On the very southern reaches of Laos, close to the Border to Cambodia, lie the somewhat famous and mystical 4000 Islands. Also known by the locals as Si Phan Don it’s a large section of the Mekong River packed with shallow waterways and many different islands. A paradise for backpackers and travelers alike, a unique …
Visiting the town of Luang Prabang was our most northern trip within Laos. Once being the country’s capital it is now the cultural and spiritual heart of Laos. Luang Prabang is beautifully situated between the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers and is very well known for its fusion of old french-colonial architecture and Buddhist temples. …
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As we continued our journey through Laos we decided to stop by a town called Thakhek. Located along the Mekong River and known for its colonial architecture it is also the starting point of another famous Laotian motorcycle loop. After having successfully passed our first loop adventure in Pakse we really felt like going for …
The sun pierced through the small crack in our guesthouse door, we stood up and packed our bags. It was still a bit chilly as we stepped outside and started walking towards the motorcycle rental place. We were excited about the next days and could not wait to finally get started. It was around 7 …
Laos is an incredibly beautiful and fascinating country. We were absolutely amazed by its stunning natural landscapes of jungles, mountain ranges, rivers, lakes, waterfalls and caves. Combined with a fascinating Buddhist culture and some delicious food it is definitely a must-see destination for any kind of traveler. Sunset Beer Lao #laos #beer #sunset #picoftheday #instatravel …
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And here we go… Sunday morning in Kratie, Cambodia. Julian and I decided to take the next bus to go to 4000 islands, Laos. It was sort of a last minute decision but definitely one of the best decisions we have made in this trip. I read lots of stories about people crossing the border …