JoannaJan 188 min readTrue Dilemma of DestinationSo 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?...
JoannaJan 1413 min readThe World's Your OysterSometimes... 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
JoannaJan 87 min readVang ViengHaving 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.
JoannaJan 57 min readHassleThey say one of the phenomenal advantages of traveling solo is that you really learn a lot about yourself. Now... I don't particularly kno
JoannaJan 15 min readJingle 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...
JoannaDec 30, 202310 min readBoutiqueOne thing I have noticed in my short time in Southeast Asia is that everyone is very comfortable tossing the word ‘boutique’ out & about....
JoannaDec 26, 20236 min readLand of a Million ElephantsDid you know that Laos used to be called 'The Land of a Million Elephants?'
JoannaDec 25, 202310 min readRite of Passage or Nightmare?The Slow Boat from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang. Rite of passage or absolute nightmare?
JoannaDec 19, 202310 min readBlue & WhiteWith the accommodation fiasco sorted, I stayed true to my (new) word and planned to be in Chiang Rai for arrival on the 13th. I was...
JoannaMar 19, 20235 min readZakynthos Blue | Exploring the Island of Zakynthos | GreeceExploring the island of Zakynthos... The ferries in Greece are exasperating. Seriously. Anyone that enjoys even the most imperceptible...