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Young Monks in Luang Prabang Laos

We walked along the river in peaceful Luang Prabang, the old capital of Laos. It was a peaceful amble, not even a stroll. There was a cool breeze coming off the river and the punters at the riverside cafes were quietly sipping their tea or afternoon cocktails. We turned a corner and above our heads, Read the Rest…

Luang Prabang

Our arrival in Luang Prabang was magical. The sun was setting over the Mekong, a golden disk inching its way behind the mountains on the horizon. The hubbub on the boat dock, as our boat disgorged its hundred or so passengers, bathed in a calming yellow-and-gold light.

Slow Boat To Luang Prabang

When we boarded the slow boat from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang, a two-day meander down the Mekong River, there was acres of space aboard. Silly Lonely Planet with their tales of over-crowded boats!