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Beyond Beerlao: Sampling Craft Beer in Laos

November 12, 2018 By Ryan Victor 4 Comments

We enjoy exploring the local beer scene wherever we travel, and we especially love finding microbreweries in unlikely places – like Laos. Ryan’s sampled just about all the beers available in Laos, and now he’s sharing where to find the best brews (and which ones to avoid).

Filed Under: Asia, Foodie Travel, Laos, Off the Beaten Path Tagged With: Beerlao, breweries, craft beer, Travel Styles, Vientiane

Lights, Camera, Festival: The Luang Prabang Film Festival in Laos

December 30, 2017 By Jen Ambrose and Ryan Victor 6 Comments

Thanks to some lucky timing, we got to attend the 2017 Luang Prabang Film Festival in Laos. This annual festival celebrates Southeast Asian cinema, supports local filmmakers, and gives Lao people a rare chance to go to the movies.

Filed Under: Asia, Educational and Experiential, Laos Tagged With: festival, film festival, Luang Prabang, movies, Travel Styles

Adventure, Culture, Beaches: Our Dream Destinations (part 1)

March 26, 2016 By Jen Ambrose Leave a Comment

The world map in our living room has pins for the top ten countries we want to visit. One thing Jen’s top choices have in common? They’re all off the beaten path.

Filed Under: Asia, Laos, Reflections Tagged With: Albania, Greenland, Malawi, Mongolia

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Hi! We’re Jen and Ryan, an American couple on a journey to travel the world while working from the road. We’re passionate about outdoor adventure, responsible travel, and getting off the beaten path. Passions and Places is a space for us to share our stories and tips with you, but most importantly, we hope to inspire you to seek your own adventure.

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