Travel News

How far did I travel this week?:

The furthest I traveled this week was about 183 kilometers or 113 miles to go hiking in Vang Vieng, Laos. I took a high speed train for about one hour. The train travels at 100 miles per hour! 

How far have I traveled on this journey so far?:

So far, I have visited three of Laos' main cities: Vientiane, the capital; Luang Prabang, where I live; and Vang Vieng; where I went hiking!

How did I get around this week?:

I drive an electric scooter to get around town. It's my favorite color-- dark green! 

What was the most interesting place I visited this week?:

The most interesting place I visited this week was a fish farm. This is a pond where people grow fish to sell and eat!

Other Travel News from this week:

The Laos speed train is able to travel through the mountains! The roads in Laos are often not paved, meaning they are made of dirt and are very bumpy. The roads have to go around the mountains with a lot of twists and turns so the train is much faster.

Time Zone: ICT Indochina Time +7
Local Time: Nov 7, 2026 8:30am