When traveling from Chiang Mai to Laos it is quite easy to go into a travel agency and they arrange everything for you. However, if you are on a budget this is not the cheapest option. There are basically two common packages the agencies offer. Bus to Chiang Khong Semi individual travelers can choose just to take the bus from Chiang Mai to the border city, Chiang Khong. From there you have to make your own way to the Laos border and into … [Read more...] about The Cheapest Way from Chiang Mai to Laos
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Free Things to do in Chiang Mai
When arriving in Chiang Mai the amount of tours the travel agencies offer can be overwhelming. There are plenty of tours to elephant sanctuaries, ziplining, cooking classes, etc. In case you just want to explore the city and its culture here are some recommendations which are free or super cheap. Walking around The best way to see Chiang Mai is just to explore it by foot. It helps if you book an accommodation close to the old town and … [Read more...] about Free Things to do in Chiang Mai
The Best Vegan Restaurants
Traveling as a vegan is not always easy. Sometimes you struggle to find places which offer meals without meat. Other times these restaurants are much more expensive or in some countries the waiters don't understand you when ordering a dish without meat and egg. We found so far that Asia is amazing for the variety of vegan dishes and the prices charged for them. But in other countries we found really good restaurants as well. Here are our top … [Read more...] about The Best Vegan Restaurants
Recommendations for Myanmar
Visit in the Wet Season Even though Myanmar is still not the most popular destination in high season (October to January) a lot of tourists are visiting. Not only can you escape these massive crowds of visitors but also the temperatures are more enjoyable. Skip Yangon As many other big cities in Asia, we found the traffic in Yangon horrible. With the consistent noise of honking drivers, loud engines and traffic jams it is really hard … [Read more...] about Recommendations for Myanmar
Hawaii on a Budget, well kind of
The islands of Hawaii are probably one of the most expensive destinations you can choose. To break it to you right away there is no way to experience a lot on a very tight budget. Here are our recommendations on how you can see a lot without spending a fortune: Camping One of the big expenses when visiting Hawaii is accommodation. You can barely find a cheap hotel, a good option are hostels. However, we found that with camping you can save … [Read more...] about Hawaii on a Budget, well kind of
Environmentally Cautious Travel
A lot of people ask us why we call ourselves environmentally cautious travelers when traveling itself is not very friendly for our Earth. It is true that flying, renting cars, taking buses is all adding carbon dioxide to the environment. However, we try to minimize our impact with our food choices, actions and products we use. Avoiding meat and dairy Livestock and their byproducts account for 51% of all worldwide greenhouse gas emissions. … [Read more...] about Environmentally Cautious Travel