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Things To Do In Vang Vieng: A Guide To This Beautiful & Adventure Filled Backpacker Paradise!

Published on: April 8, 2019October 28, 2019 by Nic Hilditch-Short 22 Comments

Vang Vieng was once a byword for backpackers excess and the devastating effects it can have on a place. In the past this wonderful village surrounded by mountains and stunning rivers was described as a “Paradise Lost”, engulfed by the drunken backpackers who would pass through without a care for the culture or indeed the

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Vang Vieng Tubing, Laos: Why its still a fun way to see this beautiful town!

Published on: January 23, 2019October 28, 2019 by Nic Hilditch-Short 2 Comments

When you think of backpacking excesses, debauchery, drunkenness and generally the sort of behaviour that gives us more cultured travellers who happen to carry their belongings on their back a bad name the place Vang Vieng won’t be far from a mention. Over the past decade or so it has built up a reputation for all

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The Amazing Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang Slow Boat: Thailand to Laos.

Published on: May 22, 2017October 9, 2019 by Nic Hilditch-Short 36 Comments

Backpacking around South East Asia is an amazing adventure, travelling through amazingly diverse landscapes and from country to country like a true explorer. When we discovered the amazing, picturesque and beautiful adventure that is the Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang slow boat we knew we had to do it. We always like to add to the adventure

The temple town of Luang Prabang Laos: Buddhism, Monks, Rivers and Rich Culture!

Published on: May 19, 2017March 15, 2019 by Nic Hilditch-Short Comment

After the combination of the chaos and beauty of the one time party town of Vang Vieng it was time for a very different atmosphere with Luang Prabang. This regal and sacred town on the banks of the mighty Mekong is home to 33 UNESCO listed temples and more bright orange clad monks than you

Riding up to the amazing Kuang Si Waterfall before hiking through the jungle to a tribal village with Grasshopper Bike tours!

Published on: May 16, 2017March 15, 2019 by Nic Hilditch-Short 19 Comments

After you have toured the temples of the royal city of Luang Prabang then the next must see spot is just a few km from the town. Heading up to the stunning milky turquoise waters of Kuang Si Waterfall we decided to do it a little different and instead rode a bike up the mountainous

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Guest post: Laos for Outdoor Junkies

Published on: June 4, 2016August 28, 2019 by Nic Hilditch-Short 8 Comments

Adventure is a word which goes hand in hand with thrill seekers all over the world. One of the main reasons to travel to various parts of the world is to find new and interesting things to do. It is quite extraordinary to find some amazing activities for thrill seekers in the tiny South East