Vientiane, Loas – February 29-March 2 Here we are in Vientiane at the end of our 11-day tour, and I have managed to catch up on my writing! Hurrah! It is with mixed feelings that we leave Laos tomorrow…we are excited to see Pnom Penh for the first time and return to Ankor Wat, …
Laos – Phonsovan
Phonsovan, Laos – February 25 The plain of Jars. This rather romantic sounding place took as about 6 harrowing hours out of our way en route between Luang Prabang and Vang Vien. Steve had heard about the barfy busses, and since he gets car sick, we decied to pony up for a private driver. This …
Laos – Vang Vieng
Vang Vieng, Laos – February 26-29, 2016 With jutting cliffs lining the beautiful Nam Song, it is not difficult to understand why this little town is a destination for tourists from all areas. Adventure and Party travel is what’s on tap here. There is climbing, hiking, kayaking, tubing and caving on tap, the …
Laos – Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang – Cote d’Azur of Laos February 21-25 No, it isn’t on the ocean, but it feels like it is where all the cool kids come to hang out in Luang Prabang. Of course, the outstanding difference is that none of the travellers staying at the slew of lovely guest houses and resorts seems …
Laos – Mekong River
Laos – The Mekong River from Houayxay to Luang Prabang February 20-21, 2016 After a rather uneventful busride from Chiang Rai to the Lao border, we spent one night in Houayxay, on the border, and also on the Mekong river, ready and excited for our two-day boat cruise. Houayxay is a pretty small town …