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I'm going where the sun keeps shining, through the pouring rain.
Going where the weather suits my clothes.
Banking off of the northeast winds, sailing on a summer breeze
And skipping over the ocean like a stone.
Henry Nilsson
An Idyllic Escape | From Nong Khiaw to Muang Ngoy | Laos
Escaping Nong Khiaw for Muang Ngoy... Me at the Riverbeach raft floating restaurant in Muang Ngoy As much as I liked Nong Khiaw ... due...
Joanna
Feb 4, 202414 min read
Fancy a Cuppa? I'm Spillin' the Tea | Toxic Volunteering | Laos
Volunteerings and Spillin' the Toxic TraTea... If there is one thing that I’m finding rather difficult to comprehend here in Laos, it’s...
Joanna
Jan 30, 202418 min read
The Comfort Zone
It's always difficult starting something new. For me, anyway. As daunting as it can be, I always try to mask my insecurities with a...
Joanna
Jan 20, 202410 min read
True Dilemma of Destination
So I don't know if I mentioned this yet... BUT... I got a volunteer job, teaching English in northern Laos. Have I finished my TEFL?...
Joanna
Jan 18, 20248 min read
The World's Your Oyster
Sometimes... if I don't have enough company or stimulation surrounding me, I tend to drift into a state of retreat. I too have the ability t
Joanna
Jan 14, 202413 min read
Vang Vieng
Having spent a week in Luang Prabang, I decided it was more than time to move on.
Next port of call: Vang Vieng.
How to get there? Bus.
Joanna
Jan 8, 20247 min read
Hassle
They say one of the phenomenal advantages of traveling solo is that you really learn a lot about yourself. Now... I don't particularly kno
Joanna
Jan 5, 20247 min read
Jingle Bell
I really did love Luang Prabang , but after spending an entire week there... I was broke and more than a little bit bored . The boutique...
Joanna
Jan 1, 20245 min read
Boutique
One thing I have noticed in my short time in Southeast Asia is that everyone is very comfortable tossing the word ‘ boutique ’ out &...
Joanna
Dec 30, 202311 min read
Land of a Million Elephants
Did you know that Laos used to be called 'The Land of a Million Elephants?'
Joanna
Dec 26, 20236 min read
Rite of Passage or Nightmare?
The Slow Boat from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang. Rite of passage or absolute nightmare?
Joanna
Dec 26, 202310 min read
Blood & Tea & Me
The day finally came when I had to move out of my HappyNest. On the date of my departure, I was still the only one in my dorm... and as...
Joanna
Dec 21, 20238 min read
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