Laos
Laos is the ultimate slow-travel destination. While this section is light on major wildlife guides right now, we will share tips on navigating the country and detail the unique encounter we had seeing Sun Bears near the famous waterfalls. For now, please read our travel diary posts on the logistics and atmosphere of this gentle nation.
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Being lazy in Vientiane
Sean and I left for Vientiane by a lovely comfortable bus! A luxury in Laos! We planned to arrive in Vientiane on Thursday afternoon and go straight to the Vietnam embassy to apply for next day visas. However, unknown to us, the embassy was closed for holidays Thursday-Sunday so we spent more time than we…
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Fun in Vang Vieng
From Luang Prabang, myself, Sean, Janine, Heather and Lody who we met in the hostel, took a minibus down to Vang Vieng… a very winding route through the mountains and valleys. The journey was tough for me since my seat wasn’t properly secured to the ground and I left the floor every time we turned…
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The journey to Luang Prabang
Sean and I got up early on Tuesday morning to catch a mini bus to Chiang Khong; possibly the scariest road journey so far, as our driver carelessly selected songs to play over the speakers on YouTube as he raced dangerously in the middle of the road! In Chiang Khong we crossed the border into…
