The first night we got to Luang Prabang we were pretty exhausted after the full day slow boat trip from Nong Khiaw so we just went for a quick stroll round the town, had a bit of dinner and got an early night. The next morning was Saturday and the guidebook said that a great way to get to know about Laos culture and history is to go to the forme...

Hello again! So its been a few days since I filled you in, but as usual its been crazy with lots of travel to actually get to our destinations! So last blog we were in Koh Phi Phi.. Its was quite overcast the 2 days we were there, but we still made the best of it. On the 25th we walked the Tsunami evactuation route aka Phi Phi look out! It was a...

Up and out exploring. Lots of rain last night and still spitting but nothing can hold us back. We walked all over town for miles, along both rivers, the Mekong and the Nam Khan as they meet in Luang Prabang. Went to 2 market areas and the town fountain, which was not working. Found a great book shop. The lady who ran it raises money for the loca...

I woke in my prison cell feeling decidedly dodgy on Monday morning - stomach cramps, the *****, lethargy, cold sweats, nightmares...and I had to try and prepare myself for a 2 day slow boat cruise down the Mekong. I'd been told that there wasn't even a functioning toilet on the boat, just a hole, and that you do your business straight into the r...

Arriving at our guesthouse we were pleasantly surprised to be shown to a really nice room on stilts overlooking the river. Was this really an Intrepid trip? The staff were really nice and friendly, smiles all round again, and a taste of some rice wine and Lao Lao from the bar manager Mr. Tee. Nice one fella. After settling in Nicki took us all t...

We have just added another stamp to our passport! Luang Prabang is the second largest city in Laos, and is worth a visit for a few days if you get a chance. Laos is a very laid back country - no one has any urgency to get things done. The Jamaica of SouthEast Asia - No Worries Man! This is a good place to lounge around and relax. The tallest bui...

... and throw away the keys! Pretty please? text later

Hello there We've arrived in Luang Prabang (yesterday, 11th December), via a terrifying 6 hour bus trip through the mountains. Think of those car ads when some posh 4x4 zooms along mountain passes and around steep hairpin bends. Then replace the 4x4 with a little minibus (luggage on roof) and add a load of villages along route with puppies, chic...

Chiang mai was fantastic. Met so many top notch people that i know i will keep in contact with. Having done a 1 day Thai cookery course ( yes people, there will be a dinner party when i get home!), visited the temples and went on a lake trip (with beer), it was time for the party to celebrate the one year anniversary of the hostel. What a night,...

We've spent the last few days taking in what must be the last of the sites there are to see in Luang Prabang. On Sa*************** south to Pakse and the surrounding areas to see what Southern Laos has to offer. So what have we been doing with all of our free time anyway? We visited the Kuang Si Waterfalls, which is about a 30 km hill drive out ...