Adventures of a girl on a budget
When I first heard there was a lagoon near Vang Vieng with extremely blue waters I could relax in, I was keen to check it out. It turned out to be an excellent half day trip from the town, and a perfect way to cool off in the Laos heat. Getting There The Blue Lagoon […] Read more…
While tubing in Vang Vieng used to be synonymous with lots of drinking, crazy partying, and even death, it still is a big attraction in the small riverside town. These days, the tubing is a lot more relaxed but still tons of fun! The first stop on the tubing adventure is to get your […] Read more…
Being away from family during the holiday season is never easy. Since I am currently teaching English abroad, I not only missed the holidays with my family but had to work on Christmas. It was a strange feeling and very different from what I am used to, but Christmas in Thailand turned out to be […] Read more…
When I started planning a trip to Laos and found out that I could ride a hot air balloon over the town of Vang Vieng as the sun rose, I knew there was no way I wasn’t booking a ride. I mean, how often can you say you floated away in a hot air balloon […] Read more…
Since I am living in Thailand this year, I did not get to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. Luckily for me, I got the chance to celebrate Loy Krathong the day before, which was more magical than any Thanksgiving I have ever experienced. Keep reading to learn what this beautiful Thai holiday is all about! What is […] Read more…
Before I moved to Thailand, I did a lot of research on what I could expect in a typical day teaching English in Thailand. While I did find some information, I wanted to provide what my typical day is like for those thinking of making the leap and moving abroad! I do want to note […] Read more…