Seasoned globe-trotter or saving up for your first big trip several time zones away from home, the question of where to head for an eye-opening and refreshing adventure is something we all ponder. To welcome in this brand new year we've put together our round-up of trending destinations for the year ahead. Here's to a happy and healthy 2019, full of excitement and adventure!
Sculptural desert landscapes, ancient cities and the...
After two fantastic weeks on my Tucan Travel tour around South East Asia I have put together a list of my top insights in to Laos.
1) It is not as scary as you thought it would be.
Before getting on the plane, I was starting to get nervous. I was heading into what felt like the unknown having never travelled this far before! I ensured I had every safety measure covered including having the correct jabs and worrying about the ones I didn't have! I soon realised that...
On the Budget Expedition Group Tour, the journey to Vang Vieng from Vientiane is nearly 4 hours long. I am always up for a fun day out with the group once we arrive in Vang Vieng and I like having something to look forward to. I suggested an optional bike tour out to the famous Blue Lagoon.
The bike ride is nearly 14km there and then back to town. I had with me an awesome team. We had Ashley (Aus), Kristen (Aus), Jessica (Aus), Meg (Aus) and Charlotte (UK) with me on this...
Laos is one of my favourite places in South East Asia. I absolutely fell in love with it when I visited, and it’s one of the big reasons I came back to Asia to work. This small sparsely populated country has a chilled laid back atmosphere that sets it apart from the rest of the region.
One of the best parts of the journey through Laos is the slow boat from Luang Prabang to the Thai border. The scenery along the mighty Mekong River is stunning, and you can get a glimpse of the side...
One of Tucan Travel’s most experienced Tour Leaders, Tony is now their Sales Executive for North America. Here he shares his favourite things to see and do in Laos.
