Mandalay to Hsipaw train: the Gokteik viaduct

Mandalay to Hsipaw train: the Gokteik viaduct

This post is about the Mandalay to Hsipaw train over the Gokteik viaduct in Myanmar. Trains in Myanmar are bumpy and scary. I did read the warnings, but I love train journeys. I could not visit Myanmar without taking the iconic Mandalay to Hsipaw train 

Koh Panyee Thailand: a travel guide

Koh Panyee Thailand: a travel guide

This post is about Koh Panyee. Koh Panyee is a small traditional fishing village in the Phang Nga Bay in Southern Thailand. It is an island that is surrounded by stunning natural scenery, including towering limestone cliffs and crystal-clear waters. Koh Panyee was one of 

Muang Sing Laos: a travel guide

Muang Sing Laos: a travel guide

This post is a travel guide about Muang Sing in Laos. Muang sing is a small town in northwestern Laos close to the border with Myanmar and Yunnan in China. Its strategic location means it is infamous for its drug trade in opium. Muang Sing 

The best things to do in Vang Vieng Laos

The best things to do in Vang Vieng Laos

This post is about the best things to do in Vang Vieng in Laos. But the first question is whether Vang Vieng is still worth a visit? Vang Vieng is a village in Southern Laos with a fierce reputation.  Once a small laidback rural community 

4000 islands in Laos: a travel guide

4000 islands in Laos: a travel guide

This post is about the 4000 islands in Laos. Also called Si Phan Don. It is a group of small islands in the Mekong river Delta in the southern part of the country at the border with Cambodia.  The 4000 islands in Laos is a 

Banlung and Ratanakiri: a travel guide

Banlung and Ratanakiri: a travel guide

Banlung is a city located in the Northern part of Cambodia, in the province of Ratanakiri. Ratanakiri is a very remote and sparsely populated region. The area is known for its beautiful natural scenery, waterfalls, lakes, and forests, as well as its rich cultural heritage, 

Cycling the Mekong Discovery Trail in Cambodia

Cycling the Mekong Discovery Trail in Cambodia

This post is about the Mekong Discovery trail in Cambodia. The Mekong Discovery trail is a community based tourism initiative to promote the beautiful places along the Mekong river. The 180 kilometer trail runs from Kratie all the way up north to the border with 

The Mondulkiri project in Cambodia: my experience

The Mondulkiri project in Cambodia: my experience

This post is about the Mondulkiri Project in Cambodia. The Mondulkiri Project in the town of Sen Monorom seeks to promote conservation and responsible development through ecotourism and agroforestry in the Mondulkiri province.  What is the Mondulkiri project in Cambodia Mondulkiri is a remote part 

The best places to see in Varanasi: a travel guide

The best places to see in Varanasi: a travel guide

Varanasi is a city that is hard to describe in words. There are actually not a lot of places to see in Varanasi if it comes to tourist attractions. Varanasi is a typical dirty Indian city with a lot of temples, but not one of 

A self-guided Varanasi Walking tour for the first time visitor

A self-guided Varanasi Walking tour for the first time visitor

Varanasi can be overwhelming for the first time visitor. There are so many places to see in Varanasi and the city is always buzzing with activities. Whether it is one of the numerous festivals in Varanasi, the thousands of pilgrims or the daily morning and 

Festivals in Varanasi India: a tourist guide

Festivals in Varanasi India: a tourist guide

There is no place in India that celebrates its festivals with such passion than Varanasi. Festivals in Varanasi are really something special and the city brings celebrating them to a whole different level. India’s holiest city and the city of Lord Shiva is a city 

Rajasthan itinerary: the highlights in 3 weeks

Rajasthan itinerary: the highlights in 3 weeks

Rajasthan with its rich cultural heritage is one of the most popular states in India. And for good reasons, because there are a lot of things to see and do. So much so, that planning your Rajasthan itinerary may seem like a daunting task. Therefore,