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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.

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…

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!

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…

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.

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!

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.

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 –…

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…