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Luang Prabang: World Heritage Site | Jan 02 07'

by Frank in Asia a real traveler from Sacramento, on vacation in Luang Prabang

"Luang Prabang - a Gem from Former French Indochina"

We left off on my last blog as the Mekong River boat brought us to the Lao town of Luang Prabang (LP). As I entered LP I had the distinct... Continue reading »
Surviving Trekking in Luang Prabang | Oct 30 07'

by Louisefitz a 29 year old female traveling as a couple from Dublin, on vacation in Luang Prabang

The bus journey to Luang Prabang from Vang Vieng was definitely the worst one we’ve had in our three months! For anyone who remembers travelling th... Continue reading »
Uncomfortably Numb | Mar 20 08'

by Four Explore a traveling as a family from Orinda, on vacation in Pakbeng

By DanA little additional commentary on the Gibbon Experience, from the parental perspective. (Read Grayson’s entry, immediately prior to this, for... Continue reading »
The Gibbon Experience- Pt1 | Mar 20 08'

by Zeke Coulter a 23 year old male from Gold Coast, on vacation in Bokeo Reserve

"Everyone was tripping out when we first slid into the tree house."

Every one I talked to, did not stop raving about how good this gibbon experience was. I whole idea behind the project was a few years ago it... Continue reading »
Relax in Vientiane | Nov 04 06'

by HighMaintenanceChick a 35 year old female from Alexandria, on vacation in Vientiane

"Vientiane is a charming city, seemingly untouched by modern times."

Vientiane is a charming city, seemingly untouched by modern times. I found myself really relaxing there, whether visiting local temples or ta... Continue reading »
Dramatic Rescues and Lots of chilling on 4,000 islands | Oct 18 07'

by Louisefitz a 29 year old female traveling as a couple from Dublin, on vacation in Si Phan Don

The journey to the border town of Stung Tren was fairly uneventful and even arrived an hour and a half earlier than expected. We were the only west... Continue reading »
Trekking in Northern Laos | Oct 14 06'

by Brad&Laura a male traveling as a couple from Brisbane, on vacation in Luang Namtha

Our first day in Luang Nam Tha involved exploring the small town and checking out the trekking companies before deciding on an adventurous three da... Continue reading »
4000 Islands - Laos - Don Det | Apr 03 08'

by Zeke Coulter a 23 year old male from Gold Coast, on vacation in Don Det

"A few beers, Lao Lao whisky & live music."

The 4000 islands is where the Mekong enlarges to a 14 km width where a lot of small and not so small islands emerge. Most of them are not reachable... Continue reading »
Learning About Laos | Mar 05 07'

by Len and Jenn a male traveling as a couple from Toronto, on vacation in Luang Prabang

"The two large, rusty, metal flower pots at the entrance were actually old bombshells."

During the Vietnam War, the US waged a secret bombing campaign in Laos to destroy Viet Cong supply routes and bases in the country. Over a pe... Continue reading »
road to the 4000 Islands | Mar 30 08'

by Zeke Coulter a 23 year old male from Gold Coast, on vacation in Don Det

"Any way we arrived 3 hours late not that any one cared."

I met two dudes from holland that were heading from pakse to 4000 islands as well. We got to the local bus station ( a dirt field) where we g... Continue reading »