My first trip to Laos had highs and lows. To reduce the amount of lows on your first trip to Laos, keep reading. I traveled to three cities in Laos: Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng, Vientiane. Despite all being in Laos, the cities had very different vibes. To start, I entered Laos from Thailand. Next to the Thai border is the Laos city of Huay-Xai. This is the starting point for many Mekong River cruises. Mekong River Cruise Traveling on a…
Nepal is one of my favorite countries. The mix of outdoor adventure with cultural sites was so unique. My husband, Colin, and I planned our first trip to Nepal a couple weeks before we arrived, while we were in India. Ideally, I would have planned more in advance. Our trekking guide said some people plan years in advance. We got lucky that we happened to plan our first trip to Nepal during the ideal time for trekking. September to November…