Koh Rong Samloem – Step through Hell to reach Paradise

As we made our way down through Laos and into Cambodia there was a consistent theme in the travelers that we met. Avoid Sihanoukville. In Laos at a dusty bus station in conversation with a young French traveler and a local Laos man we learned high speed rail is on its way direct from China. … Continue reading Koh Rong Samloem – Step through Hell to reach Paradise

Don Det & 4000 Islands – A place to get stuck

The more we travel and meet different people, the clearer it becomes that over planning can be more costly, and that although we sometimes feel we are just going with the flow, there are others that have mastered the art. We have typically been running about 2-3 days ahead of our next move from town … Continue reading Don Det & 4000 Islands – A place to get stuck

Pakse – To loop or not to loop, that is the question

As we researched Pakse, more than anything, I wanted to hop onto a motorbike and do the famed Pakse loop. Ultimately, I decided that after my first attempt I should continue to leave the driving to Mandy, the wheel woman. She drives, I kill the bugs. Not everyone is cut out to be what they … Continue reading Pakse – To loop or not to loop, that is the question

Thakhek to Konglor – Riding a Boat Through a Mountain

After the relaxing river town of Luang Prabang we wanted to start making our way down south through Laos on our way to Cambodia. We had heard about Konglor cave, and after our previous issues, (see motorbike crash on the way to Phong Nha) we knew we had to make this a part of our … Continue reading Thakhek to Konglor – Riding a Boat Through a Mountain