Second and last day on our journey in Cambodia — absolutely the "must-see" place here - is Siem Reap . The name of the city might not be famous, but the site it holds definitely is: It is the home to the biggest religious temple in the whole world, Angkor Wat . This monument is so significant that it brings in more than 50% of all tourists coming to Cambodia. It’s the ultimate pride of the nation, so much so that it features right in the centre of their national flag! To get

Our journey from Thailand to Cambodia felt heavier than a typical border crossing, as our travel intersected with a period of unfortunate and escalating border conflict. Despite being neighbours with cultures deeply intertwined for centuries, these two countries are surprisingly disconnected. Poor infrastructure and long-standing political friction have made transportation a challenge; in fact, as of early 2026, land borders are largely closed to foreigners due to military

For the third and final destination of our Laos trip, we headed further north to Luang Prabang . Luang Prabang served as the capital of Laos until 1975 , when the monarchy was abolished following the communist takeover at the end of the Laotian Civil War. Its name is deeply sacred, coming from the Phra Bang, a Buddha-statue gift from the Khmer King at Angkor in the 14th century to help establish Buddhism in the region, which is kept in the Royal Palace Museum. To get here fr

After spending a few days in the capital, Vientiane, we’re heading north to the second stop of our Laos trip: Vang Vieng! The most convenient way to get there is the LCR (Lao-China Railway) , a Chinese-built high-speed line. Vientiane’s train station is massive; since there is no major airport in the city, this station serves as the main gateway. The 1-hour journey is incredibly "tunnel-heavy" as the tracks cut straight through the mountains. The usual drive can take 5+ hour