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As far as Mekong boat cruises go, Southeast Asia’s longest river offers some 5,000 kilometres to choose from. The Mekong originates high up on the Tibetan Plateau and after passing through, or past, six countries, eventually emerges into the South China Sea.
Some of our favourite Chiang Mai street food; what is it, where to find it and how much should it cost?
Some of our favourite boat journeys in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam
Laos – land crossings and airports A brief rundown on the various land border crossings and international airports used on our small group tours to Laos. Airports Vientiane – Wattay International Airport Lao’s capital Vientiane is the arrival point for most, but not all, of our Laos small group tours including; Highlights of Northern Laos, our Laos and Vietnam tour…
Lao money | Which currencies would I be using on a tour of Laos and how much should I take?
Chiang Mai Markets Any visitors wandering the lanes and ancient temples of what passes for downtown Chiang Mai would be forgiven some distinct small-town impressions but the city does sprawl and, as home to some 1 and a quarter million residents, is officially Thailand’s second city. Every district has its own local market while you’ll find several more handicraft-orientated, weekly,…
Luang Prabang The picturesque town of Luang Prabang is justifiably one of the highlights of the small, landlocked Southeast Asian nation of Laos. The historic, ancient northern capital, added to UNESCO’s World Heritage list back in 2013, comes with a stunning location – nestled amid mountains on the banks of the Mekong – and houses a mixture of ancient Buddhist…
When’s the best time to visit Laos? Probably the most frequently asked question in respect to this part of Southeast Asia is ‘when’s the best time to visit Laos’. In our opinion, there’s no simple answer so read on for a brief overview of Laos weather and a few of the pros and cons of travel at different times of…
Lao E-visa A new online, Lao E-Visa system is now in place and valid for entry at the following immigration points: Wattay International Airport, Vientiane, Luang Prabang International Airport, Pakse International Airport and land crossings at the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge Vientiane and the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge II, Savannakhet. (Note it is not available at the Friendship Bridge IV, which connects…