“Wow – this place is truly beautiful”, I said to myself as I stared dreamingly at the lush mountains surrounding … More
Category: Laos
Escaping the tourist package in Vang Vieng II: Of Smiles Regained
After the failed walk to Pha Phoak, I made it my quest to rent a decent mountain bike so I … More
Escaping the tourist package in Vang Vieng I: The failed walk to Pha Phoak
“Do what you want today“, said Ek with a big polite smile on his face, “but we’re not renting a … More
Debauchery is no More: Outdoor Pursuits in Tame Vang Vieng, Laos
Vang Vieng is truly a weird place. The ugliest town set in the prettiest surroundings, it feels strangely historical even … More
Ibuprofen and Beer
Ah, Beer Lao. Laotian stern faces and all too often bland grub make me nostalgic of Thailand, but Beer Lao … More
The Laotian Revolutionary Tax
It is well known that some guerilla and terrorist groups in recent history have funded their activity by extorting local … More
