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Nong Kiaw Village

Nong Khiaw – A Charming Village Only 4 hrs from Luang Prabang

Sarah Sarah September 1, 2015 Leave a comment

The beautiful, remote village of Nong Khaiw (Nong Kiaw, Nong Kiew, Nong Kiau, or however you want to spell it!) is an absolute must visit for those heading to Northern Laos. Only a 4 hour bus away (albeit bumpy) it is a refreshing change from the lively and touristy cultural hub of Luang Prabang. (more…)

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Loving Life in Luang Prabang – Top Things To Do!

Paddy August 10, 2015August 10, 2015 4 Comments

There is SO much to do in Luang Prabang we decided we wouldn’t even bother trying to list all of them. We visited twice during our time in Laos (once before and once after Nom Kiaw) and we loved it, so here’s a couple of our favourite LP activities. (more…)

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Getting into Laos, An Alternative to the Mekong Slow Boat

Paddy July 24, 2015July 23, 2015 1 Comment

For backpackers travelling from Thailand into Laos, the most common option is to take the 2 day slow boat up the Mekong river. But for various reasons relating to comfort, safety and convenience, we decided on a much easier alternative to the Mekong slow boat. (more…)

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Hill Tribe Experience in Luang Namtha, Laos

Paddy July 23, 2015 Leave a comment

Luang Namtha is a fairly dull town, as far as South East Asia goes. There’s almost nothing in the town except hotels and workshops bustling with local tradesmen. At the time of our visit, Luang Namtha wasn’t really on the map for your average party-hard backpacker, so the bar and late night tourism scene hadn’t really taken off there. (more…)

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