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 >
Mekong Riverside Lodge, Pakbeng, Laos
The Mekong Riverside Lodge is one of the best places to stay in Pakbeng, Laos. This accommodation was arranged for us by Nagi of Mekong, as part of our 2-day slow boat trip. The view from our room was the best that we’ve had so far. Take a look for yourself. Click here to book a… READ MORE >
Snakes And Frogs At Pakbeng Market, Laos
Pakbeng is a small town of around 300 families, so there isn’t much there apart from guesthouses and restaurants. It does, however, have a small and pretty interesting market near the end of the town. As well as the usual fruit and vegetables, you’ll find some more unusual produce for sale – snakes, frogs and… 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 >
