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Please Don’t Rush

Please Don’t Rush

Welcomed to this beautiful country by school children blowing us kisses and waving to us as we exited Passport Control,  I knew immediately that Laos was about to become one of my favourite countries. They say the PDR in Lao PDR actually means “Please Don’t Rush,” because, well, ‘island-time’ takes on a whole new meaning in this … Continue reading

On the Road: Slow Boats Down the Mekong

On the Road: Slow Boats Down the Mekong

If spending anywhere between 14 to 18 hours over two days on a boat sounds like a nightmare to you, then the slow boat from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang is not for you. For me it was something I’d been excited about doing since deciding to travel to Southeast Asia. Armed with a couple … Continue reading