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Laos – A Land Waiting to be Discovered
The look on the face of the security officer as she surveyed my boarding pass was priceless. “Luang…
Pullman opens its first hotel in Luang Prabang, Laos!
Pullman announces the opening of its first hotel in the former royal capital town of Luang Prabang. The…
Visit these wallet-friendly destinations (according to the Hotel Price Index) for the holidays
Drinking local rice wine and going back to rest on king-sized beds with plush duvets. Relaxing by a…
Crazy things travellers do
With more than a little bit of trepidation, I climbed the makeshift tower from which people leapt off…
Travel the ‘hard’ way
After a six hour train journey, a 15 hour bus ride and a seven hour journey by car,…
Laos – Slow seduction
Let’s face it. The 8-hour journey from Phonsavan to Luang Prabang was horrible. It was unforgettable for all…
5 UNESCO sites in Southeast Asia to visit
Southeast Asia does have its fair share of UNESCO World Heritage sites – 33 as of now. Indonesia…
Day 2 and 3 in Luang Prabang
I got lost in Luang Prabang. It was six in the morning on my third day there. The…
Day 1 in Luang Prabang
This is Anson reporting from Luang Prabang in Laos and I thank you for following my adventures. If…
Luang Prabang: Introduction to a forgotten gem
Truth be told, before this trip to Laos, I have never considered myself to be an avid traveller.…