Travelogues Laos

Christmas 2025 - on the way to Thailand! A river cruise - a 'cruise' - on the Mekong... We had almost given up hope of making this happen. There are ten-day tours on cruise ships,...

We celebrate Christmas Eve in Luang Prabang. Among all the places in Laos, this one seemed the most fitting for us. But more importantly: we managed to book a two-day cruise on...

The other prominent landmark of Vientiane is the 45-meter-high Pha That Luang. When King Sai Setthathirath I moved his capital from Luang Prabang to Vientiane, he is said to have...

In the last days in Vientiane, we take the opportunity to visit some landmarks. One of the city’s most distinctive monuments is the Patouxai, reminiscent of the Arc de Triomphe de...

Between the lights, between the times, Christmas. Images that resonate. On December 25th and 26th, on Christmas, we will travel for two days by boat from Laos to Thailand, from...

The fastest connection through the north of Laos is the high-speed train from Vientiane to Kunming in China. The train is state-of-the-art and covers the distance from Vientiane...

We often hear that Laos was the country subjected to the most bombings during the Vietnam War. The Ho Chi Minh Trail, which was actually a vast network of routes, primarily ran...

A smile, often received, often given, sometimes just a moment fleeting across the face, sometimes wide and lingering. Surprising moments, surprising encounters, surprising...

After the first round of surprises on Tuesday evening, we decide to continue exploring Vientiane on foot for the time being. While stumbling upon a very beautiful dilapidated...

Vientiane - how should one describe this city and its striking contrasts? Anja (https://vakantio.de/oneway2025/vientiane-geschichte-erfahren-das-heute-verstehen) has summarized...

Links to past times on the left, present on the right :-/

How do I summarize these 24 hours? Totally surprised, we explore Vientiane for hours. A city full of contrasts: old, dilapidated houses, overloaded power poles, shining glass...

Luang Prabang is increasingly becoming our hub in Laos. On December 13th, we head back, but it almost seems as if luck has turned a bit against us. First, there’s the rain, and...

Since we have not yet taken a river cruise on the Mekong, we have decided to travel from Muang Ngoy on the Nam Ou to Muang Khua, near the border with Vietnam, with light luggage...

After a week in Luang Prabang, we continue north to Nong Khiaw. We would have loved to travel up the Mekong and the Nam Ou Rivers by boat. However, the boat trips had to be...

After Easter comes before Easter

Living by and with the river

On our last day for now, we plan to visit the temples in the city center. Luang Prabang is dominated by Wat Tham Phousi. In the center located beneath the mountain, one temple...

After visiting the Kuang Si Waterfalls, we also want to see the smaller Tat-Sae Waterfalls. The distance from the city is only 15 kilometers. If I described the road to Kuang Si...

We rent a scooter in Luang Prabang again and take a trip to the Kuang Si Waterfalls, which are 30 kilometers away. The road is in terrible condition. I miss a lot of the scenery...

Day 2 in Luang Prabang, we are visiting the royal residence, which was converted into the National Museum after the revolution and the end of the royal era. The museum, with the...

As always, when we 'conquer' a new place, getting to know it starts with a walk. Gathering first impressions. After the unsettling feelings upon our arrival at the airport and the...

Free Massage! On December 7th, 2nd Advent, we will drive from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw. A small village in northern Laos. Free Massage? Our driver (thankfully an SUV and a...

Temples and Tours… 3 days on a moped, 3 days on roads with asphalt, potholes, gravel – I don't know how many times Thomas shouted 'Attention' during the ride, so I'd be prepared...

Last night, arrival in Laos! Cambodia and Laos were the two unknown destinations we had set for this trip. The guide accompanying us covers both countries, but apart from this...

Warm welcome! As Thomas noted: how long has it been since we walked across the tarmac upon exiting an airplane – in this case, a propeller plane? Luang Prabang International...

... But first, it was cozy in the bus...

On the way to the zipline ...

Yesterday, I was supposed to take the train from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng in the late morning. A train line has been built with Chinese money from Kunming to Vientiane, the...

Kuang Si Waterfalls