This is your complete guide for travelling the Thakhek Motorbike Loop in Laos.

Just 40km north of Phnom Penh lies Oudong, Cambodia’s former royal capital and a hidden gem steeped in history, spirituality, and natural beauty. I journeyed there by scooter, winding through the countryside to explore ancient stupas, panoramic hilltop views, and the peaceful Vipassana Dhura Meditation Center.

Here are some of the first-time backpacker fails to look out for, so hopefully you don't make them yourself!

A hilarious misadventure in rural Laos: from a doomed scooter ride to a missing waterfall, flat tyres, jungle bugs, and a back-of-the-truck rescue. Travel gone wrong never sounded so fun!