Sep 30, 2009 - Very Vibrant Vientiane

29 and 30 Sept Bus from Vang Vieng Search for cheap accommodation Run on the river Nsam Phu fountain ''Luxury'' accommodation Run 10km Patuxai - arc de Triomphe.29 and 30 Sept Bus from Vang Vieng Search for cheap accommodation Run on the river Nsam Phu fountain ''Luxury'' accommodation Run 10km Patuxai - arc de Triomphe....

Jun 22, 2009 - Vientiane

Due to the sprained ankle, and that Garreth now has a cold (ohhh Garreth. We're now in the capital Vientiane, which is a surprisingly pretty-ish town that is more French that we've seen anywhere else in Laos. ... We just had breakfast at the most AMAZING scandinavian bakery and we plan on going to see Buddha Park this afternoon.Due to the sprained ankle, and that Garreth now has a cold (ohhh Garreth. We're now in the capital Vientiane, which is a surprisingly pretty-ish town that is more French that we've seen anywhere else in Laos. ... We just had breakfast at the most AMAZING scandinavian bakery and we plan on going to see Buddha Park this afternoon....

Apr 23, 2009 - Laos- arrival in Vientaine

I'm in a great mood. Jed, Max and I hung out the first few days in Vientiane and also travelled together to Vang Vieng. ... In Laos, I soon realized that A/C buses just meant that the bus has windows that open.I'm in a great mood. Jed, Max and I hung out the first few days in Vientiane and also travelled together to Vang Vieng. ... In Laos, I soon realized that A/C buses just meant that the bus has windows that open....

Apr 8, 2009 - Vientiane, Laos

Vientiane is ridiculously laid back for being the capital city of Laos. ... It's pretty comparable to having Bala, Muskoka as your nation's capital! That said, it was a great change of pace from Hanoi and we loved the fact that we could enjoy delicious Nutella crepes with ice cream and do minimal site seeing.Vientiane is ridiculously laid back for being the capital city of Laos. ... It's pretty comparable to having Bala, Muskoka as your nation's capital! That said, it was a great change of pace from Hanoi and we loved the fact that we could enjoy delicious Nutella crepes with ice cream and do minimal site seeing....

Apr 3, 2009 - Un petit coin de France

Rebonjour à toutes et à tous. Laissez-moi vous parler de Vientiane, la capitale du Laos. ... La France a tenu le Laos entre ses griffes de nombreuses années et il est très facile de voir leur influence.Rebonjour à toutes et à tous. Laissez-moi vous parler de Vientiane, la capitale du Laos. ... La France a tenu le Laos entre ses griffes de nombreuses années et il est très facile de voir leur influence....

Apr 1, 2009 - Vientiane, Laos..aka planes, vans and buses

01/04/09 Our trip to Vientiane was a crazy, crazy trip- an appropriate April Fool's Day. ... At this point, we go through customs, get our visas and then take another van into Vientiane. ... 02/04/09 We took off in the am for a stroll around Vientiane. ... Vientiane lends itself for a leisurely pace. ...

Mar 25, 2009 - Vientiane

My second day in Vientiane was very domesticated in the morning, getting clothes repaired, hunting down camera batteries for Fran and other odds and ends that needed to get done. ... I stopped off at a few other sights as well such as Wat Si Saket, the oldest temple in Laos whose cloisters are riddled with small niches that contain more than 2000 silver and ceramic Buddhas and Patuxai, Vientiane's Arc de Triomphe. ... Vientiane is not a particularly glamorous place (and that is being kind) but at night it is really quite gorgeous, with the dim lighting casting a romantic glow and hiding the dirt and decay that is so stark during the day! Despite it's lack of aesthetic charm, Vientiane is still a very cosy city and my brief stay has been quite pleasant overall. ...

Mar 24, 2009 - Sleepy Vientiane

Vientiane is a lovely little place, quiet, relaxed, sleepy. ... So far Laos, and Vientiane has a very different feel to Thailand, it's a bit difficult to explain, but I can definitely tell the difference! I spent only one full day in Vientiane as I felt I had done all the major sites after spending a day and a half there. ... This isn't to say they weren't worthwhile! The National Museum in Vientiane is a great little place, and has quite a different feel to Western museums. ... Another really worthwhile place to visit in Vientiane is Phra That Luang, a buddhist stupa that was originally built in the 16th century by King Setthathirat. ... Food is also superb in Vientiane, I can definitely ...

Mar 23, 2009 - Back to Vientiane, Laos

Back to Vientiane (Laos) via Bangkok. ... The flight back to Vientiane was smooth, even though we landed in a rain storm. ... The first proper rain I've seen in three months - it was really great to see and feel.Back to Vientiane (Laos) via Bangkok. ... The flight back to Vientiane was smooth, even though we landed in a rain storm. ... The first proper rain I've seen in three months - it was really great to see and feel....

Mar 23, 2009 - Laos

After much to-ing and fro-ing it was decided that our best course of action was to fly to Laos rather than heading overland from Cambodia. We had Mr Bean drive us to the airport this morning then caught a Lao airlines flight to Vientiane via Pakse, in the south of Laos, where we stopped for an hour to get visas. ... I don't think I'll stay here long, I;ve heard about so many gorgeous places in Laos that I'm keen to move on, cos clearly Vientiane isn't one of th ...

Mar 23, 2009 - Vientiane, Laos

I was going to do the overland trip from Chiang Mai into Huay Xai, but change of plans and I'm now doing Laos in the opposite direction, and meeting Jade and Fran in Vientiane. ... All I could think was that I hadn't done a will before I left!! As we flew closer and closer to Vientiane, the turbulence became worse and worse, at one point we dropped so far that I became airborne in my seat, eek! I also noticed some light flashing outside, which I thought was just the lights flashing on the wing, but it wasn't, it was lightening! We were flying through a massive thunderstorm! Mick told me that all the pilots are ex-military pilots, so they are used to flying in bad conditions, and sure enough, we landed safely in Vientiane to pouring rain. ... Tomorrow, off to explore Vientiane, but from what I saw of the city on the way in, it is very small, sleepy and with a lot of things closed. ...

Mar 20, 2009 - Vientiane, Laos

Arriving in Vientiane, I quickly realized how much I missed Luang Prabang. ... But, coming to Vientiane was definitely worth it. ... There were more beautiful wats to explore as well as new local street foods to try- I absolutely fell in love with the boiled sweet potatoes (and the fried ones, too!) that we found on the streets.Arriving in Vientiane, I quickly realized how much I missed Luang Prabang. ... But, coming to Vientiane was definitely worth it. ... There were more beautiful wats to explore as well as new local street foods to try- I absolutely fell in love with the boiled sweet potatoes (and the fried ones, too!) that we found on the streets....