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  • Frank in Asia

    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 »

  • Louisefitz

    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 »

  • Len and Jenn

    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 »

  • Ivy

    A Wat Overdose and one Scary Tuk Tuk Driver | Sep 05 07'

    by Ivy a 28 year old female from London, on vacation in Luang Prabang

    The Lonely Planet states that the pictures do not lie - Luang Prabang is simply stunning. Luang Prabang has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site s... Continue reading »

  • Chris and Carol

    Luang Prabang Delights | Aug 28 07'

    by Chris and Carol a traveling as a couple from Brisbane, on vacation in Luang Prabang

    "a last lunch and Beer Lao by the banks of the Mekong"

    Luang Prahbang at last, a quick shower to cool off, then off out to check out the night markets and the town. Bumped into our boat companions... Continue reading »

  • Zeke Coulter

    Luang Prabang | Mar 13 08'

    by Zeke Coulter a 23 year old male from Gold Coast, on vacation in Luang Prabang

    "For the last 2 days ide been intending to catch the bus to Luang Prabang but with drinking comes hangovers and with hangovers cames sleep ins."

    I finally managed to wake up in time for the bus today.  For the last 2 days i had been intending to catch the bus to Luang Prabang... Continue reading »

  • Niamh and Cathal

    Lovely Luang Prabang | Jul 27 06'

    by Niamh and Cathal a 34 year old traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Luang Prabang

    "it's absolutely one of the most beautiful towns I've ever been in"

    After a nine hour bus journey (not too bad since they told us it would be 11 hours) we arrived in the very picturesque town of Luang Prabang. It's... Continue reading »

  • kate n adam in nam

    Day 11 - Bus to Luang Prabang | Dec 17 07'

    by kate n adam in nam a 30 year old female traveling as a couple from Sydney, on vacation in Luang Prabang

    "We'd had just about enough by then - we'd come in for a refund, only to discover that they wanted to extract more out of us. "

    The bus was ostensibly a 10am service, but because they’d overbooked, an overflow of travelers milled around the entrance once all the seats had be... Continue reading »

  • Carla V

    First Stop in Vietnam | Dec 07 07'

    by Carla V a 26 year old female from Chicago, on vacation in Luang Prabang

    "Chronological addresses with street signs, something I hadn't seen in nearly two months."

    We thoroughly enjoyed our last balcony delivered breakfast before reorganized our things in preparation for a trip to the post office. Gifts had be... Continue reading »

  • Soph

    The Last of Laos | Nov 29 07'

    by Soph a 25 year old female from Kent, on vacation in Luang Prabang

    "It had been a long time since I had heard the yapping of the fellow tourists below, and looking upon the flight of stairs, some covered by the water and decayed through the constant wash that flowed from the waterfall, but the previous taste of the views led me onwards and upwards, and it was worth it."

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