Travel really and truly is one of those things that is so highly personal and your post proves that - Laos ranks as some of my favorite memories and I had some entirely different experiences! Though I did the tubing (and enjoyed it safely) my favorite memories existed outside of Vientiane and Vang Vieng. Hoping that you are enjoying Hanoi, I didn't make it there but I'm sure you guys could use a bit of a relaxing break for a bit.

What a great piece they did on you guys! Huge congrats and good luck as you start out on your trip! :-)

Cheers and thanks for the link .- I missed Julia's piece this week somehow - I'm with you, when do we head to New Zealand?! :-)