Because of their magnificent headdress, the Akha are one of the most recognizable, iconic ethnic groups in Southeast Asia. In this post: details on the headdress & a visual step-by-step on how to put one on. Continue reading The Akha Headdress: Iconic Ethnicity
5 Tips for Travelling Laos During Rainy Season
Travelling Laos during rainy season can be incredibly challenging. Some “roads” in Laos aren’t in great condition even in the best weather. Rainy season downpours wreak havoc on the infrastructure. Continue reading 5 Tips for Travelling Laos During Rainy Season
How to get to Kuang Si Waterfall, Luang Prabang
Kuang Si or Kouang Si Waterfall is one of the highlights – if not THE highlight – of Luang Prabang. Continue reading How to get to Kuang Si Waterfall, Luang Prabang
Kayaking Ang Thong Marine Park, Koh Samui, Thailand
Towers loom above me, their sheer rock walls soaring up from iridescent tropical waters. I paddle in close and crane my neck up at limestone giants that stand at attention like guardians of a mysterious aquatic world.
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10 things I learned driving a Spaceship campervan
3305 kilometers, Sydney to Cairns: lush hills, dry brush, charming towns, stunning coast, endless surf, sand and sun – an amazing road trip across one crazy beautiful country.
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Fraser Explorer Tours 2-day adventure: Dingoes, Dunes & Desolation
Steve Salter remembers scrambling up and across Hammerstone Sandblow on Fraser Island as a young lad on a Boy Scouts’ camping trip. Continue reading Fraser Explorer Tours 2-day adventure: Dingoes, Dunes & Desolation