The Bolaven Plateau is a plateau in the south of Laos and easily accessible from Pakse. The area is well known to tourists for coffee growing, indigenous villages and waterfalls, and definitely worth a visit if you’ve made it so deep into southern Laos.
Champasak and Vat Phou
So we made it to southern Laos. Near Pakse, our main target was to visit the Bolaven Plateau. When we arrived in Pakse, however, we read about the Khmer temple Wat Phou, which is located in the not so distant city of Champasak. So we decided to make a day trip there before our big moped tour.
Bus ride in the South of Laos
Why a chilli bag? It s just one of many magical parts of our best bus story.
Vientiane – the capital of Laos
An advantage you have as a backpacker: you really do not need a guide. Not only because you can now get all the information on the internet. What I mean is that no matter where you go, you’ll meet travelers who are just coming from the places you’re traveling next.
Climbing paradise Takhek
Green nature, refreshing rivers, dark caves and lots of cool people – all of this we got in Thakhek, more precisely in the Green Climbers home – an oasis for rock climbers.
The land of caves – Vang Vieng
Vang Vieng is a paradise for cave explorers, climbers, hikers, dreamers. Vang Vieng used to be a mecca for hippie / party tourists.
“Sabai dee” Laos welcomes us in Luang Prabang
“Sabai dee” and thus welcome in the most pristine country on our journey. Luang Prabang has the oldest fully preserved city in Laos.
„The Yin and Yang“ of Chiang Rai
Our last stop in Thailand was a positive surprise. Our guide said about Chiang Rai that you can skip it. In retrospect, we have to say: no way!
Escape into nature – Pai
Pai is a perfect place for relaxing, hiking and taking a stroll into the hilly countryside.
Cooking in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is famous for its cooking courses – and we tried also one.
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