Latest Travel Posts
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Laos: 25 years on
October, 2014 I was lucky enough to have travelled through Laos in 1989 – 25 years on and Laos has changed, markedly… Read more
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Si Phan Don (4,000 Islands) – Southern Laos
October, 2014 Heard and read much about Si Phan Don (4,000 Islands) in Southern Laos, which conjure up exotic images of tiny islands scattered throughout the Mekong… Read more
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Pakse and the Bolaven Plateau – Southern Laos
October, 2014 As the capital city of Champasak province and the fourth largest town in Laos, this chilled place will lull you into a false sense of security with its calm pace, but don’t be fooled when the Boat Racing Festival is on! Read more
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Savannakhet – Southern Laos
October, 2014 Laid-back and relaxing best describes Savannakhet in Southern Laos. Read more
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Thakhek and spectacular Konglor Cave – Southern Laos
September, 2014 Armed with a fresh visa for another 30 days in Laos, it is time to start moving again and head out of Vientiane to the more quieter spot of Thakhek, and to see spectacular Konglor Cave in the Phu Hin Bun National Park. Read more
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Meandering around Vientiane – Central Laos
September, 2014 After crossing into Laos from Chang Rai (Thailand) and travelling south, arriving in Vientiane in central Laos feels as if you’ve hit the mid-way point of this gorgeous country – should I stay or should I go now… Read more
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Vang Vieng – backpacker haven in Northern Laos
September, 2014 You know it’s not going to be a good trip when the driver starts handing out plastic sick bags and anti-sick tablets, before your minivan even leaves for Vang Vieng in northern Laos! Read more
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The mysterious Plain of Jars – Phonsavanh, Laos
September, 2014 The home of the mysterious Plain of Jars in Phonsavanh is near the regional town in the Xieng Khouang province. Surrounded by flat plains, winding raked bands for roads, and with an altitude of over 1,000 metres, a pleasant climate is experienced all year round. Read more
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Alluring Luang Prabang – Northern Laos
Wander around Luang Prabang in Northern Laos and you soon find yourself immersed in a wonderful, almost collage of traditional Lao wooden houses contrasted by colonial architecture. Read more
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