We left Luang Prabang takiing a long bus journey though lovely scenery to a quaint little town called - Nong Khiaw. Set in a valley on a river. Our detached bungalow/hut on stilts with cockroaches and a bucket for a shower, which was on the edge of the valley looking onto the river - Great view! At $1 a bargain! We spent the afternoon swimming in the river with the locals and catching some sun. Very chilled out place. Next day we took a 2hr long tail boat ...

Luang Prabang - Laos Our plane into Laos was very small with propellers. What an experience. We flew from Hanoi - Vietnam to Vientiene Laos capital. We have heard the capital isn't that great and with time not on our side we flew straight to Luang Prabang. The airport in Vientiene was funny. They basically made you check your own bags, put them on the plane, and check your own passport. Yes that looks like me you're free to fly! The 30 min flight to Lua...