Taking the High Speed Train in Laos: What You Need to Know
Yoga, Wine & Travel
by Flo
5d ago
Laos was not always the easiest place to get around, and 8-hour bus rides on painfully bumpy and winding roads were a quintessential Laos travel experience. Though my eventful bus ride from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng in 2018 ended up being a funny story I could tell my friends about (the bus broke down twice in the middle of nowhere, and we were left stranded for hours with no information in English about where we were and what was happening), it certainly wasn’t an experience that I was rushing to repeat ..read more
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12 Amazing Things to Do in Vientiane, Laos
Yoga, Wine & Travel
by Flo
2w ago
Vientiane is the laid-back, underrated riverside capital city of Laos. Though it has often been treated as a “passthrough” Southeast Asian destination in the past, I recently spent just under a week in Vientiane attending the annual ASEAN Tourism Forum and was surprised by my time in the capital. The European influence is evident as you walk through the city and pass by the many French colonial buildings (many of which remain from when it was designated a “French protectorate”), yet traditional Lao architecture and design equally shine through with dozens of stunning Buddhist temples and stup ..read more
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Visiting Southeast Asia in 2024? Here’s What You Need to Know
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by Flo
3w ago
Southeast Asia is home to some of the most diverse and alluring travel destinations in the world. Planning a 2024 Southeast Asia trip? Read this first for insider insight and tips. The Southeast Asia region is one of my personal favorites and has a special place in my heart – some of my fondest childhood and family memories were created here. You could spend a lifetime in Southeast Asia and only scratch the surface of what the ten member countries of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) has to offer, from the mouthwatering cuisine to the centuries-old heritage sites and landmarks ..read more
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The Namkhan in Luang Prabang: A Peaceful Yoga Retreat in Laos
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by Flo
1M ago
This idyllic riverside resort away from the hustle and bustle in Luang Prabang is one of, if not the best, places to visit for a yoga and wellness holiday in Laos. Read on for my first-hand review of The Namkhan after a blissful stay. Laos has all the makings to be the next wellness and yoga destination in Asia, from its spectacular landscapes and heritage towns to healthy local cuisine and world-class hospitality, the country has the potential to gently stir the souls of those who enter “the Land of a Million Elephants ..read more
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East Bali Day Trip: What to See Beyond the Bali Gates of Heaven
Yoga, Wine & Travel
by Flo
1M ago
East Bali is home to some of the top Bali attractions and landmarks including the famous Pura Lempuyang, former water palaces and incredible volcano viewpoints. Short on time? Here is an East Bali itinerary to get you started. With the vast majority of travelers to Bali frequenting popular areas like Canggu, Seminyak, Uluwatu and Ubud, East Bali has remained somewhat quieter than its “Bali poster child” counterparts despite being home to some of the island’s most iconic landmarks ..read more
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Tandjung Sari in Sanur: Balinese Boutique Luxury at Its Best
Yoga, Wine & Travel
by Flo
2M ago
This peaceful beachfront hotel in Bali’s east coast town of Sanur is the epitome of Balinese luxury. Read on for my first-hand Tandjung Sari review after a blissful week-long stay. Looking for the best accommodation in Sanur? There are some incredible luxury, brand-name beachfront hotels in Sanur to pick from…but here is the one that you’ll absolutely want to note down for your future Bali trip if you want to experience your own little slice of paradise away from the crowds ..read more
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Samui Elephant Haven: Ethical Elephant Sanctuary in Koh Samui
Yoga, Wine & Travel
by Flo
2M ago
Not all elephant sanctuaries in Thailand are created equal. Here is my experience meeting the herd at Samui Elephant Haven in Koh Samui. Thailand is probably the single most popular destination for elephant interaction experiences – there is no other place in the world with so many elephant shows, sanctuaries and parks. To this day, tourists still eagerly book and seek out Koh Samui elephant rides, and elephant trekking still takes place day in and day out at famous Koh Samui landmarks such as the Namuang Waterfall ..read more
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Releasing Turtles in Bali With the Bali Sea Turtle Society: Is It Ethical?
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by Flo
4M ago
Want to take part in releasing baby turtles in Bali ethically? This is how you can support a non-profit that helps to protect and save turtles in Bali! Read on for my first-hand experience participating in a sea turtle release in Bali. The Kuta Sea Turtle Conservation Center run by the Bali Sea Turtle Society in front of Kuta Beach is a volunteer-led NGO that collects and protects sea turtle eggs from local beaches and releases them once they have hatched ..read more
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The Best Things to Do in Sanur in Bali (Plus Sanur Day Trips Not to Miss)
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by Flo
4M ago
Known as Bali’s original and first major tourism destination, Sanur is now often overlooked with a reputation for being “too sleepy” and slow-paced. Those in the know will tell you why you should add Sanur to your Bali itinerary – here is my Sanur travel guide to help you plan your stay. Offering a quieter island holiday than some of Bali’s other flagship destinations, Sanur (pronounced San-oor) is an underrated coastal beach town on the east coast, just half an hour away from the international airport in Denpasar ..read more
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PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering Hotel Review: The Hotel-in-a-Garden in Singapore
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by Flo
5M ago
Unwind at this otherworldly foliage-filled luxury hotel in Singapore, inspired by the cascading rice paddies of Bali. Read on for my first-hand PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering review. Singapore is also known as “The Garden City”, so it is only fitting to check yourself into PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, one of the best city hotels in Singapore. This is a jungle that happens to have a hotel in it, what the PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering refers to as a “hotel-in-a-garden” concept inspired by the rice paddies of Bali ..read more
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