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Laos: An overnight in Vang Vieng

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Post date July 27, 2009
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Chilling by the Nam Song River in Vang Vieng

When I got back to Thony II guesthouse after spending time by the Mekong River and eating dinner, I met Johnny by the entrance of the guesthouse. I met him before there and we had a little chat when I told him I’ll be going back to Vang Vieng tomorrow. He offered his Van service costing 100,000 Kip which was a small portion cheaper by going by bus. I agreed since I don’t have to spend another fare going to the bus station since the Van would be coming from the guest house.

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Laos: Last Sunset by the Mighty Mekong River in Luang Prabang

Post author By Ferdz
Post date July 20, 2009
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Longtail Boats and Mekong River Sunset

It was my last day in Luang Prabang and after visiting Ban Xieng Maen Village, I decided to spend the last of the dying light here by the Mekong River . I had a late afternoon lunch, at the nearby restaurants overlooking the river. When the sun was already low I went down the banks to capture my last sunset in Luang Prabang.

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Laos: Across the Mekong river to Ban Xieng Maen Village

Post author By Ferdz
Post date July 9, 2009
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Inside Wat Xieng Maen

After visiting Tat Kuang Si waterfalls, I was deciding whether I should leave Luang Prabang the next day. Don’t get me wrong I love Luang Prabang but the slow pace can get to you some times. The best thing to do here is to visit outlying villages instead of staying in town. In the end, I decided to stay another day and try to visit the Ban Xieng Maen. The village just across the river where they say will give you a glimpse of what the Luang Prabang was like more than 40 years ago.

Tags Ban Xieng Maen, Luang Prabang, Northern Laos, Temples, UNESCO, Wats

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Laos: Meeting a fellow Filipino at Tat Kuang Si Falls

Post author By Ferdz
Post date July 2, 2009
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Tat Kuang Si Monks on Falls

I checked out at Levady GH soon after my visit at the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong. When I got to Thony II they were still cleaning up my room at the upper floor. While waiting, I saw a small poster where it says that they can take me to Tat Kuang Si Falls for 50,000 kip round trip. It was pretty cheap than taking a sole tuk-tuk on your own which is around 150,000 kip. I booked to be included on the afternoon tour.

Tags Luang Prabang, Northern Laos, UNESCO

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Laos: Magnificent Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang

Post author By Ferdz
Post date June 25, 2009
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Luang Prabang Wat Xieng Thong Glimmer

My morning temple hopping led me to Th Sakkarin Area. Before I went back to Levady GH to get my bags and move to my new lodging I decided to visit another temple since I had plenty of time to spare before checkout. It’s easy to get templed-out in Luang Prabang, so it’s best to choose which ones to visit. If you would only choose to visit just one it should be the most magnificent temple in Luang Prabang. And that is Wat Xieng Thong.

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Laos: Luang Prabang Monk encounters, giving alms, moving to Thony II, and more temples

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Post date June 18, 2009
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Luang Prabang Studying Monks at Wat Sensoukarahm

I enjoyed walking through the Night Market of Luang Parabang but had to withdraw myself early lest I get tempted to spend. I headed to Th Khem Khong Road, another parallel road to the river but quieter and closer. Then I had a quick dinner of Stir Fry Mushroom Beef (16,000kip) and a strawberry shake (6000 kip) at one of the riverside restos there. Checked the internet and emails nearby then headed back to Levady Guest House for the night’s rest. By 9pm the town quiets down. There’s an 11pm curfew in Luang Prabang.

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Laos: The Tranquil Glow of Luang Prabang’s Night Market

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Post date June 11, 2009
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Luang Prabang Night Market Glow

The street was full of open red and blue tents when I got down from climbing Phu Si Hills. It would seem that come dusk, the whole stretch of Th Sisavangvong is closed from vehicle traffic and as it becomes a ground for a market. I stayed on the upper ground beside a foreigner painting the National Museum. I observed the locals preparing their wares as the darkness deepens and the Luang Prabang Night Market illuminates with a tranquil glow.

Tags Culture, Luang Prabang, Market, Northern Laos, People, UNESCO