Solo travel safety: How safe is Southeast Asia for women?

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March 17, 2025 0 Comments 7 tags

Since I’ve lived in Asia for many years, I always get asked ‘how safe is Southeast Asia for women’? People from the west, especially Americans, have this image that Asia

My favorite stays in Southeast Asia: Unique, affordable, and lux accommodations

March 11, 2025 0 Comments 11 tags

I’ve lived and worked in Chiang Mai, Thailand, for over two years, and during that time, I’ve traveled extensively and found my favorite stays in Southeast Asia. Some budget-friendly, some

Beautiful Unique 4 Day Guide to Luang Prabang, Laos

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January 12, 2024 0 Comments 8 tags

Luang Prabang, the cultural center in northern Laos, blew me away. Situated on the mighty Mekong River, this town is a patchwork quilt of beautiful nature, fresh food, and artisan

Gracie’s Guide to Beautiful Nong Khiaw, Laos (2025)

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November 27, 2023 2 Comments 7 tags

Nong Khiaw, Laos. A tiny village north of Luang Prabang, Nong Khiaw is a must-see nature spot on your travels in Northern Laos. The natural beauty is unlike anywhere I’ve

10 Days in Laos: An Adventure in Southeast Asia’s Most Underrated Country

May 31, 2023 4 Comments 10 tags

What do you know about Laos? Think about Laotian geography, people, food, history, language .. what comes to mind? Probably not much. I didn’t know anything about this landlocked country