by Nina Ragusa | Nov 19, 2018 | Laos
The country of Laos, landlocked on all sides by Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and even China, sees millions of visitors every year, and the number is only going up. Laos is certainly no secret anymore but it does get overlooked with its big brothers and sister... 
by Nina Ragusa | Aug 2, 2018 | Itineraries, Laos
Laos is arguably one of the most underrated countries in Asia and maybe even the world. Hidden in the shadows of big sister Thailand, the ever famous Bali, Vietnam’s rice fields and beaches, and Cambodia’s ancient temples… Laos is often totally... 
by Nina Ragusa | Jun 25, 2018 | Laos
Most people skip over Laos or only skip through a couple of its popular cities. Thailand and Vietnam are way too exciting, and so many people think that Laos is just some boring distant cousin. But I had time on my hands while teaching English in Thailand, so I hopped... 
by Nina Ragusa | Jun 18, 2018 | Laos
There are plenty of things to do in the Bolaven Plateau in Laos but it’s no doubt it’s known for its waterfalls. The Bolaven Plateau is teeming with flourishing jungles, coffee and tea plantations, pepper farms, quaint villages, and tons of waterfalls... 
by Nina Ragusa | Jun 16, 2018 | Adventure, Laos
The craggy limestone cliffs peeking out of the verdant and white splashed rocks that tower above you when you enter Vang Vieng is unlike anything you’ve ever seen. The Nam Song river carves it’s way through the town and the mountains and this type of... 
by Nina Ragusa | Oct 6, 2015 | Laos, Thailand
UPDATED 4/2019 – A fellow traveler reported in the comments below the border closes at 8 pm when going from Thailand to Laos. Please see the recent comment below. Please feel free to comment with any updated info so we can keep other fellow travelers informed!... 
by Nina Ragusa | Sep 29, 2015 | Laos, Thailand
Updated 1/2018 Complete with gorgeous rice fields as far as the eye can see, trails for a beautiful morning trek, and overall impressive landscapes that will take your breath away… Laos is certainly Southeast Asia’s most underrated country. Most people who... 
Hi, friend! My name is Nina Ragusa and I've been climbing volcanos, basking on exotic beaches, and dabbling in new cultures since 2011. I work abroad and remotely to support my adventure travel addiction. Follow along if you're interested in getting work abroad to travel more. Mission: Live and work on all continents.