Discovering Laos 2018

The past 3 decades I had been to neighbouring countries over 70 times, but never made it to this land-locked nation. Time to go to discover Laos.
Luang Prabang Kuang Si Waterfall is the biggest in the Luang Prabang area with three tiers leading to a 50-metre drop into spectacular azure pools before flowing downstream....
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Luang Prabang The Kuang Si Falls also have cascades of up to five metres high with deliciously cold water due to the shade given by the surrounding lush tropical jungle, if...
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Luang Prabang The Kuang si Waterfalls make great swimming holes and are very popular with both tourists and locals. December 2018
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Luang Prabang Kuang Si is the biggest waterfall in the Luang Prabang region in Laos and an awesome day trip. December 2018
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Luang Prabang Pretty smiles of Laos - December 2018
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Luang Prabang Swinging in hammocks, playing with tires and generally frolicking in a wonderland made just for the them, the bears at the Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre have...
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Luang Prabang For a serious meal, head over to the end of the market (where Sisavangvong Road meets Settathilat Road) and you will find the Night Food Market as well as food...
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Luang Prabang Colourful ceramic bowls found at the nightmarket of Luang Prabang. December 2018
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Luang Prabang Wat Mai as seen from the Night Market in Luang Prabang. December 2018
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Luang Prabang The Night Market in Luang Prabang is a daily event that takes place between 17:00 and 23:00 beginning at Wat Mai and running along Sisavangvong Road to the town...
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Luang Prabang I love night markets in Asia. They are always full of tasty snacks and stalls with all sorts of souvenirs for sale. December 2018
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Luang Prabang Vat Xieng Thong temple is one of the most interesting examples of Buddhist art and architecture in Luang Prabang. December 2018
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Luang Prabang The UNESCO World Heritage City of Luang Prabang is the perfect place to see one of the most sacred Lao traditions, the Buddhist Alms Giving Ceremony. December...
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Luang Prabang Laotian couple. December 2018
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Luang Prabang The town of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, houses many historical temples. December 2018
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Luang Prabang Young monk at Vat Xieng Thong. Luang Prabang - December 2018
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Luang Prabang Luang Prabang - December 2018
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Luang Prabang Shades protecting the face of this monk at Wat Xieng Thong. December 2018
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Luang Prabang Planting rice at rural Laos. December 2018
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Luang Prabang As in most Asian countries; in Laos, rice is life. They eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, so I made an effort to stop at countryside on my way to Nong...
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