Hi, just arrrived here at the capitol yesteray where there are these crazy things called supermarkets, convenience stores and other stuff not associated with the rural North. Came from Vang Vieng which is basically backpacker central with the main activity being tubing. You sit in an inner tube floating down the MeeKong River stopping at bars on the way to drink Beer Lao and throw yourself off scary high swings into the River below - although owners only let ...

Hi, okay, so the Taj Mahal isn't in Laos - you got me. Am now in beautiful Luang Prabang after a 6hr boat (tiny little covered canoe thing) trip down from a place called Nong Kiaw which is right in the mountains surrounded by caves and beautiful scenery. Shame about the army testing their newest toys which echoe throughout the hills and made me think I'd landed in a war zone when the bike dropped me off. It took 2 days hitch hiking to get there which was...

Hi, okay firstly, neither of the 2 photos with this postcard are from Laos it's just that the site doesn't have any and I can't upload my photos. But I wish I could to show you all what an incredible time I'm having out here. I went across the Thai - Lao border about a week ago and once there, Toby went off to Luang Prabang and I with slightly more time hitch hiked my way up here. The roads are the worst I've ever seen but is all cool. Riding in the back of ...