Description
🌿Taking the famous 2-day slow boat from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang, crossing the Thai–Laos border, navigating visas, overnighting in Pak Beng, and spending long days travelling down the Mekong River.
This vlog shares an honest look at the full process — the logistics, what the boats are really like, and the reality of long travel days when you’re not feeling your best.
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Hi, I’m Lara - 25, from Cardiff, South Wales
✈️ Last year I booked a one-way ticket to Asia, and spent six months travelling solo through Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam
🌿 After years of study, structure, pressure, and routine, I knew I needed to step away - to quiet the noise of everyday life, reconnect with myself, and rediscover a sense of freedom, curiosity, and adventure.
🌍 I embraced everything that comes with solo backpacking… authentic homestays, questionable night buses, sunrise viewpoints, incredible street food, new friendships, jungle treks, long conversations with strangers, and all the unforgettable moments in between.
📹 This vlog series is my way of reflecting on that journey - documenting the places I saw, the experiences that shaped me, and the parts of myself I found along the way.
☀️ Whether you’re here for travel inspiration, backpacking tips, or just to come along for the ride, I hope you enjoy this little window into my six-month adventure.
Thanks for watching 🫶🏻
Watch Full Series Here:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgRHJi8q-PKmW2QWOFT0NS6d_PoRxa2-1&si=uOdWRs_7SXHWZ2p4
📍 Find me:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lara__rebecca
The Keep Smiling Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2gN1167iA125QP3jahpV9Y
🎵 Music licensed through Epidemic Sound