Tag Archives: Southeast Asia

Random Travel Snaps: The Orangutans of Borneo

Posted on December 3, 2012 by

Threatened by logging and captivity, their population dwindles through the years.  These so-called “men of the forest” are estimated to be as few as 10,000 still in the wild. In 2007, I followed the path of a boardwalk that led … Continue reading →

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Kuang Si Falls

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

Picturesque and very accessible – Kuang Si falls, 29 km south of Luang Prabang, has become a popular attraction outside of the world heritage city.  Surrounded by lush forest, the falls is 3 tiered, all picture perfect. The breathtaking main … Continue reading →

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A Leisurely Stroll Through Luang Prabang

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

Credits: Papers by Sahlin Studio’s Sweet Story Telling papers, Creativity by Crystal’s Room Collection Solids; Elements by Sahlin Studio Sweet Story Telling Kit. It was a beautiful ordinary day.  No agenda, we just played it by ear, went with the … Continue reading →

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Early Morning Alms

Posted on April 28, 2012 by

I am not a morning person and waking up early can be such an effort.  Laos somehow has managed to get me up at the crack of dawn, and for good reasons.  When we snuck out of our hotel’s gate … Continue reading →

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Soaring High in Vang Vieng

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

With most of Vang Vieng still asleep, we sauntered down before the break of dawn to the hotel lobby half asleep ourselves.  The ride came at 6 in the morning as promised and drove us to an empty lot where … Continue reading →

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Fun and Frolic at the River Namsong

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

Credits:  Papers by Jessica Sprague (Bright Stripes paper), Carina Gardner (Coqu flirt 16), ITM Tricolor (Red tiny dot), QQ Knotty Girl papers; Elements by Carina Gardner (daisy paper bits) Once a peaceful and quiet town, Vang Vieng used to appeal … Continue reading →

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Road to Vang Vieng

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

Credits:  Papers by Crystal Wilkerson’s Room Collection series, Kaboks’ Christmas Treasure Papers; Photomask by Moninda. A tuk-tuk picked us up at the hotel and brought us to a VIP bus parked along the Mekong River bank opposite Wat Chanh temple. … Continue reading →

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A Day in Vientiane

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

Credits: Page from Kayla’s Tin Album by Shabby Miss Jenn. The outdoor seating at Dao Fa Bistro called out to us as we walked pass it.  We were tired from wandering the streets of Vientiane, visiting temples, doing some window-shopping … Continue reading →

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Budget Traveling

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

“You see that?” a friend pointed out to a showcase of a tiny, tiny room that was labeled Tune Hotel.  “That’s exactly the size of your room”, she said as we walked pass it at the arrival hall of the Low … Continue reading →

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