Backpacking Laos – Dreaded bus trip from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang
Time doesnt seem so important when traveling through the countryside of Laos and pick up and arrival times seem even less important. This is my backpacking bus trip from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang in Northern Laos – what I though would be an 8 hour bus trip ended up taking 16 hours.
Backpacker’s Mission Crossing the Mighty Mekong River – Thailand to Laos
My mad rush to get through the Thailand border at Chiang Khong, cross the Mighty Mekong River, get processed at the Laos checkpoint border and settle in for the night at Huay Xai. All in a days for for a backpacking addict!
Golden Triangle – Border of Thailand, Myanmar & Laos
For many years I had always heard about the infamous “Golden Triangle” one of the world largest mass opium producing areas and the area which borders Thailand, Myanmar (Burma) and Laos. It was now time to check this place out for myself!
Advice for the beginner backpacker: Avoid looking like a tourist!
There are some stark differences between a tourist and a backpacker. We have suggested many ways in which to emerse yourself into the backpacker travelling lifestyle and to avoid looking and acting like a tourist.
$10 USD extra to visit the United States
New travel legislation has been passed by the United States and a new non-profit corporation has been set up in an effort to attract more foreign visitors however this will come at a cost of $10 USD on entry. This begs the question of whether these efforts will attract more foreign visitors or drive them away, I guess time will tell.
Backpack the Tikal ruins in Guatemala
I visited Tikal in Guatemala in late 2004 on a backpacking adventure with a school friend of mine, Matt. We had been travelling all over Central America and heard that the Mayan ruins of Tikal were a must see.
Backpacking in Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Take a trip out of Bangkok to Kanchanaburi, a lovely little town about 3 hours west of Bangkok where you can visit and see a number of amazing sights and attractions for the curious backpacker. Including Tiger Temple, Bridge over the River Kwai, JEATH War Museum and floating restaurants and guesthouses.
