Tag Archives: border crossing

Capital Border Town Vientiane

Our journey from Luang Namtha to Luang Prabang was over one of the few paved roads in Laos, and it was rough. The rainy season wreaks havoc with landslides, bridges…

Luang Namtha: Gone Green

With its proximity to the Nam Ha National Protected Area, and abundant activities for trekking, kayaking, cycling and rafting, Luang Namtha is a prime ecotourism destination in northern Laos.  Laos…

Last Hurrah 2008

Between Christmas and New Year´s there was time to squeeze in a whirlwind trip to the Colombian border town of Cúcuta.  We were able to catch a ride each way…

Hoof and Mouth: Botswana Border Crossing

A bright and early start Our two firestarters Donny and Rowan had volunteered for the one permanent position on our overland trip through Zambia, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. They…