Luang Prabang: No Reservations
Luang Prabang is a funny place — and even funnier in peak season. In Vientiane, no reservations? No Problem! In Luang Prabang…oh boy.
Luang Prabang
Welcoming 2018 in Luang Prabang
Our last post of 2017 takes us back to Luang Prabang! A journey over the mountains, world-class cuisine, and fish slippers await!
Riding the Ou River to the End of the Line
We take a boat up a Mekong tributary poised to be dammed in seven locations, visiting Muang Ngoi Neua and two other isolated villages along the way.
Nong Khiaw
We spend four nights in Nong Khiaw, a remote and subdued jewel of the north, soaking up the fresh mountain air and easy-going vibe.
North Into the Unknown
We venture to the remote north of the country, covering our first new territory in Laos in 13 months.
Departures
Up early at 6am to catch tak bat, the almsgiving for which Luang Prabang is famous. Despite having visited Luang Prabang since moving to Laos in September, this is our first time up to see tak […]
Luang Prabang: Bamboo Bridges
Monday morning in Luang Prabang with family and friends. Miraculously, we beat the retirees to breakfast. Not sure how that happened with the babe, but it happened. A good morning to be up early […]
Luang Prabang: Day on the Mekong
Lori and I thought Grammy, Grampy & co. might enjoy some time on the Mekong, so we headed down to the navigation office across the street from Saffron Coffee and hired a boat to take us up to Pak Ou cave […]
Luang Prabang: Dry Season & Visitors
Lori’s parents are here visiting for 2.5 weeks — our first visitors here in Laos. Close family friends, John and Shirley joined them for the final week. We spent about three days in the […]
Luang Prabang: North Bank
We spend our last day in Luang Prabang taking a leisurely stroll around the UNESCO peninsula, and a local ferry across the Mekong to explore a small village and a hilltop jungle temple.
Luang Prabang: Return to Phu Si Hill
First thing on the Saturday morning agenda? Hike up Luang Prabang’s revered temple hill, in the heart of Old Town.
Daddy Days In Luang Prabang
While Lori went on site visits with her technical team, Noe and I spent quality time together exploring the religious and historical heart of Laos.
A Gloomy Day, Indeed
Returning to the UNESCO Heritage town of Luang Prabang after a four year absence, to discover a place largely unchanged – and a world forever changed.
Can Luang Prabang’s Sacred Tak Bat Survive?
A critical look at this critically endangered religious practice in the heart of the UNESCO Heritage Site of Luang Prabang.
Luang Prabang (Pt.2)
In Part Two of our exploration of the UNESCO town of Luang Prabang, we continue to discover the wonders of this unique place and hop a local boat for an impromptu jungle adventure.
Luang Prabang (Pt.1)
Our two-day Mekong boat journey from Thailand ends at an astounding place – owing to its mysterious, historical, and natural character, and the fact that we hadn’t read up at all on this amazing destination.
Slow Boat to Luang Prabang
Two days on a long wooden boat cruising down one of the world’s great waterways. Read on for our full report on riding the “slow boat” from Thailand to Luang Prabang.