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Andreas and Whitney
Andreas and Whitney

Andreas and Whitney

This is the travel page of Whitney and Andreas. We love to see the world. Okumaya devam et🇺🇸Solana Beach
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    Kandy, Sri Lanka

    7 Aralık 2017, Sri Lanka ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C

    We spent most of our time in Kandy strolling through the botanical gardens which seemed like an oasis in the middle of a busy and dirty city. The highlights were the giant bamboo, the avenues of palm tree varieties, the cooks pine (a tall wispy tree with what looked like a crooked spine), double coconut trees (coconuts so big there may have been two in each pod!), a tree with a cactus epiphyte, the beautiful flower gardens, and the orchid garden.

    We also visited the Buddhist Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. This temple opens the doors to the tooth chamber three times a day (dawn, noon, and dusk) and there was a huge queue to look through the tiny doors and view an aisle of elephant tusks leading to a small golden Stupa supposedly housing the sacred tooth. While we opted to skip the line, Whit managed to snag a picture of the inner sanctum while struggling past the huge crowd.    Okumaya devam et

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    Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

    4 Aralık 2017, Sri Lanka ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C

    Polonnaruwa, a village near Sigirya, is beautiful and quiet, surrounded by rivers and rice fields. After a long sunset walk, we went out for a unique dining experience at an organic farm/restaurant. There was no menu, we just sat down and the owner started bringing out the food. 21 dishes in total! It was delicious, healthy, and all for only $9 NZD a person.

    Next we headed to the famous Sigiriya. An awe-inspiring rock/volcanic plug that seems to protrude miraculously from the jungle below. On top of it are ruins from an ancient city. Because we are on a tighter budget than Jon and Barb, we let them climb to the top by themselves, while Andreas and I hiked a nearby mountain that gave us a spectacular view of Sigiriya. Rain had been looming on the horizon all day, so we waited until the last moment to climb down the mountain before the skies opened and it started pouring. We took shelter in a sacred cave until it stopped. Next stop, Kandy!    Okumaya devam et

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    Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

    2 Aralık 2017, Sri Lanka ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C

    We all had mixed feelings about our time in the ancient ruin-rich city of Anuradhapura.

    Anuradhapura is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities of the world and its main attractions are three giant dome structures called Stupas as well as a sacred tree that dates back to 245 BC. The Stupas measure over 60m (200ft) high and over 90m (300ft) in diameter with the oldest dating back to the 1st century BC. While we visited these attractions and found them impressive, we felt that the $25 USD entry fee was too steep, especially given that no one checked this ticket when visiting two of the Stupas as well as the sacred tree. On top of this, despite the attractions being busy, we barely saw anyone else buying these tickets, making the expensive price seem like a scam. Nevertheless, as you can see from the photos, Anuradhapura had a lot to offer and we enjoyed ourselves.Okumaya devam et

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    Negombo, Sri Lanka

    1 Aralık 2017, Sri Lanka ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C

    We found Andreas' parents (Jon and Barb) in Sri Lanka!

    We will be traveling with them through Sri Lanka for the next three weeks. Our first stop was Negombo. Our first few days were full of rain. We don't mind because it means cooler weather. We did however have to wade through water whenever we wanted to leave our Airbnb. We explored the windy beaches in our rain coats and had fun catching up with each other.Okumaya devam et

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    Goa, India

    30 Kasım 2017, Hindistan ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C

    Whit and I enjoyed our time in the beachy southern state of Goa. It reminded us of south east Asia which was a welcome change to the cold and chaos of northern India. By chance, we met a fellow kiwi from Wellington (Mark) at the airport and spent our time in Goa with him visiting nearby beaches (sometimes on motorbikes), perusing the goods at a large flea market, lazing on various loungers by the beach, drinking fruit juices and beer, and eating the delicious southern Indian food (fish curry and masala dosa).

    We now head to Sri Lanka to travel with my parents for three weeks! Goodbye India!    Okumaya devam et

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    Jaisalmer, India

    25 Kasım 2017, Hindistan ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

    Indian thanksgiving! While exploring the beautiful sandstone fort of Jaisalmer, Andreas and I met a fellow American at a cafe and we decided to have an Indian thanksgiving. At the restaurant, our dinner for three combined with a birthday party and turned into a huge thanksgiving feast complete with tandoori chicken, mashed potatoes, and mixed veg curry. It's hard being away from family and friends during the holidays, but our feast made it feel like home.

    The next day we fulfilled a personal dream of mine to go on a camel safari. We went with a couple we met the night before from Australia. We instantly hit it off so it made for a great time. We took a jeep for one hour and then rode camels for about 1.5 hours into the Thar desert. On the way we stopped at our guide's village to meet his baby camel that was born the night before. Meeting this beautiful alien-like baby was a very special experience. Riding camels was a lot different than we expected. They are a lot taller and a lot bumpier than we imagined. We arrived at our camp just in time to watch the sunset. We were only 40km from Pakistan! After two weeks of sensory overload, it was surreal to have complete silence. We ate curries around the campfire and stargazed from our beds.

    We woke up to breakfast in bed and were pleased to find two cute dogs from a local village sleeping under our beds for warmth. After the guides rounded up the camels, who were grazing during the night, we rode back to civilization. This was definitely one of our top experiences.

    Next we head south to the beaches of Goa for a little R & R.    Okumaya devam et

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    Jodhpur, India

    21 Kasım 2017, Hindistan ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

    Like all of India, the blue city of Jodhpur was noisy, bustling, and dirty. It is situated deep within the state of Rajasthan, so it was our first experience of a classic Indian desert city. The buildings are all side by side, square, multi-levelled, and usually painted light blue (hence the moniker 'the blue city'). On top of a hill overlooking the city is the Mehrangarh fort, a huge arabianesque castle. We spent one afternoon exploring this beast and visiting the museum inside.

    Other highlights of Jodhpur were the beautiful blue buildings (often with turquoise doors), a brilliant cafe serving the best coffee we have had in ages, and the local goats dressed in sweaters. Yep, you read right. Goats wearing sweaters... My favourite was a fiesty hipster look alike adorned in a cardigan and enthusiastically attempting to headbutt Whit (check the pictures).    Okumaya devam et

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    Pushkar, India

    16 Kasım 2017, Hindistan

    After a few near-death experiences on a crazy local bus, we safely arrived in the hippie-haven of Pushkar. The city has less traffic than our previous destinations with only one main road lined with shops. The old city and temples surround a small lake where people bathe in its holy waters. We spent most of our time in Pushkar relaxing at a beautiful rooftop cafe by the lake. We enjoyed watching a family of monkeys jump between houses, people worshiping the not so pristine lake, and the colorful sunsets. Andreas and I feel recharged and ready for our next adventure.Okumaya devam et

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    Jaipur, India

    14 Kasım 2017, Hindistan ⋅ 🌫 25 °C

    It's official, Whit and I have been traveling for half a year and have visited 13 countries! Among countless experiences, we've partied on the Gili islands in Indonesia, scuba dived in the crystal clear waters of Malaysia, zip-lined through the jungle in Laos, meditated at the temples in Cambodia, sung Karaoke in Japan, and hiked the Himalayas. Despite the trials that come with long term travel (mostly missing all you wonderful people), this adventure has been life changing. We are truly blessed to have had the opportunity to do this trip and I couldn't have picked a better partner-in-crime to do this with.

    Back to business as usual, Jaipur was a nice first taste of India's Rajasthan state. We stayed in a flash social hostel, meeting lots of other travelers and went out for the evening to an Indian club offering free alcohol to the ladies. Jaipur's main attraction is the Amber fort, an immense castle and walled city. While we didn't want to front up the extortionate prices to head inside the fort, Whit and I hiked up (for free) the ridge opposite the fort to watch the sunset. It was a lovely way to spend the evening.    Okumaya devam et

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    Varanasi, India

    13 Kasım 2017, Hindistan

    It's difficult to describe our Varanasi experience. Some words that come to mind are bizarre, amazing, unique, and weird. It was by far the biggest culture shock we have had so far. It was truly an oppressive assault on our senses.

    Varanasi is considered the oldest living city in the world. People have been making the pilgrimage to Varanasi for 4,000 years to burn the bodies of their deceased relatives and bathe in the Ganges river to 'wash off their sins.' People believe that burning a person's body beside the river stops the reincarnation process. If you are a baby, pregnant, or have committed suicide, your body is not cremated but put into the river so you can be reincarnated again. If you have the time, look up Varanasi and the Aghori people. These people live along the river banks of the Ganges and cover their bodies head to toe in human ash. The Aghori also follow cannibalistic practices.

    Andreas and I walked along the riverfront and watched the bizarre happenings. We had a few up close and personal encounters with dead people. It seemed that everywhere we went along the river people were carrying around the bodies of loved ones. We can now say that we have witnessed a cremation. It is both horrifying and fascinating to be a part of this ancient tradition (understandably photography is not allowed).

    It was both interesting and gross to see people bathing, washing their clothes, and brushing their teeth in the water right next to where the bodies were burned. I cringe to think what a microbe slide would look like taken from that water. Most horrifying were the hotels washing all their linens in the river (we used our sleep sacks).

    Andreas and I both decided that Varanasi is a place we don't want to go back to, but think everyone should go to see at least once in their lifetime. This is truly a place we will never forget.    Okumaya devam et

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    Agra, India

    11 Kasım 2017, Hindistan

    Whit and I partially escaped the Delhi pollution by catching an early morning train to Agra. The Taj Mahal is Agra's main tourist attraction. We woke up at dawn to beat the crowds and watch the sunrise. However, a pollution/early-morning-mist combo forced us change our plans and we instead had breakfast at a bustling and dirty street market. We were the only westerners in sight and our cheap and tasty breakfast included the best chai teas we've ever had.

    We checked out the Taj Mahal at mid-morning and were stunned by its size and beauty. We had to fight crowds of people for prime photo spots but it was all worth it for the snaps we got. As we are westerners, our tickets cost far more than indian tourists' tickets ($20 vs 80cents) and we were considered  'high value ticket holders'. Being highrollers, we were entitled to skip huge lines extending around the Taj's perimeter and head directly inside. The Taj's exterior is currently being cleaned and in one of the pictures below you can clearly see the difference the cleaning makes. With one World Wonder ticked off our list, we head to Varanasi next to the Ganges to the mecca of culture shocks.    Okumaya devam et

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    Delhi, India

    9 Kasım 2017, Hindistan ⋅ 🌫 27 °C

    The night before we flew to Delhi, we saw a BBC news article titled: "Delhi Panics as 'Deadly Smog' Returns." With everything already booked, we figured experiencing the most polluted place on earth at its worst is all part of the adventure. Upon arrival, it looked as if we had entered a post-apocalyptic world. However, Andreas and I were buzzing because we made it to India! Andreas' dream destination and in our minds, the pinnacle of our trip.

    With our double face masks firmly in place, we experienced a vibrant, exciting, crowded, and sensory-overloaded city. One interesting thing to note is that women have special treatment here. Separate lines for security, special seats on the train, and as one local pointed out to us, women are allowed to go to the front of lines. This proved useful when I cut about 40 men in line to buy metro tickets.

    Despite the thick smog, we decided to go on a free city tour. We went to a beautiful Sikh temple and spent time listening to the hypnotic live music. In all Sikh temples, anyone can eat and stay for free. It is only encouraged that you help out preparing the food (however they never directly ask for donations or volunteering). The whole thing was quite the production. They were cooking the curry in swimming pool-sized pots. We helped by making roti bread with local families. We were then served a delicious all you can eat dinner with vegetable curry and roti. You can even takeaway as much food as you and your family need, no questions asked. The temple we visited feeds about 7,000 people a day for free. However, one temple in India feeds 70,000-100,000+ people a day for free! Somehow, these amazing communities make it work.

    We are happy to leave the thick smog as we head to Agra to see the Taj Mahal.    Okumaya devam et

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    Chitwan National Park, Nepal

    5 Kasım 2017, Nepal

    Whit and I did a two day jungle safari trek in the Chitwan National Park. The park is teeming with wildlife and almost entirely surrounded by a meandering river sprinkled with large crocodiles on its banks. Our safari group was just Whit and I and two local guides wielding stout bamboo staffs as our sole protection against whatever nature threw at us.

    We entered the park by a lazy hour long canoe ride down the river. During our two day trek we encountered herds of deer, wild boar, elephants from afar, and several rhino (both in groups and alone). We found fresh tiger sign (poop and footprints) and followed this into 5m tall elephant grass hoping for a chance encounter (apparently this is what safari trekkers desire?!). Unfortunately (or maybe fortuitously?), we didn't encounter a tiger but it was surreal and terrifying to hear animals all around you without being able to see or anticipate them. On the second day of our trek, we came across a huge lone male rhino about 20m away from us with nothing but trees between. Our guides quickly spread out, closed the gap (with us in toe), and proceeded to get the rhino's attention. At one point, the rhino started making moves toward us (seriously) and our guides whacked their bamboo sticks on the ground multiple times to scare him off. We followed this magnificent animal for about 15 minutes before, much to Whit's and my relief, going our separate ways.

    We stayed one night in a small village on the opposite side of the park and spent part of the evening listening to the sounds of the jungle and attempting to see animals cross the river by moonlight. Evidently some had crossed without us noticing because at one point there were hundreds of deer grazing in a paddock 50m from our vantage point. The next morning we toured the village bustling with activity. The trek was an amazing, terrifying, and exhilarating experience we recommend everyone does.    Okumaya devam et

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    Base Camp 4130m

    Annapurna Base Camp, Nepal

    29 Ekim 2017, Nepal

    Andreas and I have returned from ten days of trekking through the breathtaking landscapes of the Himalayas. We decided to trek without a guide or porters to save the $30+ a day.

    The first day of our trek was the Hindu festival of Diwali. People were dancing and playing music in all of the towns we passed. They even blessed us with a tika (red dot on our foreheads). One group of clever children (encouraged by nearby adults) formed a human chain across the entire path and physically wrapped themselves around trekkers, not letting them go until they got money. We avoided them by running up the side of a hill.

    Our trek took us through beautiful mountain villages with some of the most breathtaking views imaginable. The accommodation was much nicer than expected and cheap too! Private rooms with big blankets, great views, and (most times) HOT showers. The trek was hard with a lot of steep ups and downs but nothing we couldn't handle.

    We were continually amazed by the porters who carried around 100kgs (220lbs) attached by a small strip of fabric on their foreheads.

    It was great to ascend to Annapurna Base Camp at 4130m (13,550ft)! We both felt the altitude and lack of oxygen, however neither of us got altitude sickness. It was fun to see a Nepalese movie being filmed at the base camp. It was freezing at the top, yet watching the sunrise over the mountains was an experience neither of us will forget.    Okumaya devam et

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    Kathmandu, Nepal

    19 Ekim 2017, Nepal ⋅ 🌙 23 °C

    We flew into Kathmandu the night before Whitney's birthday. We spent her birthday acquainting ourselves with the dusty city and prepping for our upcoming 14 day trek through the Himalayan mountains. We drank Everest beer and dined on momos (Nepalese dumplings), a rangi changi (colourful) salad, as well as a chocolate soufflé. For a birthday present, Whitney treated herself to a new pair of Solomon hiking boots and we rented a backpack, sleeping bag, superwarm puffer jackets, beanies, hiking socks, and hiking poles. Decked out with our new kit, we are itching to get into the mountains. Here we go!

    P.S. we are giants here.. at least a head taller than everyone.    Okumaya devam et

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    Ho Chi Mihn, Vietnam

    16 Ekim 2017, Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C

    Our main event in Ho Chi Mihn city was visiting the Vietnam War Remnants museum. It was a very sobering experience seeing the atrocities committed against the Vietnamese people. It was surprising to see Americans portrayed as the villain with pictures to back it up. There are fourth generation children still being deformed by Agent Orange. After the saddening experience of the museum, we cheered ourselves up with a flight of craft beers! Also, check out our passports, they are filling with stamps!

    This was our last stop in Southeast Asia, next stop Nepal.    Okumaya devam et

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    Da Lat, Vietnam

    13 Ekim 2017, Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C

    Whit and I and our Canadian friends from the Ninhvana resort (Andrea and Shuana), decided that our next stop would be the city of Da Lat in the Vietnamese hills. Spending only one night in Da Lat, we decided to rent scooters and explore the surrounding area. We visited a coffee plantation and toured a silk production factory. We found the process of cultivating silkworms, unstringing the silk from their chrysalis', using an ancient wooden loom to weave the silk into a pattern, and the dying of the fabric fascinating. We also visited a nearby waterfall but were disappointed by the hordes of garbage going over the falls and pooling at the bottom despite paying a 'conservation' entry fee.Okumaya devam et

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    Ninhvana Resort, Vietnam

    10 Ekim 2017, Vietnam ⋅ ☀️ 36 °C

    After five months of budget traveling and questionable accommodation, Andreas and I decided that it was time to splurge on a bit of luxury. A fellow traveler told us about an all-inclusive 'backpacker resort' outside the beachside town of Nha Trang and we were sold! For $70 (NZD) per person we were driven to the gorgeous compound in the middle of nowhere (1.5 hours from the nearest city). We received a daily spa treatment, access to stand up paddle boards, kayaks, morning and evening yoga sessions, a 'soccer game with the locals,' volleyball, jungle trekking, a bike tour of the local village, unlimited alcohol, fresh squeezed juice and smoothies, and so much delicious food! The only catch is you stay in bunk beds because it is technically a hostel.

    We had such a great time relaxing and making new friends. It was also great to see that the resort hired and trained their staff from the local village. Normally their only job prospects would be either a fisherman, farmer, or shop owner. It was fun biking around the village and being swamped by children who rarely see white people (the resort only recently opened). They enthusiastically said "HELLLOOOO, MY NAME IS!" (the only English they knew) and shook our hands. Some of the children even followed us on bikes for our whole bike tour showing off their bike riding skills.

    Our time at the resort was a great escape from our usual way of travelling. Now it's time to get back to our budgeting.    Okumaya devam et

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    Hoi An, Vietnam

    8 Ekim 2017, Vietnam ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C

    Whitney and I loved our time in Hoi An, a UNESCO world heritage site. We spent our days here exploring the city by bicycle, enjoying 30cent beer while overlooking a lantern filled river, and gorging ourselves on delicious $1 bahn mi and mango cakes.

    For a change one day, we rented a scooter and did a day trip to the neighbouring city of Da Nang where U.S. soldiers would unwind and surf during the war. From here we drove up the Hai Van pass and admired the beautiful coastal views from atop the mountains.    Okumaya devam et

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    Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

    6 Ekim 2017, Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C

    We spent two day exploring the famous limestone rocks of Ha Long Bay. Our boat navigated through what seemed like endless miniature islands jutting out of the ocean. We motored past floating fishing villages where we learned that the villagers only went to shore to sell their fish. Most of the children never go to school and instead learn their parents' trade. This didn't stop some of them from having satellite TV.

    At one point our boat stopped and we all jumped off the top into the warm water and swam to a small beach. We loaded back onto the boat and made our way to our destination. Our tour group had a private bay with rooms on stilts over the water. We spent our time relaxing, playing volleyball, and swimming. However, when we got out of the water we had oil all over our bodies... gross! The last day we woke up and went for a pre-breakfast swim, then the group went kayaking around the giant cliffs. Soon after leaving, a torrential downpour started. It reminded me of the scene from Forest Gump where he said, "Sometimes it felt like it was raining up..." The beauty of those cliffs is something we will never forget.    Okumaya devam et

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    Hanoi, Vietnam

    2 Ekim 2017, Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C

    We made it to Vietnam! The thin and chaotic streets of Hanoi were so fun to explore. We did a walking tour of the city's old quarter. We went to a cafe down a thin lane deep inside a building complex. Here we had a traditional Hanoi coffee made of egg white and condensed milk, whipped to a marshmallow consistency, and dolloped over an espresso shot. We loved it!

    One afternoon we got drenched in a torrential downpour however it made for excellent photo opportunities.

    The food in Hanoi/Vietnam is sooooo good that we can't stop eating! Pho, bahn mi, and bun cha are some of the delicious dishes we have eaten so far. We are excited to continue our food adventure as we travel to the south of Vietnam.    Okumaya devam et

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    Vientiane, Laos

    30 Eylül 2017, Laos ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C

    Andreas is 28! We spent his birthday relaxing in the capital city of Vientiane. Because everyday is like a birthday getaway on our travels, we decided to do no-gift birthdays. We instead have to plan a day of fun for the other. Because we were feeling pretty tired from our last few adventures, Andreas' birthday was spent eating, relaxing, and gaming. We had croissants for breakfast (a Marwick family birthday staple), Indian food for lunch, and a fancy steak house for dinner. Andreas discussed how 27 was a huge year of achievement for him; finishing his thesis, becoming a doctor, and heading off on his life-long dream of traveling. I can't wait to see what 28 has in store for Andreas. Happy birthday!Okumaya devam et

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    Vang Vieng, Laos

    29 Eylül 2017, Laos

    Vang Vieng is a beautiful little town nestled next to a picturesque mountain range. Famous for its tubing, our group spent one epic day floating down the river in an innertube, stopping at various bars along the way. It was very scenic as we floated into the sunset. Most bars and hostels serve free alcohol during happy hour, so our day of tubing continued briefly (we were so tired) into the night. Whit did a few yoga sessions at a nearby resort and because of this we were able to use/sneak into the resort's infinity pool for a much needed chill day.Okumaya devam et

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    Luang Prabang, Laos

    24 Eylül 2017, Laos ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C

    French cafes, candle lit exotic gardens, a lazy pool day, and menthol blue waterfalls... yes please!

    We traveled to Luang Prabang with people we met during The Gibbon Experience. We spent two days traveling there on a slow boat down the Mekong river and it was fantastic seeing little river villages along the way. It was fun seeing the children wave to us as we went past. We had a bit of a hiccup the first day when our boat hit something in the river. Suddenly the captain started running down the length of the boat with a terrified look on his face taking his clothes off. With absolutely no communication from the captain or other staff, we thought we were sinking (I even packed up my stuff to prepare to jump in). After about an hour of yelling, running around, bailing out water, and failed attempts of assistance from nearby boats, we deduced that the propeller had fallen off the boat. Luckily some of the passengers rose to the occasion, jumped in the very polluted Mekong and helped the captain attach a new drive shaft and propeller. Without a word, the captain put on his clothes and away we went. Only in Southeast Asia...

    Once we arrived in Luang Prabang, we enjoyed sampling the multitude of French cafes and walking around the city. We spent one day at the gorgeous Kuang Se Waterfall. It is a giant series of waterfalls with menthol-blue water and khaki colored mud. Being at the waterfall was one of the moments on our trip where both Andreas and I felt the beauty of it was surreal. We spent our final day relaxing by a pool.

    Next we head south to Vang Vieng for river tubing!    Okumaya devam et

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    The Gibbon Experience, Laos

    20 Eylül 2017, Laos ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C

    Does zip lining through the jungle and sleeping overnight in a tree house sound like fun? If so, welcome to Laos and the Gibbon Experience! Whitney was told to do this adventure by a family friend and we are so happy we splurged and decided to do it.

    We initially walked for two hours in the lush bush before zip lining eight times to our jungle tree house. The tree house was an immense three story structure 20m off the ground which you can only access by zip line. There is an open air shower with a fantastic view inside the tree house and your meals are zip lined to you (there is a tiny kitchen 10 minutes walk from the tree house).    Okumaya devam et

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