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Lazy 3 days guide to Vientiane

The capital of Laos carries a different vibe from its smaller cities like Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang. Instead of surrounded by nature, we found ourselves in the middle of unique cafes and buildings. Instead of handspun scarfs and traditional outfits, we saw fashion labels and familiar international brands. This is the evolving lifestyle of Laos’ capital city, Vientiane. Overview Admire the photogenic golden stupa Visit the less touristy golden reclining Buddha Enjoy a relaxing Laos massage Ban Anou night…

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November 2, 2019
Buddha Park Sculpture 8
Travel Guide

Ultimate guide to visiting Buddha Park in Vientiane

Entering Buddha Park is almost as confusing as entering the mind of an ultra-creative person.  It is hard to comprehend and is subjective to each. At the same time, it is wonderful how creativity has no limitations. The Buddha Park, also known as Xieng Khuan is built by Bunleua Sulilat in 1958 from his Hinduism and Buddhism perspective reflecting the early days of the art scene in Vientiane. Buddha Park may seem a little far from the city centre but…

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October 23, 2019
Travel Guide

Crossing the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge – things to do in Nong Khai

This article will focus on how to get to Thailand from Laos via the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge. Crossing the friendship bridge was not originally in our Vientiane itinerary but we thought why not? We combined our visit with the nearby Buddha Park. Interestingly, there is a larger Buddha Park just across the border in Nong Khai which was built by the same artist who fled Vientiane after the revolution in 1975. Overview How to get to the bridge? VISA on…

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October 19, 2019
Hot Air Balloon VV
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Lazy 48 hours guide to Vang Vieng

Vang Vieng is once known for its riverside parties, now established itself as the small adventure town of Laos. Situated between the two major cities – Luang Prabang and Vientiane, it is the perfect stopover for travellers. We took it slow by spending three days in this town but 2 full days would be just right. Overview Hot Air Balloon Ride Tham Chang Cave Nam Xay Viewpoint Vang Vieng Night Market Cave Tubing Kayak along Nam Song river Zipline above…

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October 16, 2019
Nam Xay Bike
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How Nam Xay Viewpoint became my favourite destination in Laos

Vang Vieng is a small and idyllic town surrounded by karst hills, situated along the Nam Song river, making it one of the most picturesque towns in Laos. The best way to admire Vang Vieng’s landscape from above is hiking up one of the many hills (or you can take a hot air balloon to ascend effortlessly 800 m off the ground). Nam Xay Viewpoint (say: numb psy) is probably the most famous viewpoint for its sunrise and sunset scene….

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October 12, 2019
Vieng Tara Villa Rooms
Accommodation, Travel Guide

Review: Should you book Vieng Tara Villa in Vang Vieng?

We decided to splurge in Vang Vieng and went ahead with booking the best room in Vieng Tara Villa. If you have not heard of Vieng Tara, you are missing out on something big. Something of a big deal on Instagram: View this post on Instagram A post shared by gidstors (@gidstors) on Oct 31, 2017 at 1:14am PDT You open doors to mountainous views like this. Stand in the middle of bountiful paddy crops. The sky is decorated with…

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October 9, 2019
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