Tubing is AMAZING! Amen. We arrived in Vang Vieng not knowing what to expect. We had seen photos from other people's travels and heard the stories but nothing compares to experiencing it yourself. We sorted out accomodation from Louang Probang as they had a hostel here too so got dropped off at SpicyLaos - Vang Vieng. Not quite what we were expecting to say the least... it was basically a treehouse, with about 15 beds in it. After much deliberation we decided t...

We have become really good friends with the group of people on our trek... Jess, Kelsey, Sandy and Dale, so they came on the cooking course with us. (At the night bazaar we all bought t-shirts to wear, so we are now named Team Ipood - see the photos) The cooking course was amazing. We learnt to cook spring rolls, pad thai, curry paste and curry, noddle soup, amongst others. Then got a recipe book to take home after, so expect some pro cooking when we get home!! ...