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…
Visa Run to Laos from Thailand
When I was visiting Thailand for an extended time back in 2019, I had to do a couple of border/visa runs to extend my stay…
Setting Goals for 2022
A new year means setting goals for 2022 and sharing how I did with my 2021 goals. With travel being stifled still, it is hard…
26 Best RaulersonGirlsTravel Photos of 2021 (Year in Review)
What can I say about this year? Not much good, and I’m glad it’s over. I’ve had more disappointments this year than the year before,…
The 6 Best Christmas Lights: St. Louis, Missouri
If you are looking for holiday cheer, look no further than the Christmas Lights in St. Louis, Missouri. Each Christmas light display is unique and…
The Beauty of White Sands National Park
The dichotomy of the pristine white sand dunes and the endless barren desert of the white sands missile range it lies next to is not…