Lao-trageous Vang Vieng

Adventurers, athletes, nature lovers and penny-pinchers, rejoice! Vang Vieng, Laos may be the destination of your dreams. It’s full of fun outdoor activities in a truly stunning setting. However, those looking for a serene, zen place to take sunrise yoga photos for Instagram while practicing competitive spirituality, Vang Vieng may not be right for you.…

Lao and Behold: Luang Prabang

“Prepare to be swept off your feet.” That’s what friends have always said about Luang Prabang, Laos. But they could never say why, exactly. “There’s no describing it – it’s just got this amazing feeling. Trust me, you’ll fall in love with it! It’s one of my favorite places on earth!” they gushed. I tried…

Pandamonium in Chengdu, China

Pandas, spicy Sichuan food, a big-ass Buddha, and a couple of charming ancient neighborhoods – that’s all you need to know about Chengdu. Did you stop reading after the word “panda?” That’s the only thing I needed to hear to convince me to book a trip to Chengdu. Because c’mon, we’re talking about giant living…

2 Days in Malacca, Malaysia

If you live in SE Asia and want a quick, cheap trip to Portugal, head on down to the quaint Unesco World Heritage city of Malacca, Malaysia. Sitting in the terracotta-tiled bar of the stylishly Mediterranean Casa del Rio hotel while sipping a sangria by the river, you might just catch yourself saying: “Wait, this…

Incredible Komodo National Park

In all our travels, nothing has blown our minds quite like Komodo National Park. From the dragons to the diving, we were awe-struck by the beauty, the truly unique natural wonders, and the astounding plethora of life in Komodo’s waters. It’s not the easiest place to get to, and given how rustic it is and…

Phabulous Phuket

If Phuket were a person, it’d be diagnosed as “happily schizophrenic.” There are so many sides to Phuket that there’s something to wow everyone. But that can make it a bit overwhelming to plan a trip, so I’m going to help you out by listing some custom dream-trip itineraries to suit a variety of tastes…