- luang Prabang
we woke up in frantically...shit scotties phone had died in the night and when we checked his ipod the time was 8.45 the boat for luang prabang leaves at 8.30.
we rushed out the door and hurried to the boat..the time Posted by HunScottie in SOUTH EAST ASIA | Dec 10, 2008
- PDR Laos versus HCM Vietnam
The People of the Democratic Republic of Laos v. The Ho Chi Minh City Orchestra of Vietnam
At first glance it may seem supercilious to equate a performance of classical music, song a Posted by Hawkson in Blissful Adventures | Dec 7, 2008
- The slowwwww boat
Well, after the Gibbon experience (which was awesome!), we got back to Houi Xay and parked our bums for another night before we headed off on the slow boat in the morning - "a must do experience" we were told Posted by HunScottie in SOUTH EAST ASIA | Dec 7, 2008
- Bon Voyage Laos
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As capitals go, Vientane doesn't come close to the hell-hole of Harare or the madness of Magadishu, but it would't take much to push it over the edge.
The shiny veneer of french co Posted by Hawkson in Blissful Adventures | Dec 6, 2008
- Laos - Luang Prabang
It's all true what they say about the roads in Laos! We left from Vang Vieng to get to Luang Prabang in the north and although the distance isn't that far, you have to go around all the mountain ranges Posted by tomcoralie in Tom & Coralie's 2008 / 2009 travel diary | Dec 6, 2008
- Laos - Vang Vieng (1st stop)
We headed off to Laos on the night bus at 7pm from Bangkok as the night train was full. We were told 12 hours to the capital of Laos (Vientienne). The night buses are not that comfortable and Posted by tomcoralie in Tom & Coralie's 2008 / 2009 travel diary | Dec 6, 2008
- Same-Same, (but vastly different)
Congratulations to Sandra Chow for identifying the world's tubing capital as Vang Vieng. A bucket of Lao whisky and an inner tube awaits you at Mrs. Loew's bar. And if you are wonderi Posted by Hawkson in Blissful Adventures | Dec 5, 2008
- Lao Adventurers
Riverside watering holes take on an entirely new meaning in this famous Lao town - the self-described "Tubing Capital of the World."
Bus loads of exuberant young backpackers all said, "You've got Posted by Hawkson in Blissful Adventures | Dec 4, 2008
- Quick Update
Wow! I can't believe it's been a month since we left China.... which means I'm seriously behind on my posts. We have since gone through Bangkok, Thailand, Vietnam (south to north), and are now in Luang Prabang, Laos. Posted by jhongny in While We Are Out... | Dec 1, 2008
- Loas
Well we got our 5hr bus from chaing mai to chaing kong...the boarder crossing...5 very LONG...hrs laters..stuffed in the corner of a mini van we arrived at the boarder..and got a long boat over to Loas. (5min journey). We got Posted by HunScottie in SOUTH EAST ASIA | Nov 30, 2008
- Luang Prabang
Bet you've never heard of Luang Prabang!
Neither had we until a few weeks ago. What a rough diamond we would have missed. This jewel in the Laotian jungle should be on every tourists' map, Posted by Hawkson in Blissful Adventures | Nov 29, 2008
- Fish and Chips Thai style
Does your fishmonger sit amid a heap of gasping fish in the gutter on the High Street? This one does in Sukhothai.
Stomach churners lurk around every corner here; barbecued frogs o Posted by Hawkson in Blissful Adventures | Nov 29, 2008
- Slow Boat to Indo-Chine
We reluctantly left Thailand on November 26th, (not a moment too soon considering the political events), and arrived in laid back Laos by way of the mighty Mekong River.
Despite the tra Posted by Hawkson in Blissful Adventures | Nov 27, 2008
- vientiane
first off... yeah, yeah, yeah.. i know it's been ages but I've just been soo busy!
So Marie, Malene, Avril, Bo, and myself arrived in vientiane (the boys had decided on a kayaking tour that went from vang vieng to vientiane)....man Posted by globe roam in ASIAN INVASION | Nov 23, 2008
- Bye Bye Vang Vieng. Hello Vientiene
Leaving Vang Viang was like dragging oneself across the surface of Jupiter. The place has a natural gravity with a tremendous force that pulls one always back into its comforting arms. I spent my last day among friends Posted by LadyCroft in Sojourn a la South Pacific | Nov 21, 2008
- Just Keep Moving On
Following the formalities of passport and ticket checks I made my way down the steps, roughly cut out of the muddy slope leading to the waters edge. Declining the chance gravity presented of dipping my toes into the Mekong Posted by FlatCapped in Investigating the world | Nov 20, 2008
- Rice, Elephants, Jars & Bombs
Muang Ngoi Neau / 29 October 2008
I took a minibus and then a boat up to MNN as there is no road access to the village. I never knew how long I was going to stay here and organising a Posted by suggs69 in Half the World Away | Nov 16, 2008
- I found Waldo in Laos
Okay folks, now that we all remember who Waldo is, can YOU find him this THIS picture?!
TUUUUBING PHOTOS!
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- Tubes & Rocks
Vang Vieng / 21 October 2008
Oh.
My.
God!
Could it be anymore fun?
Vang Vieng is like a party town. It's the kind of place you'd go on a stag do/hen night. It's a holiday away from travelling. It's a place I could easily Posted by suggs69 in Half the World Away | Nov 6, 2008
- Been a while!
Hello everyone! Sorry its been so long!! We’ve been too busy having fun and hopping borders to get enough time on the internet to upload all the photos and write all this haha sorry to rub it in…
So we made Posted by rob_harvs in Rob and Jo's Adventures | Nov 16, 2008
- Vang Vieng=LAZY!
Vang Vieng. How to describe this place. It's not exactly a one street town, but its only got a few main streets. The colonial archatecture, columns, and french varandas are unmistakable, yet many home grown buildings line Posted by LadyCroft in Sojourn a la South Pacific | Nov 16, 2008
- Scenery on the Way to Vang Vieng, Laos
TIIIIMMMMMMYYY!!!
ha! This photo was taken on the Bridge in Pai, THailand. I've titled it TIIIIMMMMMMYYY! after Southpark's wonderful character. I hope you get it!! My friend said I looked Posted by LadyCroft in Sojourn a la South Pacific | Nov 15, 2008
- vang vieng
vang vieng... hmmm... what can I say about you?
We arrived in Vang Vieng to find the hotel our tour leader had taken us to didn't have a reservation for us. After a few frantic phone calls on his behalf we Posted by globe roam in ASIAN INVASION | Nov 15, 2008
- more luang prabang..
So a few things I failed to mention in my luang prabang post...
Avril, Sam, Will, and I went to this awesome restaurant for traditional laoation bbq. so after ordering drinks and choosing our meats (we all went with beef and Posted by globe roam in ASIAN INVASION | Nov 15, 2008
- Luang Prabang
This is such a wonderful *wonderful* city. It is just so unbeleivably beautiful. THe setting for one; set along the banks of the mighty Mekong River and also between one if its tributaries, the shores of which Posted by LadyCroft in Sojourn a la South Pacific | Nov 15, 2008