Hi all! We are now in Vientiane (capital of Laos) where we will be heading to Vietnam tomorrow. Vang Vieng: We went tubing on the full day that we had here. We were a bit apprehensive after hearing some bad stories about it but we had so much fun! We set off at 1.30pm and arrived at the first riverside bar. We had one drink and Jonny tried out the first swing which he absolutely loved! I dared to try the next zipline with jonny - which was wicked! We both went...

Hello!! We have just spent a few days in Luang Prabang and we are now in Vang Vieng where we will be going tubing tomorrow!! The Gibbon experience: We headed to Houayxai in Northwest Laos close to the Bokeo Nature Reserve where the experience is located. Our group consisted of 10 people (Dutch, German, Ukrainian and Swiss). Before departing, we were shown a safety video that had hilarious voiceovers! We headed off in a jeep - all of packed into the back - on a...

Hi All!! Wow, what a busy few days we have had! Here goes with the action packed stories...Luang Nam Tha - Kayaking: We signed up to a 2 day kayaking trip (originally just only the two of us were going but on the day there were 8 people so the price was reduced!! Jonny was well chuffed, being the tight northerner that he is! We paid 25 pounds each- 2 days kayaking, food, accomodation) The kayaks were designed for 2 people so me and jonny were together. Kitted ou...

Sabai di From Laos!! We are now in Laos and having a wicked time. Despite being right next to China, it couldn't be more different. It is a hundred times more laid back, even the Lao people say LDR - Laos don't rush! The countryside is lush and the rice crop is the brightest green. We love it already!Now to sum up the lastweek or so in China... Chengdu:After a long overnight train journey we checked into a great hostel - it had a garden, pond, games room, g...