The Elusive Forest Temple

We leave Luang Prabang and arrive in Vientiane, Laos. Being the capital of Laos, the city is busier than Luang Prabang. Alongside fancy French-style government buildings, there are many magnificent wats.

Awesome Overload — What’s the Meaning of It All?

Its been 30 days that I’ve been traveling. I’ve traversed Vietnam, south to north. I’ve seen more than I thought I would. The big cities — Ho Chi Minh, Hoi An, Hue, Hanoi. I’ve motorbiked in the rural areas. I’ve been in the great caves in Phong…

Ankur’s 2nd Mundan

I’ve reached the first pinnacle of my trip: seeing Ankgor Wat. The temples of Ankgor are a blend of Hinduism and Buddhism, two cultures I connect with on different levels. I’ll write more about the Ankgor temples in another post.

Getting Spiritual in Laos

We arrive in Luang Prabang, Laos, after a one hour flight from Hanoi, Vietnam. A taxi drops us off at the hostel. We leave for dinner. Walking around the area, there’s no honking, no traffic; it’s calm. Initially it makes me uncomfortable for some reason, having come from the busy…

The Gorgeous Rice Terraces of Sa Pa

Sa Pa is a region renown for its rice terraces. The higher altitude means it’s cooler, with the temperature being in the 70s. It rains often. Lush, green, cool, wet.

Halong Bay

Halong Bay is known for its junk boats and beautiful scenery. Dev and I book a 2-day tour, costing us $105 each.

We arrive in Halong Bay at 12:30 after a 4-hour ride in a van. The boat wasn’t quite the way I expected. I had imagined a brown boat, looking like a pirate ship, with…