Luang Prabang’s Kuangsi Waterfall is best experienced early in Laos’ monsoon season. Most of the peak season mob is gone and by late July the waterfall is flushed and flowing clean. Obviously if a monsoon squall hits then any waterfall is off limits. However within a day or sometimes less depending on water flow Kuangsi Waterfall is safe. It has a brief bit ... Read More »
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Tha Heua Me Guest House: clean & cheap
Most budget accommodation in Luang Prabang is worn out and ragged. Plus it usually stinks. Tha Heua Me Guest House is a refreshing exception offering clean rooms for a fair price right on the Mekong. Read More »
Lao mountain meat Pho
The Morning Market serves up beastly bowls of steaming Pho noodles for 15,000 kip (US$ 2.00). Experience an authentic twist of this local delicacy at a busy stall near Souriyavongsa Road. Read More »
Luang Prabang’s AM market walk about
Luang Prabang’s Morning Market (Talat Sao) is a culinary delight both strange and sublime. Feeding the monks helps get up in time to take it all in. Read More »
Luang Prabang ‘YIP’ bus still sucks
Think twice before travelling from Vientiane to Luang Prabang on the so-called 'VIP' bus. It still sucks big time, even if the view remains stunning and Lao food at bus stops rock the ride. Read More »