Boat Racing Festival in Laos
One of the most interesting events you can witness in Laos is the Boat Racing Festival- Boun Xuang Heua– taking place in many towns and villages across the country from … Continue reading Boat Racing Festival in Laos
Month: December 2019
Around Luang Prabang: bears, waterfalls and ancient wats
The two most obvious destinations for half-a-day trip from Luang Prabang are Muang Si waterfalls and Xieng Men village. One cannot miss Muang Si- awe-inspiring in the rainy season and … Continue reading Around Luang Prabang: bears, waterfalls and ancient wats
Luang Prabang (part two): ceremonies and other attractions
Staying in Luang Prabang for a week gave us an opportunity to watch the daily routine of a few hundred monks living in the city and to explore the town’s … Continue reading Luang Prabang (part two): ceremonies and other attractions
Luang Prabang (part one): the city of wats
Luang Prabang is a real stunner – one of the most amazing places in the whole South East Asia. Although it is certainly a mainstream tourist destination- especially in comparison … Continue reading Luang Prabang (part one): the city of wats
From Luang Namtha to Luang Prabang
Choosing a means of transportation We were a little bit apprehensive about taking this minimum 8 hours long road journey by bus in the middle of the rainy season but … Continue reading From Luang Namtha to Luang Prabang
