Our last stop in Laos was its capital, Vientiane (remember that for your next pub quiz!). The Patuxay monument, Laos’ answer to the Arc de Triomphe, offered fantastic views of the rest of the city. The Ban Anou night market had mouth-wateringly spiced street food. The Ho Phra Kaew museum had beautifully tended gardens and …
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Luang Prabang: A local-tourist equilibrium
I really liked Thailand. From the friendly locals who strike up easy conversations with you, to the insanely cheap but delicious food (dinner for two, for £2.50!), to the thriving ethnic hilltribes supported by the Thai King’s Royal Project, I was extremely impressed and excited to be there (well – for the most part anyway…). …
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