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A guide to Don Det & the 4000 Islands, Laos - everything to see, know and do
Laos, Asia The Common Wanderer 6/2/18 Laos, Asia The Common Wanderer 6/2/18

A guide to Don Det & the 4000 Islands, Laos - everything to see, know and do

Don Det and the 4000 Islands are a must visit on your Laos itinerary. This guide runs through the best things to see, know and do, as well as where to stay on Don Det. 

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A guide to Mount Phousi: Luang Prabang's sacred hill
Asia, Laos The Common Wanderer 5/29/18 Asia, Laos The Common Wanderer 5/29/18

A guide to Mount Phousi: Luang Prabang's sacred hill

If you haven't climbed Mount Phousi to take in the epic views, have you even been to Luang Prabang?! From what to know before you go, how to get there, and whether sunrise or sunset there is better, this guide has you covered.

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Your ultimate guide to Kuang Si Falls in Laos: what to see, know, and do
Laos, Asia The Common Wanderer 5/5/18 Laos, Asia The Common Wanderer 5/5/18

Your ultimate guide to Kuang Si Falls in Laos: what to see, know, and do

Looking for the ultimate guide to Kuang Si Falls in Laos? From what to do, where to stay, how to get there, when to visit, and our top tips for enjoying the best the waterfall has to offer, this guide will absolutely have you covered!

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10 awesome things to do in Luang Prabang, Laos
Laos The Common Wanderer 11/10/17 Laos The Common Wanderer 11/10/17

10 awesome things to do in Luang Prabang, Laos

Our comprehensive guide to the very best things to do in Luang Prabang, including Kuang Si Waterfall, Mount Phousi, visiting the temples in Luang Prabang, and many other major sites.

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5 reasons you absolutely need to visit Laos now
Asia, Laos The Common Wanderer 8/8/17 Asia, Laos The Common Wanderer 8/8/17

5 reasons you absolutely need to visit Laos now

Laos. The land of a million elephants, and a traditional way of life unaffected by modern perils. Or at least it was. Here's why you must visit Laos now.

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Our Top 5 Most Photogenic Destinations in Southeast Asia
Asia, Cambodia, Inspiration, Laos, Myanmar, Travel Resources, photography guides The Common Wanderer 4/13/16 Asia, Cambodia, Inspiration, Laos, Myanmar, Travel Resources, photography guides The Common Wanderer 4/13/16

Our Top 5 Most Photogenic Destinations in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia is the dream holiday for almost anyone, including photographers. Here are our top 5 most photogenic destinations in Southeast Asia.

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How we totally blew our Laos budget
Laos, Tips and Hacks, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 2/11/16 Laos, Tips and Hacks, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 2/11/16

How we totally blew our Laos budget

The unexpected cost of travelling Laos led us to spend way more Kip than we thought we would. Be prepared before you travel to this beautiful, yet slightly more expensive South East Asian nation. 

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11 fantastic things to do in Laos: waterfalls, temples & secret gems
Asia, Laos The Common Wanderer 2/7/16 Asia, Laos The Common Wanderer 2/7/16

11 fantastic things to do in Laos: waterfalls, temples & secret gems

Looking for the best things to do in Laos? Discover famous attractions, incredible natural beauty, and top ancient sites with our comprehensive Laos must-visit list!

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Don Det: sunsets and chill in Laos
Laos, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 2/5/16 Laos, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 2/5/16

Don Det: sunsets and chill in Laos

Don Det: The place where there are no minutes, no hours; only days or weeks that blur together in a haze of tranquility, lazy days, and brilliant sunsets.

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Morning alms in Luang Prabang: the respectful traveller's guide
Featured, Laos, Tips and Hacks, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 1/15/16 Featured, Laos, Tips and Hacks, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 1/15/16

Morning alms in Luang Prabang: the respectful traveller's guide

Thinking of heading to the morning alms in Luang Prabang? Check out our tips on how to participate in this beautiful ceremony respectfully

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Temples and Chill: Laos Photo Diary
Featured, Laos, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 1/9/16 Featured, Laos, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 1/9/16

Temples and Chill: Laos Photo Diary

Dense green jungle, cascading waterfalls, shining temples, a million monks, smiling locals and the best South East Asian colonial town; Luang Prabang. This is our photo diary of chilled Laos.

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Evolving Vang Vieng: Hedonistic Party Town reformed?
Laos, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 12/27/15 Laos, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 12/27/15

Evolving Vang Vieng: Hedonistic Party Town reformed?

Five years ago, Laos' Vang Vieng entertained a reputation as a hedonistic party town before the government stepped in. Has this former tourist party town really changed?

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14 awesome things to do in Vientiane, Laos' chilled capital
Laos, Asia The Common Wanderer 12/17/15 Laos, Asia The Common Wanderer 12/17/15

14 awesome things to do in Vientiane, Laos' chilled capital

Looking for awesome things to do in Vientiane, Laos' sleepy capital? From wandering cultural museums to temple-hopping, munching on crisp local food and exploring the city's quirkier side, this guide has you well and truly sorted. 

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Is the Saigon Skydeck worth it?

TL:DR... yes. But there's a bit more to it, so read below.

Is it a tourist trap? Yes. Is it expensive? Yes. Should you still visit? YES.

We always appreciate seeing a city from above, hovering above the chaos at str
This is the end. 

We've never been overly comfortable with sharing our children online, but when Finn was born, we decided that was it, we'd no longer show their faces. 

The reason? We feel really uncomfortable with our children's faces being plast
An afternoon at the pastel-hued City Palace, Jaipur 🌈

Many of you probably have no idea, as we never shared it (classic us), but we have a heap of Jaipur travel guides on the blog, including a thoroughly detailed guide to the City Palace. 

So if y
Sharing a little Dandenong Ranges day-trip guide for your weekend planning 🌳

We're massive fans of the Dandenongs, and they're the perfect short-day trip from Melbourne, especially for families. There's heaps to do, a great foodie scene, and a lot
Europe's most underrated city? We think so. Welcome to Ljubljana (travel guide below!).

We've been visiting here for nigh on 20 years (well, Mark has - he's old), and it never fails to impress. It's compact, gorgeous, has a great food and wine scene

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