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Charming Champasak
Laos may not be a huge country, but its remoteness and rugged terrain mean that different regions, though they may not be all that distant from each other as the crow flies, can have different languages, different customs, and very different atmospheres. There’s a lot of good
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One Night in a Home Stay
Last week, I together with the Fair Trek team in Luang Prabang, Laos went to the village Long Lao Mai to show them how to make clay bricks for the ECO Bungalow. We spent the night at the village; for me it was a wonderful and peculiar experience, all in the same time.
The first day
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Over the river
Yesterday I took a muddy walk. The mountains around Luang Prabang are too beautiful to simply look at—I have to get out into them. Even when the sky hangs low and grey and the jungle around the city has that glow that says rain is coming.
So my walk in the hills between two village
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Tamarind Cooking Class: an insight into Lao Cuisine
Last week we took the Tamarind cooking class in Luang Prabang, Laos. We started the Lao cooking day at 9am and we were whisked off to Phosy Market where Joy the chef taught us about what kind of herbs, vegetables and other Lao food you use in Lao cuisine. The stands sold a lot of d
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The Lao Ballet Luang Prabang
A rainy afternoon, I walked to the Royal Palace Museum in Luang Prabang, Laos. I was going to the theater to see a Lao ballet show. At first, I didn’t know what to expect and I was prepared for anything, however I was ready for one thing, I would probably not understand a thing.
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Veterinary Elephant Adventures
A Lao Elephant Adventure in HongSa
Cast of Characters: betadine, gauze, hope, trust, a bicycle, a scalpel, a very deep hole, and an elephant.
The rainy season has made lots of the roads in Northern Laos nearly impassible. Petra and Marlies could have taken a boat up the Mekong to
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Utopia – One of My Favorite Places
The first place I went to in Luang Prabang, Laos was Utopia, a restaurant and bar just 50 meters from my guest house, which truly is as they say “zen by day and groovy by night”. You walk down an alley and if it’s your first time walking there you probably will tell yourself
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The River Resort…South Laos
Travel South Laos,
the new River Resort will host you well.
Traveling Laos extensively over the last few years we have stayed in uncountable places, but this place truly IS outstanding. The River Resort in Champassak brings together the old ancient ruins of Wat Phou and a c
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Trekking and Kayaking in Luang Prabang
I went on a one day “Fair Trek” Hiking and Kayaking tour with Tiger Trail in Luang Prabang.
Trekking in Laos really is a great opportunity to explore the country in depth. We were dropped off by the tuk tuk near the location of the Elephant Village and first we took a
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Lao Orchid Tour Vientiane
As a true plant lover, I remember well the first time I experienced the Laos Orchid Trek in Phou Khao Khouay, near Vientiane, with Bertrand, about a year ago.
Bertrand is an orchid specialist working for Vientiane Orchidées in Laos, a Vientiane based company dedicated to the preser
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Mojo & Me
The Luang Prabang Mojo Café, a La institution for music, life, friendship and fun…
Hi! My name is Marine, I’m a new intern with the Fair Trek team in Luang Prabang. You cannot hear my accent but I’m French ! =) I would like to share a personal experience with yo
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Laos Adventure – Jeep Tour
LAOS 4X4
EXPLORE LAOS – JEEP ADVENTURE
Exploring Laos with a Jeep may well be an adventure by itself and tough enough for most. But not knowing mechanics and under-estimating (cold) temperatures in the Lao wilderness will eventually make such an endeavor a real life
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Hillside Resort NOW OPEN in Luang Prabang
Hillside Resort is a “lifestyle” hotel
in the countryside of Luang Prabang
We recently enjoyed a family day, just 20 min. drive from Luang Prabang.
We indulged in some easy activities for the adults, while the kids-crew took a car and awaited us at th
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Ballooning in Laos, Vang Vieng
Balloon over Laos,
Hot Air Ballooning in Vang Vieng.
Visiting Laos was on my list for long, and I booked a tour through Laos with a local tour provider. BUT riding a balloon has always been my dream! And here in Laos, this dream unexpectedly came true one early morn
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Bangkok to Vientiane – Night Train is the best option
Bangkok to Vientiane by night train
Why is the sleeper train to Laos is the best option?
There are several ways to get from Bangkok to the Lao capital. I found the overnight sleeper train from Bangkok to Laos the most reasonable option.
Why?
The Night train from Bangkok to Laos is
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Grand Opening: Public Pool Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang Pool Time
Luang Prabang is truly a chilled out town and some have called Luang Prabang the most laid back place in Asia after all. But where to take a swim in the pool?
Still Luang Prabang is in a subtropical region and since there is no ocean close by the bes
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5 Recommendations – Bangkok to Vientiane by Night Train (1/2)
Night train from Bangkok to Laos, Leaving Bangkok the smooth way
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5 Thai-Lao travel recommendations:
There is good information out there helping you to get from Bangkok to Laos by night train, but let me give you my 5 recommendations after taking the trip myself. I hope
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5 More Recommendations – Bangkok to Vientiane with Night Train (2/2)
Night train from Bangkok to Vientiane, Getting to Laos, the smooth way
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5 more recommendations for night train travel
from our own travel experience:
1. Don’t worry on the train! Once you have left Hua Lamphong train station in Bangkok there is a lot to worry about. At least
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Cycling in Vang Vieng
Vang Vieng Cycling Adventure,
a beautiful day out in Laos.
During my stay in Vang Vieng I had a great opportunity to explore the Lao outdoors on a “lot-thiip” (bicycle). Cycling Laos is truly a great way to explore Laos in a very calm and exciting way.
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My first week in Luang Prabang
Internship in Laos, Luang Prabang
After a long night and tiring 12 hour bus ride from Vientiane I finally reached Luang Prabang, a charming small city nestled between
the Nam Khan and Mekong River.
As I got off the bus in Luang Prabang, dark clouds and a bit of rain were m
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