Mai and Chris Travel

Is Tap Water Safe to Drink in the UK? A Local Guide to London’s Hard Water (And Why My British Family Uses a Brita)

Planning a trip across the pond? Whether you are mapping out your dream UK vacation or packing your bags for a British g...

2026.07.04

England

Delta Hotels Montreal Review: A Marriott Bonvoy Gem Perfect for Sightseeing & Business

In this post, we are sharing our comprehensive review of Delta Hotels by Marriott Montreal, a highly popular hotel posit...

2026.07.04

Canada

[Flight Review] Air Canada AC867: Economy Class from London Heathrow to Montreal

Welcome to our comprehensive flight review of Air Canada flight AC867, connecting London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Montr...

2026.07.03

CanadaEngland

Pakse to Thakhek by Sleeping Bus: The Morning Departure Hack and Sharing a Double Bed

Planning to catch a bus from Pakse to Thakhek? Skip the brutal 2:00 AM midnight drop-offs from evening tourist transits. Discover how to book a rare 9:50 AM morning sleeping bus from Pakse's Southern Bus Terminal (8km Station), what to expect from the unique 2-person shared double bunks, and how to negotiate Tuk-Tuks upon arrival.

2026.07.02 2026.07.03

Laos

Escaping Si Phan Don: A Quick Exit from Don Khong to Pakse by Minibus

Our planned cycling trip in Si Phan Don (4000 Islands) was cut short by broken rental bikes and sore backs. Read our honest review of escaping Don Khong back to Pakse, navigating a deserted morning ferry point, and catching a lucky early minibus.

2026.07.02 2026.07.03

Laos

How to Get from Pakse to Si Phan Don (4000 Islands): A Guide to Avoiding the Common Boat Scam

Planning a trip from Pakse to Si Phan Don (4000 Islands / Don Khong)? Read our step-by-step transit review covering tourist bus bookings, costs, and how we successfully stared down the classic "boat ticket not included" dual-charging scam at the ferry terminal.

2026.07.02 2026.07.03

Laos