These are the 15 places and experiences in Laos I’d actually prioritize, pulled out of my full Laos travel guide so each one has room to say something useful instead of competing for space with currency exchange rates. A few of these pair naturally with each other (Wat Phou and the 4,000 Islands share the …
Traveling as a vegetarian in Vietnam isn’t easy, but it’s absolutely possible—and often tasty. While meat dominates most menus across the country, there’s a surprising variety of flavorful, veg-friendly dishes once you know what to look for. After three months backpacking the country, here’s what I learned, what I ate, and how I navigated it …
You’re planning a trip to Thailand and/or Southeast Asia—congrats! It’s among my favorite parts of the world and one of the easiest places to have an incredible experience. Between the food, the people, and the sheer number of cultural, historic, and natural sites, you will not want for things to do. Most backpacking trips in …
The sum of my past travel experiences infuse every aspect of my life, like the echoes of memories I have written about in the past, my food journey is ingrained in me now as well. Much of my traveling centered on Asia over the years, and my taste-buds craved the fusion of flavors, sour lime …
During my years of world travel—since 2008 I have traveled and lived outside the U.S.—there are places that have stood out above the rest in terms of the quality of the travel experience. If we backpack the world with an eye toward change and transformation, then there are places that facilitate that more than others. …
There is a textbook definition of the word “journey”: an act or instance of traveling from one place to another. Within the framework of our collective consciousness as people, however, the true meaning of a journey lies within ourselves. The word can imply the growth of very specific ideas and understanding within a set time …
As the wheels of the plane gently lifted off the runway, I glanced over at my toddler, clawing at the window for a better view of the disappearing cars below, his eyes wide with wonder. In that moment, I was reminded of the transformative power of travel, not just for seasoned wanderers like myself, but …
My niece and I planned out much of our travels in Myanmar around the ability to meet up with friends in the country and based on timing issues, we had four extra days and needed to stick close to Yangon, Burma’s capital city. Based on the recommendation of fellow travelers, we headed straight to the unassuming …