Adventure Meets Culture
Most travellers visiting South East Asia will come across the Mekong River at some stage as it runs through Myanmar, (Burma), Thailand, Laos, Cambodia & Vietnam. The mighty Mekong really is of major importance to all these countries. As follows is everything you need to …
In simple terms; By far the sleepiest capital city in Asia & possibly the world. Chill out & drink Beerlao. Here is our official guide to Vientiane, Laos. History of Vientiane From Lonely Planet; The history of Vientiane began when it was first settled …
Looking for the best places to celebrate New Year’s Eve in South East Asia? There are probably no bad places depending on what you want. From full-on party places to beaches, to cool mountain retreats to far-flung off the beaten track destinations to avoid much …
While the main religion in the region is not Christian, Christmas is still celebrated to some extent in most places in South East Asia. With all the tourists you won’t have much trouble finding a Christmas dinner or celebration of some kind; just in a …
While there are many things to do in Luang Prabang per se, just being there is the best part. One of the great highlights of South East Asia, it has an aura of its own. Historic temples and other buildings now blend in with the …
Travel in Laos is only for those with patience and a laid back attitude. For those people, the rewards are as good as it gets. Heritage-listed Luang Prabang is a world-class travel destination alone. Here is a guide to a well thought out route you …
The words Indochina, or separately named Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia still throw fear into many people today. So before we go into the regions brief history, its current history is of being one of the safest & friendliest places for tourists on the planet as …
Baktrax consider that most of our destinations are chilled out and laid back to some extent. Even a welcome drink in the Gecko bar in Bangkok is a relaxing start among the nearby chaos . Just two of the more famous places are Hoi An …
Low Cost Small Group Tours of Laos. (Pronounced LAO). Lao PDR should stand for Lao – Please Don’t Rush Laos is among the very poorest countries in the world. Lao is the most laid back country in S.E. Asia. One of the trademarks of Lao …
REASONS TO TRAVEL IN LAOS & CAMBODIA: Many people see these two countries as dark and dangerous, especially Cambodia with it’s more recent history. Nothing could be further from the truth. Having been to both countries numerous times I can only say I feel much …
The following are my prognostications on food in S.E. Asia after twenty years of living and travelling in the region. It is in no particular order in any way shape or form. It is written from memory only and some of it closer to twenty years …
Having travelled around S.E. Asia for most part of the last 19 years I was recently reminded of the most illogical travel i have ever encountered. I refer to Laos. That wonderfully friendly land locked country which i have visited many times. Always a joy …