The Best Florence Cooking Class: 4 Recipes to Make at Home
“Why don’t you learn how to cook?” had been my mother’s line for as long as I can remember. Being the least domesticated one in…
Tour the Historic Fort Wayne Detroit
Did you know that Detroit has a military fort stationed right on the Detroit River? I didn’t until I looked for something to do on…
Hang Gliding in Outer Banks: What You Need to Know
My feet start running, and within seconds they are pedaling in the air. The wind has caught the hang glider, and I am lifted toward…
My Very First Sailing Adventure with Sail Outer Banks
Growing up by the Great Lakes, you would think that I would have spent a ton of time on the water. In actuality, I haven’t.…
Top 7 Things to Do in Vientiane, Laos
My adventure through Laos has been filled with many firsts, unique accommodations, crazy bug stories, meeting great people, and seeing some amazing views that I…
The 4 Best Things to do in Vang Vieng Laos
Continuing the journey exploring Laos, my next destination is Vang Vieng Laos. Vang Vieng is known for its karst mountain ranges, limestone cliffs, scenic paddy…
Chasing Waterfalls in Laos: Kuang Si Falls
Walking slowly through the dense woods, birds chirping overhead, you turn a corner and stop suddenly. In front of you is a clearing of multi-tiered…
What to Do in Luang Prabang to Make the Most of Your Visit
As a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the prettiest cities in the small landlocked country of Laos (Lao People’s Democratic Republic), Luang Prabang…
Pakbeng: Overnight Stay on Slow Boat to Luang Prabang
On the two-day slow boat ride to Luang Prabang, the overnight stop is in Pakbeng, halfway between the Thai border at Huay Xai and Luang…
2-Day Slow Boat to Luang Prabang: Mekong River Cruises
One step onto the long wooden boat with the old blue car seats, and I was heading into another world. A world where people make…