My Quest for the Perfect 'Digital Nomad' Office

To be honest, I just started taking these photos as a way to annoy my friends on Facebook. Now it’s turned into a bit of a quest to find the perfect office, that rare combination of beautiful surroundings, usability, and internet access. Here are my six favorite ‘offices’ so far. [Read more...]

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Another Night at the Aussie Bar

I don’t know how we first ended up there. I think the sign that read “Cheapest, Coldest Beer in Town” may have had something to do with it. The fact that –unlike every other place in Vang Vieng– they didn’t play endless reruns of The Family Guy or Friends kept us coming back. After a couple of evenings drinking beer and eating grilled kebabs, it became my local hangout, something I hadn’t experienced in months. [Read more...]

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Another 3 Months in Asia - My Ten Best Travel Photos

I really can’t believe it, but I’ve been in SE Asia for nearly six months now. These are my ten favorite shots from the last three months, selected from over 3,000 photos taken in Vietnam and Laos.[Read more...]

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Travel Photo of the Week: Monks in Luang Prabang, Laos

Monks line the streets of Luang Prabang every morning to receive alms. On a weekend, the process can take an hour or more, depending on the tourist turnout. Once they turn the corner to head back to the Wat, the younger ones break into a fast walk, eager to get home and inspect their take for the day.

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7 Things I’ve Learned About Vietnam

I’d only planned on spending a month in Vietnam. The combination of beautiful surroundings and friendly people won me over and I soon found myself applying for a visa extension. Here are some surprises I discovered during my two month visit.

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10 Signs You've Been Traveling Too Long

10 Signs You’ve Been Traveling Too Long

I’m approaching my six-month anniversary and things are starting to get a little hazy. It’s getting harder and harder to relate to my old life. Here are some helpful warning signs that you’ve been on the road too long.

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Photos: The Mysterious Plain of Jars in Laos

Photos: The Mysterious Plain of Jars in Laos

The Plain of Jars is one of Laos’ greatest mysteries. No one really knows why they were created or even when. Despite years of study by archaeologists, they refuse to give up their secrets. [Read more...]

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Where’s the Crazy? Tubing in Vang Vien

I don’t like inner tubes. They have to be the most ridiculous, awkward form of transportation ever invented. The tubing experience in Vang Vien was described to me by a fellow traveler as “crazy, drunken excess”, so I couldn’t leave town without giving it a look.

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Photo of the Week: Herding Water Buffalo in Sapa

Photo of the Week: Herding Water Buffalo in Sapa

A trip to the ATM in Sapa can turn into an adventure quickly. While I was occupied dodging scooters, minivans, and hill tribe touts, this guy nearly ran me down. Thankfully, they move slowly.
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Photos: Enjoying the Quiet Life in Luang Prabang

Photos: Enjoying the Quiet Life in Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang is Laos’ biggest tourist draw. I was lucky enough to visit during the slow season and enjoyed several peaceful days, wandering the streets and watching the Mekong flow by from riverside cafes.
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Photos: Life on the Ou River in Laos

Photos: Life on the Ou River in Laos

A boat trip down the Nam Ou is an wonderful way to see remote, rural Laos. Here are ten photos from two slow boat trips, traveling from Muang Khoa to Luang Prabang — 11 hours of blissful sensory-overload. [Read more...]

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Welcome to Laos. Please Wipe your Feet.

Remember how I went on and on recently about a bus ride from Hell in Vietnam? It was bumpy and muddy and seemed to last forever — I swore it was the worst ride ever. Well, I’m here to tell you that I have been enlightened. If you want to experience a seriously crazy, muddy [...]

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