Luang Prabang, Lao Peoples Dem Rep Travel Blogs

Same Same...but Different
Feb 14, 2008 (39 photos)

... back to town before their evening prayers.  It was just beautiful and peaceful and everything that I loved about Luang Prabang.       The monks are everywhere in the city.  As you walk along the streets ...

Lost In Lao, Part 2
Jan 8, 2007 (22 photos)

... nights and 3 days of bad karma with Tuk Tuk's, waterfalls, novice monks and Communist country discotheques. When we pulled into Luang Prabang on the slow boat, the sun was setting over the Mekong. We settled into Sang Phet guesthouse with the most ...

Markets and Waterfalls
Mar 10, 2006 (10 photos)

... we are again.... After an 8 hour bus journey through the stunning but very winding mountains of Northern Laos we arrived in Luang Prabang, a nice city again on the Mekong. The French-esk city has lots of temples, cafes and restaurants and a huge night ...

Worst Luck
Sep 17, 2006 (18 photos)

... We bumped into Alex the Russian, who we had met briefly in Kunming, and a Swiss guy called Fred, who were waiting for a bus to Luang Prabang. We thought we'd join in. After all, I remarked, it's only a hundred miles - even in the worst bus on the worst ...

Doi Suthep- Part X: The Power of Sangha
Feb 15, 2008

When I was fifteen years old, I was a music geek.  There.  I admit it.  During my first two years of high school, when I wasn't busy fending off the ravages of teenage acne or struggling in vain to figure out girls -& ...

The Curious Things About Monks
Jan 28, 2005 (9 photos)

... majority of males will be ordained as monks. For most however monkhood is temporary and was never intended otherwise. Here in Luang Prabang you can't turn a corner without seeing a saffron robe under a matching parasol glowing in the midday sun. They are ...

I Was Not Murdered
Jan 26, 2005 (5 photos)

... in this country and it didn't take long. An hour into the bus ride the country's beauty made itself evident and Luang Prabang emits a charming and comfortably relaxing air. Already I'm thinking about extending my trip here and shortening my trip in Chiang ...

Luang Prabang
Jan 5, 2005 (16 photos)

... had some Lao culture together. It's pretty wicked to think about. But outside of that everything was OK. Yes, I have a picture to prove it. It was one of those fun moments. I lingered in Luang Prabang past New Years. Next stop, Vietnam. Eric

Extending the Excursion
Jan 31, 2005 (13 photos)

... the river for lunch but wouldn't you know it? It was Sunday and I'd been eating at the only Christian restaurant in all of Luang Prabang -- it was closed. I've also met a great couple, Jeff and Margaret who are staying at my guesthouse and we've had a ...

How2 wreck the planets cultural diversity
Jul 11, 2007

... watching a lot of young tourists in various places recently and have picked up some great tips on how to destroy other peoples' cultures. Here are some popular methods: *Be as rude and argumentative as you can. Even in calm, quiet, peaceful cultures ...

row, row, row your boat...
Mar 8, 2005 (12 photos)

... whether we can even convey the extreme nature of this trip- the absolute hilarity, and sheer "differentness" of traveling to Luang Prabang. 7:30am: receive Laotian visas while eating a quick breakfast. 8:30am: arrive "on time" to find out we're "late ...

Speed boat mayhem!
Jul 19, 2004 (6 photos)

... position was if the person making that request was a female supermodel and promised me a wild passionate affair upon arrival in Luang Prabang. No supermodels and i remained where i was on the speedboat. I was wearing a crash helmet and ear plugs?! ...

Slow Boat to Luang Prabang
Nov 1, 2003 (12 photos)

... then back onto a different and smaller, if you can believe it, boat the next morning for another 6 hour journey to finally reach Luang Prabang. Yes, there were way too many people on the boat. But hey, we made lots of friends and now know at least 60 ...

Competition time!
Mar 17, 2006

Yesterday we had a lie-in (til at least 08.30 - not sure what is wrong with us but might be something to do with Lao shutting down by 22.30). We then spent the morning updating our journals and budget (which we hadn't done since leaving China!) and the ...

Luang Prabang
Feb 14, 2008 (64 photos)

Sabaidee, everyone!  I arrived in Luang Prabang in the Peoples' Democratic Republic of Laos this past Saturday.  Laos is an incredibly beautiful and interesting country.  The French colonized Laos (adding the silent "s") in the ...

Luang Prabang
Mar 15, 2006 (4 photos)

... quite Thai influenced and we have a nice meal - tam maak hung (minced chicken with lime, chillies and garlic and some fermented lettuce leaves) and a Lao chicken curry with sticky rice. After a few beer lao we sleep v well esp as its a bit cooler here.

Across the River
Jan 15, 2007 (19 photos)

... , but since swimming wasn't an option, it wasn't a terrible deal.  Once we crossed, we noticed a distinct difference from Luang Prabang.  It was one of those situations where you don't realize how wealthy a town is until you see its neighbor ...

Khouang Sy Falls
Jan 20, 2007 (24 photos)

One of the must sees near Luang Prabang is the set of falls called Khouang Sy.  It's only 30 km from the city center, making it an easy afternoon trip from the city.  Tuk-tuks will make the return trip for $2.50, or for a dollar more you can take ...

From Mao to Lao
Dec 5, 2003 (6 photos)

... playing and spectacular peaks.After a brief stop at Pak Ou caves ( overated caves filled with Buddas) we arrived at Luang Prabang, a world heritage city. Whilst walking to our hotel we noticed a big crowd of onlookers watching about 50 monks in saffron ...

Laos gets even better
Mar 24, 2005 (5 photos)

... presence in every little hamlet along the way, every Lao seems to know someone who was killed along the highway between Vientianne and Luang Prabang. Peace is new here- after the US withdrew from Vietnam they were still bombing the crap out of Laos- more ...

Buses, Burning, Buddhas and Beer Lao
Apr 1, 2004 (8 photos)

... stupa was built between the 11th and 13th centuries A.D. and is believed to contain a piece of the Buddha's breastbone. In Luang Prabang, the former royal capital of Laos and an UNESCO World Heritage Site, you could spend days just visiting wats. There ...

Luang Prabang
Jul 25, 2008 (21 photos)

Luang Prabang is a pretty town with an impressive main street and night market. It is possible to find very cheap GH's a bit down from the night market, first right after the post office (Joma Bakery Cafe on corner). The tuc tuc drivers that pick you up ...

Good News!
Sep 5, 2006 (10 photos)

Exchanged money in the morning swapping some dollars for Kip with Laos accepting Dollars, Baht, Kip and Euros and with me trying to convert into home GBP also meant it was becoming a bit of a headache every time you wanted to buy something. Went for a ...

Waterfall adventurers!
May 18, 2009 (55 photos)

Hello, So, Luang Prabang. we arrived there and decided to do the trick of me (EW by the way) sitting in a cafe and Raywood wandering off to find somewhere to stay. Whilst doing this she came across Ambrine and Ruth who we were with in Vang Vieng, ...

What I Have Learned (Episode I)
Feb 1, 2005

... than their neighbors. * Phnom Penh breeds exceptionally odd ex-patriots. * Phnom Penh girls ride motorcycles sidesaddle. * Luang Prabang girls ride motorcycles while carrying parasols. * Asian women prize white skin. It is impossible to find ...

A pearl in the Mountains
Sep 4, 2007 (13 photos)

... is a delightful chilly dark beverage brewed in this great little country named: Laos Dark Beer.  Very refreshing!   Days in Luang Prabang are lazy and comfortable.  The boys study in the morning  and we venture out in the afternoon ...

Moving Guesthouse & Watching England
Sep 7, 2008 (5 photos)

... food here and it was nice to sit on the edge of the street watching the night go by having a bite to eat and a Beer Lao. We had decided on going back early toninght to watch a film on the tele so their were no late night activities planned. After the film ...

The French Connection in Luang Prabang
Dec 2, 2005 (9 photos)

Luang Prabang is a beautiful place. You can really see the French influence in the buildings and food (croissants and bagels for all!). We were woken at 4am by the monks ringing a bell across the road. The roosters then started crowing at 6am. Our sleep ...

Who Wants to be a Millionaire
Mar 25, 2006 (44 photos)

... Luang Prabang at the nice unsunny hour of 5:30. Since my time in Asia is so limited, the only things I had planned for Lao was Luang Prabang and Vang Vien (a town in between and where I am right now). It's basically just doubling back for 11 hours of bus ...

The Long & Winding road to Luang Prabang
Sep 5, 2008 (2 photos)

... ozone!! But, as I am writing this, you are aware that we must have survived - the journey and the pollution - and we arrived in Luang Prabang about 6pm. We got a Tuk Tuk with a group of others from the bus (to make it cheaper) and headed into town. We ...