IMG_4864
Written by

Photo Essay: Nong Khiaw, a traveler’s elbow and armpit of beauty.

Dusty dirt roads and old wooden storefront buildings.

This is what I saw when the bus dropped me and a van full of tourists off in the middle of the main street.

Did we arrive yet?

August 17, 2011 5
Written by

What will your Kip buy in Laos budget hostels and hotels?

In Laos, it seems that you’ll always have a place to lay your head. Even if it’s peak season. That’s certain.

Taking advantage of Laos’ budget accommodations is where the backpacker’s fun is at. But awesome digs at a quarter of the cost takes real shopping. The pads I slumbered down in might give you a fair idea of the budget median you’ll find in Vientiane, Nong Khiaw, Muong Ngoi and Luang Prabang.

June 23, 2011 4