Tag: Lessons

Reflections on Laos

July 13, 2017

Laos is a beautiful, underrated country, with so much more to explore than the tiny bits I touched on. There’s the islands in the South (including Don Det and Don Khon), the caves in the north, the central belt, the Mekong, the mountains…. Laos is a hot bed of green landscapes and luscious farming culture; … More Reflections on Laos

Day 23 – Gangnam Style, Saving Graces, and a Change of Pace.

July 9, 2017

Vang Vieng, Laos: After the disappointing start to my time in Vang Vieng, and after concluding it was bottom of the barrel dumpsville, I kind of thought it was best to give it another chance. I’m all about second chances (under the correct circumstances, of course), and decided that having a look at VV during … More Day 23 – Gangnam Style, Saving Graces, and a Change of Pace.

Day Four in SE Asia, and Sticking to the Beaten Track May Just Be The Safest Option

June 19, 2017

Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam: On my last full day in Ho Chi Minh City I was torn between taking a full day trip down the Mekong Delta where I’d get to see rice paddies and ‘traditional Vietnamese culture’, or having a day of contemplation and reflection by taking an epically long walk around the city. … More Day Four in SE Asia, and Sticking to the Beaten Track May Just Be The Safest Option

Run Towards Yourself

July 25, 2015

This week, my blog: chasingamylou, celebrated gaining its 100th follower, so I wanted to say a huge thank you, from the bottom of my heart and also…….YAY TO ME! As a kind of mini-celebration I thought I’d post something a little different, however, writers-block has me stuck in the mud at the moment, struggling to form … More Run Towards Yourself

Things I’ve Learned About Myself Since Being in Australia

April 24, 2015

Well well, it’s been almost seven months and I’m still here, still learning and still growing. When I first arrived I have to admit I was impatient; wanting everything to happen at once: the self-discovery, the inevitable growth, the development of character etc. My friend Nichola told me to bide my time, to take it … More Things I’ve Learned About Myself Since Being in Australia