Mali Namphu Guest House

... described it as the most relaxed capital city on earth.  I think we would have to agree.We had a reservation at the Mali Namphu Guest House for the following day, but we showed up anyway and they were able to accommodate us one day early.  The ...

... has a branch here complete with twinnings tea. we have found a really good quest house for 8 pounds a night called the Mali namphu guest house, and are generally taking it easy. Vern sniffed out a basketball competition the other day, which turned into ...

... from street side shops and stalls.  The hospital for locals and for tourists looks like something from the early 20th century. Mali Namphu guest house is a cheap and clean stay. Breakfast is good and the garden a pleasure to lounge in.  It's ...

... whose crescent evokes the curve of the Mekong River on which the town is built. It was very hot when we reached the Mali Namphu Guest House, so we rushed to the Joma Bakery for lunch. Refuelled and refreshed, we set off to explore the city, which became ...

... as they are motivated by commissions. Moreover, the commission that is paid to them comes out of the backpacker's pocket.) Indeed the Mali Namphu Guesthouse, 114 Pangkham Rd, was a great inn, 15 George Washingtons and breakfast included, (cable tv, AC, ...

... sun burned right through the fog bringing blue skies, lush green foliage and an amazing view that was once hidden. Arrival at Mali Namphu Guesthouse in Vientiane. A quick dropoff of my bags and off exploring. The Mekong River turned almost dry. There's ...

... , and I arrived in the capital city around 5pm. After having dinner with some people I met at the airport, I went back to my hotel (Mali Namphu, which is lovely) to watch Australia play Italy in the World Cup. I don't know much about soccer and as the ...

... through villages and along mountain roads. We arrived at the bus terminal and again made our way by truck taxi to our chosen hotel, Mali Namphu Guesthouse. The guide book had given it a good review but the room was pretty basic and the bed was not at all ...

... for a while but we just stood at the counter feeling really pissed off.  Apparently what had happened the travel agent that our guest house used booked Troy on today’s flight and me on the next day.  We told the guy at our guesthouse the ...

... and still quiet for a capital. Lots of western cafes and guesthouses are along the mekong river. We are waiting at our guest house, fresh shower and lightened out bags. The guesthouse is nice and has a pretty comfortable garden with internet access. 3 ...

... (fortunately, we hadn't paid yet). Shockingly, they agreed to it, and within ten minutes, we were settling in next door at Mali Namphu. And so we ended up staying in four hotels in three days: Musical Hotels. The new hotel was far superior, and we ...

... said how there's no immediate attraction to this place but it kind of grows on you and it really does. The guesthouse (Mali Namphu) is bloody lovely. Looks nothing special from the otuside but the rooms surround a lovely central courtyard hidden from the ...

... the case prior to 1800s ....    Rolled 'my' bicycle across the road to Haw Pha Kaeo, which was build specifically to house the Emerald Buddha that now resides in Bangkok (I won't talk much about this sensitive topic ... hee hee).  To me, ...

VienViang & Vientiene We were warned, regarding getting the bus in Laos, to expect a juddery ride and add on a few hours to journey time for the almost certain event of break-down or puncture. The mountainous and beautiful 5 hour journey from Luang ...

Not much to say about the Capital. Check the pics. ^ World's laziest entry ...

Evening all!!  So how are you liking these blogs??!!  Very quiet bunch you lot!!!  So what did I do today you are wondering.  Well after breakfast, I decided to head off to Xieng Khuan or easier to say is the Buddha Park.  ...

Vientiane- not a huge amount to see here except for the huge market but just a stop off point really. The guesthouse was nice and there was a restaurant serving fried crickets and larvae but we passed, thanks. Luang Prabang is way nicer, no open ...

Our flight was pretty standard to Vientiane and upon arrival we had minimal queues to get our visa. Unfortunately we did not have any Laos Kip or US Dollars so had to pay in Thai Baht, this being the most expensive way and costing us 25 pounds each, for ...

After a very lazy finalmorning in KL we caught a flight to Laos' capital Vientaine arriving at 17:30.  We checked into a nice but over priced hotel in the heart of town.  We spent the evening wandering the banks of the Mekong River drinking ...