Laos: Must Try Foods you Need to Know
Oh Laos…you gave me food poisoning yet I still love you. Fun fact: steamed sticky rice is eaten more in Laos than anywhere else in the world! Lap (larp/laap) A mixture of marinated meat with a lot of cilantro, this is arguably the most famous dish from Laos. It was delicious — luckily I love cilantro. ‘The’ Noodle Soup Night…
Laos 2019 Solo Traveler Budget
Laos was cheap! Cheapppp….but I also didn’t do a lot of the advertised tourist activities. As well, traveling with someone else reduces costs. I did make a dumb mistake though. I had some Lao money left over and I forgot to change it in Laos. Apparently, you can not change the money outside of Laos so I had to enter…
Thyra Travels: Lounging in Laos 2019
Laos was probably the country where I was the “laziest”. I wasn’t sightseeing every day, I binged netflix shows, and sometimes I only left the hostel to eat. In my defense, I was in less than peak physical condition most of the time but also, I needed it. Luckily, I don’t give a dang what anyone thinks of me and…
How to Cross the Border Between Thailand and Laos by Land
Sing to the tune of “Slipping Through My Fingers” by ABBA. ~Passport in hand, she leaves Thailand in the afternoon, saying goodbye, with an limp and with a sling~ Woo, woo, eighth country here I go! I am excited for two reasons primarily. First – I am meeting my friend Andrea who I met in Cambodia. Solo traveler no longer!…