Author: Jenia Ustinova
23 April 2014 – Vientiane, Laos
More wats! Vientiane is full of them, and they are seriously strikingly beautiful. Don’t listen to the naysayers who say that Vientiane isn’t worth a visit — it totally is! Just look at these wats. ) Also featured – the national stuppa that is depicted on Lao Kip.
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Month 8 Roundup
Stats Days on the road: 243 Number of beds: 20 Countries visited: Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam Postcards sent: 11 thoughts We are coming home! Shadow #welfie in Angkor Wat Park, Cambodia. Not quite yet – end of September. Our adventure was never meant to turn into a permanent nomadic way of life. However, setting out, we could […]
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22 April 2014 – Vientiane, Laos
A stroll down the main road of the capital — Lane Xang. Also a stop into the Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple in Vientiane, and the only one which survived the sacking of the city by the Siamese in 1828. Oops — that’s totally not what I said in the video. Got my history a […]
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21 April 2014 – Vietniane, Laos
We are in the capital of Laos, Vientiane. The waterfront of the Mekong river seems to be a popular spot at dusk, and we definitely enjoyed surveying the scene. Have a look for yourself!
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20 April 2014 – Blue Lagoon, Thakhek, Laos
Final day of Thakek Loop. On our way back from Thong Lor cave we decided to break the journey back to town with a visit to the Blue Lagoon. There was conflicting information on the internets about how easy it was to reach this mythical swimming hole. We persevered and were rewarded with emerald, crystal […]
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19 April 2014 – Kong Lor, Laos
End of delightful Day 2 of Thakhek Loop, we stopped in the Thong Lor village right outside the famous 7.5 km cave. The cave comes complete with a river, a boat trip, and is definitely worth the trip. As is the countryside in Thong Lor – just beautiful.
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18 April 2014 – Thang La, Laos
Day 1 of Thakhek Loop, otherwise known as Kong Lor Loop, or just simply the Loop. Breathtaking landscape, ancient Buddha caves, some sweet cold springs, and paved (for the most part) road is the magic formula for this three day escape. We break for the night at Phosy guesthouse in Thang La village. Hammock time!
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17 April 2014 – Thakhek, Laos
Unbeknownst to us we try the famous Lao crepes (pancakes) and deem them to be the best desert ever. Seriously, I can see why backpackers are all about this stuff — its delicious! And can be found in every small town in Laos.
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16 April 2014 – Savannakhet, Laos
Day 2 of epic celebration of Songkran / Pi Mai in Savannakhet, Laos. The main street in town turns into a giant costume / water fight procession and is a sight to behold. Tourists do not get special treatment, its water all around, all day long. Followed by chugs of Lao Lao whiskey or Beer Lao – […]
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15 April 2014 – Savannakhet, Laos
Epic celebration of Songkran, otherwise known as Pi Mai, in Savannakhet, Laos. All towns, villages, and cities up and down Laos take the three day New Year holiday with utmost devotion – much water is poured, probably as much Beer Lao is consumed, and everyone is out to have a good time. On our first foray […]
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13 April 2014 – Hue, Vietnam
A look at Hue’s iconic Thiên Mụ Pagoda on the banks of perfume river. The pagoda is part of an active monastery complex, which among other things, displays a powder blue Austin Martin that the honorable monk Thich Quang Duc drove to Saigon in 1963. Upon arrival in the South’s capital, Thich Quang Duc immolated himself to protest […]
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12 April 2014 – Hue, Vietnam
View of the perfume river and rooftops of the imperial city Hue — Vietnam’s capital from 1805 – 1945. This video is taken on the balcony of our lovely guesthouse: Four Seasons.
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