Laos is a predominately rural country, but its small cities hold some interesting discoveries. In this post, I explore Luang Prabang and the capital Vientiane. … More Urban Laos – Temples, Cafés, and Concrete Monsters
The Mekong River forms the backbone of the mountainous rural landscape that dominates Laos. So, what better way to explore the countryside than by floating down the river for a few days in a boat? … More Slow Travel on the Meandering Mekong
The Gibbon Experience is an eco-tourism trekking and ziplining adventure in the jungle of northern Laos. Come along as I set off deep into this remote part of the world! … More Soaring Over the Jungles of Laos
The Thai city of Chiang Mai has plenty of history, culture, and amenities and makes for a great place to hang out for a while. Read my impressions of the city in this post! … More Chiang Mai – Thailand’s Northern Capital
Though they are dwarfed by the scale of the Angkor temples, Sukhothai and Ayutthaya both played important roles as regional capitals in their day. I find the best way to explore them is by bike – read on to follow along! … More Visiting the Former Capitals of Thailand – Sukhothai and Ayutthaya
I return to Singapore for a short visit with a friend. This time, I get a closer look at the everyday life of Singaporeans: where they live, eat, and spend their free time! … More Singapore: Revisited
Once the capital of a mighty empire, the city of Angkor has long been overtaken by the forces of nature. Join me on a journey back in time through the ruins of the ancient Khmer capital. … More Cycling Back in Time: A Visit to Angkor
In the wake of the well-known war in neighboring Việt Nam, a dictator name Pol Pot rose to power in Cambodia. Over the next three years, he quietly oversaw the genocide of over a third of his people. In this post, I try to wrap my head around this horrible event that continues to have profound effects on Cambodian society. … More Discovering Cambodia’s Dark Side
It is one thing to learn about a far-off war in history class, but quite another to go there and learn the opposite perspective. In this post, I delve into the Vietnamese perspective of the Việt Nam War by visiting several important war sites throughout the country. … More Exploring Việt Nam War History
My Dad joined me for a two-week journey through Việt Nam. In this post, he shares his thoughts from the trip and his impressions of the country! … More Guest Post: Travels with my Son
Traversing Territories 
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