Three Ways You Can Thing To Do In Laos Without Investing Too Much Of Your Time

Well, Vientiane and I's beautiful fantasy relationship got off to a kind of rocky start when I came down with a crippling post-tubing-related , unidentified-but-just-like-food-poisoning illness. Once out the other side you can cliff jump and spend some time swimming till your heart's content. Look out Information for Tourist in Laos, laostourism.info, spiders, bats and snakes!

Take a boat trip through the pitch black cave by flashlight and explore the mysteries of the cave as you walk through lit passageways. A newer region for tourism and a part of the Khammouane Khast National Protected Area, the beauty of the cave and the surrounding mountains are completely unspoiled. You can easily spend a few hours at any of the caves in Laos, but one that should be on the top of anyone's list is Kong Lor Cave.

Check out our list of 10 awesome things to do in Laos and get exploring. So what are you waiting for? Between its jagged limestone cliffs, brooding jungle and the snaking Mekong River, Laos is an adventure playground all in one bite-sized destination.

Although Laos is often overshadowed by its neighbouring countries, this country is actually full of untouched sceneries, waiting to be explored. Aussie bar is a great option for travellers experiencing a bit of gastronomy home-sickness and for some French/Lao fusion try the upmarket L'Elephant Restaurant. Visit Lao Lao Garden for a free shot of Lao-Lao with your meal and a beautiful fairy forest backdrop.

The ceremony starts at sunrise as a procession of monks make their way down from the temples to collect their daily meal from the local community. One of the best places to watch the ancient alms giving ceremony is along the main road in Luang Prabang. Wat Phu is small compared with the monumental sites at Angkor but the tumbledown pavilions, enigmatic crocodile stone and tall trees that shroud much of the site give Wat Phu a mystical atmosphere.

It was a part of the Khmer empire, centered on Angkor to the southwest in Cambodia. The Hindu temple structures date from the 11th to 13th centuries. Wat Phu (or Vat Phou) is a ruined Khmer temple complex located at the base of mount Phu Kao, in the Champasak province.

But other than that, I really don't know that much about Luang Prabang and could use your help. I already know that one day will be spent visiting the Pak Ou Caves and surrounding countryside, a good way I hope of seeing more of Laos. I'm not very good at relaxing though, so we'll have to have plenty to do while visiting.

The hotel looks stunning and I can't wait to relax in this luxurious country retreat. I have partnered with Orient-Express and their property La Résidence Phou Vao , in order to share their story of peaceful elegance in the city. We both work full-time jobs, so we have to be frugal with our time but I really feel Luang Prabang will be a wonderful fit for us and our travel style.