Waking up to a gorgeous view of Mt. Jumolhari outside our tent gave us a hint of what spectacular mountain views we’d have on the rest of our trek in Bhutan. Continue reading “Jumolhari – Yaksa Trek: Part 1, Bhutan’s Highlands”
Our first view of the incredible Tiger’s Nest Temple Complex was a small white dot, high above us, clinging to the side of the mountain. We were very excited to begin the steep trek to get a closer look. Continue reading “Bhutan – The Picturesque Tiger’s Nest Temple and the quaint town of Paro”
Laos is a small country but has so many beautiful and unique areas it was difficult to chose our top ten, but we finally did. Here are our top 10 pictures from our time in Laos. Continue reading “Top Ten Pictures from Laos”
Waking up high in the treetops of a misty jungle with exotic birds singing from a neighboring tree made this the perfect treehouse adventure. Continue reading “Laos – A Treehouse Adventure”
In the northwest corner of Laos is the beautiful, Nam Ha National Park. The park has jungle-covered mountains and deep river valleys. We went on a 2-day trekking, kayaking and jungle camping adventure in the park. Continue reading “Laos – Jungle Adventures in Nam Ha National Park”
Luang Prabang – The historic downtown of Luang Prabang looks more like a beautifully renovated European town than an Asian city. This historic area has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of the beautiful French colonial buildings serving now as cafes and restaurants. Continue reading “Laos – Historic Luang Prabang and Northern Mountain Towns”
Vang Vieng – Set in the mountains along the Nam Song River, Vang Vieng is a very scenic town. There are many activities available that take advantage of this mountain setting and we did as many as we could in the few days we were here. Continue reading “Laos – Vang Vieng and the Mysterious Plain of the Jars”
