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Vientiane, Laos – NGOs and UXOs

By Brock on May 29, 2010 in Asia, Loas, TRAVEL VIDEOS

Tubing down the Nam Song in Vang Vieng was a riot but my body needed a break – not to mention a good shower. It got both of these things when I arrive in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. I was greeted by the awesome Sami and Saara, who offered me there spare room for [...]

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Vang Vieng, Laos: Tubing Down the Nam Song River

By Brock on May 26, 2010 in Asia, Loas, TRAVEL VIDEOS

It’s the second stop in Laos: Vang Vieng. Each year I like to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the proper way. Surrounded by friends, enjoying eachothers company and a beer or two (or three). This year I decided to take it to a whole new level when I heard about Tubing in Vang Vieng. Essentially, you [...]

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Same Same – The Phrase of South East Asia

By Brock on May 2, 2010 in TRAVEL VIDEOS

Been to SEAsia? If so then you know ‘Same Same.’ Give this one a watch to put a smile on your face as this fantastic guy uses this golden term again and again. We had such a great chat.

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The Friday Five – What’s on Your Motorbike?

By Brock on April 23, 2010 in THE FRIDAY 5

In the west we think we need SUV’s and minivans to get around, but in Asia, motorbikes suffice. This week on the Friday Five, I’m bringing you 5 precarious bike scenarios I have witnessed.

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The Friday Five – How to Say Hello and Thank you

By Brock on April 2, 2010 in THE FRIDAY 5

Backpack with Brock has been to a number of different countries at this point and has learned to say hello and thank you, among other things, in a variety of different languages. This week he shares 5 of those ways with you. Do you have a unique way of saying hello and thank you? Share [...]

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