Back in 2004, I was assigned to build a resort in Northern Laos on the banks of the Mekong River. This eco-lodge with safari tents, thatched roof, and an individual solar panel to produce electricity in each room was the first of its kind in Laos. I had to live in a split bamboo house […]
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The Globetrotting Diaries: Celebrating Graduation in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia
In June 2016 I met up with my son in Chiang Rai, Northern Thailand for a three-week trip that would take us through Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. Aidan had just completed a month of volunteer work in Laos and was graduating that year. We celebrated his birthday at the Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle […]
Things to Do on an Asia Vacation That You Can Boast About When You Return
There are experiences on an Asia trip you can enjoy which are different and unusual… and you don’t have to climb Mount Everest. If you are like me, you love to tell your friends about the places you visited where you had a unique experience. Asia is definitely a destination for this without having to […]
Cruising Options on Asia Tours
Impossibly vast, with no one corner quite like another, Asia spoils for choice when it comes to both destinations and modes of travel. Cruising its waterways however can open up local communities and sides of its most famous countries most visitors never get to see on Asia tours. Here are three great rivers to consider […]
Exploring the Golden Triangle of Southeast Asia
There are a lot of Golden Triangles in the world. One is the connection between Melbourne, the Great Barrier Reef, and Sydney in Australia, another consists of the historical centres of Rajasthan in India. Don’t sleep on the Golden Triangle of Southeast Asia, which sits at the conflux of Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos on the […]
Fun Shopping Experiences in Markets Around the World
Shopping doesn’t have to be just at department stores or exclusive name-brand boutiques. Discover some markets around the world, for not only an enjoyable shopping experience, but also to put some fun into your vacation. True confession from this writer – I hate shopping. There have been many times when I have traipsed after my […]
10 Cities You Need to Visit at Least Once on a Southeast Asia Vacation
Where should you go on your Southeast Asia vacation? Build your itinerary around these ten cities. Asia’s cities can get a harsh rap compared to their European counterparts. With one or two exceptions, they’re not particularly orderly, and there are very few cobblestone streets that look like they belong on the lid of a chocolate […]
Cruising Unexplored Regions of the Mekong on a Laos Vacation
The magnificent Mekong River connects incredible cities, untouched villages, and near-uncharted jungle territory. On your Laos vacation, travel in style on board the Mekong Sun, a 14-cabin boutique river cruiser, with numerous departures from 5 to 11 days. There are few natural wonders like the Mekong River, and the Mekong Sun is a boutique ship […]
Explore Street Food on a Southeast Asia Tour
There are few better places to head to on a foodie vacation than Southeast Asia. In Southeast Asia, food is cheap, abundant, and, most importantly, delicious. No matter which country you head to, you’ll find an incredible diversity of flavours and styles that won’t set your wallet back, but will send your taste buds reeling. […]
Unique Accommodations Around the World
For the past 45 years Goway has been sending Globetrotters to some of the world’s last true frontiers. In addition, we also offer a various choice of accommodations… some quite extraordinary! From skylodges on the side of the Andean mountains to sleeping under the stars on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, and game watching while you’re […]
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