Alex Aziz

Do you have a day in Bangkok while waiting for your connecting flight or have allocated a day to tour the city before heading out to a more secluded destination. Well there is so much to do in Bangkok how do you plan your day.

The Laos / Cambodian border has been open for several years now and crossing has been getting easier lately. A few years ago if you were travelling to Cambodia you would have needed a Visa beforehand, but recently Visas have been made available on arrival if travelling from Laos to Cambodia, if you are coming to Laos from Cambodia however, make sure you have your Laos Visa beforehand as no visas are currently available at the border.

The Irrawaddy dolphin is a not quite a River dolphin as its normal habitat lies near the coast and delta areas, it is found in river such as the Ganges, the Mekong and the Ayeyarwady River (Irrawaddy River) from where it gets its name. It is currently listed as a critically endangered species with only about 100 remaining.

If you have never travelled to a developing country, Laos would certainly give you a unique experience and probably more than just one. With its old colonial charm and vast rural areas, if you like the outdoors or just want to relax Laos has plenty to offer. When visiting Laos you will have to purchase Laos currency which is known as Kip and here are some advantages and disadvantages of using Kip.

There are many different ethnic groups in South East Asia originating from Myanmar (Burma), Tibet and various provinces in China, all with various different customs, traditions and beliefs which can be greatly admired and respected. Even the main groups can be sub divided further giving hundreds of different groups across Asia. There are some agencies still trying to document all these ethnic groups.

My favourite places to stay in Laos PDR. Here is a selection not in any particular order but the list gives a variety from the former Princes Palace to Eco Lodges set in National Protected areas.

Having travelled and worked in South East Asia for many years I have discovered some interesting tips for travellers, some of these are obvious but others aren’t, most of these however you won’t find in any travel book that’s for sure. Here are a few of my favourite that I learnt through personal experiences.

Having grown up on the placid rivers of Oxfordshire, gaining my three star award and basic skills with the BCU, I then moved to Newcastle University and was attempting the Wye, the Dee and some of the rivers of the North-East. After University I found a love for travelling and fell in love with the excellent climate the warm water the beautiful untouched forest and the people of Laos in South East Asia.

Nong Fa Lake is said to be a sacred place in Laos in the heart of the National park, a possible explanation is that it was formed by a volcanic eruption many thousands of years ago. Trekking to this lake was definitely an off the beaten track adventure following parts of the Ho Chi Minh trail along valley peaks we reached the lake on the 4th day and after about 90km it was all worth it when we saw the beauty of this lake and enjoyed a nice cool swim in one of the most remote places on earth.

If you have never travelled to a developing country, Laos would certainly give you a unique experience and probably more than just one. With its old colonial charm and vast rural areas, if you like the outdoors or just want to relax Laos has plenty to offer. When visiting Laos you will have to purchase Laos currency which is known as Kip and here are some advantages and disadvantages of using Kip.

There are many different ethnic groups in South East Asia originating from Myanmar (Burma), Tibet and various provinces in China, all with various different customs, traditions and beliefs which can be greatly admired and respected. Even the main groups can be sub divided further giving hundreds of different groups across Asia. There are some agencies still trying to document all these ethnic groups.

The Laos / Cambodian border has been open for several years now and crossing has been getting easier lately. A few years ago if you were travelling to Cambodia you would have needed a Visa beforehand, but recently Visas have been made available on arrival if travelling from Laos to Cambodia, if you are coming to Laos from Cambodia however, make sure you have your Laos Visa beforehand as no visas are currently available at the border.

Having travelled and worked in South East Asia for many years I have discovered some interesting tips for travellers, some of these are obvious but others aren’t, most of these however you won’t find in any travel book that’s for sure. Here are a few of my favourite that I learnt through personal experiences.

The Irrawaddy dolphin is a not quite a River dolphin as its normal habitat lies near the coast and delta areas, it is found in river such as the Ganges, the Mekong and the Ayeyarwady River (Irrawaddy River) from where it gets its name. It is currently listed as a critically endangered species with only about 100 remaining.

My favourite places to stay in Laos PDR. Here is a selection not in any particular order but the list gives a variety from the former Princes Palace to Eco Lodges set in National Protected areas.

Nong Fa Lake is said to be a sacred place in Laos in the heart of the National park, a possible explanation is that it was formed by a volcanic eruption many thousands of years ago. Trekking to this lake was definitely an off the beaten track adventure following parts of the Ho Chi Minh trail along valley peaks we reached the lake on the 4th day and after about 90km it was all worth it when we saw the beauty of this lake and enjoyed a nice cool swim in one of the most remote places on earth.

Do you have a day in Bangkok while waiting for your connecting flight or have allocated a day to tour the city before heading out to a more secluded destination. Well there is so much to do in Bangkok how do you plan your day.

Having grown up on the placid rivers of Oxfordshire, gaining my three star award and basic skills with the BCU, I then moved to Newcastle University and was attempting the Wye, the Dee and some of the rivers of the North-East. After University I found a love for travelling and fell in love with the excellent climate the warm water the beautiful untouched forest and the people of Laos in South East Asia.

There are many different ethnic groups in South East Asia originating from Myanmar (Burma), Tibet and various provinces in China, all with various different customs, traditions and beliefs which can be greatly admired and respected. Even the main groups can be sub divided further giving hundreds of different groups across Asia. There are some agencies still trying to document all these ethnic groups.

The Irrawaddy dolphin is a not quite a River dolphin as its normal habitat lies near the coast and delta areas, it is found in river such as the Ganges, the Mekong and the Ayeyarwady River (Irrawaddy River) from where it gets its name. It is currently listed as a critically endangered species with only about 100 remaining.

My favourite places to stay in Laos PDR. Here is a selection not in any particular order but the list gives a variety from the former Princes Palace to Eco Lodges set in National Protected areas.

The Laos / Cambodian border has been open for several years now and crossing has been getting easier lately. A few years ago if you were travelling to Cambodia you would have needed a Visa beforehand, but recently Visas have been made available on arrival if travelling from Laos to Cambodia, if you are coming to Laos from Cambodia however, make sure you have your Laos Visa beforehand as no visas are currently available at the border.

Nong Fa Lake is said to be a sacred place in Laos in the heart of the National park, a possible explanation is that it was formed by a volcanic eruption many thousands of years ago. Trekking to this lake was definitely an off the beaten track adventure following parts of the Ho Chi Minh trail along valley peaks we reached the lake on the 4th day and after about 90km it was all worth it when we saw the beauty of this lake and enjoyed a nice cool swim in one of the most remote places on earth.

Having grown up on the placid rivers of Oxfordshire, gaining my three star award and basic skills with the BCU, I then moved to Newcastle University and was attempting the Wye, the Dee and some of the rivers of the North-East. After University I found a love for travelling and fell in love with the excellent climate the warm water the beautiful untouched forest and the people of Laos in South East Asia.

Having travelled and worked in South East Asia for many years I have discovered some interesting tips for travellers, some of these are obvious but others aren’t, most of these however you won’t find in any travel book that’s for sure. Here are a few of my favourite that I learnt through personal experiences.

If you have never travelled to a developing country, Laos would certainly give you a unique experience and probably more than just one. With its old colonial charm and vast rural areas, if you like the outdoors or just want to relax Laos has plenty to offer. When visiting Laos you will have to purchase Laos currency which is known as Kip and here are some advantages and disadvantages of using Kip.

Do you have a day in Bangkok while waiting for your connecting flight or have allocated a day to tour the city before heading out to a more secluded destination. Well there is so much to do in Bangkok how do you plan your day.