Top 30 things to see in Asia
The attractions of Asia are so many and varied it is easy to see why it can become so sublimely addictive for travellers. Amazing landscapes; incredible history; inspiring art and Continue Reading →
Category: Laos
Tips and travel ideas for Laos. The People’s Republic of Laos is a south-east Asian country that has diverse and beautiful landscapes and a rich, welcoming culture. Here you will find exciting travel ideas for travelling in Laos so start planning your trip now and experience everything that Laos has to offer travellers.
Laos: Wandering in the Four Thousand Islands
I travelled to the Four Thousand Islands in southern Laos by riverboat, which I caught at the village of Champasek. This river journey was more like what I expected of the Continue Reading →
Laos: Wandering through Champasek and Wat Phou
Travelling in southern Laos is a different experience from the tourist comforts of Luang Phabang and Vientiane in the north. Once I headed off to Champasek there were no more Continue Reading →
Laos: Temples & monks in Luang Phabang
Luang Phabang, Laos, was the historical royal capital of the 14-15th century kingdom of Lane Xang Hom Kaho: land of a million elephants and one white parasol. It was once Continue Reading →
Laos: Taking the Slow Boat on the Mekong
A journey through the beautiful People’s Democratic Republic of Laos is all about rivers and my journey on the ‘Slow Boat’ down the Mekong was one of the most memorable experiences of Continue Reading →