LAOS
Complete guide to Nong Khiaw, Laos
A 4 hour bus ride away from Luang Prabang, there is Nong Khiaw. My favorite little town in Laos. It’s no longer an off the beaten track destination, but by no means overrun by tourists yet. It still has all the authentic charm and the locals seem to be genuinely happy to see you there. […]
8 best things to do in Vang Vieng
Some people will say Vang Vieng is reformed and no longer a party town, but if you are looking for a party, you will find one. However, there is a lot more to this town and its absolutely worth a trip even if you’re looking for something else. Vang Vieng is a riverside town that […]
Laos Travel Guide: 4 week travel route
It’s hard to find the words to describe Laos, which is one of my favorite countries in South-East Asia. Laos has a mountainous landscape with green hills, the Mekong river meandering through the only landlocked country in South-east Asia. It’s inhabited by hill tribes and besides that a mostly buddhist population. I didn’t know much […]
10 Things to do in Luang Prabang, Laos
Luang Prabang is a town in the North of Laos located in a valley where the Mekong river and the Nam Khan River meet. I ended up spending a full week here soaking up its peaceful charm and enjoying the French Croissants. Besides the croissants you can also find the influence of the French colonial […]
A guide to Pakse & the Bolaven Plateau
Pakse is a city in southern Laos, where the Mekong and Xe Don rivers meet. Since it’s quite far South, many backpackers choose to skip it, but if you end up going you’ll be rewarded. It was one of my favorite parts of my entire South-east Asia trip. The biggest draw of Pakse is the Bolaven […]