Luang Prabang, Laos, transforms into a magical haven as the sun dips below the horizon. Here’s how to make the most of your evening in this enchanting town. Sunset Views from Mount Phousi Start your evening with a climb up Mount Phousi for panoramic views of the town bathed in golden hues — one of …
Badlands, characterized by steep slopes with minimal vegetation, are found on every continent except Antarctica. They’re a harsh and unforgiving environment, but America’s National Parks wouldn’t be what they are today without the Badlands of North Dakota. One visitor said they are “fantastically broken in form and so bizarre in color as to seem hardly …
Nestled in northern Laos, Luang Prabang is a city steeped in history, culture, and natural beauty. As a UNESCO World Heritage site, it offers a unique blend of ancient traditions and stunning landscapes. Here are four key things to know about this enchanting destination: Traditional Alms Giving Ceremony Every morning at dawn, monks and novices …
If you’ve already backpacked the West Coast Trail and Juan de Fuca Trail and you’re looking for a challenge then the North Coast Trail is the next obvious one to do – though at some point I’d also recommend you backpack the Nootka Island Trail accessed from Gold River. The North Coast Trail is harder …
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Here at Sophie’s World, we enjoy visiting Canada. It looks like home, so it feels familiar. But it is different enough – and quirky enough – to be interesting. Also, it’s so… well, civilised! We especially enjoy road trips in this enormous country, and we have covered a couple here on the blog. When Cat …