Crossing the Laos Border
We crossed the Laos border twice by bus, once when travelling from Chiang Rai, Thailand to Huay Xai, Laos, and then left via Pakse, Laos to Hué, Vietnam. You do not need to … Continue reading Crossing the Laos Border
Category: Laos
Vang Vieng, Laos
A stop along the road while travelling north or south through Laos, Vang Vieng is a small town known for it’s boozing and tubing down the Mekong. Even though … Continue reading Vang Vieng, Laos
Pakse and The Bolaven Plateau, Laos
Pakse isn’t the most exciting town, and most people only travel to the south of Laos to go to Si Phan Don. We opted to not suffer the 16 hour bus … Continue reading Pakse and The Bolaven Plateau, Laos
Huay Xai, Laos
Huay Xai is a very small one road town on the border of northern Thailand and Laos. It is mostly known as the starting point for the famous Gibbon Experience. Even … Continue reading Huay Xai, Laos
The Gibbon Experience, Laos
In a tiny one dirt road town near the border of Laos and Thailand called Huay Xai, you can find the headquarters for one of the greatest experiences in SEA. The … Continue reading The Gibbon Experience, Laos
Vientiane, Laos
Vientiane was extremely underwhelming, though it’s often a mandatory stop along your way through Laos, if not only to find an airport to get the hell out of there. It’s … Continue reading Vientiane, Laos
Si Phan Don, Laos
Si Phan Don is a collection of islands in the Mekong in southern Laos right at the Cambodian border. It translates to 4,000 islands but only a few of those … Continue reading Si Phan Don, Laos
Luang Prabang, Laos
Luang Prabang is a quaint town in northern Laos right on the Mekong River. It’s a popular tourist destination but you never feel crowded and the city still feels authentic. … Continue reading Luang Prabang, Laos
Top Places to See in Laos
Laos is the hidden gem of SEA that many people pass over. It’s less travelled roads are a welcome sight after visiting the bigger cities in Thailand and Vietnam. The … Continue reading Top Places to See in Laos