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6 Reasons to Take the Slow Boat to Laos: and everything you need to know

6 Reasons to take the Slow Boat to Laos & Everything you need to know So you’ve experienced the Sunday Markets in Chang Mai and you’ve visited all the waterfalls in Pai… Now what? If you love adventure, you definitely don’t want to miss exploring Laos! When I heard other backpacker’s stories of the slow boat to Laos, I knew I had to check it out. The slow boat to Laos was one of my favorite transportation experiences in Southeast Asia and a highlight of my time in Laos! Hopefully my story will ease your doubts and encourage you to [...]

By |2023-09-13T02:41:38+00:00November 12th, 2018|3 Comments
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The Best Homestay in Sapa, Vietnam

Mama Chao's: The Best Homestay in Sapa, Vietnam Looking for an authentic Vietnamese experience to take you away from the hustle and bustle of big cities and hostel life? There really is no better way to experience the culture of a place than to connect with a local! Experiencing a homestay in SaPa is popular amongst backpackers and tourists in Vietnam. I can vouch that staying at Mama Chao’s Homestay in Sapa was one of the best experiences I had while abroad. Thinking about venturing up to SaPa? Below are some details on how to visit Sapa and why Mama [...]

By |2023-09-13T02:57:50+00:00October 31st, 2018|2 Comments
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Wakeboarding in Thailand

Wakeboarding at Taco Lake Cable Park in Thailand I’m not really sure when I first learned about Taco Lake and the possibility to wakeboard in Bangkok, but I am very happy that I did. I have been wakeboarding since I was really young, and it is one of my favorite action sports. I thought it would be a very fun excursion while we stayed in Bangkok, and I was excited to see how the cable park would work. I am only used to wakeboarding behind a boat so this experience was sure to be different My Experience at Taco [...]

By |2019-03-15T23:52:10+00:00October 8th, 2017|0 Comments
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Taking the Plunge: I Quit my Job and bought a One-way Ticket

The Ultimate Jump Outside of my Comfort Zone: I love cliff jumping. It is my favorite adrenaline inducing activity. Most people think it’s crazy to jump off a 50 ft. cliff into the water below, and I will admit, it is incredibly daunting. The height, the seconds of free fall that seem to last minutes, the plunge into the unknown - I’ve jumped off countless cliffs and I still experience an intense adrenaline rush every time. Little did I know, all the years of launching myself off of cliffs would prepare me for the ultimate jump. Quitting my [...]

By |2019-04-11T14:03:17+00:00September 27th, 2017|7 Comments
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