Have some stress on your mind? Need a place to relax and unwind from the madness life throws at you? Then the south of Laos, is your next retreat. Don Det has grown and flourished in the past five or so years. A large part of this is due to the demise of the tubing industry in Vang Vieng. Backpackers have shifted their attention to the laid back lifestyle, easy going bars and cheap bungalows by the river, catering to all who are on a low cost travel budget. Go for a day or t

Koh Rong The sun was ablaze in the sky, the waters were calm and my mind had a difficult decision to make. In my final moments, I chose my next destination, Koh Rong. I had heard many mixed things about this particular Cambodian island. What I gathered from other travellers is that you either love it or hate it. Comments like "It was too much for me" or "The weather was so bad, that there was nothing to do." I thought "screw it, I have to find out for myself." I purchased m

I had just arrived in Hanoi, the humidity was making the sweat pour down my nose and for some reason I just was not feeling the vibe of the place. The city was so busy, I needed to get out. I knew some pho would clear my mind, and when I walked into the nearest restaurant I made friends with a cool German lady who convinced me to go and see Sapa. The next morning I was on a bus out of the mad city and into the clean green mountainside that was Sapa. Sapa is located in the no