Vang Vieng - Tubing After a crazzzzyy coach ride with virtually no leg room, on the bumpiest road, along the edge of cliffs we were relieved to finally arrive in Viangveng. We arrived at about 2am expecting the usual, annoying haggling of locals trying to get us into TukTuk to take us to their Guest House. However, the one time we wanted some local knowledge there was NO one in sight and the place seemed deserted. Eventually we found a TukTuk but he had no idea ...

Chiang Mai - Laos Chiang Kong was our first stop. Picked up by a local mini bus from the B.M.P. Got in van to find ourselves with an annoyingly rowdy bunch of lads and giggly girls. Felt like we were entering a young 18-30's holiday. It's surprising how noticeable a 5 years age difference is. Once over this we actually became quite fond of them all. The journey in the minibus was a rocky rocky road. It didn't help with Sarah nearly puking and me nearly wetting ...