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Lao Handicraft Group, about 2 km (1 mi) north of town, also sells a wide selection of Lao crafts. A tuk-tuk can take you here for about 25,000 kip.

Chiang Mai, some beach time and Bangkok.

After uneventful flights from London via Bangkok, we arrived at Chiang Mai around 11.00a.m.
I had booked a transfer to our hotel on-line and sure enough our driver and his lovely air-con Merc were waiting Read more
Return to Southeast Asia

I'm sitting here in LA, doing my best to keep my eyes open (so I can sleep on my first flight) ...but I'm heading off to Bangkok, and then Siem Reap, tomorrow morning!

This trip entails a visit to my Read more

Which Bangkok hotel?

We will be in Bangkok middle of April for three nights. Read more

Travel Tip of the Day

Show respect in Laos by following local greeting customs

Laotians traditionally greet others by pressing their palms together in a sort of prayer gesture know Read more