Laos

“Thailand promotes itself as amazing, Vietnam can well be described as bustling, Cambodia’s Khmer temples are awe-inspiring, Myanmar’s junta is barbaric… but the adjective most often applied to Laos is forgotten. Although there are a few grand (but relatively unheard of) attractions, those visitors who are drawn by the laid-back lifestyle and the opportunity to knock back a few cold Beerlao while watching the sunsets on the Mekong will simply explain the attraction by revealing that the true meaning of “Lao PDR” is Lao – Please Don’t Rush.” (Wikitravel)

Watch the hot air balloon!

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Stuck in Laos

The road to Luang Prabang is a dangerous one. A quite decent traffic on a narrow road means a high risk of accidents. Car comes around the corner, moto bike as well, both too fast, electric pole is the obstacle, got hit by car, pole on the road, sparks ignite the dry grassland. Things like that happen an you are stuck for at least 2 hours.
Impressions from the road:

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VTE 2 VV

That’s Vientiane to Vang Vieng. 3h bus ride through the rural landscape of Laos. Vang Vieng seems to be THE place to be for the modern backpacker.
The scenery however is breathtaking. Regardless of the 1000 party people.
Few shots:

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New Years in Laos or: the biggest water battle in the world

Apparently people of Laos celebrated their new years – Boun Pi Mai – this weekend. What does that mean? It basically means that everyone is allowed to throw water right in your face. Riding in a tuc-tuc won’t help much as people stand at the side of the road holding out the water hoses. Madness!! Actually not too bad at all since the little refreshment at 40degrees celsius is more than welcome.
Few impressions from vientiane capital of Laos.

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