Phonsavan Travel Blogs

"There's whiskey in the jar." Whiskey in the Jar - Thin Lizzy Phonsovan is a relatively uninteresting place, with dusty roads and lots of construction work, not unlike Udomxai. But it's not the city itself that make tourists come here, it's the surrounding Plain of Jars. This 'plain' is actually …

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Hien (Vietnam), Hoai (Vietnam) We arrived into Phonsavan after a gruelling 7 hour bus trip, which wound up and down mountains and caused the woman sat behind me to continually vomit into a bag, right next to my right ear…

We flew to Hong Kong, then on to Bangkok which we used as a base to visit northern Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Phuket

These are some photos and a few journal entries I wanted to share from my first solo backpacking trip. It lasted 9 months. In retrospect, I wish I had been on this site to write a blog in real time and learn from all the people here. Also, I just love seeing that map Travbuddy draws up outlining my route! I'll be adding my photos whenever I find some time so bare with me while I get them them up.

Finding Victoria. Many countries across the globe have honoured Her Majesty Queen Victoria and the Commonwealth. On my travels I will keep my eye out for various namesakes.

We got a bus from Vientiane to Phonsavan, skipping over Vang Vieng in the process; it sounded like a bit too much of a backpacker hangout for us, and we only had limited time in Laos.The bus journey to Phonsavan was long and hot. We'd paid for an air-conditioned bus, and whilst there was air-condit…

This is my own little Big Adventure made possible by my fabulous family. The trip will take me to India, LA, Cook Isl, New Zealand, Australia, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia & Africa. I hope to gain worldy wisdom or, failing that, at least a nice tan! x

It was far colder than either of us expected.  Bangkok is quite warm in February, but here is it barely above freezing at night.  Our tour guide for the Jars is only a teenager.  He recites the history as though practicing for a school final.   At site number three (there a…

Om 07.15 uur lokale tijd kwamen David en ik dan eindelijk aan....in een wel heel andere wereld.

Laos was my favorite country in South East Asia because of its honest and inviting culture. There is so much natural beauty to acknowledge and many breath taking views.

This is my trip around India an threw South East Asia, an onward to Aus an NZ

My last days in Laos were full of fun and eye-opening education about the country’s history.   After our up-north adventure, we headed down to Vang Vieng, famous for its river tubing.  Everyone I’ve met who has done the tubing has raved about it.  You basically jump on a t…

Sleeping   Eating   Transport Type From To Price Dur Bus Phonsavan Sam Neua $4 7 Bus Phonsavan Nam Noen $2 3 Bus Phonsavan Vientiane $3.50 4 Bus Vientiane Xieng Khuang $6 11 VIP Bus Vien…

This will be mainly just photos of my travels around Asia earlier this year. For the commentary see www.travelblog.org/bloggers/ant-and-allee

In mijn laatste verhaal zij ik dat, dat hele water gooi gebeuren nog 1 dag duurde, maar niet dus er waren nog behoorlijk wat mensen die er nog geen genoeg van hadden en een paar dagen later nog aan het gooien waren. Wat best wel lastig is als je je tas met al je spullen bij je hebt. Voor de rest …