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Sat, 26 Jan 2008 | By danielle | Views [2168] | Comments [6]
As you must have guessed for youreselves I have acquired a new concept of time since I have set foot in Laos...Hence the large gap since my last post! Please forgive me but bear in mind that I am really enjoying this new concept. In fact I almost ... Read more >
Tags: Relaxation
Tue, 22 Jan 2008 | By pepperhead | Photo Gallery
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Tue, 22 Jan 2008 | By pepperhead | Views [500]
Ok...so we relaxed a little today...we wandered down a long river from about 3kms north of the town into town, on a big inner tub (the kind we would normally use to go down a snow embankment in Canada!)...what a fab time...so relaxing (there were many ... Read more >
Tags: Relaxation
Sat, 19 Jan 2008 | By daan | Views [1485]
Hi friends and family. Hope you're all doing alright! I decided to start writing my blog in english, because I've got some requests from people that I met on the road and also because since I'm talking english all the time, it is actually just as easy ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
Fri, 18 Jan 2008 | By pepperhead | Views [448]
Holy shit. This is my first journal documentation, written or on the PDA since our last day in Bangkok on the morning of January 11, 2008. It's now 15:45 BKK time and I made it into Laos. 7 days and almost a full beard later. Karrie and I are currently ... Read more >
Tags: adventures
Fri, 18 Jan 2008 | By justine | Views [3254]
I arrived in Vientiane, the capital of Laos on Monday afternoon and saw my first traffic light since arriving in Laos. It’s a shock to see so many cars after being in motorbike territory for so long. Vientiane is pretty sleepy as far as national ... Read more >
Tags: cities, travel plans, vientiane
Fri, 18 Jan 2008 | By justine | Views [6685] | Comments [1]
I came across this book in Luang Prabang, and enjoyed it so much that I want to recommend it to everyone. It’s an extremely well-written, meticulously researched, and scrupulously even-handed account of an immigrant Hmong family and their encounter ... Read more >
Tags: books
Fri, 18 Jan 2008 | By justine | Views [2118]
I want to write about a wonderful initiative here in Laos called “ Stay Another Day .” It’s directed at tourists, and intended to encourage sustainable tourism. They publish a booklet that describes organizations and initiatives doing good things ... Read more >
Tags: philosophy of travel
Fri, 18 Jan 2008 | By justine | Views [2981]
On New Year's Day, I went out to hunt for the bungalow with the perfect view. Most of the places to stay in Muang Ngoi are simple bungalows made from woven bamboo, with tiny porches complete with the all-important hammock, set along the river.... Read more >
Tags: adventures, hmong, muang ngoi, nam ou river, rivers, trekking
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 | By justine | Views [2409]
On New Year’s Eve, I took the bus from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw. From there, I stuffed myself onto a boat that would take me up the Nam Ou River to Muang Ngoi. The boat is quite narrow, and the seats are two benches that run along the sides, ... Read more >
Tags: celebrations, muang ngoi, new years eve, unexpected joy
Wed, 16 Jan 2008 | By an_oliver | Photo Gallery
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Tue, 15 Jan 2008 | By danielle | Photo Gallery
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Tue, 15 Jan 2008 | By danielle | Views [1994] | Comments [3]
Guys! Guys! I know it has been a while since I have not written and believe me I have so much to tell you that I don't think I can do it in one go! (Dad internet cafes have sprung up like chicks throughout Laos but you will be gald to hear that I have ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
Thu, 10 Jan 2008 | By roaming_reas | Photo Gallery
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Thu, 10 Jan 2008 | By roaming_reas | Views [779]
Flying into Luang Prabang in Laos is watching a dream unfold. The desire to see this country has been brewing for twenty years, and the sight of the lush green hills rising sharply to our plane brings a smile to our faces. Fabulously beautiful place.... Read more >
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