Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai – Thailand

Chiang Mai is a large city in the mountains of northern Thailand popular with tourists for its historical walled city and as a destination to visit a wide range of elephant parks. After several days weighing up the pros and cons between taking a two day slow boat for £25 or a one hour flight … Continue reading Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai – Thailand →

Luang Prabang – Laos

Other than having a really satisfying name that rolls playfully off the tongue, Luang Prabang is a small town located in northern Laos which was once the royal capital. It lies at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers and is home to many Buddhist temples and young monks in training. After a … Continue reading Luang Prabang – Laos →