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Things to do in Laos: Gibbon Experience
In my opinion, the Gibbon Experience in Laos should definitely be on your bucket list. Ziplining through the jungle, sleeping in a tree house, and with a little luck, seeing and hearing the gibbons, a special species of monkey that only lives in Southeast Asia. During my trip through Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, I booked the three-day tour with the Gibbon Experience, and I would like to share this special experience with you. Ziplining in the jungle of Laos The Gibbon Experience is an eco-friendly experience in the jungle of Laos. In a group of up to 8 participants, you…
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Backpacking in Asia – Week 2
I am currently solo traveling in southeast Asia. On my blog I am sharing my weekly experiences during my trip. This time I am writing all about my days in Kanchanaburi, visiting an ethical (hands-off) elephant sanctuary and Songkran in Bangkok. Monday, April 8 – Travel day to Kanchanaburi Once again a travel day was scheduled. This time from Ayutthaya to Kanchanaburi. Through my guesthouse I had booked a minivan that picked me up at my hotel in the morning. On the way I mostly slept and looked out the window a bit. In Kanchanaburi I had lunch at a…
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Backpacking in southeast Asia – Week 1
Even though I regularly share my adventures in Asia on Polarsteps, I also want to share some updates from this special trip here on my blog. I would like to share everything I experienced during my first week in Thailand. Later I will link to more extensive blogs about the different activities in Asia. Monday, April 1 – the day before departure It feels very unrealistic that my big trip is now so close. Backpacking in Asia always felt like something I would like to do someday in the future. And now suddenly my solo adventure is only one day…
