Visiting Vang Vieng, Laos: Balloons, and Blue Lagoons

After the peaceful temples of Luang Prabang, our next stop took us to Vang Vieng. Surrounded by towering limestone karst mountains, this small town has become one of Laos’ most iconic adventure destinations. Once known primarily for its backpacker party scene, Vang Vieng has reinvented itself as a hub for outdoor adventure, with turquoise lagoons, …

Day trip from Columbus- Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Jungle Jim’s (Hamilton, Ohio)

Sometimes the best road trips don’t require traveling very far. Less than two hours from Columbus, you’ll find one of Ohio’s most unique combinations in and near Hamilton: a peaceful outdoor sculpture park followed by one of the most outrageous grocery stores in the country. My nephew Gabriel and I spent the morning wandering through art …