Saibadee from Laos, A Bit Of Info About Laos Probably the least visited country in Southeast Asia, it has been called one of the last quiet countries on earth. It also has the least disturbed ecosystem in Southeast Asia. Hopefully it can stay that way. In comparison to other Asian countries, Laos is a sparse [...]

Bus/Courier Run From Vientiane To Vang Vieng After a three to four hour bus ride north from Vientiane we found ourselves in the small town of Vang Vieng. Our bus was loaded up with passengers while our bags were strapped to the roof. Once everyone was seated the aisle was packed with all kinds of [...]

Wat Si Siket Laos is full of Wats and Vientiane is no exception.  Wat Si Siket has over 10,000 Buddhas throughout the structures on the property. It is the only original temple that remains from before the Siamese control. It was built in 1818 in the Siamese style of Buddist architecture instead of the Lao [...]

The Patuxai Monument Makes Vientiane Like a Miniature France Vientiane is a pretty city that curves along the Mekong river. One aspect of its beauty is the large amount of  mature trees. There are many temples and wats in Vientiane.  Centrally located is the Patuxai. It is a large attractive structure that can be seen [...]

Our Train Trip From Thailand Into Laos We had not planned on traveling to Laos. In fact I don’t think either one of us knew exactly where Laos was prior to arriving in Southeast Asia.  We kept bumping into travelers that said what an amazing country it was, we decided we would check it out.