Luang Prabang, the city

Of the places I've been so far, Luang Prabang is the city I've enjoyed the most. The relaxed pace and feel, the lack of crowds and 'pressure' (hawkers and the like), and the delicious French influenced food all make it place where I felt completely at ease and comfortable. I was there for six full …

Mekong River, Laos

There are several options when it comes to traveling from Thailand into Laos. The most straightforward would be by plane, flying from either Chiang Mai or Bangkok. This is expensive, involves backtracking, and isn't very much fun. You can also take a bus, which is how many of the locals make the trip. This is …

Kuang Si Falls

Luang Prabang, Laos