Sabaidee
Sabaidee from LaosEven though we enjoyed Vietnam after nearly a month there we were excited to move on to Laos. We flew into Luang Prabang a little bit underprepared. Alice had been ill and we kind of forgot that we were entering a new country. We were a bit worried when we realised we were on the plane with no cash in any currency no passport photos and no idea whether the airport would have
When in Laos…
The slow boat to Laos was true to its name. Spending 6 hours on bus to the thailaos border spending the night in Huay Xai only to depart on a two day journey down to Luang Prabang. Though slow there was at least a decent breeze good views and great company. A one night stay over in the small town of Pak Beng proved memorable including some of the best Indian curry i have ever had. Playin
The Journey South
Day7 our heads a little sore we were late to rise so rushed to get packed up and catch a minibus to the bus station luckly they were late themselves. the bus journey was reasonably harmless only a little uncomfortable but the Cambodian karaoke music they played the whole way was torture also the cup holder by our seats had a lovely little surprise in store for us it was full of what looked lik
4000 Islands into Cambodia
Chris’s SectionThe overnight bus from Vientiane to Pakse was pretty good. Even though the beds were about 2 inches too short I still managed to get quite a bit of sleep and the 11 hour journey went quickly. Pakse was a little forgettable which was fine as it was just a stopoff to break up the trip down to the South. We set off the next day for Si Phan Don or as it’s also known the 4000 island
Sweetest Road in Shanghai
BEIJING, June 22 (Xinhaunet) — Tian’ai Road, or Sweet Love Road, is believed to be the most romantic road in Shanghai. Among the numbers of inconspicuous branches of the commercial North Sichuan Road in downtown Shanghai, this winding and narrow road had been a popular hideaway for the city’s young love birds.
The name of Sweet Love Road comes from an old legend. It was said that once a well-bred girl who lived on this road fell in love with a low class cattle herder. Facing objections from bo…
Guilin’s Latest Attraction Towers Over Karst Mountains
BEIJING, June 15 (Xinhuanet) — The verdant and effortlessly splayed karst mountains of Guilin unfurled before me as I pulled open the hotel room draperies in a performance that was pure Panavision.
The hills, which have inspired legions of artists to recreate the rolling enchantment in paintings, prints and written paeans - not to mention the winsome backside of the 20-yuan note - are merely a backdrop for the Shangri-La Hotel, Guilin, a stunning new hotel that sets a new standard in the Guang…
mekong river
speed boat on Mekong river, Laos.
2010 BANGKOK CHEFS CHARITY GALA DINNER & AUCTION
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn to grace the second 2010 Bangkok Chefs charity gala dinner & auction
29 July 2010 / 19.00 hrs
At Royal Ballroom, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
UBON RATCHATHANI CANDLE FESTIVAL 2010
1 - 31 July 2010
UBON RATCHATHANI CANDLE FESTIVAL 2010 &
THE 5th INTERNATIONAL WAX SCULPTURE
At Thung Sri Muang Park and Ubon Ratchathani National Museum