Ordaining as Novice Buddhist Monk in Luang Prabang
byThe powerful emotion reflected in Joulong’s young face and eyes is palpable. And for a good reason, he is about to enter an important…
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Konglor Cave – Expedition in the Dark
byOne of the most popular trips in Laos is the legendary Thakhek loop, right in the middle of the country. The loop includes several…
The 26 most beautiful landscapes of Laos
byLaos is one of the least known countries in Southeast Asia. It is a landlocked country, being surrounded by Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and China. With such popular neighbours,…
Quiz: How much do you know about Cambodia?
byCambodia is a Southeast Asian country that spans between the Mekong Delta and the Gulf of Thailand in the south and the low-lying plains…
27 Good Reasons to visit Cambodia
byCambodia is a small country with so much to discover! The first time we visited Cambodia, we organised our 10-day trip around Siem Reap…
16 amazing Temples in Luang Prabang
byLuang Prabang is the heart of Laos and the heart of Lao Buddhism. It has been listed as a UNESCO heritage site in 1995 for its…
Day Trips from Luang Prabang – What to visit Outside Luang Prabang
byTrue, the city of Luang Prabang has enough to keep one busy for a few days, but there are some sights outside town that should…
What to visit in Luang Prabang
byLuang Prabang’s history goes back to the VII century, when it was conquered by Khun Lo, a Tai prince. The city is also connected…
What to visit in Vientiane, Laos’ capital
byMany will say that there is little to do in Vientiane. For us, Vientiane’s charm comes precisely from being a small capital, that lives at…
Incredible Day Trips From Vientiane
byIf you have visited everything you wanted to visit in Vientiane, and still have a couple of days to spare,there are a few detours…
Unknown facts about Laos
byWhenever we travel to a new country, it is always interesting to discover its obscure and bizarre side. Some of the unexpected facts have…
The Bizarre Buddha Park near Vientiane
byExpecting to find a series of golden Buddhas, as we got used to seeing them represented in the Buddhist temples, we were stunned by…
The old Lao Chaleun Cinema in Savannakhet
bySavannakhet was one of our favourite cities of Laos. We had never heard of anyone telling us that the place was worth a stop,…
A Day at Ban Chan, the Pottery Village (near Luang Prabang)
byIf you are in Luang Prabang, you should not miss the opportunity to visit the historic Ban Chan Pottery village, which is just a…
Xieng Men cultural village and temples
byWhen you are in Luang Prabang and take the ferry to go to the other side of the Mekong, you will arrive at Xieng…
Motorcycling in Laos and trying to avoid nails…
byRiding our motorcycle in Laos has been a lot of fun. Even though we were expecting the condition of the roads to be bad,…
Quiz: How much do you know about Laos?
byLaos is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia. It shares borders with Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and China. If you would like to test…
Colouring the World
byThis Colouring the World idea started off because Jorge wanted to show his 6 year old nephew the world as we see it. But…
diaries of a journey in times of Covid-19
byAfter a month of self-isolation in Luang Prabang, we eventually found a routine that suits us and the situation. At dawn, we are often…
diariesof LIVE on RTL (with video)
byWe had the pleasure of being live on RTL LivePlanet Magazine to discuss the Covid-19 situation in Southeast Asia, particularly Laos, where we are….
