The last leg of my Laos journey took me and my travel buddy Ben to 4,000 islands and Don Det. Following the wild and crazy partying that goes along with a trip to Vang Vieng, Don Det provided a chill and relaxing atmosphere on the banks of the Mekong River. It’s odd that so few travelers have heard of Laos’ 4,000 islands, and I expect the reason is that it is so far removed from the typical path through the [...]
Ski ventures out of Vang Vieng, through Vientiane, and finally into the small village of Ba Na Hin in search of Konglor Cave. Secluded and difficult to reach in western Laos, the bus ride was a long a difficult one for the two, yet in the end they made it without too many bumps along the road. Follow them through the cities, villages, and the countryside as they finally arrive and visit the magnificent Konglor Cave. I realize that [...]
Ski rides north out of Bangkok on the night train towards the Laos border. After a bumpy 6 hour journey, he reaches Vang Vieng where he spends a week tubing, caving, and eating some delicious Western foods while watching the 90′s Sitcom “Friends.” Check him out as he explores a city surrounded by mountains and jungles that has been taken over by tourists deep inside the borders of Laos. A trip to Vang Vieng, Laos will no doubt feel more [...]
Of all the countries I planned on visiting over my vacation through SE Asia,Laos was the one I most eagerly anticipated. Throughout my travels, it is the country I had heard the least about, yet the reviews I had received were unanimously positive, and it has become abundantly clear to me now why this is so. Lush jungles, wild rivers, and colossal mountains converge together throughout this beautiful land making it the perfect place for adventurous travelers the world over. [...]
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