technique is superb,The white temple and The Black House. Especially, The white temple and The Black House are the supreme of national artist of Thailand.
SEA Observer The article sounds impressive for a small landlocked country that only a name is left over for tourists' taste. Most elephants had left Laos, including the few rare white elephants found in Louang Prabang and other northern provinces. They were probably sold out to other countries, particularly Vietnam or China - Lao PDR's usual patronages. Now only about 47% of Laos' forest are left: Sold out soon too!
Hi Souunds liie you're having a ball. Love reading about your travels... very jealous! It's cold here... what I wouldnt give for a taste of the tropics right now! Take care and enjoy the 30+ degree heat. See you soon. Enjoy Laos and be safe. X CJ
Hanoi Old Quarter Hey travellers. Hanoi Old Quarter is one of my favourite places in the world! Try not to get squished by a bike! Hope you shop and eat well, as your will be spoiled for choice in both departments.
Hoi An If you get the time while in Danang, try to get down to Hoi An. Quaint little town, very pretty, specially at night when all the lanterns are lit. The Market Restaurant across the river from old town is a great place for some nice food, and far cheaper than the pricier glitzy ones in the main area. Lots of great food there anywhere tho really. Also the interior of Marble Mountain is quite impressively atmospheric. And the view from the top of Hai Van Pass north of Danang is amazing on a clear day, both ways.
A good read! You are allowing us to travel the world by proxy :-) I'm reading all your daily stories with great interest Alistair. This one was particularly compelling. Thanks!
I'll never forget the sound of that gunfire echoing around the forest at Cu Chi, so surreal as you wandered along trying to listen to the guide tell propaganda stories about the evil invaders.
We went for the cheap AK47 option at only $1 a bullet, but looked on in envy as some maniac blew hundreds of USD on several minutes of sustained M30 fire from the back of the jeep. :-)
Brings back memories! oh the phrases "10 hour bus trip from turned into a 14 hour trip" and "It was mainly an opportunity for the locals to sell their wares at inflated prices to tourists....it was a bit touristy for me" really bring back memories! Very excited you found a Vietnamese restaurant in Vietnam though lol!
Great Blog I enjoy reading your blog Alistair!
A nicely balanced mix of info about the people, the places, and your personal reflections...
Enjoy the rest of your journey!
amazing trip your trip sounds amazing mum and i have been reading through your blog today very interesting hope your having a good time take care love from home
After an interlude of around 26 years it's time to drag the backpack out of the basement and see a few of the places I missed the first time around. It's time to go a wandering one more time... full info
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