Archive for October, 2012

Oct 31 2012

Noodle soup in Vientiane

Published by under Vientiane

Khao piak 'bor sai seen'.

Noodle shops are abundant in Laos and noodle soup is a favourite meal at any time of day. There is, unfortunately, a long spectrum when it comes to quality of soups. Some places serve aromatic and refreshing bowls of deliciousness; others warm MSG-infused water with meat that looks as if a one-armed blind pirate hacked … read the full post

Oct 28 2012

Huay Xai to Xieng Kok, Laos (the hard way)

Published by under Huay Xai

Sunsets in this part of the world are magnificent

The Huay Xai border crossing is one of many crossings into Laos from Thailand and many visitors choose this particular one when entering Laos due to its proximity to Chiang Mai and the rest of northern Thailand. After arriving in Huay Xai, the vast majority of travellers choose to hop on a slowboat down river … read the full post

Oct 23 2012

Vientiane’s best sunset spots

Published by under Vientiane

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Laos is one of the most laidback destinations in Southeast Asia, if not the world. Many people travel to this land of rivers, mountains and paddy fields to disconnect, wind back the clock and spend their days lazing by the riverside with a drink in hand and smiles on their faces. As recently as a … read the full post