Luang Prabang Laos

Je T’aime Luang Prabang, Laos

Julie Laos 15 Comments

Laos was a total surprise for us…unexpected beauty, exceptionally good food, incredibly friendly people.  We only spent one week in this amazing country and it stole my heart. We arrived in Laos from Thailand, taking the slow boat down the Mekong River to Luang Prabang.  Luang Prabang…a small town with a goofy name, is also one of the prettiest small …

Mekong River Laos Slow Boat

Taking the Slow Boat Down the Mekong River

Julie Laos 39 Comments

The Mekong River is the lifeline of Laos.  This river originates in the Yunnan Province of China, travels south, forming the boundary between Laos and other countries such as Myanmar and Thailand.  The path of the Mekong crosses Cambodia and then ends in southern Vietnam, forming the famous Mekong Delta. One of the most popular things to do in Laos …