We had experienced a small taste of the Vientiane culture yesterday and today we wanted to experience more. The Vientiane Lao culture is unlike any other Asian culture and even different from what we had experienced in Luang Prabang. We had heard how great the traditional herbal Lao massage was so we asked Mr. Lai

One of the nice things about Vientiane, the capital of Laos, is that there are really not many must-see, must-do attractions beckoning it’s visitors. It takes the pressure off and your free to just relax and move at your own pace. My wife and I felt this way the afternoon we rolled into town arriving

Sadly our visit to one of our favorite Southeast Asian cities, Luang Prabang had finally come to an end. However, we decided to extend our time in Laos by traveling to Vang Vieng. Years back the town had earned an infamous reputation of being a wild party town within the backpacking community. Ever since the

Luang Prabang City is a place with no worries—at least for the tourists. The ambiance here is just perfect for enjoying life and relaxing. More so than any other city we had experienced since arriving in Vietnam. The mix of the Laotian culture with the French architectural influence makes it a perfect place to just

The view from the top of Mount Phou Si, the “Sacred Hill” is definitely worth the 355 step climb. The 360 degree panoramic view gave us a new appreciation for this beautiful ancient city. Rising up from the peninsula which is straddled by the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan Rivers you get a

We had heard several reports from fellow travelers that the ancient Laotian city of Luang Phabang was an amazing place that should not be missed and that we should definitely visit. We also were told that the landscapes and scenery on the route to Luang Phabang were some of the most beautiful anywhere in Southeast