cambodian food
byThose that know us, know that Jorge and I like working as a team: he drives, I enjoy the views. I cook, Jorge eats!…
Adventurous roads in Cambodia – from Banlung to Siem Pang
byNobody said it would be easy to reach the remotest hamlets of northeastern Cambodia, but we had never thought it could get that dusty!!!…
Meet the rats who are saving human lives In Cambodia
byAs we are entering the year of the rat in the Chinese lunar calendar, we had the chance to meet the most courageous and…
The Angkor Wat temples in one day
byAngkor Wat temples in one day? Is it possible? Yes, it is if that’s all you have to spare. See below how you can…
What to do in Battambang – Cambodia’s forgotten town
byPhnom Penh and Siem Reap are known for being the most important tourist hubs of Cambodia. Sihanoukville is famous for being the commercial heart of…
Koh Rong island – Cambodia’s beach paradise
byWhy should you visit Koh Rong island? Koh Rong Island is a Cambodian island located in the Gulf of Thailand and it is home…
What to do in Tokyo
byTokyo has been the capital of Japan since 1869, when Emperor Meiji moved his seat to the city. Before that, Kyoto used to be…
