I have never had people express so many opinions about my travels as when I decided to backpack Iran solo for two weeks. Everyone seemed to have something to say about it, with responses ranging from "That is amazing, I would totally join you if I didn't have a U.S. passport," to ...
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To Iran via Oman: Super Stressful, Super Easy
When the cheapest flight from Bangkok to Tehran included a 24- hour layover in Muscat I figured sure, Oman wasn't too high on my travel list, so this was probably the perfect way to visit. It also ended up being a perfect pre-Iran stop because the Muscat airport has free wifi, ...
Postcards from Northern Laos
Dan and I spent our last few days in Laos traveling through Udomxai, Luang Namtha, and Mueang Sing. We rented a motorbike to explore some villages and surrounding countryside, went hiking in the jungle, and chased lots of waterfalls. Maybe not our fanciest meal in ...
Over the Hills and to the Village
We may not often hear about Laos back home, but backpackers in Southeast Asia will almost always have it on their itineraries. Good news for Laos tourism, but not such good news for travelers looking to get off the tourist trail. Even Muang Ngoi, which many guidebooks still ...
Along the Mekong in Nong Khiaw to Muang Ngoi Neua, Laos
Nong Khiaw was just an overnight stop for us on our way from Luang Prabang to a small village up north that a friend had told us to visit, but it turned out to be one of my favorite places we traveled to in Laos. Things to Do in Nong Khiaw There's not much to do in Nong ...