Here is a list of tips and interesting facts about Laos, after almost a whole month traveling there, that might be useful as a travel guide. After visiting Thailand and Vietnam, I went on a trip to Laos, a country…
Vientiane, the capital of Laos, is characterized as one of the most tranquil capitals in the world, with only 200,000 inhabitants. It is located in central Laos, and the Mekong River flows alongside the city, serving as a natural border…
Vang Vieng is located in the center of Laos, between Luang Prabang and Vientiane and by the Nam Song River. The surroundings of the city of Vang Vieng are characterized by its karst landscape very similar to that one can…
The city of Luang Prabang is located in northern Laos. It is situated between the Mekong River and the Nam Khan River, is surrounded by mountains and is full of beautiful temples that are worth visiting. In terms of population,…
After visiting Luang Namtha we headed to Huay Xai, a calm city on the border with Thailand in the north of Laos. We went only to Huay Xai to take a boat and make Mekong cruise towards Luang Prabang. In…
Muang Sing is located in the province of Luang Namtha, in northern Laos. This province is almost entirely occupied by the Nam Ha National Bio-Diversity Conservation Area, where many people come to trek through the mountains and see villages far…
We decided to cross the Vietnam – Laos border through the border town of Dian Bien Phu (Vietnam) to Muang Khua (Laos). From Sapa is the land border to Laos that you have more at hand and therefore the most…
Our last stop in Vietnam has been the increasingly famous rice terraces of Sapa. Sapa is one of the most worthwhile places to visit in Vietnam and, without a doubt, a destination no traveler to this country should overlook. Sapa…
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, breathes history everywhere. Hanoi itself is not an incredibly beautiful city, but the Old Quarter of Hanoi has a special charm. The old architecture of the Old Quarter of Hanoi blends with the French buildings…
After two weeks traveling in Vietnam, it was finally time for a 2-day tour of Halong Bay. This famous bay, located in the northeast of Vietnam, is one of the most stunning and well-known destinations in Southeast Asia. Halong Bay…