Laos

Laos – A Land Waiting to be DiscoveredLaos – A Land Waiting to be Discovered

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 Prabang?" she…

6 years ago
Pullman opens its first hotel in Luang Prabang, Laos!Pullman opens its first hotel in Luang Prabang, Laos!

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 16-hectare resort…

7 years ago
Visit these wallet-friendly destinations (according to the Hotel Price Index) for the holidaysVisit these wallet-friendly destinations (according to the Hotel Price Index) for the holidays

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 private pool…

7 years ago
5 UNESCO sites in Southeast Asia to visit5 UNESCO sites in Southeast Asia to visit

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 and Vietnam…

10 years ago
Laos – Slow seductionLaos – Slow seduction

Laos – Slow seduction

Let’s face it. The 8-hour journey from Phonsavan to Luang Prabang was horrible. It was unforgettable for all the wrong…

10 years ago
Crazy things travellers doCrazy things travellers do

Crazy things travellers do

With more than a little bit of trepidation, I climbed the makeshift tower from which people leapt off into the…

11 years ago
Day 2 and 3 in Luang PrabangDay 2 and 3 in Luang Prabang

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 skies were…

11 years ago
Day 1 in Luang PrabangDay 1 in Luang Prabang

Day 1 in Luang Prabang

This is Anson reporting from Luang Prabang in Laos and I thank you for following my adventures. If you haven't…

11 years ago
Luang Prabang: Introduction to a forgotten gemLuang Prabang: Introduction to a forgotten gem

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. Why? I…

11 years ago
Travel the ‘hard’ wayTravel the ‘hard’ way

Travel the ‘hard’ way

After a six hour train journey, a 15 hour bus ride and a seven hour journey by car, we finally…

11 years ago