Luang Prabang, Laos
Siem Reap had been the first stop on the ‘Greatest Hits’ part of my trip, where I was revisiting three of my favorite places in Southeast Asia. Next up was Luang Prabang in… Continue reading
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Vientiane, Laos
As my bus reached the outskirts of Vientiane, Laos’ capital and largest city, I realized it was the first time I’d seen a traffic light in the entire country. It took me a… Continue reading
Vang Vieng, Laos
I arrived in Vang Vieng after a bumpy six-hour minivan ride from Luang Prabang. A motley group of older ex-pats were sitting on the patio of the first hotel I approached. “Where are… Continue reading
Luang Prabang, Laos (Second Visit)
Mark, Kane and I were going in the same direction from Huay Xai – right back down the Mekong to Luang Prabang. Considering our experience taking the speedboat up the river, you’d think… Continue reading
Bokeo Nature Reserve, Laos, Part 2
On our first morning in the rain forest we woke up at 6:00 to listen for gibbons. Boon Peng, one of the guides, said that very soon we would probably hear a group… Continue reading
Bokeo Nature Reserve, Laos, Part 1
I knew very little about the Gibbon Experience when I reserved my spot. But I knew enough: you trek deep into the mountainous rain forest of northern Laos’ Bokeo Nature Reserve, sleep for… Continue reading
Luang Thong, Laos
“A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.” – Lao Tzu, The Way of Life The most difficult decisions on this trip have been related to transportation: … Continue reading
Luang Prabang, Laos
“What’s the best way for me to get to Luang Prabang?” I asked a Sinh Café travel agent in Hanoi. “You take bus,” she advised. “Very nice.” “How long is the bus ride?”… Continue reading