Discover the Living History in Lo Manthang, Nepal [Video]
Catch up with the Van Soyes as they review the second half of their time in the Mustang region of Nepal.
The Challenge and Reward of Trekking in Nepal’s Mustang Region
We have just returned from our longest, hardest and most rewarding trek of our journey in the Mustang region of Nepal. While we anticipated the difficult physical effort associated with the trek we were not prepared for the other challenges that came our way during this time.
Sights and Sounds of Gheling, Nepal [Video]
Catch up with the Van Soyes as they review the first half of their time in the Mustang region of Nepal.
Nepal at Last!
Nepal is the 10th country on our expedition and one that is significant to us. Over ten years after we first planned to visit here, we finally made it to Nepal and our next trek.
Food in Asia: The Good, the Bad and the Not So Appealing
One of the great pleasures of traveling is the food. During our time in Asia we have eaten a variety of food in the countries we have visited.
Trekking the Planet: Day 100 Update [Video]
Catch up with the Van Soyes as they review their time in Southeast Asia.
The Quest for Internet on the Road
One of our biggest challenges on this trip is finding Internet. Through experimentation, we have been using local country SIM cards to help us stay connected. Read more to learn about how successful we have been to date.
Navigating the Mekong (Laos) [Video]
Catch up with the Van Soyes as they review their time on the Mekong River, as well as the city of Luang Prabang, Laos.
Traveling the Rivers of Laos
Laos is a land of rivers. As we continue our travels in Laos we took a three-day river journey down two major rivers in the country: the Nam Ou and Mekong.
The Search for Everyday Life in Laos
We are spending more time in Laos than any other country during our five weeks in Southeast Asia. This is a remote area and by taking it slow we are hoping for “off the beaten path” cultural experiences. What we found was amazing!
Off the Grid in Phongsali, Laos [Video]
Catch up with the Van Soyes as they review their time in the Phongsali Province of Laos.
Miles to go before I Sleep – Traveling on Thai Trains
While in Southeast Asia we have been traveling primarily by train. In fact, we have covered over 1,700 miles by rail since leaving Singapore. Thai trains are great for covering large distances in a relatively painless way.