Laos, Sci-Fi Vacation Stories, US Sandwiches, Translating BTS & More: Endnotes 25 August

Laos, Sci-Fi Vacation Stories, US Sandwiches, Translating BTS & More: Endnotes 25 August

Friday, 25 August, 2023

Every Friday, we celebrate the weekend — and all the reading and relaxing and daydreaming time ahead — with Melissa's favorite book- and travel-related links of the week. Why work when you can read fun stuff?!

This post is part of our Endnotes series.

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That inviting bridge above is found in Vang Vieng, a small town in Laos on the Nam Song River. If you enjoy outdoor adventures — tubing, motorbiking, caving, hiking, kayaking, ziplining — this is the place for you. But it also delivers delights for history buffs (gorgeous Buddhist temples) and food lovers (street food that rivals Thailand and Vietnam). You can also float over the mountains in a hot air balloon, walk on a bamboo bridge through green-as-they-can-be rice fields, splash in a waterfall, and float in a turquoise blue lagoon. Here’s more on 13 epic things you can do in Vang Vieng — and a nicely-shot video tour.

 
 
 
 

New Episode of The Library of Lost Time

In each mini-podcast episode, we discuss two books at the top of our TBR, then share a fun book- or travel-related distraction. Get all the episodes and books galore here.

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In this episode, we get excited about two books: The Continental Affair by Christine Mangan and The Quickening: Creation and Community at the Ends of the Earth by Elizabeth Rush. Then Dave explains why you should put the Edinburgh Fringe Festival on your must-visit list. [transcript]

 

May you be inspired by something weird and wonderful.

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