Laos

When you’re traveling through Southeast Asia with kids, food isn’t just a basic need. It becomes part of the adventure, part of the rhythm of your day, and honestly, sometimes the highlight if you land somewhere good. That said, let’s

Curious about the real Vang Vieng travel cost for a traveling family? We spent four weeks in the stunning town of Vang Vieng, Laos, and we’re breaking it all down: from accommodations and groceries to eating out and, most importantly,

When you’re traveling full-time with two little kids, you learn really fast that convenience is everything. If the route’s simple, safe, and fast? We’re in. If it involves long windy mountain roads, buses with questionable brakes, or six transfers before

When we started planning our family trip through Laos, Vang Vieng wasn’t even on our list. We were slow traveling, doing everything on a budget, and honestly, Luang Prabang felt like the obvious next stop. It’s beautiful, it’s cultural, and

If you’ve made it to Laos with your kids and you’re eyeing the Vang Vieng blue lagoons, let me save you some serious time. They are just as beautiful as you’ve seen in photos—vibrant turquoise water backed by limestone cliffs,

Let’s be honest—hot air balloon rides sound magical, but when you’re traveling with little kids? The questions come fast.
Is it safe? Will my toddler stay still? What if they cry mid-air? And is it actually worth the money?

That was us. We’d already been in Vang Vieng for two and a half weeks, and every single morning and evening, we watched those colorful balloons drift over the mountains. At first, we didn’t think we were going to do it. We were trying to be practical—it’s short, it’s not cheap, and honestly, it seemed like the kind of thing better suited for honeymooners or backpackers.