Talat Yen Plaza, Savannakhet – Laos
Talat Yen Plaza, Savannakhet – Laos. This town on the Mekong River was once a French trading port. Few colonial era buildings remain.
Maeklong Market Railway, Thailand – The Train That Goes Through a Market
One of the more interesting train journeys I’ve had is riding through the Maeklong market railway in Thailand. Even if you’ve never heard of the town, you’ve probably seen a youtube video of a train going through a tightly packed market, where market stalls are set up on the rails. The train barely fits through [...]
Reclining Buddha, Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park) – Laos
Reclining Buddha, Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), outside of Vientiane – Laos.
Coffee of the day: Pakse – Laos
Sometimes a combination of events will come together to make a really good coffee even better. This was the case in Pakse, Laos. I had spent 6 hours on a local chicken bus from Vientiane, which was filled to standing room and baking hot. By the time I got to Pakse I was dreaming of [...]
Patuxay Monument, Vientiane – Laos
Patuxay Monument (Victory Gate), Vientiane – Laos.
Ornamental Bomb Shells, Phonsavan – Laos
The region around Phonsavan in Laos was one of the most heavily bombed during the secret war. Bomb shells and war scrap can be seen in shops and homes in Phonsavan.
Notes on Vang Vieng: The One with all the Friends Bars
It’s official. I’m old. 38 years old. Ancient really. I was born at a young age, but I’ve got to say that in all of my life I have never been this old before. I was reflecting on my age while staying in Vang Vieng, Laos. Vang Vieng is set in an incredibly beautiful location. [...]
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