After Thailand, Laos can be quite the back to the roots experience. Tourism is still developing, and with the exception of Luang Prabang, there are very few tourists during the low season. Don't get us wrong - we love it! Laos is landlocked, and therefore, unlike all of its neighbouring countries doesn't offer a beach… Continue reading Of elephants and waterfalls: three weeks in Laos
If you read about our slightly strenuous bus journey from Luang Prabang to Pakse, you know that we came here to visit the Bolaven Plateau. After we recovered from said bus journey, we have one appointment: a briefing about the Bolaven Plateau at Pakse's most famous motorbike rental agency, Miss Noy. Now what is this… Continue reading Bolaven Plateau and 4000 Islands – Laos
We spent a good part of the last few days travelling, notably via slow boat, so we're quite happy to relax for a couple of days. We have two days to ourselves in Luang Prabang before two friends from France and Belgium will join us for two weeks. We only have one task: find an… Continue reading Luang Prabang – Laos
Crossing the border from Chiang Kong into Laos is kind of fun. The bus from Chiang Rai drops us a couple of kilometres from the border station, a tuk tuk is already waiting. We drive another few minutes, and shortly after, we have officially left Thailand. Next step: get a bus through no-man's land to… Continue reading Slowboat to Luang Prabang – Laos
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