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6 Things to do in Luang Prabang

Jasmine TamokAsia

After our intense and exciting stay in Vietnam, Luang Prabang was the perfect place to relax. I didn’t know a lot about Laos before arriving here. The cuisine hasn’t taken over internationally and with a small population (around 7 million), Laos isn’t the most talked about country in South East Asia. We spent just over 1 week in this country, with the first 4 days in Luang Prabang.

The Kuang Si Waterfall outside of Luang Prabang is truly spectacular

I haven’t met a traveller yet that did not love Luang Prabang. The town is sandwiched between the Mekong and the Nam Khan River, which offers some pretty lovely views. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995, preserving the serene and tranquil mood of the city. There isn’t a whole lot to do in Luang Prabang, but you will find it a very special place. I will warn you though, this is not at all off the beaten track. There are many tourists here, but they all seemed to be the good ones! Luang Prabang is not a place to party, but a place to relax.

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What to Eat in Hanoi

Jasmine TamokVietnam

I just finished writing about our 2-week itinerary in Northern Vietnam, and let’s just say, it was a lot of a text. We are so busy while travelling, that I find it hard to break up my posts and end up garbling on way too long on a single post. So, I decided to write about the food options in Hanoi in a separate post!

But before you read, make sure you check out what we did during our 2-week stint in Vietnam.

Northern Loop Vietnam
Read the blog post below to find out how we saw views like this while travelling in Vietnam

Related Blog Post: Read the ultimate 2-week itinerary in Northern Vietnam here!

Hanoi is the Place for Amazing Food

We loved the food in Hanoi. I truly believe that the food here can satisfy any foodie!

Food Hanoi
Hanoi is full of delicious food to try! You can find BBQ restaurants everywhere in the Old Quarter

Here are some of my recommendations:

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Visiting the Caves and Mulu National Park

Jasmine TamokAsia

We are finally back into the realm of phone data and wifi. After leaving Brunei, we stayed in Miri for one night (and had the world’s best Indian food at Khan’s Islamic Restaurant) and then flew out on Monday to Mulu to see Gunung Mulu National Park, the home of the second largest cave passage in the world! We left yesterday (Thursday) and headed to Bintulu for the night to prep a bit for the rest of our time on Borneo. So, let’s break down what we did at Gunung Mulu National Park! You can also skip ahead if that’s what tickles your fancy!

Clearwater and Wind Caves
A visit down the Sungai Melinau Paku River on a longboat

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What is Brunei and Should You Visit it?

Jasmine TamokAsia

Last time I posted, I wrote about the gruelling ferry ride from Kota Kinabalu to Brunei. We arrived on Friday to Brunei and left on Sunday after a short two-night stay.

I have to admit, before this trip, I had never even heard of Brunei. When you think of South East Asia travels, you think of Thailand and Vietnam. Even when I mentioned that Danne and I were travelling to Borneo, I had many people ask me: “And where is that?”.

Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque
Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque has a roof made of gold

So, if you haven’t heard of Brunei, don’t feel too bad. Brunei is Asia’s least populated country. If you have been to China, then the contrast of the population is like night and day.

Let me tell you about one thing about Brunei: go there! I mean it, go there! Why should you go there? Read on to find out! You can also click on the links below to skip to what you want to read.

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