laos
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Laos, the Land of a Million Elephants, is my absolute favorite country in all of Southeast Asia. While I’ve heard many travelers rave about nearby Thailand and Vietnam as their favorite destinations, there is just something about Laos that drew me in with its lack of pretense and subtle tranquility. While there is a tourist…
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The Bolaven Plateau is an elevated region in southern Laos that is known for its coffee farms, world-class waterfalls, and mountain views. The Bolaven Plateau Loop, a popular motorbike route which takes riders through this extraordinary landscape, can be done via motorbike in 3-5 days depending on your route. Here in this cooler region, you…
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When I did the Bolaven Plateau motorbike loop in southern Laos, I went searching for the many awe-inspiring waterfalls which are one of the main attractions for people doing the loop. While seeking out one of them, called Tad E Tu, I paid a local woman to watch my motorbike (theft is extremely common) and…
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If you’ve been thinking about traveling to lesser known, off-the-beaten-path destinations in central and southern Laos, you’ve probably heard of the Kong Lor Cave. Located in the heart of Laos, this spectacular cave is truly worth a visit off the typical tourist trail. It was one of my favorite places in all of Laos! Most…
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Pai, being in the rural northwestern corner of Thailand amidst the mountains, isn’t super easy to get to or depart from. While the trip from Chiang Mai to Pai is only 3 hours, the road traverses through the mountains and is naturally winding and steep in places. For this reason, only minivans transport people to…
