A Luxury Revival in Vang Vieng
byThe journey to Vang Vieng was easier than anticipated and, while we did choose the wrong mode of transport, it wasn’t so much the…
Travel in Laos
Travel in Laos from the borders of Thailand to lesser known Southern cities in South. New Tourism, Culture, Lifestyle and Boutique Travel. Independent Guide to Travel in Laos.
A Simple Lao Sandwich Shop
byMost tourists would only glimpse this sandwich shop on passing as they follow TripAdvisor or their Lonely Planet guides to the Lao Kitchen or…
Best of Travel in Southeast Asia
byA quick guide to our favourite destinations in our Southeast Asia Travel Blog (we will update as we go along). This list follows our…
Weekend on the Vientiane Riverside
byMaking my way down Lane Xang Avenue towards the Vientiane Riverside I begin at the Presidential Palace – a handy marker for the start…
One Day Vientiane City Tour (Laos)
byAs an independent traveller there were only three realistic options for a Vientiane City tour. Quickly learn public transport, Pay for a private driver or Join a…
Essential Eating in Laos
byIf visiting Laos you are likely to arrive from neighbouring borders, Vietnam on the East or Thailand on the West. Two countries which influence…
Playing Petanque in Laos
byOn my first visit to Laos, Vientiane I stumble on a group of kids in the grounds of That Luang Temple who were playing…
Pakse to Bangkok by Bus via Ubon
byThere are two overland travel options from Pakse to Bangkok. Train or bus. While a stopover in Ubon Ratchathani or Isaan (Eastern Thailand) is recommended…
Savannakhet to Pakse Palace (Laos)
byThis is in no way an attempt to boost my credentials as a backpacker. This journey was just pure bad luck. Travelling from Savannakhet…
A Day to Spare in Savannakhet (Laos)
byMornings in Savannakhet are the best part of the day. Sunrise in Laos not to be missed. Beautiful views and streets teaming with a…