What do you need for a trip to Manang – TIMS You really don’t need that much for a motorcycle tour to Manang in the Annapurna’s. Basically it comes down to three things. Permits, motorcycle and enough driving experience. A bit of guts and strength can help you too. The …
Kulen Mountain National Park This place is also called Phnom Koulen and Phnum Kulen in Khmer language. The name indicates something that can be found in someone’s imagination. In reality there is no mountain whatsoever and therefore it’s a tricky name. That it even is a supposed part of a …
Bayon Temple History When you visit ancient Angkor on a one day ticket, you will get to the few most famous en biggest temples. Angkor Wat is the most well known, but the Bayon temple is at least as impressive. Bayon temple was built during the late 12th century all …
Ta Prohm History The Angkor Temple of Ta Prohm was built in the 12th and 13th century. Under the reign of Khmer King Jayarman II. The original name of Ta Prohm was Rajavihara (The Royal Monastery), as it was a Mahayana Buddhist Monastery. In the initial plan for Ta Prohm …
Liphi waterfalls It’s also written as Li Phi waterfalls and Somphamit waterfalls. The Kuang Si waterfalls in northern Laos near Luang Prabang are impressive. You can read more about it in another post on this site and the video on our associated YouTube Channel. When you travel to the south …
Mekong outing from Vientiane When you are in Vientiane Laos and you feel bored in town or you just want to do something different. Then we have info about a great Mekong outing for you here. Rent yourself a motorbike and get out of town. This all along the Mekong …
Overrated The prices for a visit to Angkor increased in Feb 2017 to $37 for a one day ticket, $62 for a three days ticket (using within 10 days) and $72 for a 7 days ticket (using within 1 month), but the temples are in a downgraded state over the …
How to get there Most people visit the northern parts of Laos. Luang Prabang is a popular destination. It’s mostly backpackers that visit the south of Laos. Pakse in the south is a nice place which can be reached in many ways and from many sides. Pakse has an airport, …
Floating Market Several places can be visited while in Pattaya when you want to skip a few hours of beach. The floating market is one of the top places on that list. The floating market got established in 2008. It looks mostly like a huge market for souvenirs and/or clothes …
Luang Prabang That Phu Si This hill with its temple on top is also called Mount Phousi. You can’t miss That Phu Si, as its location is along the main center and tourist road in Luang Prabang. The nightmarket is located there too, plus many restaurants, hotels and temples. To …