The ride from Phonsavan to Paske was insanely long. Estimated to be 15 hours, it ended up taking 19 hours to get there. The ride was less exhausting than we imagined, however. We had a good number of stops for…
Phonsavan – Jars, Jars, and more Jars
Phonsavan is a dusty town in east-central Laos. It is the center of the aftermath of the American-Vietnam War in Laos. It is also home to an ancient treasure called The Field of Jars. The Field of Jars in now…
Luang Prabang – Welcome to Laos
To cross the border and go to Laos, we elected to take the slow boat. The other options included the fast boat, which was apperently dangerous and loud beyond reason, and the bus, which was bumpy, slow, and vomit-inducing. The…
Chiang Rai – Cats, Temples, and Hot Pot
Chiang Rai at first greated us with harsh sun and dusty streets. It sort of reminded us of what we’d expect a harsh, little city in Mexico to look like. As we wandered the streets in search of our hostel,…
Phong Nha – The Highs and Lows
Phong Nha can be split into two separate and completely different experiences. The first, a pleasant stay in a little town on the rise in the middle of a gorgeous national forest. The other, the god awful accommodation that we…
Hoi An & Hue – Rain In Quaint Cities
As we left a long stay in Da Lat, we started a quick combination of three cities on the central coast: Nha Trang (7 hours), Hoi An (2 nights), and Hue (1 night). Each city was different and great for…