Perhaps lowest on the radar in Southeast Asia, this Buddhist "land of a million elephants" is today a laid back trekking mecca and a trove of eco-wonders and splendid cultural monuments such as the city of Luang Prabang.
8 exhilarating experiences you can have only in Laos
Though often overshadowed by other Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, and even Cambodia, Laos has its own culture and natural splendour which makes visitors feel like they´re in another world. Here are eight excellent examples... read post
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We are thinking of spending 3-4 weeks in Laos this coming Dec-Jan. A hotel would likely be too expensive for this length of time. All we need is a simple one-bedroom flat or bungalow for a couple, with no A/C if there is a ceiling fan. Any leads for finding appropriate, reasonably-priced accommodations would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Now on the Tripatini blog, a look at the exquisite archeological, historical, and natural offe...
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A government in exile developed underground offices, planning rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, hospitals, a theatre, schools, printing works, a supermarket, steel works, fuel depots, textile production and much more in this remarkable hidden city.
A recently launched world class audio tour allows those who lived in the caves during the war years to guide visitors through their caves and their history. Described on travel blogs as "the highlight of an extensive regional tour" and "extraordinary - utterly absorbing", please find out more and listen to extracts of the audio tour at www.Visit-Viengxay.com
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