The multi-tiered Tad Sae waterfall, or Tat Sae waterfall, is a stunning nature attraction just outside of the Old Town in Luang Prabang. Read on for everything you need to know to plan your Tad Sae day trip! Often overshadowed by the famous Kuang Si Falls in Laos, Tad Sae Waterfall is a lesser-visited cascading waterfall with glistening turquoise-tiered pools. Like Kuang Si, you can trek uphill through lush jungle foliage to explore the upper-level pools, or stay near the lower falls to go for a dip in the cool waters ..read more

Vang Vieng is a hub for adventure lovers in Laos, and one of the best places in Southeast Asia to experience a hot air balloon ride. Here is what you need to know to plan an epic Vang Vieng hot air balloon experience. Located about mid-way between Luang Prabang and Vientiane is one of the best places in this part of the world to go hot air ballooning ..read more

Laos was not always the easiest place to get around, and 8-hour bus rides on painfully bumpy and winding roads were a quintessential Laos travel experience. Though my eventful bus ride from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng in 2018 ended up being a funny story I could tell my friends about (the bus broke down twice in the middle of nowhere, and we were left stranded for hours with no information in English about where we were and what was happening), it certainly wasn’t an experience that I was rushing to repeat ..read more

Vientiane is the laid-back, underrated riverside capital city of Laos. Though it has often been treated as a “passthrough” Southeast Asian destination in the past, I recently spent just under a week in Vientiane attending the annual ASEAN Tourism Forum and was surprised by my time in the capital. The European influence is evident as you walk through the city and pass by the many French colonial buildings (many of which remain from when it was designated a “French protectorate”), yet traditional Lao architecture and design equally shine through with dozens of stunning Buddhist temples and stup ..read more

Southeast Asia is home to some of the most diverse and alluring travel destinations in the world. Planning a 2024 Southeast Asia trip? Read this first for insider insight and tips. The Southeast Asia region is one of my personal favorites and has a special place in my heart – some of my fondest childhood and family memories were created here. You could spend a lifetime in Southeast Asia and only scratch the surface of what the ten member countries of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) has to offer, from the mouthwatering cuisine to the centuries-old heritage sites and landmarks ..read more

This idyllic riverside resort away from the hustle and bustle in Luang Prabang is one of, if not the best, places to visit for a yoga and wellness holiday in Laos. Read on for my first-hand review of The Namkhan after a blissful stay. Laos has all the makings to be the next wellness and yoga destination in Asia, from its spectacular landscapes and heritage towns to healthy local cuisine and world-class hospitality, the country has the potential to gently stir the souls of those who enter “the Land of a Million Elephants ..read more

East Bali is home to some of the top Bali attractions and landmarks including the famous Pura Lempuyang, former water palaces and incredible volcano viewpoints. Short on time? Here is an East Bali itinerary to get you started. With the vast majority of travelers to Bali frequenting popular areas like Canggu, Seminyak, Uluwatu and Ubud, East Bali has remained somewhat quieter than its “Bali poster child” counterparts despite being home to some of the island’s most iconic landmarks ..read more

This peaceful beachfront hotel in Bali’s east coast town of Sanur is the epitome of Balinese luxury. Read on for my first-hand Tandjung Sari review after a blissful week-long stay. Looking for the best accommodation in Sanur? There are some incredible luxury, brand-name beachfront hotels in Sanur to pick from…but here is the one that you’ll absolutely want to note down for your future Bali trip if you want to experience your own little slice of paradise away from the crowds ..read more

Not all elephant sanctuaries in Thailand are created equal. Here is my experience meeting the herd at Samui Elephant Haven in Koh Samui. Thailand is probably the single most popular destination for elephant interaction experiences – there is no other place in the world with so many elephant shows, sanctuaries and parks. To this day, tourists still eagerly book and seek out Koh Samui elephant rides, and elephant trekking still takes place day in and day out at famous Koh Samui landmarks such as the Namuang Waterfall ..read more

Want to take part in releasing baby turtles in Bali ethically? This is how you can support a non-profit that helps to protect and save turtles in Bali! Read on for my first-hand experience participating in a sea turtle release in Bali. The Kuta Sea Turtle Conservation Center run by the Bali Sea Turtle Society in front of Kuta Beach is a volunteer-led NGO that collects and protects sea turtle eggs from local beaches and releases them once they have hatched ..read more