After all the excitement of Vang Vieng and due to the fact that Blain was turning the ripe old age of 32 we decided to book ourselves into a chic hotel with a pool. Our agenda was simple, get up have breakfast and laze by the pool all day. Not much to report. What else … Continue reading Kicking Back – Vientiane
Laos
Scaling New Heights – Vang Vieng
We had heard a lot of mixed reviews before heading to Vang Vieng. “A place full of drunken backpackers floating down the Mekong on tyre tubes”. Even though floating down the Mekong on a tube does sound like fun, we decided to pass on this activity and avail of the many other activites on offer … Continue reading Scaling New Heights – Vang Vieng
Fancy a Jar? – Phonsavan
After our exploits in Luang Prabang we found ourselves in what is now becoming way too much of a familiar situation. Hung-over on a mini bus, travelling at break neck speed through the bendiest roads imaginable. Upon arrival in Phonsavan we discovered that the party was not limited to Luang Prabang. We did however discover … Continue reading Fancy a Jar? – Phonsavan
Water Water Everywhere {Pi Mai} – Luang Prabang
Five Reasons Why We loved Luang Prabang Architecture Luang Prabang offers some of the most beautiful and well maintained post French colonial architecture in all of Asia. A small slice of southern France surrounded by temples and other traditional Asian architecture. Stunning! Luang Prabang Countryside The surrounding areas of Luang Prabang has many amazing waterfalls … Continue reading Water Water Everywhere {Pi Mai} – Luang Prabang
Sabaidee Laos – Huay Xai – Pakbeng
We arrived into Laos from Thailand via bus. One of the easiest border crossings, apart from the fact that Ireland has been lumped into the UK according to Laos border control. An extra $5. Will be having a word with the minister of foreign affairs when we get back. On arrival into the small town … Continue reading Sabaidee Laos – Huay Xai – Pakbeng
A Year With The Sullys 