Thursday, 8 Jan 2009 | Views [1863] | Comments [2]
Luang Prabang has a series of economically and ecologically sustainable community based projects that tourists can enjoy
called 'Stay Another Day'. These projects include promotion for the
Children's Cultural Centre , where tourists can volunteer ... Read more >
Wednesday, 7 Jan 2009 | Photo Gallery
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Tuesday, 6 Jan 2009 | Views [2174] | Comments [6]
This morning I woke up before dawn: showered, dressed and then walked down to the Dharamma massage and yoga center for my early morning yoga class by the lily ponds. The teacher was Meena; a tiny Thai woman with a broad smile and a soft, reassuring ... Read more >
Sunday, 4 Jan 2009 | Views [742]
An Australian woman I met in Vang Vieng told me she was coming
to Luang Prabang because she had heard it described as ‘tonic for the soul’. I’ve
been here for less that 24hrs now and I have to say she is right. Luang Prabang
is magical.
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Saturday, 3 Jan 2009 | Views [727]
New Years Eve in Vang Vieng didn't really meet my probably
over enthusiastic expectations. I wasn’t sure exactly what to expect, but I
wanted to at least have fun. It ended up just being more like a high school
dance with young drunk people everywhere ... Read more >
Friday, 2 Jan 2009 | Views [2729] | Comments [8]
The last few days have been unbelievable to say the least. I arrived on Monday and had a good night out having a couple of beers with a few other backpackers. And on Tuesday Lyb, Graeme and I decided to do the obligatory Vang Vieng tourist activity ... Read more >
Monday, 29 Dec 2008 | Photo Gallery
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Sunday, 28 Dec 2008 | Views [937] | Comments [2]
After a sleepless night in the hotel from hell complete with constant airplane noise and a never ending supply of mosquitoes, I went back to the airport to wait for my flight to Laos. ROUND TWO! The first thing I did was get some more cash and ... Read more >