Sherkala Mountain – Mangystau province in Kazakhstan
byAfter taking the ferry from Baku (Azerbaijan) through the Caspian Sea, we made it to the quiet port town of Aktau in Kazakhstan. (For…
Travel Stories
Ordaining as Novice Buddhist Monk in Luang Prabang
byThe powerful emotion reflected in Joulong’s young face and eyes is palpable. And for a good reason, he is about to enter an important…
A week in Normandy, a day at the Normandy Beach Race
bySome twenty years ago, my brother came up with the idea to jump on our motorcycles and ride to Normandy in order to see…
Konglor Cave – Expedition in the Dark
byOne of the most popular trips in Laos is the legendary Thakhek loop, right in the middle of the country. The loop includes several…
Freita Mountain – Portuguese Magic Mountains
byThe 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…
Life is like riding a Unicycle
byIt all started with my friend Zé Tó and with a young fellow, his son João. Seeing him enjoy riding the unicycle sparked my curiosity. That day my friend…
The 26 most beautiful landscapes of Laos
byLaos 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,…
16 amazing Temples in Luang Prabang
byLuang 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
byTrue, the city of Luang Prabang has enough to keep one busy for a few days, but there are some sights outside town that should…
Berlengas – The Secret Islets off the Portuguese Coast
byThe Berlengas Archipelago is a group of Islands located off the Portuguese coast, opposite the town of Peniche. These islands are mainly made of…
What to visit in Luang Prabang
byLuang Prabang’s history goes back to the VII century, when it was conquered by Khun Lo, a Tai prince. The city is also connected…
Trapped by Coronavirus: The Day Motorcycle Travel Came to a Sudden Stop
byCoronavirus forced our world into lockdown. Millions flew home, stockpiled on toilet roll and hunkered down to see out the pandemic. But it’s not…
What to visit in Vientiane, Laos’ capital
byMany 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
byIf 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
byWhenever 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
byExpecting 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
bySavannakhet 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)
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…
