Entering Laos’ summer season, let’s take a look at some refreshing lagoons, waterfalls, and swimming spots around the country to beat the heat. Many waterfalls are wet all year, while a few may need a little rain before enjoying. Remember to dress modestly and wear sunscreen! Kuang Si Falls,...
Tips on how you can help Lao elephants and mahouts. Laos was known as the land of a million elephants. They have been used as beasts of war or burden, and until recent decades, for logging. Logging is extremely hard work both for elephants and their handlers, known as mahouts. Now tourism...
Savannakhet Province plays its own siren song with ancient Buddhist libraries, remnants of French Colonial times and a significant stupa holding relics of the Buddha. Sitting just to the east of Savannakhet town, Xe Champhone District has monkeys with attitude and skulking crocs. ...
Wonders await as Pakbeng transforms itself from a stopover to a destination in its own right. Forested mountains in wilderness proved highlighted of my eight-hour ride aboard a Shompoo Cruise to “Destination Pakbeng”. Some describe Pakbeng as little more tham an overnight stop on the...
Retaining many features of its French colonial era, Hà Nội maintains much of its original character and charm. Day 1 09:00 – The Old Quarter The hectic and vibrant heart of the city is an absolute must see. The main 36 streets of the district were each home to a specific guild of...
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