Saturday, 3 Dec 2011 | Views [1972]
Much to our delight, the sleeper bus from Vientiane to Pakse DID have actual beds, and even allowed a modicum of sleep! We did however feel sorry for those travelling on their own, who had to share the narrow double beds with complete strangers! The ... Read more >
Wednesday, 30 Nov 2011 | Views [659]
Thankful to be leaving Phonsavan, we headed to the bus station (once again, out of town). Despite being told that the 10.30am bus often doesn't run, it was there waiting and we got tickets to Vientiane, the capital of Laos, an 11 hour journey away. ... Read more >
Sunday, 27 Nov 2011 | Views [2650]
We arrived in Luang Prabang in early evening, after being dropped off at the bus terminal well outside the city, as usual. We think the bus terminals are positioned thus to provide business for the many tuk-tuk drivers who swarm on you as soon as you ... Read more >
Thursday, 24 Nov 2011 | Views [593]
Although not the prettiest of towns, we came to Luang Nam Tha to do a trek into the surrounding Nam Ha protected area, a vast area of pristine forest, rivers and mountains. We finally booked a 2 day trip, kayaking on the first day, a camp in the jungle ... Read more >
Wednesday, 23 Nov 2011 | Views [635]
We left Chiang Rai, heading for the Laos border, with a slight feeling of intrepidation for a country which we knew very little about. A few hours later we arrived at the Thai border town of Chiang Khong, our first local bus journey being bumpy but effective ... Read more >
