The second day of our two-day slow boat to Luang Prabang was another interesting day. We had an early breakfast at 6.30 am, and then set sail at 7 am. It rained for the first hour or two, which meant that it was pretty cool – a bonus for me after three hot years in… READ MORE >
Slow Boat To Luang Prabang – Day 1
After living in Thailand for three years, we finally left and crossed the border into Laos at the Chiang Khong – Huay Xai crossing. The next leg of our journey was one that we expected to be one of the highlights of our travels – the slow boat to Luang Prabang. And it certainly lived… READ MORE >
Friendship Guest House, Huay Xai, Laos
After three years in Thailand, we finally made it to Laos. We stayed at Friendship Guest House in a fan-only room. Cost was 300 baht ($10, £6.70). The room was very basic, but we only needed it for one night so it was adequate. After you get off the boat and after passing through Laos… READ MORE >
Crossing The Thai-Laos Border From Chiang Khong To Huay Xai
Crossing the border from Chiang Khong in Thailand to Huay Xai in Laos is a very simple affair. Walk to the Thai Immigration office and get your passport stamped to show that you’re leaving Thailand, buy a ticket for the boat at the table near the boats (40 baht), board the boat, and a few… READ MORE >
