Trekking Tiger Leaping Gorge And Northern Laos

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November 23rd 2006

Published: December 5th 2006

Hello from Viet Nam - safely in Nha Trang after sitting out Tropical Storm Durian with enough food and supplies (chocolate and beer) to last a lifetime. The last blog ended with me just about to begin the trek through Tiger Leaping Gorge, so fittingly, that's where this one begins! I caught the bus with Janet - travelling from Zhongdian to the starting point of the gorge where we left our packs ... Read Full Entry

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Andrew Horsman

Andy Horsman

In 2007 I fulfilled a life-long dream by travelling overland from England to Australia without taking a single flight. Travelling allows me to indulge in my passion of photography and so far I've been lucky enough to win photography competitions in the Daily Telegraph and Guardian newspapers. I have also been short-listed in The Times travel photography competition and I have had an image included on the National Geographic Daily Dozen website. This blog was recently recommended by the Lonely Planet in their column in the Observer newspaper. I have now set up a website to showcase my fav... full info

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Local Children

Akha Village, Northern Laos

Bamboo Huts

Akha Village, Northern Laos

Children And Flaming Torches

Akha Village, Northern Laos

Janet And I

Outside The Bamboo Hut For Us All, Complete With Pigs and Dogs, Akha Village, Northern Laos

The School

Akha Village, Northern Laos

A Spirit Gate

Akha Village, Northern Laos

Local Women And Children

Akha Village, Northern Laos

2 Sangthaews

Luang Nam Tha, Northern Laos

The King Of Bus!

My Transport To Pakse From Vientiane

5th December 2006

Leigh
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Enjoyed the blog
Hi, I'm an Aussie, living in Canada and longing for Laos! Enjoyed your blog and will continue to live vicariously through you until my time comes to return to Asia. You write very well and I am interested to hear about your travels as you have hit many places I missed. Good inspiration for next time. Anyway, keep enjoying your travels and thanks for the great read!

6th December 2006

Andy Horsman
Andrew Horsman

Thanks
Hi Leigh, thanks for your message - glad you like the blog. Laos is a great place to travel and I can't wait to explore more of the country - I hope you manage to get back there someday! Cheers, Andy

6th December 2006

Francis
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Hey Andy, loving the photos as always, esp the sunset one . Dani just text me to tell me you had updated (actually I am textin her off net and reading your blog at the same time!). Gona read through the blog through the course of the day. Managers are going to catch me. One thing - where are the photos of you and Dani? A big cheesy one of you both next time, eh? All the best. Safe travelling.

7th December 2006

Ian
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Beer Lao....
Wow, that blog just changed my day sitting in front of the computer at work! Great stuff. And Beer lao - just the thought of it still makes me laugh.

16th December 2006

Andy Horsman
Andrew Horsman

Hi Ellen
Hi! Thanks for your msg - glad you're liking the blog. I saw the KL-Oz blog - bizarrely I've been emailing that company for a while and have now booked the trip - but thanks v much for letting me know :-) Sorry I haven't emailed you in a while - will do in next few days! Cheers, Andy

3rd January 2007

Scott
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Hi Andy Great read. I'm heading up that way in a few weeks and was inspired by your trek in Muang Sing. I want to do something similiar. Could you tell me how you organised the trek and how much it cost? Thanks very much. Cheers Mick

3rd January 2007

Andy Horsman
Andrew Horsman

Reply to Scott
Hi Scott - thanks for your msg - I'm afraid I can't remember the name of the trekking company in Muang Sing - but it's very easy to find as it's on the main street of pretty much a 1 street town and is the largest trekking outfit. They're next to a company called Ecotrek or something similar. Very strict on responsible trekking, they charged $35 each for a party of 6 (max 8). If there are only 2 of you, it cost $47 approx. as cost obviously drops the more there are of you. This is for the 2 day trip. I'd recommend the 3 day trek tho as you cover the same distance in more time! Have a great time - I'm hoping to head back there now. Cheers, Andy

3rd January 2007

Scott
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Thanks for the info Andy, much appreciated!

11th September 2007

Chuck
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hi from one who biked some of this
My cousin and I bicycled from Vientaine to Kunming in 2002 (or was it 03) and your blog brought back some great memories. We also traveled by bus to Lijiing and Zhongdian and hiked Tiger Leaping Gorge. Quite a thrill. Thanks for posting. And an added thanks for the photo of the Beer Lao, which I miss dearly...! Chuck Anschutz

12th September 2007

Andy Horsman
Andrew Horsman

Quite A Trip!
Hi Chuck - thanks for your message - biking that route must have been some trip! Did you post a blog on it - I'd love to read about it? Glad you liked the beerlao - I couldn't get enough of it :-) Cheers, Andy

21st July 2011

Josh
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The Tiger Leaping Gorge
I love your photos I hiked the the gorge in 2005 and I have been to and recognize most of your photos. You did a great job capturing the beauty of the gorge. I cant wait to return and hike it again hiking the gorge has been the highlight of my life thus far.

26th July 2011

Andy Horsman
Andrew Horsman

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Hi Josh, Thanks for your comment, the gorge is an amazing place and I'm glad that you liked the descriptions and pictures. The trek is a very special experience and one which would be hard to replicate. Cheers, Andy

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