We arrive in Luang Prabang knackered after the 7 hour ride on the Mekong today. Within minutes of stepping off the boat I can tell Im going to like it alot here. Another UNESCO site Luang Prabang is beautiful, there are french influenced villas on every street, hidden alleyways, colourful monks and temples dotted all over the city. There is a perfect mix of french chic and ancient Laos here. We are so tired from the Gibbon experience and 2 day journey we head st...

We arrive in Luang Prabang knackered after the 7 hour ride on the Mekong today. Within minutes of stepping off the boat I can tell Im going to like it alot here. Another UNESCO site Luang Prabang is beautiful, there are french influenced villas on every street, hidden alleyways, colourful monks and temples dotted all over the city. There is a perfect mix of french chic and ancient Laos here. We are so tired from the Gibbon experience and 2 day journey we head st...

The dreaded Gibbon experience has arrived. Im a nervous wreck, cursing and biting my nails as we sit in the office getting if you can call it a "safety briefing". This would definitley not be allowed back in the UK. No helmets and a quick quide on how to attach your harness to the ropes. The brake consisted of an old piece of tyre that you just pressed on the wire when you wanted to stop. Oh great. So im going to be flying through the air at 50kph with ...