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 still doesn’t receive nearly as many tourists as neighboring Thailand. This, combined with an extremely laid-back culture, makes a visit seem very peaceful. Everything moves […]
Easy Rider…Well, Sort Of
As we arrive at the train station in Bangkok we’re unsure of what to expect. People sit in the middle of the station on the floor waiting to board their train. It’s a scene we’ve seen before, though here it all seems downright neat and orderly. There are also lots of Western tourists. We’ve booked […]
Victoria Falls
Day 2. Rather than waste more time trying to get a status update on the lost luggage on a Sunday, we head to Victoria Falls. A 20,000 kwacha taxi ride got us to the front gates of this World Heritage Site. We visited the small visitor’s center, which displayed detailed information in a single room […]