Walking about town we noted two interesting advertisements posted up on street corners. One set advertised a hot air balloon trip over Vang Vieng for a paltry $80 US. Sensing that this was a price too good to be true we asked about and sure enough it was real and…
Travelling from Luang Prabang our next stop was the infamous town of Vang Vieng. Although not nearly as hectic as it once was it’s still a magnet for anyone looking to party or seeking out adventure activities in Laos. Finding ourselves at the lovely Maylyn guesthouse (definitely check them out…
Entering into Laos at Hauy Xai we were immediately welcomed with a doubling of taxi fares and a lack of negotiating power (they really don’t seem to care about getting your business). A quiet but otherwise lovely riverside town, we spent the evening watching the sun set over the Mekong…