Destination: Pak Ou Caves (Luang Prabang area, Laos)
After taking in Luang Prabang’s central, walkable area (see part 1 and part 2), it’s time to take the well-beaten path to yet another destination out of town. The Pak Ou caves (pronounced ‘pahk ooh’) are also called the Tham Ting (lower cave) and the Tham Theung...
Destination: Luang Prabang, Laos — a carefully preserved UNESCO World Heritage
With Vientiane explored, it was time to move on Laos’ second city, Luang Prabang. Added as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995 revitalized the area, which is now slowly gentrifying and plenty more touristy than ever before. This isn’t the sort of place I’d ordinarily...
Destination: Kuang Si waterfall and the Tat Kuani Si bear rescue center (Luang Prabang area, Laos)
As part of the Luang Prabang experience, taking in the Kuang Si Waterfall is right at the top of the list. About a half hour away from Laos’ second city, it’s a great half-day trip whether you go on your own or book a minivan to take you. Legend claims a wise old man...
Destination: Xieng Khuan Buddha park (Vientiane area, Laos)
Whatever name you call it, it’s a bizarre place. One spelling is Xieng Khuan Buddha park, while another is Xiengkuane Buddha park; a few others are down near the directions. What makes it bizarre is both the quantity and quality of the eye candy. The story begins in...
Destination: Beer Lao factory tour (Vientiane area, Laos)
The home of the mythical beer awaits! Beerlao, while far from widely available across Asia, is one very good reason some people come to Laos. The light lager claims a 99% market share in Laos, ostensibly thanks to the power behind the Lao government. Register on-site,...
Destination: Vientiane, Laos – French influence meets Southeast Asia charm
Replete with centuries of history, easy-going locals, and more Beerlao than anywhere in the world, it’s easy to see why tourists flock to Vientiane. An uneventful flight from Bangkok (or a flight-and-bus arrangement to save some coin) gets you to Laos’ capital city in...
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