Laos Articles

Lounging Around in Luang Prabang – Luang Prabang, Laos

Joe Ehrlich fends off beetles, backpackers and other obnoxious sorts in Laos.

So Lao, you can’t get under it – Laos

Joe Ehrlich vists the best example of Lao kitsch.

Writing From Afar – Phonsavan, Xiang Khouang province, Laos

Patrick Smith tours the land of one million elephants and supposedly as many smiles.

The two sides of the coin…Crossing into Laos – Laos and Thailand

There are sides to the story of going from Chiang Mai, Thailand to Luang Prabang – the romantic side and the realistic side. Joann Peach thinks you need both sides to really understand the adventure s

Arrested in Laos – Laos

In Laos, Steven Sandler finds himself in jail for sleeping with a local woman.

The Gateway to Laos – Laos Border Crossing

Is $40, a suit and a visa enough to get Lydia Brown into Laos?

The Farang Roll – Laos

Ever wonder how the “Farang Roll” came about? Andy Isaacson knows – because he created it!

Dialogue in the Dark – Laos

David Michael Gary is stuck in a Loatian cave with

Laos – Land of the Million Elephants (Pre-trip)

Introduction
“Why Laos?”, I was asked many times before I left for my trip. As a friend of unconventional travel, good Asian food and warm climate, the decision was quickly made. Inspired by the beauty of northern Thailand some years ago, I decided to travel again to this region.

Laos is the least developed of [...]

Laos – Land of the Million Elephants #7

Homeward Bound
Thursday, Dec 10 – Bus to Bangkok
From the guesthouse we have a nice view, overlooking the Burmese village on the other riverbank. My bus to Ching Rai leaves at 8am. Nuek takes me to the bus terminal, which is quite far out of town. I say goodbye to him and get on the bus. [...]